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Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clash
Sri Lanka will not be fazed after their whitewash by England on the eve of the T20 World Cup when the two sides meet again in the Super Eights at the weekend, a coach said Wednesday.
Shiffrin primed for Olympic gold after rapid first slalom run
Mikaela Shiffrin is firm favourite to end her Olympic medal drought with gold glory after topping the times in the first run of Wednesday's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Dog gives Olympics organisers paws for thought
A dog decided he would bid for an unlikely Olympic medal on Wednesday as he joined the women's cross country team free sprint in the Milan-Cortina Games.
South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp
South Africa sent a T20 World Cup warning to co-hosts India after romping to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Harrop eyes 'Skimo' gold in sport's Olympic debut
Emily Harrop will aim to go one better than the French men's alpine ski team when she takes to Bormio's Stelvio course for the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering, or 'skimo', on Thursday.
Mexico prepares for possible drone threats during the World Cup
The Mexican military is preparing to confront the potential threat of non-authorized drones in stadiums used for this summer's football World Cup.
Bowlers, selectors under fire after Australia's T20 World Cup exit
Critics hammered Australia's bowling line-up and selection "stuff-ups" after the country's shock T20 World Cup exit in the group stages.
Racism allegations overshadow Real Madrid victory as PSG win in Champions League
Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid's 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2.
Japan's Nakai shines on ice as Frostad soars to Olympic big air gold
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai set the pace in the Olympic women's figure skating competition on Tuesday as freestyle skier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in an all-time classic big air final.
Japanese teen Nakai leads Sakamoto after Olympic women's short programme
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai put herself in contention for an Olympic medal in her debut senior season as she led superstar teammate Kaori Sakamoto and US world champion Alysa Liu after the Olympic women's short programme on Tuesday.
Sweden to face USA in Olympic men's ice hockey quarter-finals
Two-time Olympic men's ice hockey champions Sweden will face the USA in the quarter-finals of the Milan-Cortina tournament after they beat Latvia 5-1 in a qualification playoff on Tuesday.
Alexander-Arnold hits out at 'disgusting' alleged Vinicius racism
Trent Alexander-Arnold hit out at "disgusting" alleged racist abuse directed at team-mate Vinicius Junior, whose wonder goal gave Real Madrid a crucial 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday.
Nakai leads Sakamoto in Olympics after women's short programme
Japanese teenager Ami Nakai put herself in contention for an Olympic medal in her debut senior season as she led superstar teammate Kaori Sakamoto after the Olympic women's short programme on Tuesday.
Guirassy guides Dortmund past Atalanta in Champions League play-offs
Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and laid on another as Borussia Dortmund beat Atalanta 2-0 at home on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie.
Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism
Vinicius Junior scored a sensational goal to earn Real Madrid a 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory at Benfica on Tuesday, although the match was marred by apparent racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.
Doue inspires PSG to comeback Champions League win in Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat Monaco 3-2 in the principality in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie on Tuesday.
Norway's Frostad soars to freeski big air gold in Olympic thriller
Norwegian freeskier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in an Olympic men's big air final for the ages on Tuesday, finding an extra gear under the most intense pressure at a snow-swept Livigno.
Frostad dethrones Ruud in Olympic freeski big air thriller
Norwegian freeskier Tormod Frostad soared to gold in a snow-swept Olympic men's big air final Tuesday, dethroning compatriot and reigning champion Birk Ruud.
Galatasaray thrash 10-man Juve in Champions League play-off 1st leg
Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff.
Woods return timeline uncertain, but won't rule out Masters
Tiger Woods says he has no timetable for a return to golf, but the 15-time major champion hasn't ruled out the 2026 Masters even as he ponders the over-50s Champions Tour.
Alcaraz battles into second round of Qatar Open
Carlos Alcaraz made a triumphant return to action following his Australian Open triumph as he beat Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in the first round in Doha on Tuesday.
Russians, Belarusians to compete under own flags at Paralympics: IPC tells AFP
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their own national flags at the 2026 Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, the Games' governing body confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.
Gauff, Rybakina cruise into Dubai last 16
Coco Gauff bounced back from her shock early exit in Doha last week with a comfortable victory over Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai on Tuesday, while Elena Rybakina opened her campaign with a dominant win.
Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete under own flags at 2026 Paralympics: IPC tells AFP
Six Russian and four Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their own national flags at the 2026 Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, the Games' governing body confirmed to AFP on Tuesday.
Pollock handed first England start for Ireland visit
Henry Pollock has been handed his first England start after Steve Borthwick made three changes for Ireland's Six Nations visit to Twickenham on Saturday.
Arteta welcomes Madueke and Saka's competition for places
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal and England "get the benefit" from the friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke as the duo battle to start for both club and country.
Slalom showdown Shiffrin's last chance for Milan-Cortina medal
Mikaela Shiffrin has one last chance to end her Olympic medal drought at the Milan-Cortina Games with Wednesday's slalom, the discipline in which the American skier has dominated in recent years.
No pressure on India opener Abhishek after two ducks, says coach
India opener Ashishek Sharma should not feel under pressure at the T20 World Cup after failing to score a run so far, because he has "a clear plan and clear mindset", a team coach said Tuesday.
Sakamoto eyes figure skating gold in Olympic farewell
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto launches her quest for a fairytale Olympic swansong on Tuesday as heavy snow in the Italian Alps disrupted the schedule at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Pereira 'trusts' Forest owner Marinakis despite three sackings this season
Vitor Pereira said he trusts Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis despite becoming the fourth manager of the Premier League side this season.
Australia, Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout
The 2021 champions Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Zimbabwe qualifying for the Super Eights after their match against Ireland was washed out without a ball being bowled in Kandy.
Evenepoel takes UAE Tour lead with time-trial win
Belgian star Remco Evenepoel continued his excellent start to the season with victory in a second-stage time trial to take the overall lead of the UAE Tour on Tuesday.