Sports
Wembanyama expected to return for Spurs in NBA Cup clash with Thunder
AFP - 17m ago
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return from a 12-game injury absence just in time for the Spurs' NBA …
Full Story »
Steelers' Watt undergoes surgery to repair collapsed lung
AFP - 1h ago
Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt has undergone surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung suffered after …
Full Story »
NBA Cup goes from 'outside the box' idea to smash hit
AFP - 1h ago
The NBA Cup, which took shape as an "outside the box" idea for league growth, has evolved into a success with players …
Full Story »
Nancy aims to restore Celtic faith with Scottish League Cup final win
AFP - 2h ago
Wilfried Nancy heads into Sunday's Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren desperate for a win that will ease the …
Full Story »
Argentina fly-half Albornoz signs for Toulon until 2030
AFP - 2h ago
Argentina international fly-half Tomas Albornoz has signed for French club Toulon until 2030, the Top 14 side announced …
Full Story »
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks - reports
AFP - 3h ago
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday …
Full Story »
Marseille coach tips Greenwood as 'potential Ballon d'Or'
AFP - 3h ago
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said Friday he believes English striker Mason Greenwood, who has already scored 13 …
Full Story »
Draw marks 'starting gun' toward 2026 World Cup, Vancouver says
AFP - 4h ago
The first high-profile Canadian performance on the 2026 World Cup stage did not go smoothly: hockey legend Wayne Gretzky …
Full Story »
Salah admired from afar in his Egypt home village as club tensions swirl
AFP - 4h ago
In the Nile Delta village of Nagrig, residents love local son Mohamed Salah from a distance, with ructions between the …
Full Story »
Vonn claims sensational first ski World Cup win since 2018
AFP - 4h ago
Lindsey Vonn cemented her remarkable comeback at the age of 41 in style with her first World Cup win since 2018 on …
Full Story »
No doubting Man City boss Guardiola's passion says Toure
AFP - 6h ago
Pep Guardiola is as passionate and enthused as he's ever been as he looks to regain the Premier League title, according …
Full Story »
Youthful La Rochelle name teen captain for Champions Cup match in South Africa
AFP - 3h ago
Two-time winners La Rochelle will go into their Champions Cup match against South African franchise Stormers on Saturday …
Full Story »
Man Utd sweat on Africa Cup of Nations trio
AFP - 43m ago
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still unsure about whether Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo can …
Full Story »
Maresca 'relaxed' about Chelsea's rough patch
AFP - 41m ago
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was "completely relaxed" about his side's dip in form as he seeks greater …
Full Story »
England bowling great Anderson named as Lancashire captain
AFP - 2h ago
England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the …
Full Story »
Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal's number one striker, says Arteta
AFP - 8h ago
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal's first-choice striker following the return …
Full Story »
Mohammed Ben Sulayem re-elected unopposed in contentious FIA election
AFP - 7h ago
Mohammed Ben Sulayem was re-elected as president of motorsport's governing body the International Automobile Federation …
Full Story »
Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with unhappy Salah
AFP - 10h ago
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Mohamed Salah on Friday morning before deciding on the forward's …
Full Story »
Off-field drama overshadowing Toulouse's Champions Cup tilt
AFP - 3h ago
Antoine Dupont's record six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse head to Glasgow on Saturday with off-field issues …
Full Story »
Afghan IOC member Asghari hopes Taliban dialogue spark u-turn over women's rights
AFP - 9m ago
Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari has told AFP that the Taliban authorities must face …
Full Story »
Messi to unveil 21-metre statue of himself on India 'GOAT' tour
AFP - 46m ago
Lionel Messi will unveil a 21-metre (70-foot) statue of himself in India on Saturday as he embarks on a three-day tour …
Full Story »
Falcons edge reeling Buccaneers 29-28 in NFL
AFP - 3h ago
Zane Gonzalez booted the game-winning field goal as time expired to lift the Atlanta Falcons to a 29-28 NFL victory over …
Full Story »
Mane v Mbemba: An AFCON cameo to relish in Morocco
AFP - 5h ago
The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two …
Full Story »
Aubameyang faces familiar foes as Marseille seek title revival
AFP - 6h ago
Veteran goal-grabber Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will face his former employers Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with his …
Full Story »
Injury-hit Bucks down Celtics, Rockets edge Clippers
AFP - 8h ago
The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks shook off a slow start and dominated in the second half to beat Boston 116-101 on …
Full Story »
Duffy takes 5-38 as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead
AFP - 14h ago
Jacob Duffy took 5-38 as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …
Full Story »
Federer to headline launch of 2026 Australian Open
AFP - 14h ago
Roger Federer will return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs in January when he headlines a "Battle of the …
Full Story »
Duffy takes five as NZ thrash West Indies for 1-0 Test series lead
AFP - 5h ago
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in …
Full Story »
Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup ticket sales
AFP - 14h ago
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …
Full Story »
Australia depth shows up England's Ashes 'failures'
AFP - 15h ago
A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket -- not bad for a team …
Full Story »
Villa and Forest win in Europa League as Celtic thrashed by Roma
AFP - 15h ago
Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to secure their eighth successive win, while Nottingham …
Full Story »
Salah's future in focus as Liverpool face Brighton
AFP - 11h ago
All eyes are on Mohamed Salah's uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his …
Full Story »
Duffy takes five as NZ tear through West Indies to arrow in on win
AFP - 57m ago
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the West Indies were rolled for 128 in the second Test against New Zealand in …
Full Story »
West Indies on the ropes at 98-6 in second New Zealand Test
AFP - 51m ago
The West Indies were on the ropes at lunch on day three of the second Test in Wellington on Friday, 98-6 and at risk of …
Full Story »
Steelers' Watt in hospital for evaluation of 'lung situation'
Dec 11 2025
Pittsburgh's star pass rusher T.J. Watt was in hospital Thursday for evaluation of his lung after experiencing …
Full Story »
Revived Patriots face Bills test in hunt for playoffs
Dec 11 2025
High-flying New England face a mouth-watering test against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills Sunday, seeking a win over their …
Full Story »
Ex-NBA player Jason Collins says he's fighting stage 4 brain cancer
Dec 11 2025
Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, said …
Full Story »
Nigeria choose AFCON squad stacked with star strikers
Dec 11 2025
Forwards and former CAF player of the year award winners Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman headline the 28-man Nigeria …
Full Story »
IOC calls for full reintegration of Russians to youth competitions
Dec 11 2025
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday urged sports bodies to fully reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes …
Full Story »
Forest win at Utrecht in Europa League as Rangers lose again
Dec 11 2025
Nottingham Forest bolstered their hopes of qualifying directly for the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-1 win at …
Full Story »
Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vows to return
Dec 11 2025
Michael Johnson's troubled Grand Slam Track athletics circuit filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, saying the …
Full Story »
Fan group calls for 'immediate halt' to World Cup tickets
Dec 11 2025
Fans' group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called on Thursday for FIFA to stop the sale of tickets for next year's …
Full Story »
De Kock stars as South Africa win big to level India T20 series
Dec 11 2025
Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 …
Full Story »
Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in AFCON squad
Dec 11 2025
Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Full Story »
Olympic ski champion Gisin to undergo neck surgery after training crash
Dec 11 2025
Skier Michelle Gisin, a double Olympic champion, will undergo neck surgery after a fall in a downhill training session …
Full Story »
Ben Sulayem to stand unopposed as FIA election goes ahead
Dec 11 2025
