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US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71
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Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire nears control
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England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
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Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
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In Sicily, drones at work to predict volcanic eruptions
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Argentina know how to suffer, says Alvarez after Swiss World Cup test
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McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks
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Car crisis takes toll on Germany's young engineers
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England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final wins
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Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
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Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government
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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
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'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
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Bhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
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Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
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Norway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
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'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
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Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
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Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
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Schmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
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Typhoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
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Rennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
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US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz
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Eddie Jones says 'pretty obvious' Japan on right track
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Farrell's Ireland look to future after Japan experiment pays off
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Bellingham double as 'lucky' England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
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NFL Seahawks sold to India-born billionaire Khosla's group
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Noskova's glimpse of Wimbledon trophy inspired title glory
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Argentina beat porous Wales in Nations Championship
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Morant looks forward to fresh start in Portland
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New heat wave blasts US, could break records
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Stones, Madueke start England World Cup quarter-final against Norway
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Scotland third best team in world, says Erasmus after Boks win
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Italy icon Maldini gets key role with Italian FA
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Former skipper Knight to retire from England women's duty after Lord's Test
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England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
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England boss Borthwick coy over starting Pollock after Fiji hat-trick
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Paris landmarks shutter early as France bakes in latest heatwave
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Myanmar film wins top prize at Czech festival
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Noskova cries tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final
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Ton-up Buttler takes new No 1 England to T20 series sweep of India
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Kriel seals thrilling win for South Africa over brave Scotland
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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes surpasses 4,300
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Russian strikes kill eight in Ukraine, officials say
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Noskova survives tearful meltdown to win first Wimbledon title
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Lone foray cost Slock, says breakaway Tour de France partner
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Five-wicket Gaud stars before India run riot in women's Test at Lord's
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Tour de France stage to be shortened amid heatwave as sprinter Merlier doubles up
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England hold Pakistan to 157 in fourth T20
Reigning champions England produced a fine all-round display in the field as they restricted Pakistan to 157 at The Oval on Thursday in their last competitive match before they begin the defence of their Twenty20 World Cup title.
Columbus ready for altitude test in CONCACAF Champions Cup final
Columbus Crew coach Wilfried Nancy has put his players through a crash course in altitude training as they prepare to face Mexican side Pachuca at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in Saturday's CONCACAF Champions Cup final.
Nishikori's Grand Slam return cut short by injury
Kei Nishikori's first Grand Slam appearance in almost three years was curtailed by a shoulder injury that forced him to retire in the second round against Ben Shelton on Thursday.
No.1 Korda fires 10 at par-3 12th in 80 to start US Women's Open
Top-ranked Nelly Korda stumbled to a nightmare 10 at the par-3 12th hole on her way to a 10-over-par 80 in Thursday's opening round of the US Women's Open to all-but doom her victory hopes.
Bagnaia set for more Mugello magic
Defending two-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia is relishing the prospect of putting on a show fit for his home fans in this weekend's Italian MotoGP.
No.1 Korda fires 10 at par-3 12th early in US Women's Open
Top-ranked Nelly Korda stumbled to a nightmare 10 at the par-3 12th hole early in Thursday's opening round of the US Women's Open to all-but doom her victory hopes.
Maradona's heirs fail to block 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball' trophy sale
Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
French Open day 5: Who's saying what
Who's saying what on the fifth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Thursday:
Samuel Eto'o apologises to Cameroon coach Brys
Former Cameroonian star forward and now football federation president Samuel Eto'o apologised Thursday to national team coach Marc Brys, with whom he had been involved in a heated exchange this week.
Djokovic untroubled at French Open as fans hit by alcohol ban
Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter growing complaints from players over disrespectful, rowdy fans.
No more 'crazy' rivalries as best friends Sabalenka, Badosa meet at French Open
The dark "intense, crazy" days when the likes of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova bitterly and publicly aired their grievances are long gone, says Aryna Sabalenka.
Players split as French Open vows to crack down on unruly fans
As the French Open announced stricter measures Thursday to clamp down on inappropriate fan behaviour, players had varying stances on a polarising issue with Iga Swiatek told by one rival "she cannot complain".
Nepal says Lamichhane denied visa for T20 World Cup
Nepal said Thursday the US embassy had denied controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane a visa and there was a "slim or no chance" he would play in the T20 World Cup.
All Blacks great Carter says England can go beyond 'risk-free rugby' against New Zealand
All Blacks rugby great Dan Carter believes England have it in them to move beyond a safety-first style of tournament rugby during an upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise
Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.
Djokovic moving in 'positive direction' as French Open plays catch-up
Novak Djokovic believes he's moving in a "positive direction" as he targets a place in the last 32 of the French Open on Thursday with Roland Garros chiefs playing catch-up in a rain-hit schedule.
Markram seeks to build at T20 World Cup on South Africa junior success
Aiden Markram has an advantage no other South African cricket captain has had before -- he led a team to victory in a World Cup.
China probes former sports director for corruption
A former top Chinese sports official is under investigation for corruption, state media reported Thursday, the latest figure to fall foul of a crackdown on graft in the country.
Eddie Jones tells Japan to turn up heat on England
Eddie Jones told England on Thursday "you never know what can happen on a hot day" as he plots to beat his former team at the start of his second stint as Japan head coach.
Eleven years on, Hummels and Reus hope to set things right at Wembley
Eleven years after a heartbreaking Champions League final loss to arch-rivals Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund veterans Mats Hummels and Marco Reus are returning to Wembley on Saturday to set things right.
Debt-laden Melbourne Rebels kicked out of Super Rugby
Rugby Australia on Thursday rejected a consortium's bid to take over the debt-laden Melbourne Rebels and shut down the club after 14 seasons in Super Rugby.
New Zealand rugby in danger of split as provinces win bitter vote
A bid for wholesale reform of New Zealand rugby's governing body was rejected by heartland unions on Thursday, threatening to throw the game into disarray in the rugby-mad nation.
Buttler eager for T20 world champions England to learn India lessons
England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year.
Madrid's 'greedy' Bellingham ready for dream Champions League final
Jude Bellingham's first year at Real Madrid started in unbelievable fashion amid a whirlwind of goals, but the ending could be more incredible still.
Nobel winner Yunus brings 'social business' mantra to Olympics
Since the early days of Paris's bid for the 2024 Olympics, the city has been receiving advice from a prestigious counsel: Nobel peace prize winner and social business guru Mohammed Yunus.
Djokovic moving in 'positive direction' at French Open
Novak Djokovic believes he's moving in a "positive direction" as he targets a place in the last 32 of the French Open on Thursday.
Jacobs keen to repeat emotional Olympic boost for Italy
Marcell Jacobs insists that there is a glimmer of back-to-back Olympic 100m golds in what he dubbed an "open" season during which he has uprooted his family to base himself in the United States.
Maradona medical team's trial postponed to October
The long-awaited criminal trial of eight medical professionals accused of negligence in the death of Argentina football legend Diego Maradona, due to start next week, was postponed Wednesday to October.
French Olympic surfer Fierro rides the waves to victory in Tahiti
Vahine Fierro became the first French surfer to win the women's Tahiti Pro on the waves of Teahupo'o on Wednesday, two months before the Olympics surfing events are held at the French Pacific island.
El Kaabi strikes late to give Olympiakos Europa Conference League glory
Olympiakos became the first Greek club ever to win a European title after defeating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.
Swiatek 'didn't believe' comeback win over Osaka was possible
Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been "pretty naive" to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday.
Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat but admits: 'I've felt worse'
Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse".