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Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend
Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit north London.
Dos Santos upstages Warholm for blistering new 400m hurdles world record
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos smashed the world record in the men's 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.
Werro edges ever closer to elusive women's 800m world record
Switzerland's Audrey Werro edged ever closer to the elusive world record in the women's 800m at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.
US Open women's singles: Three talking points
Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake off recent struggles to clinch a rare three-peat in the final Grand Slam of the season.
Callaway cuts ties with golf media firm over violent ad
Golf equipment giant Callaway on Thursday severed ties with the media firm behind an advert that showed a male golfer shoving a woman to the ground after the commercial sparked widespread outrage.
American Masai Russell sets new women's 100m hurdles world record
Olympic champion Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.
Smith and Cox revive England after Abbas strikes for Pakistan
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos sets new men's 400m hurdles world record
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos smashed the world record in the men's 400m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday.
Alfred gets revenge on Jefferson-Wooden in Zurich 100m
Olympic champion Julien Alfred gained a degree of revenge on world gold medallist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden with a scorching victory in the women's 100m at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.
US Open men's singles: Three talking points
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his US Open title defense after a four-month injury layoff, the questions surrounding him and the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner making for a wide-open field for the final Grand Slam of the year.
Smith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.
Kuminga’s Timberwolves Deal Saves Millions in Taxes Despite Lower Pay Than Lakers Offer
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a move that significantly reduces his tax liability compared to a larger offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. While the deal results in lower after-tax earnings than the Lakers' proposal, it reflects a strategic choice to avoid California's high income tax rates.
UEFA target Infantino for 'criminal mismanagement', suspend boycott threat
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino was on Thursday potentially facing a legal suit brought by UEFA accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.
PSG to face Barcelona, Man City and Villa in Champions League as draw is made
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season's Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday.
Tottenham land Marmoush from Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur continued their summer binge when they signed Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.
Cox defies Pakistan after Abbas's treble strike rocks England
Jordan Cox's unbeaten fifty helped keep Pakistan at bay after Mohammad Abbas rocked England with three wickets on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Lord's.
Ogura to miss Aragon MotoGP after hand surgery
Japanese rider Ai Ogura, who is third in the MotoGP world championship standings, has undergone successful surgery on a hand injury, his team Aprilia-Trackhouse said Thursday.
Pogacar holds off Mas to claim Vuelta stage six victory
Tadej Pogacar outsprinted Enric Mas to claim Vuelta a Espana stage six victory on Thursday, his third stage win of the race.
More than goals: What Mourinho wants from Real Madrid's Mbappe
The 2026/27 season has barely begun and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is already on top of La Liga's goalscoring charts ahead of the visit of promoted side Malaga on Sunday.
Toulouse have salary cap fine reduced on appeal
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Thursday Toulouse's fine for breaching the Top 14 salary cap had been reduced in a scandal that has played a part in the departure of full-back Thomas Ramos.
Iraola hoping for 'good news soon' in Liverpool pursuit of Barcola
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said Thursday it is no secret the club are in the hunt for more wingers after reports the Reds are edging closer to a deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola.
'Smart cricketer' Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday.
Abbas's treble strike rocks England in second Test
Mohammad Abbas took three wickets, including the prize scalp of Joe Root, as Pakistan reduced England to 80-4 at lunch on Thursday's first day of the second Test at Lord's.
Pramac Yamaha replace Miller with Guevara for 2027 MotoGP season
Australian rider Jack Miller will exit the MotoGP stage at the end of the season after his team Pramac Yamaha announced on Thursday that they would not be extending his contract.
New Zealand make three changes for second South Africa Test
New Zealand have made three personnel changes and one positional for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.
Bouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
Ayyoub Bouaddi is "ready to go" for his Manchester City debut at Crystal Palace on Friday, but Enzo Maresca called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
'Mature' Colapinto extends contact with Alpine through 2027
Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto will line up alongside Pierre Gasly for Alpine again in the 2027 season after the Formula One team confirmed their line-up on Thursday.
Atletico rule out any talks with Barcelona over Alvarez
Atletico Madrid hardened their stance over a possible sale of striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona on Thursday, ruling out any negotiations with the Spanish champions.
Defiant Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test
Sonal Dinusha hit an unbeaten 133 as Sri Lanka staged a stunning comeback to draw the second Test against India in Colombo on Thursday.
Pakistan bowl against England in rain-delayed second Test
Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to field in the rain-delayed second Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.
Delap joins Nottingham Forest in club-record deal
Nottingham Forest have splashed a club record reported fee of £45 million ($61 million) to sign out-of-favour Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
Barcola move from PSG to Liverpool 'on track': source
Transfer talks between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain over an Anfield move for Bradley Barcola are "on the right track", a source close to the negotiations said on Thursday.