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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week's US Open after withdrawing from last week's PGA Canadian Open with a left hand injury.

Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler can complete a career Grand Slam by winning this week's US Open but even a victory at Shinnecock will not satisfy the world number one.

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Uno targets Olympics in figure skating comeback

Japan's former world champion figure skater Shoma Uno said Friday he was coming out of retirement and targeting an Olympic spot in ice dance with partner Marin Honda.

Bayern hope to avoid 'bitter' end as spoilers Stuttgart await in German Cup

Bayern Munich face holders Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday knowing defeat will sour what had been one of their most promising seasons in recent memory.

What to look out for in final La Liga weekend

La Liga draws to a close this weekend with several matters still to be resolved, even though Hansi Flick's Barcelona have already been crowned champions.

Five stars ready to light up the World Cup

Form and fitness concerns are hanging over some of football's biggest names just three weeks before the World Cup kicks off.

Second-half surge carries Knicks past Cavs for 2-0 NBA East lead

The New York Knicks used an explosive third-quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Women's Tour Down Under to run alongside men's race

The season-opening Tour Down Under will next year become the first WorldTour race to hold men's and women's stages on the same course, on the same day, and over the same distance, organisers said Friday.

Leinster seek 5th title to derail Bordeaux-Begles Champions Cup defence

Holders Bordeaux-Begles are aiming to establish themselves as one of club rugby's dynasties when they face four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup final on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain.

Law changes and innovations to look out for at the World Cup

In 1970 it was the introduction of yellow and red cards. In 2018 VAR made its World Cup debut, while in Qatar in 2022 a FIFA directive to referees led to huge extensions to the amount of stoppage time played in games.

Enhanced Games: the 'Steroid Olympics' hit Las Vegas

The first-ever Enhanced Games -- widely dubbed the "Steroid Olympics" -- take place Sunday in Las Vegas, where elite sprinters, swimmers and weightlifters will vie for world records while taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.

'Fire in belly' as Kurtley Beale set for Super Rugby milestone

Kurtley Beale says he still has "fire in the belly" as the veteran Australian back readies to move past All Blacks great Aaron Smith and become the third most-capped Super Rugby player.

Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row

Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley on Saturday, competing for a place in the Premier League in a match overshadowed by Southampton's "spygate" saga.

Spain's Juan Mata named A-League player of the year

Juan Mata has been voted Australia's A-League player of the year as the veteran Spanish World Cup winner enjoys a late career resurgence.

Haaland and Odegaard lead Norway's World Cup hopes after 28-year absence

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard headline Norway's World Cup squad, which was announced in a video by the country's King Harald V on Thursday.

NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dead at 41 after illness: statement

NASCAR star Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup series champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest ever drivers, died Thursday aged 41, his family confirmed in a joint statement.

Russell says Montreal 'just another race' as pressure mounts

George Russell said on Thursday that this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix is "just another race" for him, even though he has been trailing teenage Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in recent races.

'Hungry' Palou starts from pole in pursuit of second straight Indy 500 triumph

Alex Palou is "hungrier than ever" as he starts from pole on Sunday in pursuit of a second straight Indianapolis 500 triumph to further his bid for a fourth straight IndyCar series crown.

Southampton sanctions explained as ruling documents released

Southampton were expelled from the promotion play-off because a fine would have been insignificant if they had won promotion to the Premier League, said documents from the Independent Disciplinary Commission released on Thursday.

Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.

World Cup could make football 'mainstream' in co-host Canada

Three weeks before kickoff in the first ever World Cup match in Canada, football leaders in the country voiced hope the tournament will finally give the sport the cultural prominence it deserves.

Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph

Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side's Europa League final triumph -- their first silverware in 30 years.

Clinical Gujarat end Chennai IPL hopes with 89-run win

Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs with a clinical all round performance in Ahmedabad Thursday.

Maguire 'shocked' to be omitted from England World Cup squad

England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was "shocked and gutted" to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad.

Ineos-owned Nice in disarray before French Cup final against Lens

Nice can win a first trophy in almost three decades when they play Lens in Friday's French Cup final, but the Ineos-owned club are in disarray and more preoccupied with maintaining their top-flight status.

Belgium's Segaert snatches Giro 12th stage, Eulalio stays in pink

Alec Segaert won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday after a surprise late attack denied the sprinters their chance of a bunch finish, as his teammate Afonso Eulalio again stayed in the overall lead.

Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.

Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title

Mikel Arteta said he was barbecuing alone in his garden when Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League this week.

Guardiola's Premier League legacy carried forward by Spanish coaches

Pep Guardiola's expected departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, but a strong Spanish influence remains on the Premier League thanks to an array of talented coaches.

Italian divers in Maldives may have got lost in cave: recovery firm

Italian divers who died in the Maldives may have taken the wrong tunnel in a cave and died in a dead-end corridor, the head of the company that recovered their bodies told AFP Thursday.

Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?

Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for media duties ahead of the French Open which begins on Sunday.

Sinner, Djokovic kept apart in French Open draw

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in opposite halves of the men's draw on Thursday, while Coco Gauff could face Aryna Sabalenka in the women's semis.

Arteta alone in garden when Arsenal clinched Premier League title