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Tiger opens with birdie at PGA as injury fightback resumes
Tiger Woods birdied the par-4 10th hole to begin Thursday's opening round of the 104th PGA Championship as he continues his amazing comeback from severe leg injuries.
England captain Ben Stokes stars in Amazon documentary
Ben Stokes is the subject of a new documentary created with Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes focusing on the peaks and troughs of his action-packed cricket career.
Women to referee at World Cup finals for first time
For the first time ever there will be women referees at a men's World Cup finals after FIFA revealed the list for the quadrennial showpiece being hosted later this year by Qatar.
Pinot sees 'light at end of tunnel' before Tour de France challenge
French cyclist Thibaut Pinot said Thursday he can finally see light at the end of the tunnel as he prepares for the Tour de France nearly two years after a bad fall in the race.
Bale deserves good Real Madrid farewell, says Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday that Gareth Bale deserves a good send-off in Real Madrid's last home game of the season against Real Betis.
Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy primed to make early PGA charge
Tiger Woods continues his amazing comeback from severe leg injuries in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship, joining Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy for an early morning start.
'Stoked' Stubblety-Cook smashes 200m breaststroke world record
Olympic 200m breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook smashed the world record Thursday at the Australian championships, touching in 2mins 05.95secs to send a warning for the world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Australia's Stubblety-Cook smashes 200m breaststroke world record
Olympic 200m breaststroke champion Zac Stubblety-Cook smashed the world record on Thursday at the Australian championships with a blistering time of 2mins 05.95secs.
Gabon star Aubameyang retires from international football
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football, his country's federation has confirmed.
Bale named in Wales squad for World Cup play-off final
Gareth Bale has been named in the Wales squad for their World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine despite recent back trouble as they seek to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1958.
Chandimal, Dickwella cling on as Sri Lanka draw Bangladesh Test
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka drew the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday after Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella hung on for the visitors in a vital seventh-wicket stand.
'Blood, sweat and tears' pays off for Abraham as he eyes European glory
Tammy Abraham said to himself when he joined AS Roma from Chelsea last summer he would give his "blood, sweat and tears for this club". In keeping his promise he could be rewarded with European silverware next week.
Frankfurt rule out big-name signings despite Europa League windfall
Eintracht Frankfurt have ruled out making big-name signings this summer despite beating Rangers to win the Europa League final, which guaranteed a lucrative first Champions League spot in the club's history.
Sri Lanka edge towards draw against Bangladesh on final day
Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella put on 44 runs in a vital seventh-wicket stand as Sri Lanka edged closer to safety in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Thursday.
Top-ranked Viktor Axelsen out of badminton's Thailand Open
Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday, citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals.
Cuban boxers set for professional comeback after 60 years
Cuban boxers will compete in their nation's first professional contest in six decades on Friday, eager to draw on their Olympic success to stage a victorious comeback.
Teen machines: Alcaraz looks to join elite Grand Slam club at French Open
At just 19, Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to become only the eighth teenager to win a Grand Slam men's singles title at the French Open which gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday.
Taijul strikes twice to torment Sri Lanka in first Test
Taijul Islam struck twice in the morning of the fifth and final day to revive Bangladesh's hopes of an unlikely win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut
When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerised as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.
'Years of hard work' pays off as India revels in badminton glory
India's badminton team hit new heights last week with their maiden Thomas Cup victory in Bangkok, even managing to keep cricket in the shade leaving former players confident the sport can "build on this success".
Verstappen targets title initiative at scene of teenage triumph
Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his stunning teenage maiden Formula One triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as a battle-hardened world champion in pursuit of his second title.
'Next Messi' Bojan learned, suffered in itinerant career
Former Barcelona prodigy Bojan Krkic is playing in his seventh country and "would not change anything" about a career that started with him labelled the next Lionel Messi and now sees him in Japan.
Curry, Warriors outgun Doncic, Mavs in series opener
Stephen Curry scored 21 points as the Golden State Warriors bottled up Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to win their Western Conference finals series opener 112-87 on Wednesday.
Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness
Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness.
Shayna Jack 'proves a point' after doping nightmare
Swimmer Shayna Jack said she "proved a point" after emerging from under a dark doping cloud to make Australia's world championship and Commonwealth Games freestyle teams.
Nadal tests injury in front of packed French Open stands
Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort.
'All heroes' - Trapp hails support as Frankfurt win Europa League
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp paid tribute to travelling Eintracht Frankfurt fans for their support after his crucial save in a penalty shoot-out helped the German club beat Rangers to win the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers on penalties to win Europa League
Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties to win the Europa League on Wednesday after the final in Seville finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.
NBA fines Mavs again for rowdy bench behavior
The NBA cracked down on the rowdy behavior of the Dallas bench on Wednesday, fining the Mavs' $50,000 for violating "team bench decorum" rules in their series-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Spieth, McIlroy ready for Tiger supergroup frenzy at PGA
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy will enjoy playing alongside Tiger Woods for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship despite the huge crowds and distractions their supergroup will create.
DeChambeau withdraws from PGA with left hand injury
Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open champion, withdrew from the PGA Championship on Wednesday due to a left hand injury.
'Historic' equal pay deal for US men and women footballers
The US men's and women's national soccer teams will receive equal pay under new contracts that feature an unprecedented split of World Cup prize money, the US Soccer Federation announced Wednesday.
Dustin Johnson 'excited' to see what LIV Golf has to offer
Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says he's excited by what the upstart Saudi-backed LIV Golf series has to offer and it could be good for golf despite a divisive start.
Record-breaker Ashton driven to tackle his wife in rugby wilderness
Chris Ashton said being without a rugby club left him so frustrated he took some of his excess energy out tackling his wife in the kitchen.
US Ryder Cup captain: Home romp won't help end hex in Europe
Basking in the glow of last year's home Ryder Cup blowout won't help the United States snap a 30-year win drought in Europe, US 2023 captain Zach Johnson said Wednesday.
Olympic champion Jacobs says 'not myself' despite winning return to 100 metres
Lamont Marcell Jacobs was disappointed with his return to the 100 metres despite winning at a meeting in Savona on Wednesday, claiming the honours in his first race over the distance since taking double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Spieth chases career Grand Slam and fourth major win at PGA
Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth resists calling this week's PGA Championship his best chance to complete a career Grand Slam, but the way he's playing, it just might be.
Wales coach Pivac accepts pressure as Boks loom after Italy loss
Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job "where everybody is watching your every move" following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.
'Uncomfortable' Magath plots against old club Hamburg in play-off
Hamburg legend Felix Magath admits feeling uneasy about plotting to block his former club's return to the Bundesliga as coach of rivals Hertha Berlin in Thursday's relegation/promotion play-off first leg.