Panama football boss suspended for calling player 'fat'
The Panamanian Football Federation said Thursday FIFA had banned its boss Manuel Arias from performing his functions for six months for calling a player "fat."
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600 police on duty for Israeli club's 'high-risk' Paris basketball clash
Hundreds of Paris police officers were deployed on Thursday for a basketball match classified as "high-risk" due to the participation of an Israeli team.
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Endrick extra-time brace helps Real Madrid past Celta in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice.
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Canada ex-central banker Mark Carney launches PM bid
Mark Carney, the former governor of Canada's central bank, on Thursday launched his bid to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and prime minister, immediately becoming a frontrunner in the race.
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Inmates battling LA wildfires see chance for redemption
Inmate Jacob Castro cuts firebreaks in the hills around Los Angeles. It's hard work, but having been in prison for 29 years, it is a chance for redemption.
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Allen and Jackson promise NFL playoff spectacle
Two of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL, both contenders for the league's Most Valuable Player award, go head-to-head in Sunday's NFL playoffs when the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens.
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Insurance access for US homeowners with higher climate risks declines
Homeowners in areas of the United States with the highest climate-related risks saw declining access to insurance, a Treasury Department report released Thursday said.
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Diallo's 12-minute hat-trick rescues Man Utd against Southampton
Amad Diallo scored a sensational 12-minute hat-trick to save Manchester United's blushes in a 3-1 win against Premier League basement club Southampton on Thursday.
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Gauff, Osaka on collision course as Australian Open hits 3rd round
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka can set up a blockbuster clash as the Australian Open enters the third round on Friday while Novak Djokovic steps up his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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Wall Street rally loses steam as European luxury shares advance
Wall Street equities finished lower Thursday following a mixed US retail sales report, while European luxury stocks pushed higher following strong results from Cartier owner Richemont.
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