Sports
Hollingsworth upsets Hunter Bell as Gout Gout fails to fire in Melbourne
AFP - 28m ago
Claudia Hollingsworth upset recently-crowned world indoor 1500m champion Georgia Hunter Bell in Melbourne on Saturday …
Full Story »
Iran footballers pay tribute to victims of school strike
AFP - 1h ago
The Iran men's national team wore black armbands and posed with school rucksacks as the national anthem played before a …
Full Story »
Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Verstappen suffers qualifying shock
AFP - 1h ago
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as …
Full Story »
Verstappen calls his Red Bull 'undriveable' after more woes
AFP - 3h ago
A despondent Max Verstappen labelled his Red Bull car "undriveable" after the four-time world champion qualified a lowly …
Full Story »
Antonelli takes pole for Japanese Grand Prix in Mercedes 1-2
AFP - 4h ago
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Mercedes …
Full Story »
Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks
AFP - 6h ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder got back in the win column on Friday, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip …
Full Story »
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash
AFP - 7h ago
Tiger Woods was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Friday after a rollover crash near his Florida …
Full Story »
Tiger Woods arrested, charged with DUI after Florida crash: police
AFP - 47m ago
Tiger Woods' turbulent career veered into fresh turmoil on Friday when the golf icon was arrested and charged with …
Full Story »
Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in final Japan practice
AFP - 8h ago
Kimi Antonelli led team-mate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand …
Full Story »
NBA fines T-Wolves center Reid $50,000 for ripping refs
AFP - 9h ago
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for questioning the integrity of game …
Full Story »
Sinner ousts Zverev to book Miami Open final with Lehecka
AFP - 10h ago
World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on …
Full Story »
McKellar hails 'special memory' after Waratahs stun Brumbies
AFP - 10h ago
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar hailed a "special memory" after his team snapped a run of eight straight defeats against …
Full Story »
Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw against Uruguay
Mar 27 2026
Thomas Tuchel said he had "learned a lot" from England's scrappy 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday even …
Full Story »
Japanese star Sakamoto signs off with fourth world skating gold
Mar 27 2026
Retiring Japanese star Kaori Sakamoto signed off in style by claiming women's world figure skating championships gold …
Full Story »
Oyarzabal double fires Spain to win over Serbia
Mar 27 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two terrific goals as European champions Spain beat Serbia 3-0 in a friendly on Friday to …
Full Story »
Tuchel disappointed after England fans boo White
Mar 27 2026
Thomas Tuchel admitted he was disappointed after England fans booed Ben White on his return from a self-imposed …
Full Story »
Wirtz steals show as Germany win thriller in Switzerland
Mar 27 2026
Florian Wirtz starred for Germany with two stunning goals and two assists as Germany edged neighbours Switzerland 4-3 in …
Full Story »
Controversial African champions Morocco salvage Ecuador draw on Ouahbi debut
Mar 27 2026
New African champions Morocco snatched a late 1-1 friendly draw with Ecuador on Friday in their first match since the …
Full Story »
Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland rests
Mar 27 2026
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory …
Full Story »
White jeered on England return as Uruguay snatch friendly draw
Mar 27 2026
England defender Ben White was booed after scoring on his return from a self-imposed international exile and conceded …
Full Story »
Japan's Sakamoto ends career with fourth world skating title
Mar 27 2026
Retiring Japanese star Kaori Sakamoto signed off in style by claiming women's gold for a fourth time with career best …
Full Story »
Czech Lehecka beats France's Fils to reach Miami Open final
Mar 27 2026
Czech Jiri Lehecka dominated France's Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to reach the men's final at the ATP and WTA Miami …
Full Story »
More to IOC gender testing than appeasing Trump: ex-IOC executive
Mar 27 2026
The International Olympic Committee's new policy on gender testing could be seen as "smart positioning" given the …
Full Story »
'Whatever it takes' - Sabalenka faces Gauff for second straight Miami Open crown
Mar 27 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she's "ready to do whatever it takes" to capture a second straight Miami Open …
Full Story »
No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup
Mar 27 2026
US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and …
Full Story »
Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop
Mar 27 2026
Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign.
