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Medvedev through to last eight at Halle Open
Russian top seed Daniil Medvedev is through to the quarter-finals of the Halle Open after defeating Serbian Laslo Djere on Wednesday.
Galthie gives veteran Dulin hope of World Cup spot
Veteran full-back Brice Dulin said he was "very, very proud" to have been included in France coach Fabien Galthie's 42-man Rugby World squad on Wednesday.
Man City agree deal to sign Chelsea's Kovacic: reports
Manchester City have agreed a £30 million ($38 million) deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to reports on Wednesday.
Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card
Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month's championships.
'Thin voice' tells Ghana legend Gyan to retire aged 37
Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan, whose missed penalty in the 2010 World Cup cost his country its place in history as the first African nation to reach the semi-finals, has retired at the age of 37.
Wales rugby star Liam Williams makes Japan switch
Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Liam Williams has left Cardiff to join Japanese club Kubota Spears.
French World Cup winner Kante joins Saudi champions Al Ittihad
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.
West African football coach dreams big in Kyrgyzstan
Under the watchful eye of Daniel Tagoe, a coach from Ghana, around 30 children wearing blue and yellow kits learn to play football in a village outside the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek.
Africa Cup of Nations qualifying: Five talking points
Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September.
England v Australia: The Women's Ashes explained
Australia will aim to extend their stranglehold on the Women's Ashes when they face England in the 2023 series, starting in Nottingham on Thursday.
China snooker hands lifetime bans to two players for match-fixing
China's national snooker body on Wednesday issued lifetime bans to two players embroiled in a match-fixing scandal that has sent shockwaves through the sport.
French football star Kante joins Saudi champions
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.
NBA Draft top picks produce epic flops as well as legends
French teen giant Victor Wembanyama, considered the greatest NBA prospect since LeBron James two decades ago, has some cautionary tales among players who became top picks in the NBA Draft.
All eyes on 'game-changer' Wembanyama at NBA Draft
A new era for basketball gets under way on Thursday when French prodigy Victor Wembanyama is set to be chosen by the San Antonio Spurs with the top pick in the NBA Draft.
England bid to derail Australia in Women's Ashes
England will be up against one of the most formidable teams in the history of female sport when they face arch rivals Australia in the women's Ashes series.
Likely NBA top pick Wembanyama throws baseball with Yankees
French teen Victor Wembanyama, the likely top pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, rode the subway to Yankee Stadium on Tuesday and threw out the first pitch at a baseball game.
French football star Kante joins Saudi side Al Ittihad
France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.
Three things we learned from the first Ashes Test
Australia's dramatic two-wicket in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start as skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon's unbroken stand of 55 turned the tables on England.
Ronaldo marks 200th Portugal cap with winner, Haaland fires Norway
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 200th international appearance with the winner as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway.
Stokes 'devastated' by defeat in Ashes opener
Ben Stokes said he felt "devastated" by England's dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia.
Cummins savours 'number one win' after leading Australia in Ashes thriller
Australia captain Pat Cummins said leading his side to victory in a dramatic Ashes opener at Edgbaston represented the "number one" win of his Test career.
Mane strikes twice as Senegal beat Brazil in friendly
Sadio Mane scored two goals as African champions Senegal came from behind to defeat Brazil 4-2 in an international friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.
Towering French teen Wembanyama tipped for stellar NBA career
Just 19 and heading for number one pick in the NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is aiming to ride a wave of expectations to become the latest successful French export to the NBA.
No.2 Nelly Korda returns for Women's PGA after back injury
World number two Nelly Korda returns from a lower back injury to compete in this week's Women's PGA Championship, trying to capture her second major title after missing four events.
Diaz helps Colombia past Germany to deepen Flick's woes
Second-half goals from Luis Diaz and Juan Cuadrado took Colombia to a 2-0 friendly win over Germany on Tuesday, deepening home coach Hansi Flick's woes a year out from Euro 2024.
Ronaldo hits late Portugal winner on 200th cap against Iceland
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late winner on his 200th international appearance as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday to maintain their perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
NBA Draft prodigy Wembanyama set for commercial bonanza
Victor Wembanyama is only 19 and has not played a minute in an NBA jersey but the French teenager is poised to land an array of lucrative deals likely to make him one of the most commercially successful athletes in history.
Cummins sees Australia to thrilling win in Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a dramatic two-wicket win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Australia beat England by two wickets to win 1st Test
Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Alcaraz survives Queen's scare, Murray's winning streak ends
Carlos Alcaraz survived a scare against lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech at Queen's Club on Tuesday as Andy Murray's winning streak on the grass was ended by Alex de Minaur.
Influencer who stalked Premier League star Mount spared jail
A social media influencer who admitted bombarding Premier League star Mason Mount with messages in a four-month stalking campaign after he broke off their relationship was spared jail on Tuesday.
Zverev defeats Thiem in straight sets at Wimbledon warm-up
Alexander Zverev won his opening match in Halle on Tuesday, defeating Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4 at the Wimbledon warm-up event.