Tjen first Indonesian to win at Australian Open in 28 years
Unseeded Tjen stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) to surge into the second round in Melbourne and add to her growing list of milestones
Djokovic jokes that he wants slice of Alcaraz's winnings
World number one Alcaraz has at times struggled with precision and a lack of consistency in his serving technique and has mixed it up for the opening Grand Slam of the year
Djokovic reaches 100th Australian Open match win in hunt for 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic began his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez in the Australian Open first round.
Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round
Iga Swiatek survived a fright Monday before battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to launch her bid for a career Grand Slam in unconvincing fashion at the Australian Open.
Kostoulas stunner rescues Brighton draw after penalty row
Charalampos Kostoulas snatched a superb late equaliser as Brighton survived Marcus Tavernier's controversial penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Mbappe calls out Madrid fans after Vinicius jeered
Vinicius and Jude Bellingham came in for ire from the home fans after a disastrous week in which they lost to Barcelona in the Super Cup and second-tier Albacete in the Spanish Cup.
Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs in first T20I
Afghanistan posted 181 for three in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat and restricted West Indies to 143 for nine.
Smith's Olympic ambition burns bright
Another stint in the BBL has brought more pyrotechnics at the top of the order, but Australia are well-served for openers
South Africa set new record with 397/5 in ICC U-19 World Cup
The record surpassed South Africa’s previous highest score of 359 for 6
Melbourne home hope De Minaur 'not just making up the numbers'
He is at a career-high ranking, but rankled by his failure to go beyond the last eight at a major. He made a solid start to his latest bid with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over American Mackenzie McDonald
Australia rest Cummins and Hazlewood from Pakistan T20 series
Cummins returned to action during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide but missed the last two matches against England and will skip Australia's T20 warm-up matches against Pakistan
Bangladesh face deadline over refusal to play World Cup matches in India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is refusing to play in India, citing security concerns, and have asked the governing International Cricket Council to shift their matches to co-hosts Sri Lanka
Mitchell, Phillips hammer tons as New Zealand seal first ODI series win in India
A target of 337 left the hosts facing a daunting task and they ran out of steam despite veteran Virat Kohli's battling knock of 124
Young star Zheng may have to give back Australian Open prize money
The 21-year-old, who is yet to turn professional, came through qualifying at Melbourne Park before stunning former quarter-finalist Sebastian Korda in a first round five-set thriller
Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne
The 22-year-old Spaniard, who can eclipse Don Budge and become the youngest man to win all four major singles titles at least once, gave the crowd an exhibition in shot making
Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii
Gotterup, who started the final round at Honolulu's windswept Waialae Country Club two shots off the pace, reeled off seven birdies and only one bogey to claim the third win of his career
Morocco fans stunned, disappointed as Senegal win Africa title
The North African team were touching distance away from ending a 50-year curse and lifting the cup when they were awarded a controversial last-gasp penalty
Gauff, Medvedev through in Australia as Djokovic begins record Slam quest
A bumper day two at the season-opening Grand Slam also sees six-time major winner Iga Swiatek, home hope Alex de Minaur and fourth seed Amanda Anisimova enter the fray
Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell not in Australia squad for Pakistan T20 series
Australia announces a 17-player squad for the Pakistan T20I tour ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Injured trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David will miss the tour
Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan beat Scotland by six wickets in Harare
Pakistan Under-19s secured a six-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Harare after chasing 188 with confidence.
