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Niners pair shortlisted for NFL's MVP award
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey have both made the five-man list of finalists for the NFL's Most Valuable Player award, the league said on Thursday.
Former Rangers star Davis retires
Rangers and Northern Ireland midfielder Steven Davis announced his retirement on Thursday after conceding defeat in his battle to return from a knee injury.
Two Zimbabwe cricketers banned for recreational drug use
Zimbabwean international cricketers Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been banned from all cricket for four months for recreational drug use.
Woeful NBA Wizards replace Unseld, name Keefe interim coach
Wes Unseld Jr. was replaced as head coach of the NBA's struggling Washington Wizards on Thursday with assistant coach Brian Keefe taking charge for the rest of the season.
S. Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16 as group phase wraps up
Son Heung-min's South Korea will face Saudi Arabia in a heavyweight last-16 clash at the Asian Cup with Thailand, Jordan, Bahrain and Indonesia also all going through at the end of the group phase Thursday.
Harder to win in England than anywhere else says Villa boss Emery
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claims winning trophies in England is harder than anywhere else in the world.
Celtic reject Atletico Madrid bid for O'Riley: Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected Atletico Madrid's bid for Matt O'Riley and will not listen to any further approaches for the Denmark midfielder.
Saudi Arabia top group to to set up S. Korea Asian Cup clash
Saudi Arabia booked an Asian Cup last-16 showdown with South Korea after a lively but goalless draw with Thailand on Thursday that clocked up four disallowed goals.
'It hurts': Son condemns abuse directed at South Korean team
Son Heung-min said Thursday "comments that cross the line" had been aimed at his South Korea team-mates at the Asian Cup and called for "protection" from abuse.
Gilchrist out of Scotland's Six Nations opener with one-week ban
Grant Gilchrist is set to miss Scotland's Six Nations opener away to Wales on February 3 after receiving a one-week suspension while on club duty.
Klopp wants nothing to do with Liverpool 'quadruple' talk
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insisted Thursday it is far too early in the season to talk about another quadruple bid by his side after they reached the League Cup final.
Son says S. Korea given 'wake-up call' after labouring into last 16
Son Heung-min said South Korea had been given "a big wake-up call" after toiling into the Asian Cup knockout rounds with a madcap 3-3 draw against Malaysia on Thursday.
Pochettino lauds Emery as 'one of world's best' ahead of Cup clash
Mauricio Pochettino believes he will be going up against "one of the best coaches in the world" when his Chelsea side take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Leclerc commits future to Ferrari with new deal 'beyond 2024'
Charles Leclerc committed his future to Ferrari on Thursday after signing a contract renewal with the Italian Formula One outfit.
Union Berlin coach Bjelica to miss three games for Sane shove
Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica has been suspended for three matches by the German FA (DFB) on Thursday, after shoving Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in the face.
Maddison 'ready to start' for Spurs in Man City FA Cup tie
James Maddison could return from injury in Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup tie at home to holders Manchester City but manager Ange Postecoglou has yet to decide if the midfielder will start in Friday's fourth-round clash.
South Korea struggle into Asian Cup last 16 with Malaysia draw
Son Heung-min's South Korea toiled into the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Thursday after conceding a last-minute equaliser in a madcap 3-3 draw with minnows Malaysia.
India's Axar relishes masterful Bairstow wicket
India spinner Axar Patel was in a jubilant mood Thursday after bowling a wildly turning delivery that sent a bamboozled Jonny Bairstow back to the pavilion on the first day of the first Test against England in Hyderabad.
Sabalenka, Zheng march into Australian Open final showdown
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will clash with Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final after both women powered to straight-sets victories in the last four on Thursday.
Holders Senegal remain team to beat after spectacular AFCON group stage
The Africa Cup of Nations moves onto the knockout phase after a remarkable group stage packed with goals, drama, shock results and a huge scare for hosts Ivory Coast, but holders Senegal remain the team to beat.
China's 'Queen Wen' sets up Australian Open final against Sabalenka
Zheng Qinwen coasted past Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska on Thursday to become the first Chinese finalist in a decade at the Australian Open, setting up a decider against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Hodge and Da Silva lead West Indies fightback in 2nd Test
Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva put on 149 runs for the sixth wicket to lead a West Indies fightback against Australia on the first day of the second Test on Thursday as the visitors reached 266-8 at stumps.
Gauff laments Australian Open defeat but heading in right direction
US Open champion Coco Gauff said she was proud of herself and heading in the right direction despite falling short of making another Grand Slam final on Thursday.
Japan coach admits 'risk' over injured Mitoma at Asian Cup
Taking Kaoru Mitoma to the Asian Cup had been "a risk", Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday, with the injured Brighton winger yet to play and no timescale for his return.
Jaiswal leads India's reply after attacking 70 from Stokes
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal led India's charging reply to England's 246, which had been driven by captain Ben Stokes' half-century on an all-attacking opening day of the first Test on Thursday.
Sabalenka storms past Gauff into Australian Open final
Formidable world number two Aryna Sabalenka blasted past Coco Gauff into the Australian Open final on Thursday to keep her title defence on track.
Spain judge proposes Rubiales go on trial for World Cup kiss
A Spanish judge on Thursday proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
Stokes lifts England to 246 in first India Test
England captain Ben Stokes hit a defiant 70 to round out an attacking innings, with India's spinners holding the tourists to 246 on day one of the opening Test on Thursday.
Real Madrid take top spot in football's 'Money League'
Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue-generating club in 2022-23.
Hodge, Da Silva lead West Indies fightback in 2nd Test
Kavem Hodge and Joshua Da Silva led a West Indies fightback in the middle session of the second Test to reach 145-5 against Australia at the Gabba on Thursday.
Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of Australian Open final shootout
Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner for a place in the Australian Open final on Friday, boosted by the knowledge he cannot be toppled as world number one after the shock exit of Carlos Alcaraz.
Ashwin, Jadeja check England surge in first Test
Indian spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja combined to dent England after a brisk start by the tourists in the opening Test on Thursday.