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NFL Giants obtain QB McCarthy from Vikings

Second-year NFL quarterback J.J. McCarthy was traded on Monday by Minnesota to the New York Giants, hoping to boost their scoring after a season-ending injury to starting signal-caller Jaxson Dart.

Dodgers eye three-peat, Red Sox face Yankees as MLB playoffs begin

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a third consecutive World Series title but Boston and the New York Yankees own the spotlight when Major League Baseball's playoffs begin Tuesday.

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Amorim's Milan beaten by Benfica, Sunderland make dream European return

AC Milan slipped to their first defeat under Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 home loss to Benfica as the Europa League got under way on Wednesday, while Sunderland won on their return to Europe after a 53-year absence.

Man Utd misery mounts after League Cup collapse against Brighton

Manchester United's problems mounted as they crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a stunning 3-2 defeat against Brighton on Wednesday.

Seahawks rule out Darnold for Sunday game at Arizona

Reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle will be without injured quarterback Sam Darnold when the Seahawks visit Arizona next weekend, coach Mike Macdonald said on Wednesday.

Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe said on Wednesday that he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives by not wearing a t-shirt in support of the people of Ceuta properly.

England were 'waiting for death' in World Cup semi-final defeat: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said that England were "waiting for death" in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as the Three Lions boss mounted another defence of his controversial substitutions.

Improving Atletico cruise to comfortable win over Osasuna

Atletico Madrid thrashed Osasuna 4-0 on Wednesday to move third in La Liga and build some form ahead of Sunday's derby clash against rivals Real Madrid.

NFL star fined for displaying name of slain Palestinian girl

NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair was fined more than $11,000 for wearing the name of a Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces on his face markings last weekend, a league spokesman said Wednesday.

Witsel retires from internationals after 18-year Belgium career

Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, bringing an end to a Belgium career which saw him become their second-most capped player.

O'Neill expects Celtic recovery after Old Firm misery

Martin O'Neill insists Celtic "will get ourselves right" following Sunday's embarrassing Scottish League Cup loss to arch rivals Rangers.

Man City midfield trio backed to emulate Rodri and Silva

Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi can replicate the remarkable impact made by Rodri and Bernardo Silva at the Etihad Stadium.

Fitzpatrick 'not comfortable' over Dubai golf finale

Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has expressed reservations about heading to Dubai for the season-ending DP World (European) Tour Championship due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

WTA Finals moved to Charlotte from 2027

The WTA Finals, the tournament which brings together the top eight players from the previous season, will take place from next year in Charlotte, North Carolina, the women's professional tour announced on Wednesday.

Retired great Nadal to play in exhibition matches

Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal will return to the court in front of a crowd for the first time since retirement in October to celebrate his academy's 10th anniversary.

Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from error

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United.

2027 Formula One calendar includes Monaco sprint race

The 2027 Formula One calendar unveiled on Wednesday will feature 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco.

England's Brook keen to learn from 'hero' Pietersen after stunning ton

England white-ball captain Harry Brook hopes "hero" Kevin Pietersen can inspire him to even greater heights after watching highlights of the 2005 Ashes before smashing a 42-ball century against Sri Lanka.

Samson relishing battle with teen star Sooryavanshi for India spot

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise has intensified the battle for places in India's line-up but Sanju Samson, competing with the batting prodigy for the opener's slot, says he relishes the challenge.

Zverev, Shelton back on court for Davis Cup qualifiers

Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him.

Capitals say hockey star Ovechkin 'was asked' to film Putin ad

The Washington Capitals ice hockey team Tuesday deflected criticism of star Alex Ovechkin's appearance in a campaign video for Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the NHL all-time scoring leader had been "asked by his country to participate."

Spurs in 'tough moment' after League Cup exit as De Zerbi says sorry

Roberto De Zerbi admitted Tottenham are in a "tough moment" as he apologised for their League Cup exit in a dismal 3-1 defeat against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the League Cup on Tuesday.

Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche

Carlos Espi snatched Real Madrid a last-gasp 3-2 win at Elche on Tuesday to pull them level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly

Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.

Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal

Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday.

Ton-up Brook leads from the front as England hammer Sri Lanka in 1st T20

England captain Harry Brook's blistering unbeaten century paved the way for a 119-run thrashing of Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international at Southampton on Tuesday.

Argentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly

Argentina's post-Lionel Messi era will begin with a friendly against Bolivia on September 30, followed by matches against Burkina Faso and Benin, the Argentine football association said on Tuesday.

Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal

The Toronto Raptors have finally acquired Kawhi Leonard back from the Los Angeles Clippers, in a trade that was delayed due to an NBA probe into major salary cap violations concerning the star forward.

Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has made the bizarre claim that he regrets not eating the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's World Cup win against Mexico.

Lens sack Toppmoeller after six games in charge

Lens have sacked German coach Dino Toppmoeller after just six games in charge, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.

Samson fires India to T20 series win over Afghanistan

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international and clinch the series on Tuesday.

Referees chief Webb 'really disappointed' over VAR error in Manchester derby

Referees' chief Howard Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby last weekend.

Maiden Renshaw ODI century sets up Australia win in Zimbabwe

Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century as world champions Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in Harare on Tuesday in the first of three matches.

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