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After heart problems, tired Graham Hansen takes international break
Norway striker Caroline Graham Hansen announced on Wednesday she was taking a break from international football aged 27, blaming heart problems and exhaustion.
'Weak-spirited' Momota limps out at badminton worlds
Japanese badminton star Kento Momota blamed his fear of failure for a "weak-spirited" second-round exit from the world championships on Wednesday after losing 21-17, 21-16 to India's HS Prannoy.
Chelsea target Fofana too distracted to train with senior squad: Rodgers
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana is training with the Under 23 squad because he has been distracted by interest from Chelsea, said manager Brendan Rodgers.
Pregnant Kerber withdraws from US Open
Former women's world number one Angelique Kerber announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant and has withdrawn from next week's US Open joking "two against one just isn't a fair competition."
England recall Robinson at expense of Potts for second Test
Ollie Robinson, who last played for England in the final Ashes Test in January, has been recalled for the second Test with South Africa as the hosts bid to level the three match series.
Jacobs and Warholm denied Diamond League finals wilds cards
Olympic champions Marcell Jacobs and Karsten Warholm have had the door closed on their hopes of a wild card entry for next month's Diamond League finals in Zurich.
Real Madrid and rivals await Champions League draw in Istanbul
Title holders Real Madrid and the rest of Europe's elite clubs will be able to start plotting their route to Champions League glory when the draw for this season's group stage is made in Istanbul on Thursday from 1600 GMT.
All Blacks captain Cane warns 'plenty of work to do'
Captain Sam Cane says the All Blacks must prove their stunning win over South Africa in Johannesburg was no fluke as they prepare for back-to-back home Tests against Argentina.
England vow to stick with 'Bazball' in bid to level South Africa series
England captain Ben Stokes has insisted there will be no let-up in the team's attacking approach as they look to bounce back in the second Test against South Africa starting Thursday.
Fulham suffer shock League Cup exit against fourth-tier Crawley
Fulham suffered an embarrassing League Cup exit as the Premier League side were beaten 2-0 by Crawley in a second round shock on Tuesday.
Benfica's Neres ends Dynamo Kyiv's Champions League hopes
Benfica cruised into the group stage of the Champions League after overrunning Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday thanks to David Neres' assist and goal.
West Ham sign Chelsea defender Emerson
West Ham signed Italy defender Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £15 million ($17 million) on Tuesday.
England's second most capped player Scott retires after Euro victory
England's second most capped played Jill Scott announced her retirement on Tuesday after helping her country to lift last month's Euro 2022.
Roglic leads Vuelta after stage four victory
Defending champion Primoz Roglic won the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday, the first to take place in Spain after the opening salvos in the Netherlands, to take over the leader's red jersey.
Injured Zalatoris out of Tour Championship, Presidents Cup
Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from this week's US PGA Tour Championship and next month's Presidents Cup after suffering a back injury at the BMW Championship last weekend, his management team said on Tuesday.
Durant set to stay with Nets after management talks
Kevin Durant looks set to remain with the Brooklyn Nets after holding talks with the club's management team, the Nets said in a statement on Tuesday.
Ukraine begins football season in spite of war
Ukraine on Tuesday launched its new football season despite Russia's ongoing invasion, in an apparent attempt to give a morale boost to the war-ravaged nation.
Wimbledon spectator threatens to sue Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is facing potential legal action for defamation from a woman he accused of being drunk and disruptive at this year's Wimbledon final.
Ronaldo has Man Utd future despite Liverpool axe: Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag insists Cristiano Ronaldo still has a future at Manchester United after the Portugal star suffered the embarrassment of being dropped for his side's rousing 2-1 win against Liverpool.
Mum's the word for record-breaking shuttler Zilberman
Mum's the word for 64-year-old badminton braveheart Svetlana Zilberman as she rolls back the years and breaks records alongside her son Misha at the world championships in Tokyo.
England captain Stokes reveals he takes anxiety medication
England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he takes anxiety medication every day to help his battle with mental health issues.
Life in exile 'really hard' for Ukrainian badminton player Ulitina
Ukrainian badminton player Maria Ulitina has been living in Hungary since Russia invaded her country and says focusing on matches is "really hard when you don't have a home".
Tears and team spirit: high-school baseball grips Japan
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani matched a Babe Ruth record this summer in the United States and scooped an award for a top male athlete, but back home, everyone has been glued to the high-school tournament where he started out.
Kambosos and Haney lock in 'do or die' October rematch
Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr will get a chance for revenge against undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney on October 16, promoters announced Tuesday, just months after a 12-round defeat.
Nick Kyrgios court case set for October
Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios will face court on alleged assault charges in October, after a Canberra magistrate rejected his appeal for a months-long delay Tuesday.
Slow start gives Liverpool and Klopp cause for concern
Three months ago Liverpool stood on the brink of an unprecedented quadruple of trophies. Three games into the new season, they are yet to win a game.
Ten Hag hails Man Utd's change of attitude in Liverpool win
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said a change in attitude and spirit from his players was the reason behind a huge 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday to lift the gloom around Old Trafford.
Man Utd beat Liverpool to give Ten Hag lift off
Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday.
Uninspired Juve held by Samp as Smalling heads Roma past Cremonese
Juventus were held to an uneventful goalless draw by Sampdoria on Monday, while Chris Smalling headed Roma to a 1-0 win over Cremonese to make it two wins from two.
Man Utd fans take aim at the Glazers in protest march
Manchester United fans pointed the finger of blame at the club's owners, the Glazer family, for a miserable start to the season in a protest march towards Old Trafford ahead of Monday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Smalling heads Roma past Cremonese after more injury drama
Chris Smalling headed Roma to a 1-0 win over Cremonese on Monday but Jose Mourinho's side are sweating over starlet Nicolo Zaniolo after already losing Georginio Wijnaldum to a fractured shin.
Ronaldo, Maguire dropped by Man Utd boss Ten Hag for Liverpool clash
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag responded to an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing at Brentford by dropping Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire for the visit of Liverpool on Monday.