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Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030
Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.
All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps
Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, on Wednesday.
Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Trump
US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, the White House said on Wednesday.
Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says Darge
Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland with a chance to win the title.
Vingegaard seizes control of Paris-Nice with stage 4 win
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard took control of the Paris-Nice stage race with victory on Wednesday's fourth stage marred by lashing rain, cross-winds and crashes.
Bayern trio Musiala, Davies and Urbig sidelined with injuries
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Jonas Urbig will all miss matches after picking up fresh injuries in Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League win at Atalanta.
Devine, Mooney top women's Hundred auction
New Zealand's Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney of Australia topped the bidding in the inaugural auction for English cricket's women's Hundred on Wednesday, each securing deals worth £210,000 ($282,000)
India T20 hero dons disguise for unexpected train home
Indian cricket fans were stumped to discover that star all-rounder Shivam Dube could have been travelling incognito on a train with them, fresh from delivering a record third T20 World Cup crown.
Rana takes five wickets as Bangladesh crush Pakistan in ODI opener
Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals to lead his team to a crushing eight-wicket win over Pakistan in their opening match on Wednesday.
Barca blunder: Fan ends up at wrong St James Park
A red-faced Barcelona fan was treated to a surprise evening of third-tier English football after mixing up Exeter's St James Park with the famous home of Newcastle.
Malaysia's JDT reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals
Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim reached the Asian Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite a 1-0 loss to Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday, advancing 3-2 on aggregate.
Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the star-studded hosts facing possible elimination from the tournament.
Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
Italy pulled off a stunning 8-6 upset over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, leaving the star-studded hosts facing possible elimination from the tournament.
Sabalenka powers past Osaka, sets Indian Wells QF clash with Mboko
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday with a statement 6-2, 6-4 victory over former champion Naomi Osaka in a battle of Grand Slam winners.
Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that a bumper home crowd can help drag them through against a dangerous North Korea.
History offers Scots hope of ending losing run to Irish
Scotland's astonishing 50-40 victory over France should make them favourites to beat Ireland on Saturday in their final Six Nations match, save for one thing -- the Irish have beaten them in their last 11 Tests dating back to 2017.
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.
Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Four-time major champion Jannik Sinner edged talented Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in a scintillating Stadium Court clash on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.
Wembanyama stars as red-hot Spurs sink Celtics
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 points, second highest in NBA history
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.
Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat rout Wizards
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.
China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era
Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very different test to Melbourne, where George Russell led home a Mercedes one-two.
Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.
Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany
Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international starred with a brace in Bayern Munich's 6-1 thumping of Atalanta in the last 16 of the Champions League.
'Incredible situation': Spurs coach Tudor on subbing Kinsky after errors
Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes of Tuesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat at Tottenham.
Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after thrashing Tottenham 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite the blow of conceding late to draw Tuesday's last 16, first leg 1-1.
Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw on Tuesday.
Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
Slot frustrated by sloppy Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat
Arne Slot was left to rue Liverpool's sloppy finishing as Galatasaray earned a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.
Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday.