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French winter sport events cancelled over 'lack of snow'
Several winter sport events in France have been cancelled, postponed or moved because abnormally warm temperatures have stripped mountain slopes of their snow covering, organisers have said.
Andretti teams with Cadillac in F1 bid
America's Andretti Global is revving up its bid to join Formula One, announcing a partnership on Thursday with General Motors to provide Cadillac engines for the proposed team.
Amid Chelsea interest, Benfica condemn 'disrespectful' Fernandez approach
Benfica coach Roger Schmidt said the club have no intention of selling Argentine World Cup star Enzo Fernandez for less than his buy-out clause amid reported interest from Chelsea.
Lampard warns Everton fans of tough journey ahead
Under-fire Everton manager Frank Lampard says he is not seeking reassurances over his job security but warned the fans they face a "tough journey" in the battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Shanaka powers Sri Lanka to 206-6 in India T20
Skipper Dasun Shanaka smashed an unbeaten 56 off 22 balls to fire Sri Lanka to 206-6 against India in the second Twenty20 international on Thursday.
Chelsea sign French international defender Badiashile
Chelsea signed France international defender Benoit Badiashile from Ligue 1 side Monaco on Thursday for a fee believed to be just under 40 million euros ($42 million).
Ronaldo's Saudi debut on hold over player quota: club sources
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.
Disaster for Pakistan chasing New Zealand's 319-run target
Pakistan started disastrously by losing two wickets without scoring Thursday after New Zealand set them a bold target of 319 to win the second Test in Karachi.
Disaster for Pakistan as they chase New Zealand's 319-run target
Pakistan started disastrously by losing two wickets without scoring Thursday after New Zealand set them a bold target of 319 to win the second Test in Karachi.
Al-Attiyah tightens grip on Dakar lead but Sanders suffers
Defending car champion Nasser Al-Attiyah extended his overall lead in this year's Dakar Rally by winning Thursday's fifth stage in his Toyota.
Ronaldo's Saudi debut on hold over player quota: sources
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faces a wait to make his Al Nassr debut because the Saudi club have exceeded their quota for foreign players, club sources told AFP on Thursday.
Tearful Raducanu suffers injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu exited an Auckland warm-up tournament injured and in tears on Thursday, just over 10 days before the Australian Open starts.
Double Olympic ski champion 'Gold Rosi' Mittermaier dies
Germany's two-time Olympic gold medal-winning skier Rosi Mittermaier known as 'Gold Rosi' has died at the age of 72, her family confirmed on Thursday.
Kane will break all goalscoring records, says Conte
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will have beaten every goalscoring record by the time he retires, according to the club's manager Antonio Conte.
Pakistan hold New Zealand to 151-4 with key wickets in second Test
Pakistan grabbed three key wickets to restrict New Zealand to 151-4 at tea Thursday, as both teams wrestle for a series-clinching win in the second Test in Karachi.
Khawaja on cusp of double ton as Australia punish South Africa
An imperious Usman Khawaja was on the verge of a double century when rain interrupted Australia's run plunder against South Africa in the third Test on Thursday in Sydney.
Djokovic praises Kyrgios for support in tough times
Novak Djokovic said on Thursday he wants to play a practice match against Nick Kyrgios ahead of the Australian Open, the latest improvement in what was once an icy relationship.
Djokovic resigned to missing more US tournaments over vaccination status
Novak Djokovic said "it is what it is" Thursday as he faced the prospect of missing more tournaments in the United States over his refusal to have a coronavirus shot.
Khawaja on cusp of double ton as Australia demoralise Proteas
Usman Khawaja was stranded just short of a pinnacle double-century when rain interrupted Australia's run plunder against South Africa in the third Sydney Test on Thursday.
Wallabies assistant coach Wisemantel quits in World Cup blow
Australia's rugby World Cup preparations were dealt a blow on Thursday with assistant coach Scott Wisemantel quitting just eight months out from the global showpiece in France.
Djokovic recovers from shaky start to reach Adelaide quarters
Novak Djokovic overcame a shaky start to beat Frenchman Quentin Halys on Thursday and reach the Adelaide quarter-finals, stepping up his preparations for the Australian Open.
Smith passes Bradman, Khawaja bats on as Australia grind down Proteas
Steven Smith passed a Don Bradman landmark to claim his 30th Test century on Thursday as Usman Khawaja and Australia piled on the misery for the beleaguered South Africans in the third Sydney Test.
Bucks beat Raptors on Giannis triple double as Nets' streak ends
Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple double sparked the Milwaukee Bucks to a 104-101 overtime victory at Toronto on Wednesday while the Brooklyn Nets saw their 12-game NBA win streak snapped.
Khawaja hits century as Australia take control against South Africa
Usman Khawaja raised his third consecutive Sydney Test century Thursday to lead an Australian run onslaught against flailing South Africa in the third Test.
Injured Kyrgios out of Adelaide but 'no doubt' for Australian Open
An injured Nick Kyrgios on Thursday pulled out of next week's Adelaide International II, but his team insisted he was in "no doubt" for the Australian Open.
Barca scrape past Intercity in Spanish Cup thriller to reach last 16
Ansu Fati snatched an extra-time winner for Barcelona in a thrilling 4-3 victory over third-tier Intercity in the Spanish Cup round of 32 on Wednesday.
Ruthless Kane lifts Spurs as Forest climb out of drop zone
Harry Kane lifted the gloom at Tottenham on Wednesday, scoring twice in a convincing 4-0 win against Crystal Palace as Nottingham Forest hauled themselves out of the relegation zone.
Dzeko hands Napoli first defeat to crack open Serie A title race
Edin Dzeko bust open the Serie A title race on Wednesday with the only goal in Inter Milan's 1-0 win over Napoli which cut the leaders' advantage at the top of the league to five points.
Hudson to guide US camp as Reynas admit pressuring Berhalter
World Cup assistant coach Anthony Hudson was named Wednesday to guide a January national team camp while Gio Reyna's parents admitted igniting a US Soccer investigation into coach Gregg Berhalter.
Kristoffersen wins Garmisch World Cup slalom
Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen comfortably won the World Cup men's slalom at Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Wednesday to move into third spot in the overall standings.
World Cup assistant coach Hudson to guide US camp
World Cup assistant coach Anthony Hudson was named Wednesday to guide a January national team camp while a report said Gio Reyna's parents sparked a US Soccer investigation into coach Gregg Berhalter.
NFL's Hamlin has 'signs of improvement' but still critical
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, was improving Wednesday but still sedated in critical condition as other players began preparing for weekend contests.