Major structural reforms announced ahead of PSL 11
PSL 11 announces major changes: Player Auction replaces Draft, franchises retain 4 players, salary purse rises to USD 1.6M, and Faisalabad joins as a new venue. Season starts on March 26, 2026
Sabalenka sees off Rajaonah, Tiafoe ease past Kubler to reach Australian Open second round
The world number one found herself a break down after the opening game and looked troubled throughout the first set by the guile of left-hander Rakotomanga Rajaonah despite getting back on serve
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
The incident happened as Russian 11th seed Alexandrova was serving during the second set with the girl falling onto her back while standing at the base of the umpire's chair
Raducanu says Australian Open schedule 'does not make sense'
The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash
India's Sundar ruled out of NZ T20I series due to side strain ahead of World Cup
Sundar complained of rib discomfort while bowling in a one-day international against New Zealand last week and was subsequently ruled out of the ODI series
Bangladesh meet with ICC to request relocation of T20 World Cup matches
Uncertainty looms over Bangladesh's participation in the Twenty20 World Cup following an earlier request by the BCB to the ICC to move their World Cup matches out of India over safety concerns
Juventus title hopes fade after defeat at Cagliari
Juventus sit 5th in standings on 39 points, 10 behind leaders Inter Milan, who beat Udinese 1-0 on Saturday. Cagliari are 15th on 22 points, the win taking them eight points away from relegation zone
Zverev drops set on way to Australian Open second round
The German, who lost in three sets to Jannik Sinner in the 2025 tournament decider, ground past 41st-ranked Canadian Gabriel Diallo 6-7 (1/7), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena
Djokovic dismisses 'now or never' mindset in pursuit of 25th Slam
Djokovic has been stuck on 24 major victories since winning the 2023 US Open, with young stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner combining to win the last eight Grand Slam events
British qualifier upsets 20th seed Cobolli in Melbourne
The 23-year-old, ranked 185, blasted past the Italian 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 6-1. Fery's only other Grand Slam second round appearance came at Wimbledon last year, where he beat Australian Alexei Popyrin
Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
The furthest the world number one has gone at the opening major of the year is the quarter-finals and he has made it clear that dethroning rival Jannik Sinner as champion is his main aim for 2026
Dubai hosts International Rugby Sevens Series to promote global sport
The International Rugby Sevens Series kicked off in Dubai on January 17, attracting global attention. The event promotes rugby, prepares athletes for the 2028 Olympics, and boosts sports tourism.
Morocco expects as hosts face Senegal in Cup of Nations final
Morocco are hoping the backing of a fervent home support can help them overcome Sadio Mane's Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.
'Magical' Dembele brace fires Paris Saint-Germain top in France
Ousmane Dembele scored twice as champions Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a dominant 3-0 win over Lille.
Arteta says consistency can fire Arsenal to special season
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal's impressive consistency should make them "very convinced" they can achieve something special this season.
Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick
Former midfielder Carrick was installed as boss until the end of the season this week and faces a baptism of fire when Manchester City visit on Saturday.
Brabec and Al Attiyah on course for victory at Dakar Rally
American rider Ricky Brabec and Qatari driver Nasser Al Attiyah are in pole position to secure overall victory in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
ICC officials to meet BCB in Bangladesh to solve T20 World Cup impasse
The development comes days after the BCB reiterated its stance of not sending Bangladesh to play in India owing to "security concerns".
Devine calls for review of fielding rules, boundary lengths in women's game
In the Women's Premier League the maximum boundary length is set at 60m, while in the men's tournament it can reach up to 77m. Devine said current conditions give batters too much of an advantage
India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup
Bajwa, 22, who has featured in nine ODIs and 17 T20Is, will make his debut as captain at the global showpiece, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8
Under-19 World Cup: Pakistan bowled out for 173 as England secure 37-run win
England defeated Pakistan by 37 runs in the Under-19 World Cup after dismissing them for 173 while defending 210 in Harare.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he'll play vs. 49ers
Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes to receivers with no defenders.
NCAA basketball players and gamblers are charged for allegedly rigging games
Calling it an “international criminal conspiracy,” U.S. Attorney David Metcalf told reporters in Philadelphia that this case represents a “significant corruption of the integrity of sports.”
Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Tucker’s $60 million average annual value would be the second-highest in baseball history, without factoring in deferred money, behind Shohei Ohtani’s $70 million in his 10-year deal with the Dodgers
'Sincaraz' rivalry set to dominate Australian Open men's draw
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is the bookmakers' favourite to win a third successive Australian Open crown as another title showdown looms with world number one Carlos Alcaraz.
