Featured
Last news
England cricket great Botham hails Hughes for Aussie croc rescue
England cricket great Ian Botham said he was "nearly catch of the day" after being pulled out of crocodile infested waters by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes while on a fishing trip in Australia.
Mbappe 'down but not out' says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of the team over recent setbacks but remained motivated ahead of Saturday's Liga clash with Osasuna.
Arsenal ready to rebound after troubled spell: Arteta
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to bounce back from their nightmare spell in Sunday's crucial clash with Chelsea after sensing his players' hunger during a team meeting this week.
Australia rugby captain Wilson aiming to hit England for six
Harry Wilson is determined to do his bit to rebalance the Anglo-Australian rugby rivalry when the cricket enthusiast leads the Wallabies against England in their tour opener at Twickenham on Saturday.
England's Lawrence eager to face rising Wallabies star Suaalii
Ollie Lawrence is relishing the prospect of confronting Australia debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii when England face the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.
Judge Spurs at end of the season, says Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou believes Tottenham are "making progress" but says any judgements on his work should wait until the end of the season.
Spain call up uncapped trio for Nations League
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Friday named uncapped trio Aitor Paredes, Marc Casado and Samu Omorodion in his squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Denmark.
INEOS Britannia named as challenger for 38th America's Cup
INEOS Britannia has been accepted as the Challenger of Record for the next edition of the America's Cup sailing competition, organisers announced on Friday.
Scarlets wing Murray set for Wales debut against Fiji
New Zealand-born wing Blair Murray is set for a Wales debut following just six games for regional side Scarlets after being named in Warren Gatland's side to face Fiji in Cardiff on Sunday.
Slot not surprised by flying start at Liverpool
Arne Slot said he is not shocked by a stunning start to life in charge of Liverpool as the Reds have stormed to the top of the Premier League and Champions League.
Kagiyama leads Miura at NHK Trophy
Japan's Olympic silver medallist Yuma Kagiyama took the lead after the NHK Trophy short programme on Friday, with countryman Kao Miura snapping at his heels after a personal-best performance.
Ayub hits 82 as Pakistan crush Australia in 2nd ODI
Saim Ayub slammed a swashbuckling 82 and Abdullah Shafique an unbeaten 64 as Pakistan demolished Australia by nine wickets to level their one-day series on Friday at the Adelaide Oval.
Rauf takes five as Australia out for 163 in 2nd Pakistan ODI
Pace spearhead Haris Rauf took 5-29 to skittle Australia for 163 in the second game of their three-match one-day international series on Friday at the Adelaide Oval.
Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia 'bat-off'
Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime contention to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against the tourists this month.
Jackson leads thrilling Ravens comeback over Bengals
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens completed a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34 in the NFL on Thursday.
Bucks snap losing streak with Jazz rout
Damian Lillard scored 34 points as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a run of six straight defeats to bag their first home win of the season with a 123-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday.
Quesada fears rustiness as Italy face Argentina in opening November Test
Gonzalo Quesada expects his Italy team to be ring rusty when they take on his home nation Argentina in the Azzurri's opening November test match on Saturday, hoping to end a positive year on a high.
Hard graft takes 140kg 'big sponge' Tatafu to France debut
When Tevita Tatafu left Tonga for France for an academy contract with Bayonne five years ago, not many people tipped him for Les Bleus honours.
'Constant threat' Dupont back for France against Japan
Evolving France face Eddie Jones' struggling Japan in the November internationals on Saturday with superstar Antoine Dupont making his first 15-a-side appearance for the hosts in more than a year.
Bestaven in pursuit of sailing's 'holy grail' in Vendee Globe
Yannick Bestaven already knows what it feels like to win the Vendee Globe but the 51-year-old Frenchman cannot resist the call of the solo, non-stop round the world yacht race, which sets off from Les Sables-d'Olonne on the Atlantic coast on Sunday.
French monument Saint-Etienne eye success again under new ownership
French footballing monument Saint-Etienne are hoping the glory days might soon return following the arrival of new Canadian owners, but first they face a battle to establish themselves again in Ligue 1.
Bayern look to extend lead as Kompany makes his mark
Bayern Munich travel to promoted St Pauli on Saturday knowing a win will take them six points clear of RB Leipzig, who host mid-table Borussia Moenchengladbach later in the day.
Sinner ATP Finals favourite after brilliant and controversial year
Jannik Sinner is trying to end an eventful season in the perfect fashion as he returns to home soil as favourite for his first ATP Finals title.
Man City seek to end mini-slump as Liverpool soar
Injury-hit Manchester City are desperate to snap their losing streak in their final Premier League game before the international break as Chelsea aim to deepen Arsenal's misery.
West Indies bowler Joseph suspended after storming off field
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was hit with a two-match suspension on Thursday after storming off the field during the series-clinching ODI win over England.
Young African players chase football 'dream' in Brazil
For King Faisal, a 20-year-old winger from Ghana, the invitation to move to Brazil to play football is easily summed up: "It was a dream."
NBA Lakers assign Bronny James to G-League squad
Bronny James, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has been assigned by the Los Angeles Lakers to their G-League developmental squad, the club announced on Thursday.
Galatasaray down Spurs in Europa League, Man United end wait for win
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday, while Manchester United got their first win on the board by beating PAOK Thessaloniki.
Dodgers pitcher Kershaw aims to be 'good as can be' after surgeries
The Los Angeles Dodgers' three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Clayton Kershaw said he underwent foot and knee surgeries on Thursday and aims to return for an 18th Major League Baseball season in 2025.
MLS Union dump Curtin as head coach
Jim Curtin, a two-time Major League Soccer Coach of the Year who guided the Philadelphia Union to the 2022 MLS Cup final, was fired as head coach, the team announced Thursday.
Galatasaray down Spurs to go top in Europa League
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham to move top of the table with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday.
George says England can still be rugby winners without Jones
Jamie George has insisted England can be successful in the post Eddie Jones era despite operating in a "more inclusive environment" than the one created by the controversial coach.