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Odegaard urges Arsenal to 'grow off' Champions League shootout win
Martin Odegaard has urged Arsenal to use their dramatic penalty shootout win over Porto as fuel as they chase a Champions League and Premier League double.
Wales star North to retire from international rugby after Italy Test
Wales centre George North announced on Wednesday he will retire from international rugby following this weekend's Six Nations match at home to Italy.
Ramsey in Wales Euro 2024 play-off squad despite lack of game time
Aaron Ramsey was on Wednesday named in Wales' Euro 2024 play-off squad to face Finland, despite not starting a match for six months.
Raya's penalty heroics end debate over Arsenal No.1 spot
David Raya's penalty heroics against Porto sent Arsenal through to the Champions League quarter-finals -- but also settled the debate over who is the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
Al Hilal coach warns no celebrating yet despite world record
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus called their record of 28 consecutive wins "momentous" but warned it will mean nothing if they finish the season without silverware.
Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith's "best time is to come", former England head coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday, following the fly-half's Twickenham heroics.
India's Pant says doctors considered leg amputation after car crash
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says that doctors raised the prospect of amputating his leg after the serious car crash that threatened to end his cricket career.
Asian Tour to add event to help players qualify for Paris Olympics
The Asian Tour wants to add a lucrative event before June to help its players qualify for this summer's Paris Olympics, the head of the tour's International Series told AFP on Wednesday.
Scott Barrett joins casualty list as Crusaders problems mount
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is expected to miss the next six weeks with a fractured finger, the Canterbury Crusaders said Wednesday, adding to the woes of the winless Super Rugby champions.
Alcaraz, Sinner cruise into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Italian rival Jannik Sinner remained on course for a semi-final showdown after cruising into the last eight of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday.
Leverkusen, West Ham need results to progress in Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham go into Thursday both needing positive results to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League after failing to win their first-leg ties.
Pacers roll Thunder, Celtics march on
Myles Turner scored 24 points as the Indiana Pacers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's three-game winning steak with a 121-111 victory on the road Tuesday.
Australian-born pro surfer reaches Paris Olympics with Japan
Australian-born pro surfer Connor O'Leary is off to this summer's Paris Olympics with Japan having switched allegiances last year to his mother's homeland.
Al Hilal set world record to reach Asian Champions League semi-finals
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal set a world record for consecutive victories with their 28th win in a row to reach the Asian Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday.
Brazil's Vinicius uses football to stimulate young Brazilian minds
At a primary school in football-mad Brazil, pupils are spurred to academic greatness in classrooms resembling soccer pitches -- with a virtual avatar inspired by star forward Vinicius Junior cheering on every correct answer.
Crew into CONCACAF Champions Cup quarters after Houston draw
Columbus Crew advanced to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo secured a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Raya is shootout hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters
David Raya was the hero as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.
Raya is penalty hero as Arsenal reach Champions League quarters
David Raya was the hero as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010.
Barca edge past Napoli to make Champions League quarters return
Barcelona survived a nervy second half to beat Napoli 3-1 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals 4-2 on aggregate.
Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz sailed into the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday as he took revenge on Fabian Marozsan with a 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Afghanistan thrash Ireland by 117 runs to seal ODI series
Mohammad Nabi made a key 48 before taking five wickets as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 117 runs on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 victory in the three-match one-day international series in Sharjah.
PGA Tour, Saudi talks 'accelerating': Monahan
PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said Tuesday talks with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf were "accelerating" but was tight-lipped on how the proposed joint venture between the two bodies would work.
State Man wins Champion Hurdle as Mullins dominates Cheltenham
Red-hot favourite State Man eased to victory in the Champion Hurdle as trainer Willie Mullins dominated the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival with three victories on Tuesday.
Luis Enrique saw Ligue 1 as 'easy league' before PSG job
Luis Enrique conceded Tuesday that before taking over as Paris Saint-Germain coach last year he had viewed Ligue 1 as "an easy league".
Rafael Nadal expected back on the clay at Monte Carlo
Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to the ATP Tour on the clay courts of Monte Carlo next month, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.
'Aggressive' England impress France's Ollivon
France flanker Charles Ollivon said Tuesday that England's win over Ireland at the weekend had made "a very strong impression", five days before the teams meet in Lyon in the final round of matches in this year's Six Nations.
Luton's Lockyer to visit Bournemouth after near-death ordeal
Tom Lockyer will return to the scene of his cardiac arrest when Luton face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday.
England's Feyi-Waboso to miss France clash in Six Nations
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss England's Six Nations clash with France on Saturday after reporting symptoms of a concussion.
Sarri steps down as Lazio coach: reports
Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri has resigned after a poor run of form left the Serie A team off the pace in the race for European football, Italian media reported on Tuesday.
Atletico coach Simeone welcomes 'important' Griezmann return
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and defender Axel Witsel said Tuesday they hoped Antoine Griezmann's return could propel them into the Champions League quarter-finals.
WADA 'deeply sceptical' of Russian anti-doping practices
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Witold Banka said Tuesday the body remains "deeply sceptical" of the integrity of Russian sport but believes the situation is better than a decade ago.
Celta sack Benitez in bid to avoid Liga drop
Celta Vigo sacked coach Rafa Benitez on Tuesday after a string of bad results, with the Galicians 17th in La Liga, two points above the relegation zone.