Wawrinka at peace as former champion plays last Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka, who won three Grand Slam titles during the golden era of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, confirmed that 2026 will be his last season on the professional tour.
Barcelona reach quarter-finals of Copa del Rey with 2-0 win
Second-half goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona a hard-fought 2-0 victory over second-tier leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.
Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades
Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday.
Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage
Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler Howes clinched a maiden victory in the motorbikes.
Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 set to begin from 22nd
This year's tournament will feature world-renowned golf star Rory McIlroy, as well as Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry.
England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal. Bashir has moved to the Second Division side following the end of his contract with domestic rivals Somerset
Dubai-based Pakistani powerlifter Habib Aqeel Zaheer wins 13 gold medals on global stage
Dubai-based Pakistani powerlifter Habib Aqeel Zaheer has won 13 international gold medals across 2025 and early 2026.
Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides
Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time the Games open, this could be the most diverse U.S.
Australia's Mitchell Starc wins ICC Player of the Month award
Mitchell Starc won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after taking 16 wickets and scoring 139 runs in December, including a standout 8-wicket match in the Ashes
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrifying' threats to her homeland
While stressing that she is an athlete, not politician, Slettemark said the threats from the U.S. are impossible to ignore.
Error-strewn Keys crashes out to Mboko in Australian Open warm-up
The Canadian world number 17 withstood a second-set fightback from Keys to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the quarter-final of the Adelaide International
Alcaraz career Grand Slam at 22 would be 'crazy' - Federer
Spain's Alcaraz already has six major titles but success on the Melbourne Park hard courts is a glaring hole in his resume
Sinner on semi-final collision course with Djokovic at Australian Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz opens against home hope Adam Walton in his bid for a career Grand Slam and first Melbourne Park title
Pakistan U19 team to begin World Cup campaign today
Pakistan U19, fresh off winning the ACC U19 Asia Cup and Zimbabwe tri-series, will face England in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 opener. Pakistan aims for their third U19 title
Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into final of his last AFCON
Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal.
Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in League Cup semi first leg
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at Albacete on Arbeloa debut
Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa's debut as coach ended in humiliation.
Bayern beat Cologne to move 11 points clear in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich came from a goal down to win 3-1 at Cologne on Wednesday and restore their 11-point lead atop the Bundesliga table.
Mitchell hits ton as New Zealand down India to level ODI series
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the second one-day international
Kohli returns to No 1 as Pakistan players make notable gains in latest ICC rankings
Virat Kohli reclaimed the No 1 ODI ranking, while Pakistan’s Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan and Salman Agha made gains in the latest ICC rankings update
Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close on League Cup final
Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.
Dortmund outclass Bremen to tighten grip on second spot
Serhou Guirassy scored his first league goal since October as Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-0 at home on Tuesday.
Marseille put nine past sixth-tier Bayeux in French Cup
Marseille progressed to the last 16 of the French Cup on Tuesday with an emphatic 9-0 win over amateur side Bayeux.
Man Utd appoint Carrick as manager to end of the season
Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday.
Vingegaard targets Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double
Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia this year as he bids to become the eighth rider to win the three Grand Tours.
T20 WC: USA's Ali Khan claims having been 'denied' India visa
USA are scheduled to play India in Mumbai on February 7, the opening day of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Ali Khan, who is currently in Colombo for a USA training camp.
Deadlock continues as Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup matches in India
Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup matches in India due to security concerns. Deadlock continues with ICC as talks aim to find a safe solution.
Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist last week ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard as he makes a comeback after an injury-ravaged three years
Williams loses golden oldie clash in final Australian Open warm-up
It was the second consecutive tournament in which the 45-year-old Williams had crashed at the first hurdle after last week's Auckland Classic
Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Swiatek, US threats
World number two Iga Swiatek is another big threat while two-time Melbourne champion Naomi Osaka will hope to be in the mix when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday
At 37, Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance
In his 17th year in international cricket, he continues to reinvent himself and said he now aims to make the most of the first 20 deliveries after coming in at first drop
Brooks Koepka returns to PGA Tour under stiff financial penalty just 5 weeks after leaving LIV Golf
Koepka plans to resume his PGA Tour career in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines at the end of the month.
