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NFL LA Games decision is flag football's 'Dream Team' moment: president
Pierre Trochet, president of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), told AFP on Wednesday that the NFL's green light for players to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a "huge milestone" for the sport.
London to host Laver Cup in 2026
The Laver Cup will return to London in 2026 with the O2 Arena set to host the annual battle between Europe and the rest of the world's best male players.
Carapaz wins stage 11 of Giro with Del Toro in lead
Richard Carapaz won stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday as as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro kept hold of his overall lead in the Grand Tour.
Lyon hotshot Cherki called up by France for Nations League
Lyon striker Rayan Cherki, who has been linked with a summer move to the English Premier League, is in line to win his first France cap after coach Didier Deschamps called him up Wednesday to his squad for the Nations League Final Four.
Stokes sets England's sights on getting to No 1 in Test rankings
England captain Ben Stokes, who leads his side in one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Thursday, has challenged his players to make the jump from second in the Test world rankings to first.
England's Archer out of West Indies series in latest injury setback
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has suffered yet another injury blow that could hamper plans for a Test return against India later this season.
Tiny Elversberg chasing Bundesliga promotion 'dream'
A German team from the tiny town of Elversberg are unawed as they bid to become the smallest club in Bundesliga history ahead of Thursday's playoff first leg at top-flight Heidenheim.
Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them
Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday.
'Maestro' Jalibert holds keys to Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup hopes
Bordeaux-Begles' Matthieu Jalibert made his France debut as a teenager in 2018 with expectations of a big future for the fly-half, for club and country.
Contenders lining up, eyeing Swiatek's French Open crown
The French Open women's tournament gets under way this weekend without a clear favourite for the first time in several years, with a clutch of players in strong form and Iga Swiatek enduring an unprecedented slump.
'Man to beat' Alcaraz wary of sharper Sinner at French Open
Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Roland Garros brimming with confidence after taking down chief rival Jannik Sinner in Rome, but the defending champion expects the Italian to be an even tougher proposition after shaking off the rust following his doping ban.
Man Utd and Spurs face season-defining Europa League duel
Manchester United and Tottenham face off in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday with both clubs eyeing a golden ticket into the Champions League after historically poor seasons.
Pepe Reina to play final match in Como's clash with Inter
Pepe Reina will hang up his gloves after he plays his final match on Friday, against Inter Milan for Como where he will finish his career at the age of 42.
Pakistan drop stars Shaheen, Azam and Rizwan for Bangladesh T20s
Pakistan dropped stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Wednesday as they named a new-look squad for three home Twenty20 internationals against Bangladesh.
Australian ex-tennis star Dokic says estranged father dead
The famously volatile father of Australian former tennis star Jelena Dokic has died, she said on Wednesday, calling her grief "difficult and complicated".
Guardiola warns he'll quit if Man City squad too large
Pep Guardiola has said he could quit his position as Manchester City manager if he is given too large a squad next season as he can no longer bear to leave out large numbers of fit players from his team.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rally past Timberwolves
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 and grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series on Tuesday.
'We had a lot of fun' - De Bruyne proud of Man City legacy
Kevin De Bruyne said he was proud of his part in making Manchester City the dominant force of English football over the past decade after playing in his final home match at the Etihad on Tuesday.
De Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.
NFL players cleared to take part in 2028 Olympics: league
NFL players have been given the green light to take part in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a vote by team owners on Tuesday, the league confirmed.
Wing wizard Maguire makes case for Man Utd defence in Europa League final
Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his attacking cameos earlier in the competition.
Man Utd's Amorim 'can't explain' why fans back him despite dismal season
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said he cannot explain why the club's fans and board are backing him despite the team's dismal domestic form ahead of Wednesday's all-English Europa League final.
Tony Parker's French club 'not viable', auditing body says
ASVEL Basket, the French basketball team majority owned by former NBA star Tony Parker, has parlous finances and is "not viable over the long-term", a public accounting body said in a report Tuesday.
Suryavanshi helps lowly Rajasthan end IPL campaign with win
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a half-century as Rajasthan Royals ended their IPL season with a consolation six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.
Man City unveil De Bruyne tribute as star prepares to say farewell
Manchester City have established a permanent tribute to Kevin De Bruyne after unveiling a mosaic and dedicating a road at the club's academy to the departing midfielder.
McCullum urges England to show 'humility' after rocky spell
England head coach Brendon McCullum on Tuesday urged his side to "show some humility" as they prepare to start a defining period in his reign.
Del Toro holds Giro lead as Hoole wins rainy time trial
Giant Dutch time trial specialist Daan Hoole won a 28.6km individual run to Pisa on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday as Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro held on to the overall lead.
Djokovic says 'not in need of a coach' as French Open looms
Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he is in no hurry to find a coach to replace Andy Murray as he searches for his first win on clay this season ahead of the French Open.
Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min said he wants to make history in the Europa League final against Manchester United on Wednesday, after an "unacceptable" domestic season.
Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is "not happy" that Real Betis have been given an extra 48 hours to prepare for the UEFA Conference League final.
'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou angrily defended his record at Tottenham ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final after a terrible Premier League season, stating: "I'm not a clown".
Ahmedabad to host IPL final in revised schedule
The Indian Premier League final will be played in Ahmedabad, the country's cricket board said Tuesday as it announced the venues for the playoffs of the T20 tournament.