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Man dies after setting self ablaze outside UN in New York: police
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'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end
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VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach Dalic after loss
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Death toll hits 10 in Thai monk procession crash
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Afghans come home but risk exclusion without any ID
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Asian markets rise as beaten tech stocks enjoy respite from selling
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'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death
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'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations
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Japan face Italy without banned coach Jones
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Tajik names for Tajik babies: strict rules leave parents stranded
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Ronaldo, Portugal advance after VAR drama to set up Spain showdown
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From ketchup to car parts, Cuba gets private sector makeover
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AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
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'Not easy, but not impossible': Iraq's film industry sees slow revival
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Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
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Farrell flattery primes Ireland for Australia clash
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Mission impossible? England take the World Cup high road against Mexico
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'I was just missing a goal,' says Spain's Yamal
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Ukraine, Russia vow escalation as strikes on Kyiv kill 27
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'Royal wedding': Epic Swift-Kelce fairytale marriage begins
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Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach
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France's Barcola expecting physical Paraguay clash at World Cup
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Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4
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Sciver-Brunt and Knight send England into Women's T20 World Cup final
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Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'
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Spain power into last 16 at World Cup, Portugal face Croatia
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Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
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Emotional Dimitrov enjoys redemptive Wimbledon win over Mensik
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Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway
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New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce fairytale wedding
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Ghana have 'duty to Africa' to progress at World Cup, says Queiroz
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Rubio says USA 'screwed' by World Cup red card
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Former Celtics star Brown in shock over trade to 76ers
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Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
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Progress, further delay risk for Boeing Air Force One: report
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WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
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US coach Pochettino '200% Argentine' but embraces Americana
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Sciver-Brunt and Knight take England to 169-5 in South Africa semi-final
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Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after Moscow strikes on Kyiv kill 25
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Trump's massive July 4 firework show raises health alarms
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Prosecutors can review Woods medical records in DUI case: judge
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Pogacar expects Vingegaard Tour de France battle to last 'years'
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Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge
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New York ready for epic Swift-Kelce love story wedding
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Djokovic has history in his sights at Wimbledon
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Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated
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Ovechkin returning to Caps for 22nd NHL season
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Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars
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Faster than Mbappe: Australia flyer Bos races into World Cup conversation
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Hong Kong bookseller once held in China dies in Taiwan
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Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'
Novak Djokovic on Thursday said he plans to provide his “version” of what happened during the fiasco that led to his deportation ahead of the Australian Open in the coming days.
Curry to captain injury-hit England against Scotland in Six Nations
Tom Curry will captain England in their Six Nations opener away to Scotland on Saturday after Eddie Jones' first two choices as skipper were ruled out through injury.
Olympic sprint champion Jacobs defiant ahead of Berlin return
Olympic 100 metres champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs will return to action for the first time since his shock Tokyo victories in the 60m indoor in Berlin on Friday, just days after denying accusations of doping.
S. Korea beat Philippines to enter first Women's Asian Cup final
Midfielder Cho So-hyun's fourth-minute goal helped ease South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Philippines and enter their first Women's Asian Cup final in India on Thursday.
Japanese snowboarder Yoshika suffers crash at Beijing Games
Japanese snowboarder Rina Yoshika was taken away in an ambulance after suffering a heavy fall in practice at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday, a team official said.
An armchair guide to the Beijing Olympics' peak moments
The Winter Olympic competition stretches over 18 days, offering the chance for remarkable athletes to showcase their talents in sports that might not be instantly recognisable to the casual fan.
Putin slams doping sanctions ahead of Olympics
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed sanctions against Russia over doping in sports ahead of a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the Winter Olympics.
Tragic team-mate inspires Australian snowboarders at Beijing Olympics
Australia's Olympic snowboard team vowed Thursday to go for gold at the Beijing Games in honour of two-time world champion Alex "Chumpy" Pullin, who died spearfishing aged 32.