Paris FC's Ikone stuns PSG to knock out former club from French Cup
Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal in Paris FC's 1-0 win over their city rivals.
AFCON organisers investigate incidents after Algeria-Nigeria clash
CAF has referred the matters to the disciplinary board for investigation and has called for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing.
Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach
Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.
Koepka rejoins PGA Tour under new rules for LIV players
Koepka, who confirmed last month he would play no part in LIV Golf's 2026 season, said in a statement on X he accepted returning to the PGA Tour would come with financial penalties.
Variawa leads South African charge over Dakar dunes
Saood Variawa led a South African one-two in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Australia captain Healy to retire from cricket after India series
The announcement from Healy, 35, means Australia will go into the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup with a new captain.
India's Pant ruled out of New Zealand ODI series
"Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant felt a sudden onset discomfort in his right lateral abdominal area while batting in the nets during India’s practice session on Saturday afternoon," the BCCI said
India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton
The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI innings, anchored India's chase of 301 with a knock of 93, but he was dismissed by Jamieson when a century was within reach
Troubled Man Utd crash out of FA Cup against Brighton
Manchester United's problems mounted as the managerless Red Devils crashed out of the FA Cup after a 2-1 defeat against Brighton.
Barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.
Olise sparkles as Bayern fire eight past Wolfsburg
Michael Olise scored twice and set a Bundesliga assist record as Bayern Munich crushed Wolfsburg 8-1 on Sunday.
Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter thanks to talisman McTominay
Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday's entertaining 2-2 draw at the San Siro.
Comeback kid Hurkacz inspires Poland to first United Cup title
Hubert Hurkacz capped his injury comeback and earned United Cup redemption as he inspired Poland to a first title with a 2-1 victory in the final against Switzerland.
Medvedev warms up in style for Australian Open with Brisbane win
Daniil Medvedev warmed up for an assault on this year's opening Grand Slam in perfect fashion by winning the Brisbane International final on Sunday.
Bangladesh's integrity unit finds 'credible suspicion' during BPL
It has questioned players and seized mobile phones of franchise officials but hasn't found anyone guilty so far
Sabalenka fires Australian Open warning with Brisbane domination
"Every day you go out there and prove your level, and I think this week I did it really well," said Sabalenka after a week in which she powered to the title without dropping a set
Sabalenka returns to Brisbane final with win over Muchova
The world number one has been in brilliant form in her first tournament of the year and arrived for the match having defeated reigning Melbourne Park champion Madison Keys in straight sets
Alcaraz beats Sinner in South Korea exhibition match
There was little to separate the two during the entertaining clash, with world number one Alcaraz squeaking ahead towards the end of both sets to clinch the win
City hail Semenyo's instant impact after debut against Exeter
Ghanaian winger Semenyo, who has 10 league goals and three assists this season, joined City earlier in the week, after competition from other Premier League rivals
Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco
In Agadir, a thrilling last-eight tie saw Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia net in the first half for the Pharaohs before an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh brought the Ivorians back into it
Bangladesh players act normal despite controversies, says Shanto
"We haven't got a good result in any World Cup. We had a good opportunity last time (at the 2024 T20 World Cup), but we couldn't do it," Shanto told reporters
India captain Gill targets New Zealand ODI series after injury woes
"Obviously, never easy, whenever you get injured, watching your team play and you feel like you are missing out on all those games," Gill told reporters
Bangladesh await ICC response over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India
Aminul Islam said that no decision would be taken until the ICC officially responds. “We have shared all the necessary documents and evidence with the ICC and conveyed our concerns clearly,” he added
Pakistan's first female MMA fighter Anita Karim makes history
She wins MMA fight in Pakistan after beating Iranian fighter
PSL Season 11 Draft likely on January 30
The PSL Season 11 draft is expected on January 30, with preparations under way and all eight franchises set to attend during the Pakistan-Australia T20I series break
National championship game will be a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza
It will be a homecoming for the quarterback, who grew up in Miami and attended Christopher Columbus High School, roughly 30 minutes south of Hard Rock Stadium.
