Richardson, Lyles, McLaughlin-Levrone cruise at US Olympic trials
Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles stayed on course for sprint doubles and 400m hurdles queen Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone strolled to an easy victory in heats at the US Olympic athletics trials on Thursday.
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Yen weakens further to put focus on Tokyo, Asian equities rise
The yen extended losses to a fresh 38-year low Friday, putting investors on guard for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the release of key US inflation data later in the day.
Read moreUS battling for Copa survival after Panama upset
A moment of madness from Timothy Weah left the USA's Copa America campaign hanging by a thread on Thursday as the hosts crashed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Panama.
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Palestinian brewery persists as Israeli curbs bite in wartime
Even before the Gaza war broke out, the Taybeh brewery's pale ales and lagers had to carve a rocky path to make their way out of the occupied West Bank.
Read moreForceful Trump, halting Biden clash in fiery presidential debate
Joe Biden and Donald Trump traded fiery barbs Thursday as they bitterly attacked each other's records and conduct, in a debate with enormous stakes as each seeks to shift the razor-tight race for the White House.
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Trump says inflation is 'killing our country' under Biden
Donald Trump accused Joe Biden on Thursday of doing a "poor job" on the US economy and of presiding over a disastrous rise in inflation -- reflecting how rising prices and the cost of living have become key issues ahead of November's presidential election.
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Fraser-Pryce, Jackson strong in 100 at Jamaican Olympic trials
Double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson got off to smooth starts in Thursday's 100m heats at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials.
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From Beijing to Paris -- Russia's fractious relations with sports
Doping, sanctions, Ukraine, an escalating war of words: Sporting powerhouse Russia's behaviour since breaking the Olympic truce in 2008 with the invasion of Georgia has taxed the patience of sporting bodies.
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Low-profile Walter leads South Africa to promised land of World Cup final
After years of high profile coaches, it is the relatively unknown Rob Walter who stands on the brink of South African cricket history as he prepares his side for their first ever World Cup final.
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Richard leads Malone after first day of US Olympic gymnastics trials
Fred Richard grabbed the all-around lead over national champion Brody Malone on Thursday, both edging closer to Paris Olympic berths as the US gymnastics trials opened.
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