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the only candidate to succeed himself as president of the International Automobile Federation …
Full Story »
Man United say financial results show 'transformation' of club
Dec 11 2025
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada said the latest financial results released on Thursday show "strong …
Full Story »
British cycling great Hoy recovers from 'worst' crash
Dec 11 2025
British six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy said he recently suffered the "worst" crash of his life as he …
Full Story »
Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test
Dec 11 2025
Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the West Indies …
Full Story »
Thunder demolish Suns, Spurs shock Lakers to reach NBA Cup semis
Dec 11 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th straight victory on Wednesday, thrashing Phoenix 138-89 to romp into an NBA Cup …
Full Story »
Hay fifty on debut helps New Zealand to 73-run lead against West Indies
Dec 11 2025
Mitch Hay scored a half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 73-run lead as they were bowled out by the …
Full Story »
Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scores on tearful farewell to South Korea
Dec 11 2025
Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before …
Full Story »
Breakout star: teenage B-girl on mission to show China is cool
Dec 11 2025
Flipping and spinning on a studio floor, 17-year-old Royal is a star in China's breakdancing scene and aiming for gold …
Full Story »
Debut fifty for Hay takes New Zealand to 200-5 in West Indies Test
Dec 11 2025
Debutant Mitch Hay's unbeaten 50 guided New Zealand to 200-5 at tea on day two of the second Test in Wellington on …
Full Story »
Sweet 16 as Thunder demolish Suns to reach NBA Cup semis
Dec 11 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bagged a 16th consecutive victory to romp into the …
Full Story »
Eddie Jones given Japan vote of confidence for 2027 World Cup
Dec 11 2025
Eddie Jones will coach Japan at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed …
Full Story »
US drops bid to preserve FIFA bribery convictions
Dec 11 2025
The US government has moved to drop its case against a former Fox broadcasting executive involved in the FIFA corruption …
Full Story »
Conway fifty takes New Zealand to 112-2 in West Indies Test
Dec 11 2025
Devon Conway scored an unbeaten fifty to guide New Zealand to 112-2 at lunch on day two of the second Test in Wellington …
Full Story »
'Grateful' Alonso feels Real Madrid stars' support amid slump
Dec 10 2025
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League …
Full Story »
Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% Champions League record
Dec 10 2025
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored wonder goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …
Full Story »
Man City edge Real Madrid to leave Alonso on brink
Dec 10 2025
Manchester City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday in the Champions League and leave Xabi Alonso's …
Full Story »
Haaland stuns Real as Arsenal remain perfect in Brugge
Dec 10 2025
Erling Haaland scored his 34th goal for club and country this season to give Manchester City a 2-1 win at Real Madrid on …
Full Story »
Superb Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw
Dec 10 2025
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League …
Full Story »
Arsenal crush Club Brugge to keep 100% record in Champions League
Dec 10 2025
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli scored stunning goals as Arsenal outclassed Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to make it …
Full Story »
'A little scared': high-school coach Rivers returns to NFL action
Dec 10 2025
Forty-four-year-old grandfather Philip Rivers was happy coaching his son's high school team and watching NFL games from …
Full Story »
Veteran skier Vonn 'in possibly the best shape' of her life
Dec 10 2025
Veteran US comeback queen Lindsey Vonn suggested on Wednesday that she was "in possibly the best shape" of her life as …
Full Story »
Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
Dec 10 2025
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off …
Full Story »
Mets slugger Alonso set for Orioles move: reports
Dec 10 2025
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed a five-year $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles, multiple …
Full Story »
Celtic boss Nancy 'won't waste time' on criticism
Dec 10 2025
Wilfried Nancy will not "waste time" on the negative reaction that followed his debut defeat as Celtic boss.