Diaz scores again as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon to reach AFCON semis
Brahim Diaz kept up his remarkable Africa Cup of Nations scoring record and Ismael Saibari was also on target as hosts Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final showdown
Swiatek leads Poland to victory over Australia in United Cup quarters
Iga Swiatek brushed aside Maya Joint and Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski won the mixed doubles as Poland beat hosts Australia 2-1 in the United Cup quarter-finals.
Koepka applies for PGA Tour reinstatement: reports
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major winner who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022 but quit the Saudi-backed series last month, has applied for PGA reinstatement.
Rallying-Qatar's Al-Attiyah wins stage six for Dacia, retakes Dakar lead
Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah will lead the Dakar Rally into its second and final week after winning the sixth stage in the Saudi Arabian desert on Friday.
Ross Adair returns to Stirling-led Ireland squad for T20 World Cup
Jordan Neill misses out, while Ben Calitz and Tim Tector could feature in their maiden T20 World Cup
India's Varma out for three weeks after surgery for groin issue
Varma has been ruled out of the first three Twenty20 matches against New Zealand between January 21 and 25 after he had surgery on Wednesday, exactly a month before India's opening match in World Cup
Australia's Head to skip Big Bash to prepare for T20 World Cup
Head was a key figure in Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory against England, the left-hander finishing as the leading scorer of the series with 629 runs from five Tests
Arsenal miss chance to stretch lead in Liverpool stalemate
Arsenal wasted the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as Liverpool came to life in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a tight Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
PSG beat Marseille on penalties to win French Champions Trophy
Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille on penalties to win a topsy turvy French Champions Trophy in Kuwait on Thursday.
Kyrgios to play doubles only at Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios ruled out playing singles at the Australian Open on Friday, focusing only on doubles.
England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
After a humbling 4-1 Ashes defeat, England likely to stick with the regime of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, who have vowed to learn lessons from a painful tour.
England cricket board launches immediate review into Ashes debacle
The England and Wales Cricket Board said it had launched an immediate and "thorough" review following the tourists' defeat in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Thursday.
England's Brook 'deeply sorry' for nightclub fracas
England's white-ball captain Harry Brook issued an apology on Thursday saying he was "deeply sorry" for an altercation at a New Zealand nightclub ahead of the Ashes.
India suspends shooting coach amid sexual assault claims by 17-year-old athlete
India’s national shooting coach Ankush Bhardwaj has been suspended after a 17-year-old athlete accused him of sexual assault during a national competition in Faridabad.
Sabalenka impresses again in Australian Open warm-up, vows more to come
Sabalenka was pushed at times by 36-year-old Sorana Cirstea, but was never really troubled by the Romanian as she notched a 6-3, 6-3 win in 70 minutes
Stokes admits 'wrongs to put right' after crushing Ashes defeat
England arrived for their long tour in November confident of a first series win in Australia since 2010-11. But they quickly imploded, despite facing a depleted attack missing Hazlewood and Cummins
Death of Bazball: Five things we learned from Ashes series
England came to Australia with genuine hopes of a first away Ashes series win since 2010-11 with their aggressive "Bazball" approach. But it quickly unravelled on treacherous pitches and hosts bowling
Australia's emotional Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win
The 39-year-old was given a guard of honour by the England players when he walked out to bat for the final time at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with visiting captain Ben Stokes shaking his hand
Australia win final Test to seal 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
The nervy hosts saw wickets tumble as they chased their 160 target, which they reached after lunch on day five with Cameron Green not-out 22 and Alex Carey on 16 at the Sydney Cricket Ground
Man City title bid damaged by Brighton draw despite Haaland's 150th goal
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a potentially fatal blow as Brighton hit back to earn a 1-1 draw
Sesko double not enough as Man Utd stumble at Burnley
The dismissal of Ruben Amorim provided no immediate dividend for Manchester United as a Benjamin Sesko double was only good enough for a 2-2 draw at struggling Burnley.
