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Carsley hails England's strength in depth as understudies sink Greece
Lee Carsley claimed England's 3-0 win against Greece showed the strength in depth that awaits Thomas Tuchel when he takes over as coach.
Undefeated Chiefs lose kicker Butker to knee injury
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will undergo left knee surgery and miss the next four games for the undefeated two-time reigning NFL champions, according to multiple reports on Thursday.
Wallabies winger Vunivalu signs for La Rochelle
Wallabies winger and former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu has signed for French Top 14 club La Rochelle, saying Friday he felt the time was right to move overseas.
Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil held in Venezuela
Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
World's tallest teen Rioux won't make college debut until 2025
Canadian giant Olivier Rioux, dubbed the World's Tallest Teen by Guinness World Records, must wait until 2025 to make his college basketball debut, University of Florida coach Todd Golden said on Thursday.
Ace helps Jeon grab share of LPGA Annika lead with Hull
South Korea's Jeon Ji-won made a hole-in-one on the way to a six-under par 64 and a share of the lead with England's Charley Hull before darkness halted Thursday's first round in the LPGA Annika tournament.
Italy and security-tight France lock up Nations League quarter-final spots
Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris.
New Zealand's Southee to quit Test cricket after England series
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton.
Italy and France lock up Nations League quarter-final spots
Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris.
Osimhen strike books Nigeria place at Africa Cup of Nations
A late equaliser from Victor Osimhen stamped Nigeria's ticket for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday while Tunisia also booked their place with a 3-2 win over Madagascar.
England ignore star absences to sink Greece
England's understudies ignored the controversy over Harry Kane's criticism of the team's absentee stars as they beat Greece 3-0 on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of Nations League promotion.
Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into Nations League quarter-finals
Sandro Tonali fired Italy into the Nations League quarter-finals with the only goal in Thursday's 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels, completing his Azzurri comeback from a gambling ban which cost him a place at Euro 2024.
Sinner cruises past Medvedev to complete perfect ATP Finals group stage
Jannik Sinner capped a perfect group stage at the ATP Finals with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Thursday which eliminated his Russian rival.
Rugby needs Wallaby 'superstar' Suaalii says Wales coach Gatland
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland believes "the game needs superstars" as his struggling side prepare to face Wallaby wonder Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on Sunday.
Unbeaten Chiefs visit Buffalo in NFL rivalry showdown
Josh Allen-led Buffalo has beaten Kansas City in each of the past three NFL seasons, so the Bills have a solid chance on Sunday to spoil the Chiefs' unbeaten campaign.
'Proud' new World Rugby chief Robinson vows to unify the sport
Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a "proud moment" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions.
England boss fears new directive risks rugby turning into Aussie rules
A new law directive designed to create fairer aerial contests is in danger of turning rugby union into Australian rules football, according to England coach Steve Borthwick.
England captain Kane axed for Greece clash after blast at absentee stars
England captain Harry Kane was left out of the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece just 24 hours after his remarkable blast at the team's absentee stars.
Borthwick adamant England focus still sharp as Springboks await
England coach Steve Borthwick insists talk about his own position is no distraction as he bids to end the team's losing run against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Martin calls on rival Bagnaia for advice ahead of MotoGP title showdown
Championship leader Jorge Martin suggested on Thursday that his nearest rival and close friend Francesco Bagnaia should give him some advice on how to close out his first title at this weekend's Grand Prix of Barcelona.
Philadelphia completes lineup for Johnson's Grand Slam meets
Grand Slam Track, the upstart athletics series founded by four-time Olympic champion sprinter Michael Johnson, announced Philadelphia's Franklin Field as the final venue for its debut 2025 season on Thursday.
Italy wing Capuozzo to miss Georgia game with concussion
Italy wing Ange Capuozzo has been ruled out of this weekend's rugby union Test against Georgia in Genoa with concussion, the Italian rugby federation (FIR) announced Thursday.
Son hits 50th South Korea goal in World Cup win, Australia-Saudi stalemate
Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out.
Japan into BJK Cup quarter-finals for first time in 11 years
Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi took Japan into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 on Thursday with a stunning comeback win over Romania.
MLB Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees facility in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 season at the New York Yankees pre-season training facility in nearby Tampa, the Major League Baseball club announced on Thursday.
McIlroy shares Dubai lead with Ballesteros mark in sight
Rory McIlroy claimed a share of the first-round lead at the World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday as he closed in on equalling Seve Ballesteros' mark of six European Tour Order of Merit crowns.
Son hits 50th South Korea goal in win, Australia-Saudi stalemate
Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out.
Scotland must emulate Croatia's 'conveyor belt of talent': Clarke
Steve Clarke believes Scotland can emulate Croatia's eye-catching success at major tournaments but must radically rethink their approach to developing talented young players.
Robinson edges Benazzi to succeed Beaumont as head of World Rugby
Australia's Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere after edging French rival Abdelatif Benazzi in a vote on Thursday.
Fritz beats De Minaur to eye ATP Finals last four, Sinner through
Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
Doris expecting a 'proper test' against Argentina
Ireland rugby captain Caelan Doris says Argentina have "gone up to another level" under head coach Felipe Contepomi and will be "a proper test" in Friday's match at Lansdowne Road.
Springboks boss Erasmus expects England to 'play for Borthwick'
South Africa supremo Rassie Erasmus expects the world champions to face an England team determined to ease the pressure on beleaguered coach Steve Borthwick at Twickenham on Saturday.