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Australia's Kerr to leave Chelsea Women at season's end
Australia's Sam Kerr, Chelsea's all-time leading scorer in English football's Women's Super League, will leave the club when her contract expires at the end of the season, it was announced Thursday.
Scientists warn 'gruelling heat' could impact quarter of World Cup games
Climate experts challenged FIFA on Thursday after a warning that one in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as global warming has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament.
South African Potgieter grabs early PGA clubhouse lead
Aldrich Potgieter, a 21-year-old South African making his sixth major start, fired a three-under par 67 on Thursday to seize the early clubhouse lead at the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Ballerini pounces for Giro win as sprint favourites crash
Davide Ballerini dodged a mass of crashes on the final corner on slick Naples cobbles to win stage six of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday as overall leader Afonso Eulalio finished safely in the peloton.
Japan's Mitoma a major doubt for World Cup
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma is a major doubt for the 2026 World Cup after being ruled out of Brighton's final two Premier League games of the season.
Elliott's lack of action at Villa has been embarrassing: Emery
Unai Emery has labelled Harvey Elliott's lack of game-time with Aston Villa this season as "embarrassing for everyone".
Sinner breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record at Italian Open, Gauff in final
Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments.
McFarlane calls on Chelsea to save troubled season with FA Cup glory
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane has urged his side to salvage their turbulent season by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
Germany's Jaeger takes early PGA lead as McIlroy opens with bogey
Rory McIlroy began with a bogey on the 10th hole in Thursday's opening round of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink, where Germany's Stephan Jaeger seized the lead with four birdies in the first six holes.
Sinner reaches Italian Open semis, breaks Masters 1000 winning streak record
Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Thursday after seeing off Andrey Rublev and establishing a new record of consecutive wins in Masters 1000 tournaments.
McIlroy eyeing early charge as PGA Championship begins
Rory McIlroy was hoping for a morning charge and set for an early test of his right foot issues as the 108th PGA Championship teed off Thursday at Aronimink.
Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.
Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss
Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future as Liverpool manager on Thursday, despite a disappointing campaign, with the Dutchman already involved in planning for next season.
Spiky, polarising, rarely dull: ups and downs of rugby's Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones has walked a fine disciplinary line throughout his decades in rugby and the former Australia and England coach's acid tongue and spiky character have now landed him in trouble in Japan.
Kohli senses end after roaring back to form with IPL century
Virat Kohli said his love of cricket keeps him going but admitted his career "is going to finish one day" after ending a mini slump in form with a match-winning IPL century.
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop band BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday.
A quarter of World Cup games risk searing heat: scientists
One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
Cavs top Pistons in overtime for 3-2 series lead
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to move within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs.
Canadian football ready for World Cup coming out party
Exactly 150 years after Carlton Cricket Club and Toronto Lacrosse Club took part in the first recorded organised football match in Canada in 1876, Canadian soccer is finally ready for its coming out party.
'Rare, meaningful': North Korean football team ventures into South
A women's football club will on Sunday be the first sports team from North Korea to visit neighbouring South Korea in eight years.
In-form Messi hits brace as Miami win 5-3 at Cincinnati in MLS
Lionel Messi scored twice and a hand in two others as Inter Miami fought back to beat FC Cincinnati 5-3 away in the MLS on Wednesday.
Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup
Chris Wood urged New Zealand to "create some history" after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global showpiece.
City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said all Manchester City can do is stay alive and hope for an Arsenal slip-up in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win against Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Man City ease past Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record
Newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona suffered a 1-0 defeat by Alaves on Wednesday, ending their bid to match the all-time La Liga record points total of 100.
PSG clinch fifth straight Ligue 1 title
Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens.
Inter Milan win Italian Cup to secure domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title.
Man City see off Palace to keep pressure on Arsenal
Manchester City's second string eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 on Wednesday to climb just two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with two games remaining of a captivating title race.
McIlroy's toe 'totally fine' after nine-hole PGA practice
Rory McIlroy said his nagging right pinky toe injury was "totally fine" after playing a nine-hole practice round on Wednesday at Aronimink ahead of the PGA Championship.
California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state's attorney general said Wednesday.
Kohli ton powers Bengaluru past Kolkata, to top of IPL
Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
Sarah Taylor named England men's fielding coach
Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as fielding coach for the men's team during next month's Test series against New Zealand in a landmark appointment.