Semenyo stuns Spurs to leave Frank under fire
Antoine Semenyo said goodbye to Bournemouth by clinching a dramatic 3-2 win that heaped pressure on under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.
Inter extend Serie A lead at Parma after Napoli slip
Inter Milan moved four points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after winning 2-0 at Parma while rivals Napoli battled to a 2-2 home draw with Verona.
Afridi set to recover from knee injury in time for T20 World Cup
Shaheen Afridi is on course to participate in the T20 World Cup next month, after a knee injury that interrupted his BBL stint was found not to be as worrisome as previous ones
Farhan Ali clinches national junior under-17 snooker title
Farhan Ali won the National Junior Under-17 Snooker Championship after a clean 4-0 victory over Daniyal Shehzad in the final at the Jahangir Khan Sports Complex
Pakistani equestrian Usman Khan tops Middle East-Africa FEI rankings
Pakistani rider Usman Khan ranks first in FEI Middle East-Africa eventing, bringing international recognition to Pakistan in equestrian sports
Japan's Marubeni buys British sportswear brand Gola
Japan's Marubeni buys British sportswear brand Gola
Vaughan says time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball'
Vaughan, who led England to a famous home Ashes series win over Australia in 2005, said it was time for team bosses to recognise that the style imposed by coach McCullum and captain Stokes had failed
Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games
Senior Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official Nazmul Abedeen Fahim told AFP on Wednesday that talks were ongoing with the ICC "regarding security issues"
Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. are gone from the Commanders after a 5-12 season, AP source says
Quinn and Kingsbury then mutually agreed to part ways, the official said.
John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens' coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
When Lamar Jackson arrived in 2018, the Ravens became contenders again
Swiatek, Gauff ease to United Cup victories
Six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek beat 97th-ranked Suzan Lamens 6-3, 6-2 in the tie against the Netherlands in Sydney
Medvedev extends strong start to season ahead of Australian Open
The Brisbane top seed took just an hour to defeat the American 6-3, 6-2 following his equally ruthless first-round win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Monday
Bethell slams maiden century to leave final Ashes Test on knife edge
Bethell powered to his hundred in style off 162 balls in Sydney, raising his bat towards his emotional family in the stands. The 22-year-old was unbeaten on 142 with Matthew Pottis on nought
Bethell stands tall as England 174-3 in final Test, nine behind
The tourists battled to 174-3 by the break at the Sydney Cricket Ground with Harry Brook on 24 alongside the 22-year-old, who is targeting a maiden century
ICC turns down Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup matches from India
The ICC informed the BCB during a virtual meeting that their request to move their matches outside India “on security concerns” had been rejected, ESPNcricinfo reported
Boulbina extra-time stunner takes Algeria through to AFCON quarter-finals
A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie.
Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown in AFCON
Amad Diallo starred as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010.
Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil
Nuno Espirito Santo insisted troubled West Ham can still avoid relegation after Morgan Gibbs-White's late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win on Tuesday.
Juventus bounce back in Serie A as Roma, Como in Champions League hunt
Juventus bounced back from their humiliating draw at home against lowly Lecce at the weekend with a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
'Demon' drags hosts Australia into United Cup quarters
World number six Alex de Minaur beat up-and-coming Jakub Mensik and then won in doubles to drag hosts Australia into the quarter-finals of the United Cup on Tuesday.
'Sad' Sabalenka says Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis'
Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday she was "sad" about negative reaction to her Battle of the Sexes exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.
Black Caps go spin heavy for T20 World Cup campaign
New Zealand named a spin heavy squad on Wednesday to travel to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, led by captain Mitchell Santner
Sher Malla gets maiden call-up in Nepal's squad for T20 World Cup
Top-order batter Rohit Paudel will lead the side in their second straight T20 World Cup, and will have allrounder Dipendra Singh Airee as his deputy
Pakistan U19 clinch tri-nation series title with dominant win over Zimbabwe
Pakistan U19 defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Harare to win the U19 ODI Tri-Nation Series, with Sameer Minhas starring in the final.
