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Foster calls for fearless All Blacks display to avenge Pumas loss
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said Thursday that New Zealand will need to play without fear against Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday to avenge their shock defeat last weekend and prevent the humiliation of losing a fourth successive home Test.
Wounded Springboks treat Wallabies rematch as 'a final'
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber is treating Saturday's rematch with Australia in Sydney as "a final" for his injury-ravaged side as they strive to stay in Rugby Championship contention.
US Open: Who said what on day 3
Who said what at the US Open on Wednesday, the third day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:
'I feel like I've already won,' says Serena as farewell party goes on
Serena Williams insisted that she feels "like I've already won" the US Open after dramatically extending her iconic career with a never-say-die, three-set victory over world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday.
Smith's jump to LIV biggest blow yet in golf power struggle
Cameron Smith's defection to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf circuit is the biggest blow yet to the US PGA and European Tours in a power struggle threatening to rip the sport apart.
Rennie keeps faith with Wallabies team that beat South Africa
Dave Rennie on Thursday named his first unchanged starting side since taking over as Australia coach, as they attempt to clinch back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
China's Wu makes history after reaching US Open third round
Wu Yibing created a piece of tennis history on Wednesday after becoming the first player from China to reach the third round of the US Open.
Under-fire Foster defends naming unchanged All Blacks team
All Blacks coach Ian Foster took a dig at critics who "want blood" as he defended naming an unchanged team on Thursday for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Hamilton.
Battling Williams powers into US Open third round
Serena Williams roared into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday, overpowering second seed Anett Kontaveit with a battling performance to extend her Grand Slam singles career in dramatic fashion.
Never-say-die Serena into US Open third round
Serena Williams dramatically extended her iconic career on Wednesday with a never-say-die, three-set victory over world number two Anett Kontaveit at the US Open.
Verstappen expecting 'crazy' festival at first home race as champion
Max Verstappen is expecting an emotional and "pretty crazy" festival as he heads into his first home race as world champion, seeking his 10th win of the season, at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
Singapore-born David in Australia squad for T20 World Cup
Singapore-born batting powerhouse Tim David was on Thursday called up by Australia for this year's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil, the only change to the squad that won the tournament last year.
Kyrgios advances after F-bombs, marijuana rant
Nick Kyrgios claimed fans were smoking marijuana and unleashed a volley of expletives at members of his entourage before advancing to the US Open third round in typically tempestuous fashion on Wednesday.
Argentina coach Cheika laughs off favourites tag against All Blacks
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday laughed off suggestions his in-form team are favourites to notch another win over New Zealand in this weekend's Rugby Championship Test at Hamilton.
Smoke detector Kyrgios complains over 'marijuana' at US Open
Nick Kyrgios claimed fans were smoking marijuana at the US Open on Wednesday as he was attempting to reach the third round.
Serena back in spotlight, Murray marches on
Serena Williams returns to the spotlight at the US Open on Wednesday bidding to extend her long goodbye to tennis in a second round clash with world number two Anett Kontaveit.
Haaland can be a Man City legend, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has challenged Erling Haaland to become a Manchester City legend after the Norway striker's second successive hat-trick inspired a 6-0 rout of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble, Arsenal stay perfect
Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday.
'Standout' Mane scores again as Bayern dispatch third-tier German Cup opponents
Sadio Mane was one of five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich qualified for the next round of the German Cup with a 5-0 win away at Viktoria Cologne on Wednesday.
Neymar, Mbappe score as PSG see off Toulouse
Goals from Neymar and Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain stay top of the early Ligue 1 table with a 3-0 victory at Toulouse on Wednesday.
White Sox manager La Russa out indefinitely for medical exams
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, who guided three World Series championship teams, is out indefinitely as he undergoes medical exams, the Major League Baseball club said Wednesday.
Napoli draw with Lecce to leave Roma on Serie A summit
Roma lead Serie A on Wednesday after Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce, while underwhelming Juventus beat Spezia 2-0.
Mane scores again as Bayern dispatch third-tier German Cup opponents
Sadio Mane was one of five different goalscorers as Bayern Munich qualified for the next round of the German Cup with a 5-0 win away at Viktoria Cologne on Wednesday.
Japan's Hataoka out to defend crown at LPGA Dana Open
Defending champion Nasa Hataoka of Japan leads a field of returning moms, major winners and a teen prodigy when the LPGA Dana Open tees off Thursday.
No.2 Smith pushes for LIV Golf ranking points ahead of debut
Reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith said Wednesday that major tournaments could be harmed if players in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series do not receive world ranking points.
Murray reaches US Open last 32 for first time in six years
Former champion Andy Murray reached the US Open third round for the first time in six years on Wednesday with a four-set win over American wildcard Emilio Nava.
Suryakumar powers India into Asia Cup Super Four
Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday said he has the freedom to attack opposition bowlers after his blazing 68 not out helped India move into the Asia Cup Super Four stage with a comfortable win over Hong Kong.
Bubba 'praying' to stay in Masters after jump to LIV Golf
Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson says he is praying to be allowed back at Augusta National after jumping from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, but is prepared for any ban.
Monaco humbled at home by Troyes, Lyon continue strong start
Monaco's stuttering start to the Ligue 1 season continued with a surprise 4-2 home defeat against Troyes on Wednesday, while Lyon moved up to fourth by beating Auxerre.
China's Wang Xiyu stuns third seed Sakkari at US Open
China's Wang Xiyu stunned third seed Maria Sakkari at the US Open on Wednesday to reach the third round of a Grand Salm for the first time.
Regragui appointed Morocco coach ahead of World Cup
Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday.
Kohli, Suryakumar power India into Asia Cup Super Four
Star batsman Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav hit half-centuries to help India move into the Asia Cup Super Four stage with a 40-run win over Hong Kong on Wednesday.