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Barca eye Women's Champions League semis, City hand Chelsea first defeat of season
Barcelona are on track for the last four of the Women's Champions League after the holders routed Wolfsburg 4-1, while Manchester City's 2-0 win handed Chelsea their first defeat this season in Wednesday's quarter-final first leg action.
Alcaraz says 'doesn't support' Djokovic-backed lawsuit
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz pushed back on a lawsuit against the ATP Tour filed by the Novak Djokovic-led tennis players union on Wednesday, saying he does not support the move.
Barca on track for women's Champions League semis after thumping Wolfsburg
Defending champions Barcelona are on track for the final four of the women's Champions League after a dominant 4-1 win in their quarter-final first leg at Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Injury rules Retegui out of Italy's Nations League clash with Germany
Key striker Mateo Retegui was Wednesday ruled out of Italy's Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country's football federation (FIGC) said.
'Magical' Edinburgh to host start of 2027 Tour de France
The 2027 Tour de France will start in Edinburgh with the first three stages taking place in Scotland, England and Wales, the organisers ASO announced at a ceremony in the Scottish capital on Wednesday.
Mbappe 'happy' to be back with France national team
Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday he was delighted to be reunited with his France team-mates as he prepares to win his first international cap in six months against Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals.
No.1 Scheffler excited at progress, Texas-style Masters menu
World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday he is excited about improvements in his game as he unveiled a Texas-style menu for next month's Masters champions dinner.
Thigh injury rules Retegui out of Italy's Nations League clash with Germany
Mateo Retegui is out of Italy's Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday.
Rangers 'embarrassed' by racist banner charge from UEFA
Rangers have reacted with "embarrassment" after being charged by UEFA for a "racist and/or discriminatory banner" displayed by fans in last week's Europa League tie against Fenerbahce.
USL aims to bring promotion and relegation to USA
The United Soccer Leagues says it plans to become the first professional sports league in the USA to adopt promotion and relegation.
Samaranch unruffled by China links on eve of IOC presidential vote
Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior dismissed suggestions on Wednesday that it was unfair two Chinese members who sit on a foundation board with the Spaniard could vote for him in the International Olympic Committee presidential election.
Ohtani hits home run as Dodgers sweep Cubs in Tokyo
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run but Roki Sasaki had a wobbly Major League Baseball debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Algerian boxer Khelif 'not intimidated' by Trump as she targets second Olympic gold in LA
Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, at the centre of a gender row at the Paris Games, is targeting a second gold in Los Angeles and says she will not be intimidated by Donald Trump.
Son says fit and firing as South Korea close on World Cup spot
Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness on Wednesday as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup
Liverpool's Wataru Endo said Japan's sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year's World Cup as they look to become the first team to clinch their place on Thursday.
Australia prepare for unknown against Kluivert's Indonesia
Tony Popovic admitted Wednesday there will be a degree of unknown when his Australia side face an Indonesia team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a World Cup qualifier.
Clippers rally to beat Cavaliers, Warriors and Celtics win
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Ivica Zubac added 28 on his 28th birthday on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to hand the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers a second straight defeat, 132-119.
'More united' China on Saudi revenge mission in World Cup qualifier
A "more united" and confident China will be driven by a sense of revenge when they face Saudi Arabia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday, striker Zhang Yuning has said.
Duplantis headlines as world indoors finally get Nanjing green light
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis headlines a stellar cast in the Chinese city of Nanjing for a world indoor athletics championships delayed three times by the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Hurting' New Zealand determined to reach World Cup, says coach
Heartbreaking near-misses will fire "hurting" New Zealand to their first football World Cup since 2010, their coach Darren Bazeley said on Wednesday, with the country two wins from the finals.
Porzingis, Scheierman lead short-handed Celtics over Nets
Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Baylor Scheierman stepped up as the NBA champion Boston Celtics shook off the absence of star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday.
Confident Norris eyes China success as first F1 sprint beckons
Early championship leader Lando Norris knows he will face a new series of challenges at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, including the first sprint race of the season.
Heavyweight trio eye history in race to succeed Olympics chief Bach
The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.
Real Madrid, Lyon strike key Women's Champions League last-eight blows
Goals in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Arsenal in their Women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday while eight-time winners Lyon defeated Bayern Munich by the same scoreline.
Osaka survives first-round scare in Miami
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka rallied to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Miami Open.
Andreeva blocking out hype as she targets Sunshine Double
Teenage starlet Mirra Andreeva says she is staying off social media and ignoring the hype after her triumph at Indian Wells on Sunday.
Gibbs-White tells Tuchel he deserved England call-up
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White told new England boss Thomas Tuchel he deserved to be included in the German's first squad in charge after only being drafted in at late notice.
Real Madrid take advantage over Arsenal in women's Champions League
A goal in each half from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo gave Real Madrid a valuable 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in their women's Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Palace's Mateta has no hard feelings despite horror ear injury
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta said he bears no grudge towards Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after needing 25 stitches in a gruesome ear injury suffered in a FA Cup clash between the pair.
South American football boss sorry for 'Tarzan without Cheetah' comment
The president of the South American Football Confederation apologised Tuesday for saying that tournaments on the continent without Brazil would be like "Tarzan without Cheetah".
Eriksen says he will likely leave Man Utd at end of season
Christian Eriksen said on Tuesday he is expecting to leave Manchester United at the end of the season and is ready for a new challenge.
Djokovic player union launches legal blitz against governing bodies
A tennis union co-founded by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced a series of legal actions aimed at the sport's governing bodies, alleging "anticompetitive restraints and abusive practices".