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Prize money 'critical' for athletics, says Coe

It is fair to say that Sebastian Coe's ground-breaking move to award prize money to track and field gold medallists at the 2024 Paris Olympics ruffled some feathers.

Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.

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Italian teenager Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record at Europeans

Italian teenager Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships with a blistering swim in Paris on Wednesday.

NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for reported $12.5 bn

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at a reported $12.5 billion.

New mum Sjostrom wins 50m butterfly for 18th European gold

A year after giving birth to her first child, Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom was crowned European champion in the 50m butterfly for the sixth time on Wednesday.

Lukaku joins Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish Super Lig club announced on Wednesday.

NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPN

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most successful teams in NBA history, are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at $12.5 billion, ESPN reported Wednesday.

England captain Root tells players to be 'adults' as he ditches curfew

Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain.

Warholm on track in bid for fourth Euro hurdles gold

Karsten Warholm kept his bid for a second gold of the European championships in Birmingham and a fourth 400m hurdles title on track as he sailed through qualifiers on Wednesday.

Bangladesh get Das fitness boost for daunting Australia task

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto Wednesday declared wicketkeeper Litton Das "100 percent fit" for the first Test against Australia while suggesting the tourists could play two spinners.

Hazlewood gets Australia nod ahead of Boland for Bangladesh Test

Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.

Rybakina ousts Osaka to book Toronto semi-final against Gauff

World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka on Tuesday and reach the WTA Toronto Masters semi-finals, where she will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff.

Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis

Ben Shelton took another step toward defending his ATP Montreal Masters title on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-1 quarter-finals hammering of Jakub Mensik for his 10th straight victory in Canada.

Tentoglou claims fourth Euro long jump title, injured Jacobs falters

Greece's Miltiadis Tentoglou soared out to a record-equalling fourth European long jump title in Birmingham on Tuesday, but Italian Marcell Jacobs was unable to claim a third 100m gold.

Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal

Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar booked a semi-final spot in only his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event by holding off France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 on Tuesday at Montreal.

All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka - coach Rennie

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said he knew before a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday that former All Black Ma'a Nonu would perform a solo Haka.

Chilean veteran Sanchez signs with MLS club Montreal

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez, a former Barcelona and Arsenal star, has signed with CF Montreal through at least the 2027 season, the Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday.

Britain's Glave upstages Jacobs to win European 100m gold

Britain's Romell Glave upstaged two-time defending champion Marcell Jacobs to win European men's 100m gold in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday, according to a photograph posted on the Portuguese football superstar's Instagram account.

Greece's Tentoglou wins fourth European long jump title

Greece's Miltiadis Tentoglou underlined his credentials as the 'Mr Consistency' of long jumping by winning his fourth European long jump title in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Jacobs into 100m final with eye on third title

Two-time defending champion Marcell Jacobs coasted into the final of the 100m at the European Championships in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Eight-try New Zealand cruise to tour victory over Sharks

Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half as New Zealand cruised to an eight-try 54-0 victory over the Sharks on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour.

Ramsay-Peaty out of medals as Italy's Martinenghi wins European gold

Britain's 16-time European champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty could only finish fifth in the men's 100m breaststroke final on Tuesday, as Italian Nicolo Martinenghi stormed to victory in Paris.

PSG 'want to win everything', says Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions "want to win everything" this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa.

Jaissle states Newcastle ambition but urges patience

Newcastle's new head coach Matthias Jaissle has underlined the club's ambition despite a string of high-profile exits including manager Eddie Howe, but warned success would not come overnight.

NBA star Cooper Flagg trading card a slam dunk for lucky buyer

The lucky buyer of a one-of-a-kind basketball card featuring NBA star Cooper Flagg has a choice to make: put it up for auction for potentially millions of dollars or accept 32 years of season tickets from his team, the Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron's Sixers hope to spoil Knicks party on NBA opening night

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers will try to spoil the New York Knicks' celebration of last season's crown when the NBA tips off its 81st season on October 20.

Liverpool fans seek clarity on Bezos bid to buy stake

Liverpool supporters' group Spirit of Shankly said the interests of the club and fans must come first following reports that a consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to a deal to buy a significant minority stake.

Hodgkinson, Werro sail through Euro 800m qualifying

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson safely negotiated the heats of the 800m in Birmingham on Tuesday as she seeks a third consecutive European title.

Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup

Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Johnson signs for Everton in McNeil swap deal

Everton and Crystal Palace announced on Tuesday that they had completed a swap deal involving wingers Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil.

British sprinter Hunt chasing three more golds after winning 100m

Home favourite Amy Hunt took a succesful first step in the women's 100m to her lofty ambition of leaving the European championships with four golds.

The Infantino saga -- What they said

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position remains precarious, despite receiving support from his close friend US President Donald Trump, after three confederations tore into him in a joint letter.

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino

US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.

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