Four Pakistan kabaddi players banned over doping rule violation
The Pakistan Anti-Doping Organisation (PADO) issued the notification imposing the bans under existing anti-doping regulations.
Australian Open winners to get $2.79mn as prize money hits new high
The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million (US$2.79 million), up 19 percent from last year's Aus$3.5 million
'Battle of the Sexes' rivals have mixed fortunes in Brisbane
While Sabalenka said the much-maligned exhibition had paid dividends in a straight-sets demolition of Cristina Bucsa, Kyrgios's comeback faltered at the first hurdle as he lost to American Kovacevic
Venus Williams ousted in first round of Australian Open warm-up
Williams showed glimpses of the talent that has brought her seven major singles titles before running out of steam as the 52nd-ranked Linette won 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
Head, Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test
It was destructive Head's third ton of the series, to go with the phenomenal match-winning 123 he made in Perth and 170 at Adelaide. Smith was equally impressive, with his first hundred of the series
New Zealand have learned lessons from T20 World Cup flop: Neesham
Determined to avoid another group-stage exit, New Zealand will head into the next edition in India and Sri Lanka with proper match practice thanks to a five-game T20 series scheduled against India
Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century
Root showed all of his qualities of composure, technique, timing and patience to compile his second century of this series having headed out to Australia never having made three figures in the country
Smith in charge after Head's 163 to put Australia seven behind England
It was the destructive opener's third ton of the series, to go with the phenomenal match-winning 123 he made in Perth and 170 at Adelaide
Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic Tuesday pulled out of the Adelaide International, saying he was "not quite physically ready" as prepares for the Australian Open
Salah seals AFCON last-16 victory for Egypt over brave Benin
Captain Mohamed Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time victory for Egypt over plucky minnows Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 thriller.
Osimhen and Lookman lead Nigeria cruise into AFCON quarter-finals
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Nigeria made short work of Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14-month reign
Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday, bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent 14-month spell as manager.
Dakar bike champion Sanders wins second stage to take lead
Australia's defending Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead after winning Monday's second stage.
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast over Mustafizur row
Bangladesh government adopts strong stance "in public interest" after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad on instructions from the BCCI.
Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed
“It’s pretty emotional,” said Rodgers, who is heading to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season.
Asian champions aim to clinch another U19 title
Pakistan U19 will face Zimbabwe in the tri-series final on 6 January, aiming for back-to-back titles. They topped the group with strong performances from Sameer Minhas and Usman Khan
Defending Brisbane champion Lehecka wins tough opener
Lehecka, the third seed, saw off his sometime training partner Machac 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 in almost two-and-a-half hours on Pat Rafter Arena
Gauff shocked in United Cup, comeback kid Hurkacz stuns Zverev
Gauff had won all six of her previous United Cup singles matches for the USA and had a 3-0 record in mixed doubles. It was the first win over a top-five player for Bouzas Maneiro
Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia
Until Australia took the second new ball, Root looked in full control in the Sydney sunshine on a pitch that looked as benign as the surface for the chaotic Melbourne Test was fiery
Cricket Australia boss hits out at 'archaic' bad light rules
ICC rules dictate that play cannot resume if the on-field umpires agree the light conditions are "dangerous or unreasonable". Play cannot start until at least 30 minutes after lightning strikes
Mustafizur, Taskin to lead Bangladesh's bowling at T20 World Cup
Taskin, who has taken 106 wickets in 86 T20Is, returns to the team after missing their 2-1 series win over Ireland in December while he was competing in the Abu Dhabi T10 league
Pakistan T20 squad players arrive in Colombo for Sri Lanka T20 series
The Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Colombo for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. The first match is set for January 7, with the final match on January 11
England all out for 384 after Root ton in fifth Ashes Test
Joe Root hit his second century of the series and had made 160 when he was finally caught and bowled by Michael Neser (4-60). It was Root's 41st Test hundred but only second in Australia in the series
Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow, Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed's stunning strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
Cunha rescues Man Utd in draw with rivals Leeds
Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian's equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw.
Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals as Cameroon knock out South Africa
A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday.
Gonzalo treble helps Real Madrid thrash Betis, Atletico hopes dented
Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday.
Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded
Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020.
'An enormous triumph," amputee Baumel wins Dakar Rally first stage
Frenchman Mathieu Baumel hailed an "enormous triumph" as just a year after having his leg amputated he won the opening stage of the Dakar Rally alongside Belgian driver Guillaume.
Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again
Fury has not fought since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in a bout for three of the four major world titles in December 2024.
Root in Ponting territory with 41st Test century at 5th Ashes Test
Joe Root's latest exploits drew him level with Ponting to be third on the all-time century-making list behind only Tendulkar (51) and South African Jacques Kallis (45).
Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'
Damien Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, fell seriously ill late last month and was rushed to hospital. The former batsman was diagnosed with meningitis
Australia spin-less in Sydney Test for first time in 138 years
Not since 1888 have the hosts neglected to play a frontline slow bowler at the storied venue, once considered the country's spin haven
Raducanu pulls out of Osaka tie at United Cup as fitness concerns resurface
Raducanu has struggled with form and fitness problems since her US Open triumph as a teenager in 2021 but she rediscovered her rhythm in a run to the Miami Open quarter-finals last year
Fritz faces fitness doubts ahead of Australian Open
The 2024 US Open runner-up cut a frustrated figure in Saturday's loss to Argentine Sebastian Baez in the mixed team competition in Perth and said he may need a spell on the sidelines to fully recover
Nigerian 7-footer, '23 NBA Draft pick, makes US college debut
Ten days after signing with Baylor University, 7-foot (2.13m) Nnaji played his first US college game for the Bears in a 69-63 loss at Texas Christian University
Barca edge Espanyol as Flick thanks 'unbelievable' goalkeeper Garcia
The champions were largely outplayed by their city rivals and Garcia kept them afloat in the derby clash against his former side before substitute Olmo curled home in the 86th minute
Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
Champions in 2022, Senegal are seen as the biggest threat to hosts Morocco's dreams of winning a first AFCON title in half a century
Gill back as India's captain in ODI series with New Zealand
Gill, who injured his foot in training last month, has been excluded from India's squad for the T20 World Cup. He is expected to play in domestic cricket next week before resuming his duties
Bangladesh seeking to move T20 World Cup matches from India: report
Last month, hundreds protested near Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi after a Hindu was beaten and set on fire in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district by a crowd for alleged blasphemy
FIFA world cup trophy tour begins in Saudi Arabia
FIFA legend Alessandro Del Piero unveiled the trophy at the Riyadh Airport and took part in an organised football clinic
Kolkata release Bangladesh's Mustafizur on BCCI's instruction
The 19th edition of the IPL begins on March 26
Final week of the NFL's regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC
The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which includes a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the playoffs.
Arshad Nadeem meets tennis legend Novak Djokovic at World Sports Summit in Dubai
Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's Olympic gold medalist, shared a photo with tennis legend Novak Djokovic at the World Sports Summit, celebrating their meeting after the MBR Award ceremony.
Greece and Argentina make winning starts at United Cup
Stefanos Tsitsipas found his winning touch on his return to action from injury as he led Greece to a 3-0 win over Japan on Friday in group play at the ATP-WTA United Cup.
Lens move four points clear of PSG at top of Ligue 1
Lens notched their seventh successive win to beat Toulouse 3-0 on Friday and move four points clear of Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1.
Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over.
Slot admits Liverpool's season has been 'constant battle'
Arne Slot says the first half of Liverpool's season has been a "constant battle", admitting the Premier League title race appears to be a duel between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Nigeria police charge fatal Joshua crash driver with dangerous driving
Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal crash with "reckless" and "dangerous driving causing death".
