Bronny James released from hospital after cardiac arrest
LeBron James thanked fans for their love and prayers for his son Bronny, who was released from hospital on Thursday after he suffered a cardiac arrest while training with the ...
Argentina, South Africa hopes dented by thrilling draw
Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women’s World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium on Friday that kept both teams alive in ...
Sony PlayStation 5 console sales pass 40 million units
Sony Group Corp (6758.T) has sold more than 40 million PlayStation 5 consoles, its gaming division said on Thursday, citing the easing of supply chain problems.
“It took months for supply chains ...
Fencing-Ukraine’s Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake hands with Russian opponent
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan has been disqualified after refusing to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova at the World Championships in Milan on Thursday.
Kharlan, a four-time Olympic medallist and ...
England look to overcome scoring woes in tricky Denmark clash
European champions England will be keen to rediscover their scoring touch after a lacklustre start to their Women’s World Cup campaign when they take on Denmark in Sydney on ...
Nigeria stun Australia 3-2 at Women’s World Cup
Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women’s World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2 on Thursday to leave the co-hosts’ tournament hopes on thin ice.
Asisat Oshoala ...
IOC looking for hospitality gold at Paris Games
Imagine watching swimming at the Paris Olympics with Michael Phelps or talking hoops with a member of the original Dream Team or cheering at athletics with Usain Bolt.
These opportunities ...
Portugal beat Vietnam 2-0 for first World Cup win
Portugal’s Telma Encarnacao scored one goal and set up the other in a 2-0 win over fellow Women’s World Cup debutants Vietnam, sending the Southeast Asian side out ...
Henderson bids farewell to Liverpool after 12 years
Midfielder Jordan Henderson said farewell to Liverpool fans in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, confirming his departure from the club after 12 years ahead of a reported move ...
US has yet to produce their best at World Cup, says coach after Dutch draw
The United States have yet to produce their best performance at the Women’s World Cup, coach Vlatko Andonovski said on Thursday, after the Netherlands held them to a frustrating 1...
Canada knock Ireland out of World Cup
An accurate toe-poke by forward Adriana Leon coupled with a touch of fortune allowed Canada to secure a 2-1 victory against Ireland on Wednesday, their first of this year’s ...
Spurs owner Lewis surrenders on US insider trading charges
British billionaire Joe Lewis has surrendered to U.S. authorities in Manhattan and is expected to appear in court later on Wednesday to face insider trading charges, a spokesperson for ...
A year before Paris Olympics, Ukraine torn over whether to compete
Ukraine is still considering whether or not to stick with its decision to bar its athletes from competing against Russians or Belarusians, the sports minister said on Wednesday, a year ...
Five-star Spain cruise into World Cup knockouts with thumping win
Spain underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites when they became one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women’s World Cup knockouts with a 5-0 win over ...
Japan down Costa Rica to put one foot in last 16
Two goals in two first-half minutes gave Japan a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Dunedin Stadium on Wednesday to all but secure the 2011 champions a spot in the knockout ...
Teenage son of LeBron James in stable condition after cardiac arrest
The 18-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing with the University of Southern California (USC) basketball team and was in stable condition, ESPN reported ...
Football agents lose appeal against FIFA over new regulations
Football agents have lost an appeal to block new FIFA regulations that would cap their transfer commissions and introduce exams to secure a licence after the Court of Arbitration for ...
Paris 2024 runs tests on Seine to create opening ceremony to remember
A flotilla of 39 boats sailed from the Austerlitz Bridge to the foot of the Eiffel Tower as Paris 2024 organisers tested the 6 km (3.7 mile) route along the Seine river that will ...
Philippines stun co-hosts New Zealand with Wellington win
Forward Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand’s party with a stunning 1-0 victory in their Women’s World Cup Group A clash on ...
Korean coach Bell fumes about lack of VAR on penalty call
After numerous games at the Women’s World Cup have been halted for video assistant referee (VAR) review, South Korea coach Colin Bell angrily wondered why there was no VAR ...
Britain’s first £1m footballer Trevor Francis dies at 69
Former England forward Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.
Francis started his playing career at Birmingham City in 1970 ...
Popp doubles down as Germany maul Morocco 6-0
Talismanic captain Alexandra Popp scored a brace as Germany launched their bid for a third Women’s World Cup title with a 6-0 demolition of debutants Morocco on Monday.
In ...
Super sub Girelli earns Italy 1-0 win over Argentina
Substitute Cristiana Girelli’s 87th-minute header gave Italy a 1-0 win over Argentina in their Women’s World Cup opener at Eden Park on Monday, denying the South Americans a ...
Tigers and Moufflons reach final as Cyprus prepare for international action
By Richard Boxall
Nicosia Tigers and Moufflons qualified for the final of the 2023 CCA BAOFinancial T20 Cup by winning contrasting semi final matches at Ypsonas on Sunday.
The Tigers beat ...