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Record-breaking Thai, 16, wins SEA Games sprint double
Thai teenager Puripol Boonson destroyed the opposition to win the men's 100m in 10.44secs at the SEA Games on Wednesday and grab a sprint double in Hanoi.
Biggar retains Wales captaincy for South Africa rugby tour
Dan Biggar has retained the Wales captaincy for a three-Test series away to world champions South Africa in July even though Alun Wyn Jones is in the squad announced on Wednesday.
England pledge to make most of veteran bowlers Broad and Anderson
England cricket chiefs say they are determined to wring the maximum out of leading wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad after recalling the veteran pair to face New Zealand.
Liverpool's Klopp has 'no reason' to talk to Gerrard before title climax
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he'd no intention of contacting club great Steven Gerrard to offer words of encouragement before the climax to a thrilling Premier League title race this weekend.
Pop star Cody Simpson makes Australia's Commonwealth Games swim team
Pop star-turned swimmer Cody Simpson made Australia's Commonwealth Games team Wednesday and is also set to race at the world championships.
England appoint Australia women's boss Mott as men's white-ball coach
England on Wednesday named the "outstanding" Matthew Mott as head coach of their men's white-ball team following his succesful stint in charge of the Australian women's team.
Mushfiqur ton guides Bangladesh to lead over Sri Lanka
Mushfiqur Rahim struck his eighth Test century and became the first Bangladeshi to pass 5,000 runs as the hosts reached 436-6 at tea against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
England appoint Australia's Matthew Mott as white-ball coach
Matthew Mott was Wednesday named as head coach of England's men's white-ball teams on a four-year contract.
Girmay pulls out of Giro with eye injury after cork mishap
Eritrea's Biniam Girmay pulled out of the Giro d'Italia with a left eye injury he suffered after being hit by a prosecco cork while celebrating an historic stage victory, his team Intermarche said on Wednesday.
Unstoppable? Swiatek heavy favourite for second French Open title
Riding a 28-match unbeaten run into Roland Garros and a winner of her past five tournaments, Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favourite for a second French Open title in three years.
England recall Broad and Anderson for New Zealand Tests
England on Thursday recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad, their two most successful Test wicket-takers of all time, for the opening two fixtures of a three-match series against New Zealand.
Le Mans could be breakthrough moment for women drivers: Gatting
Danish driver Michelle Gatting believes a podium finish for the all-female Iron Dames team in the historic Le Mans 24 race in June would "open doors for a new generation" of women pilots, she told AFP.
Mushfiqur milestone as Bangladesh reach 385-3 at lunch
Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das continued to dominate Sri Lanka in the first Test on Wednesday, batting unscathed through to lunch as Bangladesh edged towards a lead on the fourth day in Chittagong.
Fired-up Djokovic braced for Alcaraz and Nadal challenge at French Open
Novak Djokovic admits he will be fired up by the fiasco of his high-profile deportation from Australia when he targets a record-equalling 21st major on his Grand Slam return at the French Open.
Butler brings heat as Miami sink Boston in series opener
Jimmy Butler scored 41 points as the Miami Heat produced a devastating comeback to defeat the Boston Celtics 118-107 in their opening Eastern Conference finals series clash on Tuesday.
Medvedev says he's no French Open favourite after comeback loss
World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.
All eyes on Tiger's comeback and Jordan Slam quest at PGA
Tiger Woods and his incredible injury comeback and Jordan Spieth's quest for a career Grand Slam will seize the spotlight in Thursday's opening round of the 104th PGA Championship.
No.1 Scheffler still has major hunger after Masters win
Top-ranked Masters champion Scottie Scheffler doesn't feel any different in his first major start as a major winner, just hungry to keep his hot streak going at the PGA Championship.
Nottingham Forest need penalties to reach playoff final
Nottingham Forest are one game away from returning to the Premier League for the first time since 1999 after edging out Sheffield United on penalties in a dramatic Championship playoff semi-final.
Orioles pitcher Harvey suspended after drug admission
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended for 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday, three months after admitting providing banned drugs to late former Los Angeles Angels team-mate Tyler Skaggs.
Tiger rips 'polarizing' Mickelson over LIV Golf
Absence has not made Tiger Woods' heart grow fonder for Phil Mickelson.
Liverpool beat Southampton to take title race to final day
Liverpool ensured the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season as the under-strength quadruple chasers survived a scare to beat Southampton 2-1 on Tuesday.
Medvedev rules himself out for French Open crown after comback loss
World number two Daniil Medvedev on Tuesday ruled himself out as a title contender at next week's French Open after losing his first match back after a hernia operation.
Frankfurt boosted by Lindstrom return for Europa League final
Eintracht Frankfurt received a boost on the eve of Wednesday's Europa League final against Rangers when their speedy forward Jesper Lindstrom was declared fit to play the Seville showdown.
Stronger Tiger says he can win PGA if he can walk the walk
Tiger Woods, continuing his comeback 15 months after suffering severe leg injuries, says he can win this week's PGA Championship if he can take the strain of walking 72 holes.
Tennis world No.2 Medvedev loses on post-operation return
World number two Daniil Medvedev lost at the Geneva Open on Tuesday in his first match after a hernia operation, leaving him short of practice ahead of next week's French Open.
History-making Girmay injured as champagne cork mars Giro win
Biniam Girmay claimed stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to create history as the first Black African to win on any of the three grand tours but his celebrations were cut short by a champagne cork.
Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy will play together at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy were grouped together for the opening two rounds of the PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Tuesday.
McIlroy 'presumptuous' over LIV Golf demise, now sees it shaping future
Rory McIlroy, who wrote off the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series as "dead in the water" in February, said Tuesday it instead will "shape the future of professional golf."
History-making cyclist Girmay taken to hospital as champagne cork mars Giro win
Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to create history as the first Black African to win on any of the three grand tours -- but his celebrations were cut short by a champagne cork.
Hammer blow for La Rochelle as Kerr-Barlow ruled out of Euro final
La Rochelle suffered a hammerblow Tuesday with news that key scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow will miss the European Champions Cup final against Leinster on May 28 with a hand injury.
Roofe gives Rangers cover for Europa League final
Rangers will have striker Kemar Roofe fit for Wednesday's Europa League final in a major boost for the Scottish side's hopes of a first European trophy in 50 years.
Rahm tells Spanish teen tennis star to embrace routine
Reigning US Open golf champion Jon Rahm of Spain has some advice for teen tennis star compatriot Carlos Alcaraz -- embrace the routine and put in the work.
Eritrean Girmay makes history with Giro d'Italia win
Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, making history as the first Black African to win a stage on any of the three grand tours.
England rugby coach Jones hints at Racing approach
England coach Eddie Jones dropped a heavy hit on Tuesday that he had been approached by Racing 92 as speculation grows that he could join the Paris-based club following next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ignorance is bliss for McIlroy at PGA Championship
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says ignorance is bliss when it comes to being unfamiliar with Southern Hills, where the 104th PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.
Pavlyuchenkova ends season early ahead of French Open
Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has ended her 2022 season early due to a knee injury and will miss the upcoming French Open, last year's Roland Garros runner-up announced on Tuesday.
Vietnam close on 100 gold as couple win just minutes apart
A married couple from Vietnam each won individual gold in chess at almost the same time on Tuesday as the SEA Games hosts closed on 100 gold medals overall.
World Rugby clamps down on on-field coaching
Rugby chiefs have approved a trial to limit opportunities for non-playing personnel to access the pitch after South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus operated as a water carrier to pass on advice.