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Strasser shines under Schladming floodlights
In-form German Linus Strasser came out on top in the men's nocturnal World Cup slalom at Schladming on Wednesday.
Boutier and Korda eye Olympics at LPGA Drive On event
Defending champion Celine Boutier and hometown hero Nelly Korda will both have the Paris Olympics in the back of their minds when the LPGA Drive On Championship tees off Thursday.
Tunisia eliminated from AFCON after draw with South Africa
Tunisia, ranked third in Africa, meekly bowed out of the Cup of Nations after drawing 0-0 with South Africa in a poor final round Group E match in Korhogo on Wednesday.
Namibia reach AFCON last 16 after Mali stalemate
Namibia qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 for the first time on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw against Group E winners Mali in San Pedro.
Doc Rivers poised to coach Milwaukee Bucks - report
Doc Rivers, who guided the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA title, has reached an agreement in principle to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Russell says Scotland captaincy a sign of Townsend harmony
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain for the upcoming Six Nations is proof of how a once strained relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has been repaired.
NBA Jazz owner want NHL expansion team for Salt Lake City
Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, asked the NHL on Wednesday to begin an expansion process to bring a new team to Salt Lake City.
Algeria sack coach after AFCON exit
Algeria sacked their coach Djamel Belmadi on Wednesday after the two-time winners crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jenkins 'left shaking' after being named Wales captain
Dafydd Jenkins said on Wednesday he was left in a state of shock after being told by Warren Gatland he would become the youngest Wales captain in more than 50 years.
Keane drops Republic of Ireland manager hint
Roy Keane has suggested he's open to becoming the next manager of the Republic of Ireland following the departure of Stephen Kenny.
Alcaraz rues missed chances but leaves Australian Open 'happy'
Carlos Alcaraz rued missed opportunities after coming up short against Alexander Zverev in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final early Thursday but said he could leave Melbourne with his head held high.
Iraq one step closer to emulating 2007 Asian Cup fairytale
Free-scoring Iraq hope to emulate their heroes of 2007 by going all the way at the Asian Cup after storming through the group stage with three wins from three.
Japan primed for early showdown with Asian Cup heavyweights
Hajime Moriyasu warned his Japan team "have to be ready" to face the Asian Cup's best sides after setting up a possible last-16 showdown with South Korea on Wednesday.
Japan into Asian Cup last 16 as Iraq win five-goal thriller
Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller.
Zverev beats pain to stun Alcaraz and book Australian Open semi with Medvedev
Alexander Zverev battled through the pain barrier to stun Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday and book an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two.
Zverev shocks Alcaraz to join Medvedev in Australian Open semis
Alexander Zverev snuffed out a thrilling Carlos Alcaraz comeback early Thursday to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued in Melbourne.
Zverev stuns Alcaraz to set up Australian Open semi with Medvedev
Alexander Zverev stunned dynamic Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the early hours of Thursday to surge into an Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev, weathering a big fightback from the world number two.
India's Bopanna becomes oldest world No.1, aged 43
India's Rohan Bopanna will become the oldest number one in men's doubles history after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday at the age of 43.
Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16
Japan cruised into the last 16 of the Asian Cup and a possible showdown with South Korea after a 3-1 win over Indonesia on Wednesday.
Japan FA condemns 'shameful' racist abuse of goalkeeper
Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper's performances at the Asian Cup.
Manchester United's Martial out for 10 weeks
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out until April following surgery on a groin injury, the Premier League giants announced Wednesday.
Ngannou capable of 'massive upset' against Joshua - promoter Warren
Francis Ngannou can cause a "massive upset" by defeating Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight showdown in Saudi Arabia, according to veteran promoter Frank Warren.
Heat crush Sixers to win Australia's BBL final
Brisbane Heat crushed the Sydney Sixers by 54 runs to win their second Big Bash League (BBL) title and emphatically take the crown of being Australia's champion Twenty20 team in Sydney on Wednesday.
Problems run deep as Chinese football 'slides into abyss'
Aleksandar Jankovic looks set to pay the price for China's worst Asian Cup in history, but the problems afflicting Chinese football run far deeper than the coach.
Medvedev joins qualifier Yastremska and China's Zheng in Australian Open semis
Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday to set up a potential Australian Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska's dream run continued.
China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open semi with Yastremska
Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen came from a set down to beat unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya at the Australian Open on Wednesday, setting up a semi-final clash against Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska.
South Korea boss Klinsmann tells Son 'to put stamp' on Asian Cup
Jurgen Klinsmann challenged Son Heung-min to "put his stamp" on the Asian Cup when South Korea face Malaysia on Thursday with the last 16 within grasp.
Medvedev 'destroyed' by Australian Open five-setter
Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev said he was "destroyed" physically after grinding past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz in five tough sets Wednesday, but would be fighting fit for his Australian Open semi-final.
England's Stokes 'devastated' at Bashir visa row
England skipper Ben Stokes said Wednesday he was "devastated" visa issues had stopped teammate Shoaib Bashir from entering India for a five-Test series, as his counterpart said he hoped the matter would be "quickly" resolved.
Ghana sack coach Hughton after AFCON exit
Ghana have sacked coach Chris Hughton after they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage.
Rohit hopes England's Bashir visa row resolved 'quickly'
India skipper Rohit Sharma said Wednesday he feels for England's Shoaib Bashir after the uncapped spinner was forced to return home to resolve visa issues ahead of a five-Test series.
Australia face Covid, weather obstacles in second West Indies Test
Australia will be battling an outbreak of Covid-19 and forecast wild weather in their bid to complete a clean sweep of the summer Test series when they face the West Indies in Brisbane on Thursday.