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Key urges 'world-class' bowler Robinson to make England recall count
England cricket chief Rob Key highlighted Ollie Robinson's eye-catching statistics after recalling the seamer for the first Test against New Zealand following two years in the international wilderness.
Furyk wants long-term US Ryder blueprint, maybe role for Tiger
Jim Furyk said Wednesday he wants a long-term blueprint for United States success in the Ryder Cup, with the 2027 American captain also seeing a possible role next year for Tiger Woods.
McIlroy back on course on eve of PGA despite blister
Rory McIlroy was back on course at Aronimink on Wednesday, a day after a blister on his toe caused him to cut short a practice round for the PGA Championship.
Eulalio seizes control of drenched Giro d'Italia
Portuguese rider Afonso Eulalio claimed a sizeable lead in the Giro d'Italia's overall standings on Wednesday after a rain-lashed 203km stage five was won by his escape partner Igor Arrieta of UAE Team Emirates.
Carrick on brink of permanent Man Utd job: reports
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday.
Keys says players will strike over Grand Slam pay if 'necessary'
Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys told AFP that "many players" are united on the question of Grand Slam prize money and that they will boycott a major tournament if their voices are not heard.
Winning worth the wait for Young no matter the ball
Having waited six years for his first PGA Tour victory, third-ranked Cameron Young is thrilled to have added two more titles in two months ahead of this week's PGA Championship.
Donald pleased to have Rahm back for Ryder three-peat bid
Luke Donald, seeking a three-peat in 2027 as Europe's Ryder Cup captain, is pleased with Jon Rahm securing his eligibility for the squad and has no worries about team-room issues.
Revived Swiatek cruises past Pegula and into Italian Open semis
Iga Swiatek gave another indication that she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday and breezing into the Italian Open semi-finals.
Australia's North savours 'tremendous honour' of England role
Former Australia batsman Marcus North said Wednesday it was "a tremendous honour" to be appointed as England's national selector.
Mbappe can show 'commitment' to Real Madrid: Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa called on French striker Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday to show "his commitment" to the team in the last three matches of the season.
Japan suspend Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials
Japan suspended head coach Eddie Jones for four games and cut his salary on Wednesday for "verbal abuse directed at local officials" during an Australian tour.
England drop Crawley for 1st Test against New Zealand
England have dropped struggling opening batsman Zak Crawley from their squad for next month's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
World Cup broadcast deadlock ends up in Indian court
A standoff over World Cup broadcasting rights in India has ended up in the courts with fans fearing they won't be able to watch football's biggest party when it begins in under a month.
'Don't understand it, but it looks fun': cricket bowls Japan over
Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games.
World Cup comes to 'Soccer Town USA,' but locals priced out
Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his soccer-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby MetLife Stadium, but sky-high ticket prices are beyond his budget.
Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup
In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss.
Hosting World Cup evokes powerful memories for Mexico, and raises expectations
The 2026 World Cup will finish with a final in a New Jersey NFL stadium, but the tournament will begin in a footballing temple where arguably the sport's two greatest ever players enjoyed their crowning glories.
Wembanyama leads Spurs to brink as Timberwolves routed
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of the NBA Western Conference finals with an emphatic 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Ronaldo left waiting for Saudi title after goalkeeping gaffe
Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait a bit longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr conceded a bizarre own goal in the final seconds on Tuesday.
Quick bowler Brown left out of Australia T20 World Cup squad
Fast bowler Darcie Brown was a surprise omission from Australia's 15-player squad named Wednesday for next month's T20 World Cup in England.
Los Angeles stadium undergoes World Cup facelift
Hundreds of corner seats have been ripped out of Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium and truckloads of freshly harvested sod were beginning the 1,200-mile journey from Washington state Tuesday as the venue puts the finishing touches on its facelift for soccer's World Cup.
Messi still highest-paid player in MLS
Lionel Messi remains the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer with an annual base salary of $25 million -- more than twice as much as the next-highest paid player Son Heung-min, the MLS Players Association said Tuesday.
Blister worry hits McIlroy as PGA start looms at Aronimink
Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink.
Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Tuesday.
Foot blister forces McIlroy to cut short PGA practice round
Rory McIlroy was forced to halt his practice round at Aronimink on Tuesday ahead of the PGA Championship due to a blister on his right pinky toe.
Man City boss Guardiola urges players to make VAR irrelevant
Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies.
Revitalized Rose sets aside Masters loss for top PGA form
Justin Rose says he feels re-energized after another difficult Masters loss, entering this week's PGA Championship with new vitality and mental sharpness.
'Bittersweet' runner-up run has Scheffler inspired at PGA
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler has turned "bittersweet" feelings over three consecutive runner-up finishes into inspiration ahead of this week's PGA Championship.
Lakers would welcome return of LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers would be thrilled to have LeBron James back if the superstar opts to play a 24th NBA season but plan to start building around Luka Doncic, general manager Rob Pelinka said Tuesday.
No.1 Scheffler to start PGA with Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will tee off alongside England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick when the 108th PGA Championship begins on Thursday at Aronimink.
Referees' chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal 'categorically' right
Referees' chief Howard Webb has said disallowing what would have been a key West Ham equaliser during Sunday's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal was a "categorically" correct decision and "a good use of VAR".