Full Story »
Evenepoel to share Red Bull lead with Lipowitz at Tour de France
Dec 10 2025
Remco Evenepoel will share the leadership role with Florian Lipowitz at the 2026 Tour de France, he said at Red Bull …
Full Story »
NFL to play regular season games in Munich in 2026 and 2028
Dec 10 2025
The NFL will play two regular season games in the German city of Munich in 2026 and 2028, continuing the organisation's …
Full Story »
Sabalenka says transgender women in WTA events 'not fair'
Dec 10 2025
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she considers it "not fair" that the women's professional tennis tour …
Full Story »
Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst
Dec 10 2025
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard believes the club still need Mohamed Salah as he urged the star forward to "reverse away" …
Full Story »
All Black wing Reece signs for French side Perpignan
Dec 10 2025
New Zealand international winger Sevu Reece will join French side Perpignan next season provided the Catalan club …
Full Story »
Spurs' Simons wants to 'build legacy' as he succeeds Son
Dec 10 2025
Xavi Simons said he wanted to "build my own legacy" after marking the return of Son Heung-min on a visit to Tottenham …
Full Story »
Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON
Dec 10 2025
While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national …
Full Story »
New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
Dec 10 2025
New Zealand fought back to claim first day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the …
Full Story »
Tickner rushed to hospital as New Zealand bowl out West Indies for 205
Dec 10 2025
The West Indies threw away a fine start to be bowled out for 205 in the first innings of the second Test against New …
Full Story »
Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
Dec 10 2025
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts …
Full Story »
Orlando to face New York in NBA Cup semis at Vegas
Dec 10 2025
The Orlando Magic, sparked by 37 points from Desmond Bane, and the New York Knicks advanced to an NBA Cup semi-final …
Full Story »
Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand: organisers
Dec 10 2025
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, a Games official said, as a border conflict with hosts …
Full Story »
Captain Cummins back in Australia squad for third Ashes Test
Dec 10 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins is in line to return for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide after being …
Full Story »
West Indies 175-4 after Tickner takes three in second New Zealand Test
Dec 10 2025
The West Indies lost two wickets in the afternoon session as they reached 175-4 at tea on day one of the second Test as …
Full Story »
West Indies 92-2 after being asked to bat in second New Zealand Test
Dec 10 2025
The West Indies reached 92-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test after being asked to bat by New Zealand in …
Full Story »
Mass graft raids rattle Argentine football
Dec 10 2025
Argentine police raided national football headquarters and several top clubs Tuesday, in a sweeping money-laundering …
Full Story »
NFL Colts to bring 44-year-old QB Rivers out of retirement: reports
Dec 10 2025
Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old retired quarterback, is reportedly joining the practice squad of the injury-ravaged …
Full Story »
Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Dec 09 2025
Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to …
Full Story »
Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win
Dec 09 2025
Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in …
Full Story »
Spurs sink Slavia Prague to boost last-16 bid in front of Son
Dec 09 2025
Tottenham bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in front of …
Full Story »
Maresca concerned as Atalanta fight back to beat Chelsea
Dec 09 2025
Enzo Maresca admitted he was "worried" by Chelsea's slump after Atalanta's 2-1 victory in the Champions League extended …
Full Story »
Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed …
Full Story »
Arsenal ensure Women's Champions League play-off berth
Dec 09 2025
Holders Arsenal ensured they will reach at least the knockout play-offs of the Women's Champions League on Tuesday with …
Full Story »
Late penalty drama helps Liverpool defy Salah crisis at angry Inter
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …
Full Story »
Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League
Dec 09 2025
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their …
Full Story »
De Ketelaere inspires Atalanta fightback to beat Chelsea
Dec 09 2025
Charles De Ketelaere inspired Atalanta's stirring fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League as the Blues' …
Full Story »
Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
Dec 09 2025
Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation …
Full Story »
Karl and Gnabry spark Bayern to comeback win over Sporting
Dec 09 2025
Revitalised striker Serge Gnabry and teenage forward Lennart Karl helped inspire Bayern Munich to a come-from-behind 3-1 …
Full Story »
Under-fire Alonso says Real Madrid situation can 'change quickly'
Dec 09 2025
Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially …
Full Story »
Ivory Coast recall Zaha for AFCON title defence
Dec 09 2025
Defending champions Ivory Coast have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa …
Full Story »
Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group
Dec 09 2025
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's …
Full Story »
NHL 'optimistic' about Olympic rink but could pull out
Dec 09 2025
North America's National Hockey League (NHL) said it was "cautiously optimistic" about the Milan Olympic rink but warned …
Full Story »
Pandya blitz helps India thrash South Africa in T20 opener
Dec 09 2025
Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 59 and took a key wicket as India thrashed South Africa by 101 runs in the first T20 …
Full Story »