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Daniil Medvedev defeated fellow Russian Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in scorching conditions Wednesday to reach his fourth US Open semi-final and set up a possible meeting with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa will be on the field for San Francisco on Sunday after agreeing a contract extension worth a reported $170 million over five years, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.
In a season of firsts for Ben Shelton that began with a quarter-final appearance on his Australian Open debut, the 20-year-old American now faces the greatest challenge of his young career: Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's US Open final.
Mali paid a final, moving tribute in Bamako on Wednesday to African football legend and "monument man" Salif Keita who died at the weekend at the age of 76.
Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.
Defensive end Carl Nassib, who in 2021 became the first openly gay player to play in an NFL regular-season game, announced his retirement on social media on Wednesday.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said Wednesday he wants to go "even further" after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr.
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her second Grand Slam title of the season after cruising past China's Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday.
Electric winger Cheslin Kolbe was one of four run-on changes as South Africa named their team to launch their World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Pace bowler Haris Rauf led Pakistan to a seven-wicket rout of Bangladesh in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Lahore on Wednesday.
Canada beat Slovenia to end Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream and reach the semi-finals for the first time on Wednesday, while Germany overcame a poor effort on offence to join them in the final four.
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said his team were "not satisfied" despite beating Slovenia on Wednesday to reach the Basketball World Cup semi-finals for the first time ever.
Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic said he needed to learn to control his emotions after being ejected Wednesday in his country's Basketball World Cup quarter-final defeat to Canada.
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
Harry Brook has been given a further chance to force his way into England's World Cup squad after being called-up Wednesday as batting cover ahead of the 50-over global champions' one-day international series against New Zealand.
Spain's Jesus Herrada sprinted to stage 11 victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday with little change in the general classification stakes.
Anton Lienert-Brown will replace the injured Jordie Barrett at centre for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener with France, head coach Ian Foster said on Wednesday.
A "fearless" France are among the Rugby World Cup favourites, former New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams said ahead of the two teams' heavyweight clash in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
Dan Cole said Wednesday that Argentina's scrum could still cause England problems in their Rugby World Cup opener even if the Pumas' pack is not the force of old.
The French government on Wednesday revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup that begins in France this week and avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.
Adrian Meronk said Wednesday he was "shocked, sad and angry" after failing to receive a Ryder Cup pick from Europe captain Luke Donald.
Canada ended Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream on Wednesday with a 100-89 win over Slovenia to reach the semi-finals.
Spain player Jenni Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint over suspended football chief Luis Rubiales's kiss on her lips at the Women's World Cup final, a source at Spain's public prosecutors office said Wednesday.
Manchester United said on Wednesday they are "taking seriously" domestic abuse allegations made against winger Antony.
Manchester United have signed Women's World Cup top scorer Hinata Miyazawa, the club said Wednesday.
Playmaker Dennis Schroder said he had "probably the worst game I ever played" but Germany still booked their place in the Basketball World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with a win over giant-killers Latvia.
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday it was "an honour" for the host nation to play New Zealand in the World Cup's opening match as he named a team including Yoram Moefana.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill said Wednesday he hopes to add to an already "amazing year" by making his England debut.
The 50-over Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan entered the Super Four stage on Wednesday.
Centre Yoram Moefana will replace the injured Jonathan Danty in host nation France's side for the World Cup opener with New Zealand, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday.
Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell's hopes his memories of this World Cup will be happier than his final one as a player in 2015 when Ireland once again failed to get past the quarter-finals.
Germany ended Latvia's dream run at the Basketball World Cup on Wednesday with a nervy 81-79 win to squeeze into the semi-finals and a clash with the United States.