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Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck ruled out for season with injury

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck will not play again this season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, the club said on Monday.

Arteta says Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on 'biggest night' of career

Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the "biggest night" of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Mbappe, Vinicius among Real Madrid stars facing UEFA conduct probe

UEFA opened an investigation into four Real Madrid stars including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on Thursday for alleged "indecent conduct" during their Champions League last 16 win over Atletico Madrid.

Ruthless Red Bull dump Lawson for Tsunoda ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull said on Thursday that Liam Lawson has been axed and replaced by Yuki Tsunoda, confirming days of speculation and just two race weekends into the F1 season.

Son Heung-min rebuke sparks review of South Korean pitches nationwide

South Korean authorities said Thursday they will inspect elite-level football pitches across the country after national skipper Son Heung-min blamed poor playing surfaces for hurting their World Cup hopes.

African stars Salah and Hakimi eyeing 2026 World Cup

African football icons Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi appear set to feature at the 2026 World Cup as Egypt and Morocco have built commanding leads in their qualifying groups.

Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures

African 2026 World Cup qualifying facts and figures after matchday six:

Ambitious Rosenior has eye on Europe for young Strasbourg side

Former Brighton and Fulham defender Liam Rosenior may only be in the third year of his coaching career, but the Englishman has so far enjoyed a stellar debut season at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg and has his sights set on Europe.

Alexander-Arnold's choice between dream Madrid move or lasting Liverpool legacy

Trent Alexander-Arnold's proposed move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has split opinion on whether a local hero can leave Merseyside without a lasting stain on his legacy.

Party time, flyby as raucous Hong Kong Sevens settles into new home

The famously raucous Hong Kong Sevens take place from Friday in a big test for the shiny new stadium at the heart of a major $3.85 billion sports park in the southern Chinese city.

Figure skating mourns plane crash victims at somber World Championships

Figure skating united on Wednesday as the World Championships in Boston mourned the victims of a January plane crash that claimed the lives of several skaters and coaches.

LeBron buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak

LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

Teenage Eala takes care of business with little drama

If tennis's broadcasters were hoping for emotional scenes of tears from teenager Alexandra Eala after she secured one of the biggest upsets of the WTA season they were left disappointed.

Scheffler, McIlroy focus on Houston while preparing for Masters

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy play their final tuneups for the Masters at this week's PGA Houston Open, seeking a title while preparing for Augusta National.

Arsenal stun Madrid, Lyon thrash Bayern in women's Champions League quarters

Arsenal's women produced a thrilling fightback from a 2-0 first leg defeat to beat Real Madrid 3-0 on Wednesday and set up a Champions League semi-final with eight-time winners Lyon.

Fils upsets Zverev to reach Miami quarters

France's Arthur Fils upset top-seed Alexander Zverev with an oustanding display earning him a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over the German in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Wednesday.

Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds

Two-time US champion Alysa Liu was the shock leader after stumbles by a trio of favorites in Wednesday's women's short program at the World Figure Skating Championships.

NFL eyes permanent kickoff change, expanded replay assist

NFL club owners will consider expanding video replay and making last season's kickoff format change permanent at the annual league meeting that starts Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida.

Philippines teen Eala stuns Swiatek in Miami quarters

Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines, produced a huge upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, defeating world number two Iga Swiatek 6-2 7-5 to reach the semi-finals.

Philippines teen Eala ousts No.2 Swiatek from Miami Open

Alexandra Eala, a 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines, produced a huge upset at the Miami Open on Wednesday, defeating world number two Iga Swiatek 6-2 7-5 to reach the semi-finals.

Farrell considering France-based players for Lions tour of Australia

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is "open-minded" when it comes to selecting France-based players, including son Owen, for the upcoming tour of Australia.

Tour de France champion Pogacar targets Paris-Roubaix's cobbled 'Hell'

Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will race the notorious Paris-Roubaix, known as the 'Hell of the North' for its treacherous cobbled mining roads, for the first time, his team UAE announced on Wednesday.

Meillard wins men's giant slalom World Cup finale

Loic Meillard led teammate Marco Odermatt to a Swiss one-two in the men's giant slalom at the World Cup finals at Sun Valley, Idaho, on Wednesday.

De Kock fireworks see Kolkata thrash Rajasthan in IPL

South Africa's Quinton de Kock struck an unbeaten 97 as holders Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first win of the IPL season with an eight-wicket hammering of Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

Ayuso pips Roglic to Tour of Catalonia stage three

Juan Ayuso snatched victory on stage three of the Tour of Catalonia fractionally ahead of 2023 winner Primoz Roglic and climbed to the top of the general classification on Wednesday.

Tour de France champion Pogacar bids to add Paris-Roubaix to his laurels

Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will bid to avenge his defeat by Mathieu van der Poel in the Milan-San Remo and race in the Paris-Roubaix, another of the 'Monuments', for the first time, his team UAE announced on Wednesday.

Barca's Raphinha, Araujo to miss Osasuna clash: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed winger Raphinha and defender Ronald Araujo will not feature in his team's rearranged La Liga match against Osasuna on Thursday.

Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday that 75 players are still in contention for the tour of Australia just weeks before he names his squad.

World Club Cup winner to score up to $125 million prize money

The winner of this year's expanded Club World Cup in the United States will receive up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

Easterby and Wigglesworth join Lions coaching staff for Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions announced Wednesday that Simon Easterby and Richard Wigglesworth had been appointed as two of head coach Andy Farrell's assistants for the upcoming tour of Australia.

UAE sack Paulo Bento despite World Cup qualifier win over North Korea

The United Arab Emirates football association fired coach Paulo Bento on Wednesday, despite the team keeping their hopes alive of qualifying automatically for the 2026 World Cup by edging North Korea 2-1.

Easterby and Wigglesworth get Lions coaching roles for Australia tour