Full Story »
Tiger Woods involved in Florida car crash: reports
Mar 27 2026
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash in Florida on Friday, US media reports citing local law …
Full Story »
England quick Tongue backs Cooley to make him a better bowler
Mar 27 2026
Josh Tongue is looking forward to becoming the latest England paceman to benefit from the guidance of veteran …
Full Story »
Stand at new Inter Miami stadium to be named for Messi
Mar 27 2026
A spectator stand at Inter Miami's new stadium is to be named in honor of Argentina superstar and club captain Lionel …
Full Story »
Vingegaard takes Tour of Catalonia lead with stage five win
Mar 27 2026
Jonas Vingegaard powered to a solo victory on stage five of the Tour of Catalonia on Friday to move into the overall …
Full Story »
Van der Poel holds on for third straight E3 Classic victory
Mar 27 2026
Mathieu van der Poel held on by his fingernails to claim a stunning long-range victory at the E3 Saxo Classic for the …
Full Story »
French Olympic ice dance champions lead at worlds
Mar 27 2026
Olympic ice dance champions Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry dominated the rhythm dance at the world …
Full Story »
'Everyone knows we are African champions', insists Senegal coach
Mar 27 2026
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Friday that "trophies are won on the pitch" when asked about the decision to strip his …
Full Story »
Djokovic withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters
Mar 27 2026
Two-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, organisers announced Friday.
Full Story »
English rugby chief says no talks with Farrell 'at present'
Mar 27 2026
Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England's Rugby Football Union has said there have been no talks with Andy Farrell …
Full Story »
France calls Olympic gender test 'step backwards', other countries back policy
Mar 27 2026
France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee's new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to …
Full Story »
France calls Olympic gender test 'a step backwards', other countries approve
Mar 27 2026
France on Friday called the International Olympic Committee's new policy on gender testing to determine eligibility to …
Full Story »
Ex-England manager Hodgson, 78, returns as Bristol City boss
Mar 27 2026
Former England manager Roy Hodgson will take charge of Championship side Bristol City until the end of the season, 44 …
Full Story »
Diamond League athletics meet in Doha still slated for May 8 - organisers
Mar 27 2026
The opening meet of the Diamond League season in the Qatari capital of Doha is scheduled to go ahead as planned on May 8 …
Full Story »
Belgium's Goffin to retire at end of season
Mar 27 2026
David Goffin, the first Belgian player ever to break into the world's top 10, announced on Friday that he will retire at …
Full Story »
World Cup boost as late goal earns Australia 1-0 win over Cameroon
Mar 27 2026
Jordan Bos snatched a late winner as a lacklustre Australia edged Cameroon 1-0 for a confidence-boosting victory as they …
Full Story »
Back-to-back World Cup titles a 'dream' for Argentina, says Tagliafico
Mar 27 2026
Argentina full-back Nicolas Tagliafico says becoming the first team to successfully defend the World Cup title in 64 …
Full Story »
Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice
Mar 27 2026
McLaren's Oscar Piastri powered to the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, usurping …
Full Story »
No fans, no fireworks as Pakistan T20 league begins with a hush
Mar 27 2026
The Pakistan Super League got under way with a win for Lahore Qalandars against Hyderabad Kingsmen but without the usual …
Full Story »
New Zealand, Australia say Olympic gender rules bring 'clarity'
Mar 27 2026
New Zealand's Olympic Committee said Friday that an IOC ruling that only "biological females" will be allowed to compete …
Full Story »
Bolivia, Jamaica close in on World Cup after playoff wins
Mar 27 2026
Bolivia and Jamaica moved to within one win of returning to the World Cup after decades-long absences on Thursday after …
Full Story »
Mercedes' Russell fastest in first practice for Japan GP
Mar 27 2026
George Russell went fastest ahead of team-mate Kimi Antonelli in an eventful first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix …
Full Story »
Sabalenka, Sinner keep 'Sunshine Double' in sight with Miami Open wins
Mar 27 2026
World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday …
Full Story »
Parents sacrificed all for 15-year-old India prodigy Suryavanshi
Mar 27 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's parents told AFP how they made a practice pitch in their village in India's poorest state to spark …
Full Story »
Sabalenka subdues Rybakina to reach Miami Open final
Mar 27 2026
World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka powered past second-ranked Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday …
Full Story »
Hornets sting Knicks to maintain playoff push
Mar 27 2026
Kon Knueppel scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets maintained their late-season charge for an NBA playoff berth with …
Full Story »
Sinner and Gauff advance with ease at Miami Open
