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O'Brien brings up another landmark with Auguste Rodin triumph
Auguste Rodin won the Prince of Wales's Stakes, the feature race on the second day of Royal Ascot, on Wednesday to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his 90th winner at the historic meeting and 400th Group One success globally.
Murray a Wimbledon doubt after injury forces him to retire at Queen's
Andy Murray could only manage five games before injury forced him to retire from his second-round match at Queen's on Wednesday, casting a shadow over a possible farewell appearance for the British tennis great at Wimbledon.
'World class' England a bigger challenge now for Denmark: Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel believes England have improved since ending Denmark's dream run at Euro 2020 as the Three Lions aim to book their place in the last 16 of the European Championship when the sides meet again on Thursday.
Mbappe partially trains two days before France Euro clash with Dutch
Kylian Mbappe missed most of Wednesday's group training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.
Davies given Canada captaincy ahead of Copa opener with Argentina
Alphonso Davies will captain Canada in the Copa America opener against world champions Argentina with the 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger saying it will be a moment of real pride.
Croatia coach Dalic bemoans 'really bad' added time in Albania draw
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was left regretting a "really bad" injury time display from his team after they blew a late lead against Albania to be held to a damaging 2-2 draw at Euro 2024 on Wednesday.
De Kock leads South Africa to 194-4 against USA at T20 World Cup
Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa made 194-4 against the United States in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday.
Albania should 'enjoy moment' of Croatia draw at Euros, says coach
Albania coach Sylvinho said his team should "enjoy the moment" after they snatched a 2-2 draw with Croatia at Euro 2024 on Wednesday thanks to a last-gasp equaliser.
Mbappe misses France training two days before Dutch Euro clash
Star striker Kylian Mbappe missed Wednesday's training session two days ahead of France's key Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands in Leipzig, after breaking his nose during his country's opening win against Austria.
Albania dent Croatia's Euro 2024 hopes with dramatic draw
Albania left Croatia in danger of a group-stage exit from Euro 2024 after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Wednesday as Albania's Klaus Gjasula scored at both ends, including a dramatic injury-time equaliser.
Plumtree adamant Wales have 'nothing to lose' against Springboks
Wales flanker Taine Plumtree plans to adopt a "nothing to lose" approach when he makes his Test-match return against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Serbia showed England 'too much respect', says coach before Slovenia clash
Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic said Wednesday his side could learn from their narrow 1-0 loss to England before Thursday's crunch Slovenia game, having shown England "too much respect".
Lyon women hire Australian coach Montemurro
Australian Joe Montemurro has signed a two-year contract to coach Lyon women's team, the French club announced on Wednesday.
South African-born France lock Le Roux hangs up boots
Racing 92's South African-born lock Bernard Le Roux has hung up his boots after 21 months out with injury.
Italy to take the game to Spain, says coach Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti said on Wednesday his Italy team will try to take the game to Spain as the two teams prepare for the biggest match so far of Euro 2024.
World No.1 Suryakumar 'happy' to be in Barbados for Afghan test
India batsman Suryakumar Yadav has welcomed the switch from New York to the traditional pitches of Barbados ahead of their opening match in the Super Eight part of the T20 Cricket World Cup against Afghanistan on Thursday.
Defending champion Thompson-Herah to miss 200m at Paris Olympics
Elaine Thompson-Herah will not attempt a triple Olympic sprint double at next month's Paris Games after not registering for the 200m at the Jamaican national championships.
Penalties, tiki-taka and the Divine Ponytail: Italy v Spain as a modern classic
Italy and Spain face off on Thursday in the biggest match so far of Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti's title holders and three-time champions La Roja going head-to-head in what has become a modern classic of international football.
'Happy' Rose extends deal with RB Leipzig
Marco Rose has extended his deal as manager of RB Leipzig by one year until 2026, the Bundesliga club announced Wednesday.
Osaka among four Grand Slam winners granted Wimbledon wildcard
Japan's Naomi Osaka was one of four Grand Slam champions granted a wildcard on Wednesday into the main draw for next month's women's singles at Wimbledon.
Brownlee dropped from British triathlon team for Olympics
Jonny Brownlee has been left out of Britain's triathlon team for the Paris Olympics in a move that appears to signal the end of a remarkable family contribution to the Games.
All Black Tuipulotu races back to lead Blues in Super Rugby final
All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has bounced back from a knee injury to captain the Auckland Blues in Saturday's sell-out home Super Rugby final against the Waikato Chiefs.
Track-less Tuvalu sends one-man team to Paris Olympics
Athletes on Tuvalu train on the airport runway in the absence of a running track, but the tiny Pacific nation will still manage to send a one-man sprint team to the Paris Olympics.
Ruiz ready to play starring role again for Spain against Italy
Spain are hoping the "exceptional" Fabian Ruiz can again be the difference-maker when they look to build on an impressive win against Croatia in their second Euro 2024 outing against Italy on Thursday.
Japan-born judoka chases gold for South Korea in memory of grandma
Judo world champion Huh Mi-mi was born and raised in Japan, but she will represent South Korea at next month's Paris Olympics to fulfil the wishes of her late grandmother.
Eleven swimmers in doping scandal named in China Olympic team
China will send 11 swimmers implicated in a doping scandal to next month's Paris Olympics, after the country named its squad for the Games.
Oilers down Panthers to keep Stanley Cup dream alive
The Edmonton Oilers held off a furious late rally to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-3 and keep their dreams of an improbable Stanley Cup Final comeback alive on Tuesday.
Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain
Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams, the Black Caps said Wednesday, days after they crashed out in the group stage of the T20 World Cup.
Regan Smith books Paris berth with 100m backstroke world record
Regan Smith clocked a world record 57.13sec to win the 100m backstroke at the US Olympic swimming trials on Tuesday, throwing down a challenge to Aussie Kaylee McKeown six weeks before the Paris Games.
Baseball legend Willie Mays dead at 93: family
Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in the sport's history beloved for dazzling skill and athletic grace, died Tuesday aged 93, his family announced.
Southgate faces Foden dilemma ahead of England's Euro clash with Danes
Gareth Southgate must solve his Phil Foden conundrum as the England playmaker struggles to reproduce his brilliant Manchester City form at international level.
Willie Mays: Baseball's 'Say Hey Kid'
Willie Mays was so good that even one of baseball's greatest plays couldn't define his Hall of Fame career.