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Kiss takes reins as Wallabies face Japan
Australia will aim to make a fresh start under new coach Les Kiss against Japan on Saturday, with just 14 months to go until they host the Rugby World Cup.
South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insists the world champions face a "massive challenge" against Argentina on Saturday despite the recent poor form of their opponents.
Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex de Minaur 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
No.1 Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters on Thursday by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4.
Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur at Montreal
Cameron Norrie extended the upset chaos at the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, saving a match point in defeating Alex de Minaur 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1.
Real Madrid extend Vinicius deal, sign Diomande in title bid boost
Real Madrid on Thursday announced a new six-year deal for star forward Vinicius Junior and the signing of teenage sensation Yan Diomande in a major boost to their quest to end a two-year trophy drought.
All Blacks skipper Taylor cautiously recovering from calf strain
Playing time could be restricted for New Zealand stand-in captain Codie Taylor before the first Test against South Africa on August 22, head coach Dave Rennie said in Cape Town on Thursday.
PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain announced Thursday the signing of France international Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 outfit Monaco.
CONMEBOL 'expresses concern regarding repeated unilateral actions' by FIFA
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL on Thursday welcomed the withdrawal of FIFA's private investor plan, but expressed "its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken".
UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat
Pressure built further on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his handling of the now shelved private investment plan on Thursday with European football's governing body UEFA reiterating their threat of boycotting the World Cups.
Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US
Promoter Frank Warren has refused to say if the 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place in the United Kingdom or the United States.
Rodri approves Barcelona transfer talks with Man City: Barca source to AFP
Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday.
Le Court sprints to stage six Tour de France Femmes win
Mauritian rider Kim Le Court overcame an early fall and mechanical problems on Thursday to win a sprint finish for stage six of the Tour de France Femmes as Swiss rival Marlen Reusser retained the leader's yellow jersey.
Doping body says Parker's positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban that authorities said was down to his nutritionist.
British Grand Prix stays on MotoGP calendar until 2028
The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028.
UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
Real Madrid on Thursday announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for what Spanish media reported was a club-record fee of 140 million euros ($161 million) including bonuses.
Pogacar teammate Del Toro gets new UAE deal after Tour podium
Young Mexican rider Isaac Del Toro was rewarded with a new UAE contract on Thursday after finishing third in the Tour de France won by superstar teammate Tadej Pogacar.
Forlan named new Uruguay head coach
Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World Cup campaign, the country's football association (AUF) announced Thursday.
England selector North not 'hung up' on Stokes absence
England selector Marcus North said he would not get "hung up" on the retirement of captain and talisman Ben Stokes as the team prepare for their first series since the end of the "Bazball" era.
UEFA chief Ceferin: 'Underdog' leader taking fight to FIFA's Infantino
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing body is now locked in a bitter fight with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
UK Anti-Doping confirm former world champ Parker's ban lifted
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to return to the ring after serving a three-month drugs ban.
Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract.
England recall batsman Lawrence for Pakistan series
England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain Ben Stokes.
New Australia coach Kiss gives Japan starts to Ross, Amatosero
Les Kiss handed lock Miles Amatosero and prop Aidan Ross their first starts for Australia as the new coach named his first team Thursday since taking over from Joe Schmidt.
How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" era -- was a case of New Zealand shelving their egos for the good of the team.
Seeds Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff reach third round at WTA Toronto
Second seed Elena Rybakina, third seed Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff all advanced to the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on Wednesday.
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.
Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.
Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and ends 12,700 kilometres away in the United States.
Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps signed for the NSW Waratahs Thursday with the veteran duo returning home after long stints in Japan.
Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Medvedev exit Montreal Masters
The ATP Montreal Masters lost its top two seeds in the space of a few hours on Wednesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime both exited the field.