Mar 27 2026
World number two Jannik Sinner cruised into the ATP and WTA Miami Open semi-finals on Thursday while American fourth …
Full Story »
Italy stay in World Cup hunt as Wales, Ireland suffer penalty heartbreak
Mar 27 2026
Italy will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for a place at the 2026 World Cup after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday, …
Full Story »
Bolivia beat Suriname 2-1 to advance in World Cup playoffs
Mar 27 2026
Bolivia produced a second-half fightback to shatter Suriname's unlikely dream of World Cup qualification with a 2-1 …
Full Story »
Mets hammer Pirates on historic day of MLB openers
Mar 26 2026
Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes was sent to the exit after two-thirds of an inning while other pitchers and new technology …
Full Story »
Czechs fight back to beat Ireland in World Cup play-off
Mar 26 2026
Goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved two penalties in a shootout to take the Czech Republic past Ireland in their 2026 World Cup …
Full Story »
Wales' World Cup dream ended by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mar 26 2026
Wales' World Cup dream was ended by defeat on penalties as Bosnia and Herzegovina set up a play-off final against Italy …
Full Story »
Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Mar 26 2026
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over …
Full Story »
Italy need to climb "Everest" in World Cup play-of final: Gattuso
Mar 26 2026
Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday that Italy still have a mountain to climb with Bosnia and Herzegovina standing between the …
Full Story »
Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday only "biological females" will be allowed to compete in women's …
Full Story »
Italy beat Northern Ireland to keep World Cup hopes alive
Mar 26 2026
Italy's bid to end a 12-year World Cup absence will continue after beating Northern Ireland 2-0 on Thursday to reach the …
Full Story »
Gyokeres treble sends Sweden past Ukraine in World Cup play-offs
Mar 26 2026
Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Sweden brushed Ukraine aside 3-1 on Thursday to set up a showdown with Poland for …
Full Story »
Malinin soars above rivals at worlds as Germans win pairs gold
Mar 26 2026
Ilia Malinin pulled off a stunning short programme on Thursday, a month after his Winter Olympics collapse, to boost his …
Full Story »
Klopp hails Salah as one of Liverpool's 'all-time greats'
Mar 26 2026
Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as one of the "all-time greats", with his "unmatched numbers" …
Full Story »
Alexander-Arnold must accept 'unfair' England snub, says Tuchel
Mar 26 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has been "a degree unfair" on Trent Alexander-Arnold after excluding the Real …
Full Story »
Ko fires 60 to grab early lead at LPGA Ford Championship
Mar 26 2026
New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a 12-under par 60 to seize a one-stroke lead over South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo in Thursday's …
Full Story »
Kadioglu fires Turkey past Romania, to brink of World Cup
Mar 26 2026
Turkey kept their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 2002 alive as Ferdi Kadioglu scored a second-half winner …
Full Story »
Malinin back to his best as third world skating title beckons
Mar 26 2026
Ilia Malinin pulled off a stunning short programme on Thursday, a month after his Winter Olympics collapse, to boost his …
Full Story »
Sinner rips Tiafoe to reach Miami Open semis
Mar 26 2026
Jannik Sinner dominated Frances Tiafoe for a 6-2, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA …
Full Story »
Salah would be 'asset' says San Diego FC owner
Mar 26 2026
San Diego FC's billionaire owner Mohamed Mansour on Thursday said his Egyptian compatriot Mohamed Salah would be an …
Full Story »
IOC's new gender testing throws up multiple questions
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee's announcement on Thursday that it is reintroducing gender testing to protect the …
Full Story »
PSG Ligue 1 game postponed in between two legs of Liverpool Champions League tie
Mar 26 2026
Paris Saint-Germain's crucial Ligue 1 clash with Lens scheduled for April 11 has been postponed until mid-May in order …
Full Story »
Vernon wins wind-hit Tour of Catalonia stage as Pidcock climbs to second
Mar 26 2026
British sprinter Ethan Vernon won stage four of the Tour of Catalonia on Thursday after a high wind warning in the …
Full Story »
IOC's gender test directive throws up multiple questions
Mar 26 2026
The International Olympic Committee's announcement on Thursday that it is reintroducing gender testing to protect the …
Full Story »
Senegal victims of 'most blatant scam' in football history: federation
Mar 26 2026
Senegal football boss Abdoulaye Fall on Thursday labelled the decision to strip the country of its 2025 Africa Cup of …
Full Story »
Former badminton Olympic gold winner Marin retires due to injury
Mar 26 2026
Spanish Olympic badminton gold medal winner Carolina Marin retired from the sport on Thursday after a long struggle with …
Full Story »
'Get out': Verstappen bans reporter from Japan press conference
