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Federer eyes dream pairing with Nadal at Laver Cup for farewell match
Roger Federer said Wednesday he wants to team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his career at the Laver Cup in London.

At-home Raducanu survives wobble to reach Korea Open last 16
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu overcame a late wobble before defeating Japan's 126th-ranked Moyuka Uchijima in her opening match at the Korea Open on Wednesday.

Two months from World Cup, Qatar emerge from training lockdown
Qatar's World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans nervously watching from afar.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play till Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has set his sights on reaching Euro 2024 and the Portugal and Manchester United forward says he has no plans to retire any time soon.

Pilot in crash that killed footballer Sala said plane was 'dodgy': BBC
The pilot flying the plane that came down in the English Channel, killing Argentinian footballer Emiliano Sala, previously complained that the aircraft was "dodgy", according to audio obtained by the BBC.

Raducanu survives wobble to reach Korea Open last 16
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu overcame a late wobble before defeating Japan's 126th-ranked Moyuka Uchijima in her opening match at the Korea Open on Wednesday.

US Open semi-finalist Garcia makes early exit in Tokyo
US Open semi-finalist Caroline Garcia crashed out in her opening match at the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday, squandering a match point to be ousted 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) by China's Zhang Shuai.

Swiss win world time-trial mixed relay as Van Vleuten crashes
The Swiss team powered by European champions Stefan Bissegger and Marlen Reusser won the time-trial mixed relay at cycling's road world championships in Australia on Wednesday in a race marred by Dutch star Annemiek van Vleuten crashing heavily.

Federer admits he 'stopped believing' he could come back
Roger Federer said Wednesday that he decided to retire because he "stopped believing" he could continue playing after a series of injuries.

Muguruza eager to see back of 'tough, roller-coaster' season
Former world number one Garbine Muguruza wants to end a "roller-coaster" season with "a different feeling" after winning her opening match at the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday.

Australian Rules club hit by 'heartbreaking' Indigenous mistreatment claims
Australian Rules' chief executive said Wednesday it was "hard to find more serious allegations" after a top club was accused of separating Indigenous players from their families and pressuring one couple to have an abortion.

Storm clouds gather over France team ahead of World Cup defence
Just two months before France begin their defence of the World Cup, the mood around the team is in stark contrast to the celebrations that followed their win over Croatia in the 2018 final.

'Super-hot' title race heads to first Japan MotoGP since Covid
A thrilling MotoGP season moves to Japan this weekend after world champion Fabio Quartararo crashed in Aragon to blow the title race wide open with five grands prix to go.

USA likely to start basketball World Cup with just seven players
The United States could begin their bid to win a fourth straight women's basketball World Cup on Thursday with just seven players, but coach Cheryl Reeve is adamant they can cope.

PGA players say LIV must wait, change for world ranking points
PGA players at the Presidents Cup pushed back Tuesday on a call by Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series players for world ranking points, saying they must wait and make major changes.

Presidents Cup players tamp down talk of US blowout
There's a blowout expected this week at the Presidents Cup, but you wouldn't know it listening to favored Americans downplay their advantages and the Internationals talk of a stunning upset.

Record five Asians at Presidents Cup sign of golf's growth
A record five Asian players will be part of the Internationals lineup attempting to pull off an upset over the United States at the Presidents Cup starting on Thursday.

Bills defender Jackson released from hospital after scary hit
Buffalo Bills defender Dane Jackson was released from hospital on Tuesday after tests showed he escaped serious injury in a scary collision against the Tennessee Titans, his team said.

Deeper resolve for global Presidents Cup side after LIV losses
Internationals captain Trevor Immelman says losing several top players to LIV Golf has deepened the determination of the players who will compete against the United States at the Presidents Cup.

Horschel says LIV must wait, change for world ranking points
PGA players at the Presidents Cup pushed back Tuesday on a call by Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series players for world ranking points, saying they must wait and make major changes.

England win Twenty20 international on first Pakistan tour in 17 years
A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, caping their return to Pakistan after 17 years in a memorable way.

Formula One adds Las Vegas as 2023 calendar grows to 24 races
Formula One provisionally added a first race in Las Vegas to the 2023 schedule announced on Tuesday, taking the total to a record 24,

New Brighton boss De Zerbi gets seal of approval from Guardiola
Brighton's new manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Tuesday he has received the seal of approval from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after taking charge of the Premier League club.

Di Maria handed two-match ban for red card in Monza humiliation
Angel Di Maria has been banned for two matches for elbowing an opponent during their humiliating loss to promoted Monza, Serie A said on Tuesday.

Pandya powers India to 208-6 against Australia in first T20
Hardik Pandya smashed a rapid 71 not out as India racked up 208-6 against Australia in their opening T20 international in Mohali on Tuesday.

Germany's Flick admits mistakes in Bayern exit
Germany coach Hansi Flick admitted on Tuesday he had made mistakes in his controversial exit from Bayern Munich, saying: "I sometimes ask myself -- 'Why did it come to this?'"

Uncapped Toney eyes World Cup after 'surreal' England call-up
Brentford striker Ivan Toney said on Tuesday he has set his sights on winning a place in England's World Cup squad after his "surreal" call-up for the forthcoming Nations League matches.

Raptors owner Tannebaum re-elected NBA board chairman
Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, the league announced on Tuesday.

Osaka 'really scared' after Saville retires with knee injury
Naomi Osaka said she felt "really scared" after watching opponent Daria Saville collapse with a knee injury just seven minutes into their Pan Pacific Open match in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Recovering Barca predict 1.3 billion euro revenue
Barcelona have forecast revenue of 1.255 billion euros ($1.254 billion) for the 2022-23 season, with a predicted profit of 274 million euros.

Injury forces Wales full-back Williams out of autumn Tests
Liam Williams will miss Wales' autumn Tests after suffering a collarbone injury on his Cardiff debut, the United Rugby Championship club announced on Tuesday.

Steyn to start at fly-half for Springboks against Argentina
Title contenders South Africa have chosen veteran Francois Steyn at fly-half for their final round Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.