Wizards surprise Embiid's Sixers, Nets slide continues
Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Love in the time of corona: Mountain 'tease' for Kilde and Shiffrin
Norwegian speedster Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has caught the spotlight this season not just for his on-piste form, but also as half of skiing's glamour couple alongside American girlfriend Mikaela Shiffrin.
Racers revel in nerve-racking debut on untested Olympic downhill
Intimidating, stressful, nerve-racking, but great fun: just some of the reactions of the ski racers after Thursday's first men's downhill training run on the untested man-made Olympic speed slope.
Bach says controversial Beijing Olympics 'will change winter sports'
The Beijing Olympics will "change the scale of winter sports forever", IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday, on the eve of a Games beset by concerns about human rights and Covid.
Canada on brink, US ice Honduras in big chill
Canada moved to the brink of their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over El Salvador as the United States reignited their qualification campaign with victory against Honduras.
Under-manned Wizards shock Sixers
Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
France the favourites for exciting Six Nations
France may be "red-hot favourites" to win the Six Nations according to England coach Eddie Jones, but several sides will fancy their title chances when spectators return for a 2022 edition that starts this weekend.
Patriots coach Belichick praises 'ultimate competitor' Brady
Bill Belichick, who coached Tom Brady to six of his seven Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, praised the now-retired superstar as the "best player in NFL history."
US back on track with Honduras win
The United States reignited their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Honduras.
Ex-Browns coach makes 'tanking' claim
Ex-Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday the team incentivised losing during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, a day after former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores made similar allegations in an explosive lawsuit.
UEFA estimates Covid pandemic cost Europe's clubs 7bn euros
The Covid-19 pandemic has left Europe's clubs with a massive seven billion euro-crater in their bank accounts, a UEFA report concluded on Thursday.
Mane urges Senegal to 'go all the way' and lift Cup of Nations
Sadio Mane hailed his Senegal teammates after they beat Burkina Faso 3-1 in Yaounde on Wednesday to reach their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final.
Rayo and Valencia scrape into Copa del Rey semis
Rayo Vallecano reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years on Wednesday after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at a jubilant Vallecas.
Hatate strikes twice as Celtic blow Rangers away to go top
Celtic stormed to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a first victory over Rangers for over two years as Reo Hatate scored twice and made the other in a 3-0 win at Celtic Park.
Rayo edge past Mallorca to make Copa del Rey semis
Rayo Vallecano reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years on Wednesday after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at a jubilant Vallecas.
Mane and Senegal break Burkina Faso hearts to reach AFCON final
Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after breaking Burkina Faso hearts in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory.
Federer will know what future holds by April-May
Roger Federer believes he will know by "April-May" whether or not he will be able to return to tennis.
NFL 'Rooney rule' ineffective says Flores after lawsuit bombshell
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Wednesday that NFL rules requiring teams to interview minority candidates were ineffective as he prepares for an explosive legal battle against the league.
England axe managing director Giles after Ashes flop
Ashley Giles "stepped down" from his role as managing director of England men's cricket on Wednesday as he paid the price for the team's woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia.
Lyon eye Lacazette return from Arsenal
French club Lyon are considering a move for former striker Alexandre Lacazette who they sold to Premier League club Arsenal four-and-a-half years ago.
Djokovic Covid tests were valid: Serbian officials
Novak Djokovic's Covid tests submitted to Australian officials last month were legitimate, Serbian authorities said Wednesday, after a string of media reports questioned the authenticity of the documents.
Nadal says 21 Grand Slam titles 'not enough'
Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he is still not satisfied with his 21 Grand Slam titles following his historic triumph at the Australian Open.
Xavi to decide if Dembele plays again for Barca - Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday it will be up to coach Xavi Hernandez whether Ousmane Dembele plays in the second half of the season, after the Frenchman refused to sign a new contract.
Hodgson ready for dogfight after accepting Watford's 'siren call'
Roy Hodgson is ready for the challenge of Watford's relegation dogfight after admitting he could not resist the "siren call from the mermaid".