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Clark's epic win sets US women's basketball TV ratings record

Clark's epic win sets US women's basketball TV ratings record

A US women's basketball record television audience of 12.3 million people watched sensation Caitlin Clark lead Iowa over rival Louisiana State University in the college playoffs, telecaster ESPN said Tuesday.

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All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out for six months with knee injury

All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out for six months with knee injury

All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard is set to be sidelined for at least six months after rupturing a knee ligament, his Super Rugby team the Wellington Hurricanes said Wednesday.

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Guardiola backs 'world's best' Haaland in Keane row

Guardiola backs 'world's best' Haaland in Keane row

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland should be respected as the "best striker in the world" after the Manchester City star was subjected to scathing criticism by Roy Keane.

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Trump reprises 'bloodbath' claim in immigration speech

Trump reprises 'bloodbath' claim in immigration speech

Donald Trump doubled down on his heavily criticized warning of a coming American "bloodbath" Tuesday as he told supporters US communities faced "plunder, rape and slaughter" at the hands of illegal immigrants.

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Martinez, Lindelof deal Man Utd fresh injury blow

Martinez, Lindelof deal Man Utd fresh injury blow

Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have been ruled out of action for at least a month due to muscle injuries.

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Defending champion Peaty qualifies for Olympics with world-leading time

Defending champion Peaty qualifies for Olympics with world-leading time

Adam Peaty qualified for his defence of the 100m breaststroke title at the Paris Olympics in style by setting the fastest time in the world this year at the British swimming championships.

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Oregon makes hard drugs illegal again after decriminalization

Oregon makes hard drugs illegal again after decriminalization

Three years after becoming the first American state to decriminalize all drugs, Oregon has reversed course, making possession of even small amounts an offense again.

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Tottenham held by West Ham, Everton hit back at Newcastle

Tottenham held by West Ham, Everton hit back at Newcastle

Tottenham missed the chance to move into the Premier League's top four after a 1-1 draw at West Ham, while Newcastle were also held 1-1 by Everton on Tuesday.

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Netanyahu branded 'traitor' in fourth night of Israel protests

Netanyahu branded 'traitor' in fourth night of Israel protests

The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas on Tuesday blasted their country's leader as a "traitor" as anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war grew in the fourth consecutive night of mass protests.

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Spurs' top-four bid dented by West Ham draw

Spurs' top-four bid dented by West Ham draw

Tottenham's bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League suffered a blow as West Ham's Kurt Zouma rescued a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's London derby.

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