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Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Celtic draw in Italy
Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Celtic blew a two-goal lead against Bologna to jeopardise their qualification hopes.
Track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone announces pregnancy
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion and the second fastest woman ever in the flat 400m, announced on Thursday that she is expecting a child.
Sri Lanka seal 19-run win over England in opening ODI
Sri Lanka's spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of season
Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.
Frank says troubled Spurs 'going in right direction'
Thomas Frank said Thursday that Tottenham are united with a "lot of things going in the right direction" as he tries to resurrect their Premier League campaign.
Springboks to meet All Blacks in USA for first time
World champions South Africa will face their greatest rivals New Zealand in the United States for the first time when they lock horns in Baltimore in August, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.
Injuries force two changes in South Africa T20 World Cup squad
Injuries have forced two changes in South Africa’s squad for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
Ex-marathon record holder Kosgei trades Kenya for Turkey at Olympics
Kenya's ex-marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei told AFP on Thursday that she and four other Kenyans will compete for Turkey at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Molinari leads Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy struggles
Francesco Molinari powered into a two-shot lead after the first day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, as four-time champion Rory McIlroy stumbled to an over-par round.
Ligue 1 leaders Lens still waiting for PSG title charge
Lens coach Pierre Sage says he is waiting for champions Paris Saint-Germain to turn on the after-burners as the surprise Ligue 1 pace-setters bid for a ninth straight league win to maintain their championship lead.
Mendis' unbeaten 93 anchors Sri Lanka to 271-6 against England
Kusal Mendis played the anchor role with a surgeon's touch as Sri Lanka posted a competitive 271 for six after opting to bat first in the opening one-day international against England at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.
Reeling Napoli face Juve after 'unacceptable' Champions League showing
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie A title holders on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League.
Osaka 'confused' as testy exchange sours Australian Open win
Naomi Osaka was "confused" but apologetic after a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end of her Australian Open third-round win over Sorana Cirstea on Thursday.
Mercedes unveil 2026 F1 car for new 2026 rules
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday that Formula One would undergo "significant change" in 2026 as the team unveiled their new car.
Djokovic, Sinner plough on in Melbourne, Wawrinka makes history
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner barrelled ominously into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka survived an epic to make Grand Slam history.
Kitzbuehel's Hahnenkamm, the terrifying Super Bowl of skiing
French racer Ken Caillot became another unwanted footnote in Kitzbuehel history when he crashed in training as skiers pushed themselves and their equipment to the limit just weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Swiatek says packed tennis season makes it 'impossible' to switch off
Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek stepped up her criticism of the tennis schedule Thursday saying that the season was too long and it was impossible to switch off.
Sloppy Osaka grinds past 'mad' Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open
An error-riddled Naomi Osaka left her parasol, hat and veil in storage Thursday before the Japanese superstar ground into the Australian Open third round with a nervy win that ended in acrimony.
Imperious Sinner barrels into Australian Open round three
Two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time in barrelling into the Australian Open third round with a demolition of home player James Duckworth on Thursday.
Exhausted Wawrinka battles on in Melbourne farewell after five-set epic
Exhausted 40-year-old Swiss warhorse Stan Wawrinka battled to an epic five-set win to scrape into the third round on Thursday in his Australian Open farewell.
Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys did enough to keep her title defence on track and Iga Swiatek also triumphed.
Djokovic says heaving Australian Open crowds 'good problem'
Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite complaints from some spectators about overcrowding and long queues.
Swiatek in cruise control to make Australian Open third round
Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek turned on the style to motor past Marie Bouzkova and into the Australian Open third round Thursday as she limbers up for a crack at a first Melbourne title.
Djokovic races on in Melbourne - with help from 'ally' fig tree
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian Open third round on Thursday -- with a little help from his favourite tree.
Anisimova grinds down Siniakova in 'crazy' Australian Open clash
Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova pummelled doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova into submission on Thursday in a "crazy" Australian Open second-round clash.
Djokovic rolls into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive
Nature-lover Novak Djokovic strolled into the Australian Open third round on Thursday as an erratic Madison Keys wobbled but did enough to keep her title defence on track.
Vine, Narvaez take control after dominant Tour Down Under stage win
Former winner Jay Vine and defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez completed a one-two for UAE Team Emirates XRG to dominate the second stage of the Tour Down Under near Adelaide on Thursday.
Djokovic eases into Melbourne third round - with help from a tree
Novak Djokovic sent 141st-ranked qualifier Francesco Maestrelli packing in straight sets to ease into the Australian Open third round on Thursday -- with a little help from a fig tree.
Keys draws on champion mindset to make Australian Open third round
Madison Keys said she drew on her experience as defending champion to pull through a danger moment and make the Australian Open third round on Thursday, rattling off five straight games to secure victory.
Knicks halt losing streak with record 120-66 thrashing of Nets
The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a record-breaking 120-66 obliteration of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the most lopsided victory in franchise history.
Bitter-sweet as Pegula crushes doubles partner at Australian Open
Jessica Pegula laid down an Australian Open marker with a 58-minute annihilation of McCartney Kessler Thursday, but admitted to mixed emotions with the victim her doubles partner.
Keys into Melbourne third round with Sinner, Djokovic primed
An erratic Madison Keys did enough on Thursday to reach the third round in her defence of the Australian Open, where men's title-holder Jannik Sinner is also in action later.