Mar 26 2026
Max Verstappen sparked a verbal confrontation ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday when he refused to start his …
Full Story »
Germany bank on team spirit to end World Cup woes
Mar 26 2026
Germany's collective strength will be key to their World Cup chances later this year, coach Julian Nagelsmann said ahead …
Full Story »
Mercedes teen ace Antonelli wants more of the same after maiden win
Mar 26 2026
Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that his maiden Formula One win had given him more "awareness" of his potential as he and …
Full Story »
Verstappen says last-minute F1 rule tweak will help only 'a tiny bit'
Mar 26 2026
A despondent Max Verstappen said Thursday that a last-minute tweak to energy-saving rules at this week's Japanese Grand …
Full Story »
Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game
Mar 26 2026
Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium -- …
Full Story »
Hamilton says more committed to F1 than ever at 41
Mar 26 2026
A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One "than ever" aged 41 and believes he …
Full Story »
China bans runner after mid-marathon splits goes viral
Mar 26 2026
A runner who stopped during a marathon in China to pose doing the splits and another who hoarded energy gels have been …
Full Story »
Murray's 53 points propel Nuggets over Mavs
Mar 26 2026
Denver's Jamal Murray scored 53 points and teammate Nikola Jokic added a monster triple-double as the Nuggets topped the …
Full Story »
Wilkinson calls for England to find consistency before World Cup
Mar 26 2026
Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson believes Steve Borthwick's outfit needs to find consistency in their results and …
Full Story »
Norris talks up McLaren chances after double China disaster
Mar 26 2026
Formula One world champion Lando Norris said Thursday he was confident he could still get into title contention after a …
Full Story »
Teen sprint star Gout Gout 'ready to rock and roll' in Melbourne
Mar 26 2026
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout said Thursday he was "ready to rock and roll" as the teenager targets a …
Full Story »
Sabalenka and Rybakina to clash again in Miami semi-final
Mar 26 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina on Wednesday booked a blockbuster semi-final at the Miami Open in a …
Full Story »
Kohli, Suryavanshi to light up IPL as stampede dead remembered
Mar 26 2026
The IPL roars back into action on Saturday super-charged by India's home T20 World Cup triumph, but with sombre memories …
Full Story »
Embiid, George make triumphant NBA returns in Sixers win
Mar 26 2026
Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George made triumphant returns Wednesday, combining for 63 points in the …
Full Story »
Former Australian Rules player first to come out as gay
Mar 26 2026
A former Australian Rules player has come out as the sport's first openly gay man, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday …
Full Story »
McKellar tells Waratahs to 'roll sleeves up' against rivals Brumbies
Mar 26 2026
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has called on his side to "roll our sleeves up and be hungry" as they bid to halt a run …
Full Story »
Postecoglou 'not done yet' as he watches Spurs and Forest battle relegation
Mar 26 2026
Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped …
Full Story »
MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase
Mar 26 2026
Major League Soccer clubs must attract fans overseas to capitalize on the explosion of US football, officials said …
Full Story »
Former Australian Rules player is first to come out as openly gay
Mar 26 2026
A former Australian Rules star has come out as the sport's first openly gay player, with Leigh Ryswyk praised Thursday …
Full Story »
London plans two-day mega 100,000-runner marathon
Mar 26 2026
The London marathon could be split across two days next year to reportedly allow up to 100,000 runners to participate …
Full Story »
No more excuses: World Cup pressure is on for host USA
Mar 26 2026
The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, Bill Clinton was in the White House, Nirvana was on the radio, and …
Full Story »
Bayern beat Man Utd in five-goal women's Champions League thriller
Mar 25 2026
Pernille Harder struck twice to put Bayern Munich on course for the semi-finals of the women's Champions League after a …
Full Story »
Rybakina outlasts Pegula to reach Miami Open semis
Mar 25 2026
World number two Elena Rybakina shrugged off a slow start to extend her dominance of Jessica Pegula and reach the Miami …
Full Story »
Video shows Chiefs star Mahomes making progress in NFL comeback
Mar 25 2026
Three-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs showed his progress toward an NFL …
Full Story »
Wales would be 'massive asset' to World Cup, says Bellamy
Mar 25 2026
Craig Bellamy believes Wales would add to the spectacle of the World Cup should they progress through the play-offs to …
Full Story »
NFL champion Seahawks to open season on September 9
Mar 25 2026
Reigning NFL champion Seattle will kickoff the 2026 campaign at home on September 9, a Wednesday date one day earlier …
Full Story »