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New Zealand 86-5 as Brook ton puts England in charge
New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England's 280 after Harry Brook smashed a century on the first day of the second Test on Friday.
Lions clinch NFL playoff berth with gutsy 34-31 win over Packers
Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to give Detroit a gutsy 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers and clinch the Lions a playoff berth Thursday.
All Blacks reunited as Hansen, Foster eye Japan success
Steve Hansen said Friday it was "wonderful" to be reunited in Japan with former All Blacks coaching colleague Ian Foster, the pair having won the World Cup together.
England all out for 280 after sizzling Brook century
Harry Brook smashed a century before England were dismissed for 280 on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday.
Sizzling Brook century rescues England in second NZ Test
Harry Brook was run out for 123 on the last ball before tea after powering England out of trouble to 259-7 in the second Test against New Zealand on Friday.
NBA to return to China with two pre-season games: report
The NBA will return to China for the first time since 2019 with two pre-season games in Macau between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns next October, ESPN reported Thursday.
NBA fines Rockets' coach Udoka, center Sengun and forward Eason
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000, Rockets forward Tari Eason was fined $35,000 and Rockets center Alperen Sengun was fined $15,000 by the NBA, the league announced on Thursday.
Vonn to launch ski racing return in Colorado
Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn will launch her return to ski racing after a near six-year absence in second-tier races in Colorado this weekend, a source close to the skier confirmed to AFP.
NHL-worst Blackhawks fire Richardson as coach
Luke Richardson was fired as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, the NHL club announced, after the team stumbled to the league's worst record so far this season.
Galaxy aim to complete journey back to top in MLS Cup final
The Los Angeles Galaxy will aim to complete one of the most remarkable transformations in Major League Soccer history on Saturday when they host the New York Red Bulls chasing a record-extending sixth MLS Cup crown.
Spurs rocked as teenager Huijsen seals Bournemouth's shock win
Bournemouth's teenage defender Dean Huijsen condemned spluttering Tottenham to a shock 1-0 defeat that dealt another blow to their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four on Thursday.
Young seizes two-shot lead over Thomas at World Challenge
Cameron Young fired a bogey-free 64, eight-under par, to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Tiger Woods-hosted Hero World Challenge golf tournament.
American skater Glenn leads Japanese at ISU Grand Prix final
US national champion Amber Glenn took the honours in the women's short programme at the ISU Grand Prix final in Grenoble on Thursday while German skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin edged ahead in the pairs.
'Hungry' Chiefs seek NFL division crown with win over Chargers
Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City, kept hungry by a season filled with narrow triumphs, will try and clinch an NFL division crown with a victory on Sunday.
German skaters lead Japanese at ISU Grand Prix final
German figure skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin edged ahead of Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara after the pairs short programme at the ISU Grand Prix final on Thursday.
Leclerc describes Hamilton's arrival at Ferrari as 'crazy'
Charles Leclerc says having Lewis Hamilton in the other half of the Ferrari garage next season "is going to be crazy".
NBA fines Rockets' coach Udoka, center Aengun and forward Eason
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000, Rockets forward Tari Eason was fined $35,000 and Rockets center Alperen Sengun was fined $15,000 by the NBA, the league announced on Thursday.
Messi to kick off new Club World Cup, Neymar to face Real
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt's Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.
Pacquiao among those to enter Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025
Philippines legend Manny Pacquiao will be among those inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025, the organization announced on Thursday.
Rickelton hits first Test ton for South Africa against Sri Lanka
Ryan Rickelton made a battling century as South Africa overcame a shaky start on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Thursday.
Traditional giants meet as Luis Enrique denies PSG rift
Saint-Etienne and Marseille face off in Ligue 1 this weekend as two of French football's most storied clubs prepare to meet twice in the space of a fortnight.
German Bundesliga announces increase in new TV rights deal
The Bundesliga on Thursday announced a new domestic TV rights deal worth 1.121 billion euros per season ($1.185 billion), a slight increase on the previous value and the second biggest in European football behind England's Premier League.
Russell says Verstappen threatened to 'put me on my head in the wall'
George Russell on Thursday accused Max Verstappen of threatening to deliberately crash into him, after the Dutchman refused to back down over his criticism of the Mercedes driver.
Hamilton hails 'historic' Mercedes stint ahead of 'end of era'
Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he was proud of his "historic" 12-year spell at Mercedes as he prepares for his final race with the team at this weekend's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Neuer banned for two German Cup games after first career red
Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer was on Thursday hit with a two-game ban in the German Cup after receiving the first red card in his 866-game career.
Man City stars ignoring criticism, says Doku
Jeremy Doku says Manchester City's players are content to stay in their "bubble", ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their Premier League title challenge.
Bayern's Kane steps up recovery from torn hamstring
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has made a return to individual fitness training as he continues his recovery from a hamstring tear, the club announced Thursday.
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg given non-harassment order
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg has been given a five-year non-harassment order and fined after breaching bail conditions.
Olympic dressage star Dujardin given one-year ban for whipping horse
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was Thursday banned for a year following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games.
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Dujardin suspended after horse-whipping scandal
Three-time Olympic dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin was Thursday banned for a year following a horse-whipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from the Paris Games.
Boland back with pride at stake for Australia in 2nd India Test
Australia head into the second Test against India in Adelaide fired up by pride, captain Pat Cummins said Thursday, as his team seek to bounce back from a crushing loss in Perth.
Boland earns Australia recall, Marsh fit for 2nd India Test
Australian seamer Scott Boland will replace injured pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood for the second Test against India starting Friday while all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was declared fit to bowl.