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Grizzlies hold off Lakers to level series 1-1
The Memphis Grizzlies shook off the absence of star guard Ja Morant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 103-93 on Wednesday and knot their NBA Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
US, Mexico to jointly bid for 2027 Women's World Cup
The United States and Mexico will bid to co-host the 2027 Women's World Cup, the football federations from the two countries said on Wednesday.
Kings' Brown unanimous NBA coach of the year
Sacramento's Mike Brown was named the NBA Coach of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first unanimous winner of the award after guiding the Kings back to the playoffs.
Bayern's Tuchel gamble laid bare after Champions League exit
Bayern Munich's Champions League exit on Wednesday has turned the focus on the club's hierarchy and their surprise decision to sack former manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Mets pitcher Scherzer ejected over 'sticky' substance
New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected from the team's 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday after an umpire objected to a sticky substance on his glove and hand.
Kerr backs 'ultimate competitor' Green after playoff ban
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr defended Draymond Green as the "ultimate competitor" on Wednesday following the veteran's one-game ban for stomping on Sacramento Kings player Domantas Sabonis.
'No difference in class between Bayern and City', says Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel insisted on Wednesday there was "no difference in class" between his side and Manchester City despite the English club's comfortable victory in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Sabalenka beats Krejcikova for third time in 2023 to make Stuttgart last-eight
World number two Aryna Sabalenka got her clay court season underway with a straight sets victory on Wednesday over Barbora Krejcikova in the pair's fourth meeting of 2023.
Inter set up all-Italian Champions League semi with AC Milan
Inter Milan set up a blockbuster derby in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday after a 3-3 draw with Benfica saw the Italians through 5-3 on aggregate.
Haaland on target again as Man City book Real Madrid semi-final clash
Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals for the second straight year after an Erling Haaland goal secured a 1-1 draw and a 4-1 aggregate last-eight win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Woods has another surgery on damaged right leg
Tiger Woods said Wednesday he has had another surgery on his lower right leg, which was severely injured in his 2021 car accident.
'Once a century' Pogacar hailed by cycling rivals
Tadej Pogacar was Wednesday hailed as a "once in a century" talent who can become cycling's greatest star after the two-time Tour de France champion claimed his 12th win of the season in the Fleche Wallonne.
Stoinis, Avesh help Lucknow edge Rajasthan in IPL
Marcus Stoinis and Avesh Khan shared five wickets between them as Lucknow Super Kings defended 154 to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday.
'Emotional' Hyundai prepare for Croatia Rally weighed down by Breen's death
On the eve of the Croatia Rally, Hyundai team boss Cyril Abiteboul said "emotions are still raw" following the death of driver Craig Breen last week.
Djokovic tested but prevails in Banja Luka opener
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set down to beat French teenager Luca Van Assche 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-2 in his opening match in Banja Luka on Wednesday.
England and Zimbabwe international Ballance retires from cricket
Former England Test batter Gary Ballance has announced his retirement from cricket, just three months after resuming his international career with Zimbabwe.
Matfield favours Ackermann or Van Graan to coach Springboks
Springboks legend Victor Matfield said on Wednesday that Johan Ackermann or Johann van Graan should succeed Leinster-bound Jacques Nienaber as coach of South Africa.
Rashford travels to Sevilla, handing Man Utd huge injury boost
Marcus Rashford travelled to Spain with Manchester United on Wednesday after training on the eve of the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla.
England Test coach McCullum cleared of breaching anti-corruption code
England Test coach Brendon McCullum has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board of breaching its anti-corruption code and will face no further action over his involvement with an online betting business.
Scotland hooker McInally hanging up boots to earn his wings
Scotland hooker Stuart McInally has announced he is hanging up his boots to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot.
Relentless Pogacar surges to Fleche Wallonne triumph
Tadej Pogacar's sensational form continued unabated Wednesday when a late surge on a fabled steep finale landed the Team UAE leader the Fleche Wallonne one-day classic in Belgium.
Juventus win appeal over stand closure for Lukaku racist abuse
Juventus have won their appeal against a one-match stand closure for their fans racially abusing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday.
Thiago Silva demands 'strategy' to fix Chelsea crisis
Thiago Silva has urged Chelsea to come up with a "strategy" to prevent the club's slump stretching into next season after Real Madrid ended their Champions League campaign.
Vollering adds Fleche Wallonne as she chases Ardennes hat-trick
Demi Vollering took her second Ardennes classic in four days as she again dropped her rivals on the final climb to win the Fleche Wallonne on Wednesday.
Rashford return to training gives Man Utd welcome boost
Marcus Rashford has returned to training for Manchester United, giving the club a major boost ahead of the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla on Thursday.
Titmus defies illness to cruise to Australian 400m free title
Ariarne Titmus powered to the Australian 400m freestyle title with ease Wednesday -- but in a time well outside Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh, who smashed the Olympic champion's world record last month.
'Absolute jet' Varma heading for India call-up after IPL take-off
Rising talent Tilak Varma has earned predictions that he is destined to play for his country after lighting up the Indian Premier League with his fearless batting.
World Cup blow as Wallaby Swinton banned for seven weeks
Wallabies backrower Lachlan Swinton was banned for seven weeks Wednesday for a dangerous tackle, ruling him out of the rest of the regular Super Rugby Pacific season and dealing his World Cup hopes a blow.
NBA suspends Green for one game over Sabonis stomp
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was hit with a one-game suspension on Tuesday after stamping on Sacramento Kings player Domantas Sabonis during the NBA champions' game two playoff defeat.
No negativity towards LIV players at Masters, say Koepka, Johnson
Major winners Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau said Wednesday there was no animosity towards them at the Masters earlier this month despite their defection to LIV splitting the golf world.
Chelsea's limp Champions League exit completes season from hell
As Chelsea owner Toddy Boehly surveyed the wreckage of his club's season from hell after their Champions League exit on Tuesday, the American might have pondered just how long it will be before they feature in the competition again.
Out-of-form Warner makes Australia's Ashes squad as Marsh recalled
Under-pressure David Warner was Wednesday spared the axe and included in Australia's squad for the first two Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship final, while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh earned a recall.