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Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy aware of 'bigger picture' as Liverpool await

Ruud van Nistelrooy is determined to keep sight of the "bigger picture" after recent defeats followed a winning start to his reign as Leicester boss.

Maresca expects Man City to be in title hunt as he downplays Chelsea's chancs

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is "just reality" that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown.

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Betis hammer Real Sociedad to make Copa del Rey semi-finals

Real Betis cruised into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday after thrashing Real Sociedad 4-0 to continue their superb season under Manuel Pellegrini.

England ditch coach Silverwood after Ashes failure

England coach Chris Silverwood paid the price for the team's woeful Ashes series loss in Australia by leaving his post on Thursday, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced.

Washington NFL owner accused of harassment at hearing

A former Washington Commanders employee told a US Congressional panel hearing evidence of workplace malpractice at the NFL franchise on Thursday that she was sexually harassed by team owner Dan Snyder.

Bernal says he 'nearly died, broke 20 bones' in bus collision

Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal broke "nearly 20 bones" in a high-speed crash into the back of a stationary bus last week, the Colombian revealed on Thursday.

Jakobsen bursts to Valencia bunch sprint victory

Fabio Jakobsen of Quick-Step powered ahead of a speeding pack for an impressive stage win on day two of cycling's Vuelta a Valencia on Thursday.

Manassero recaptures his youth in Saudi International

Former prodigy Matteo Manassero rediscovered his best form as he shot 62 on Thursday in the opening round of the Saudi International, while a current rising teen, Kim Joo-hyung, was in the chasing pack.

Groenewegen off the mark for Bike Exchange at Saudi Tour

Dylan Groenewegen timed his sprint to perfection to win a mass dash to the line on stage three of cycling's Tour of Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Dolphins owner hits back at 'false' Flores claims

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has hit back at accusations made by former head coach Brian Flores in a lawsuit, branding the allegations as "false, malicious and defamatory."

France have 'no issues' over Covid-hit Dupont before Six Nations opener

France's head of performance Thibault Giroud said on Thursday he expects captain Antoine Dupont to feature against Italy in the Six Nations this weekend despite playing just once in the past seven weeks.

Eriksen could be in action 'within weeks', says Brentford boss

Brentford boss Thomas Frank said Thursday he hoped new signing Christian Eriksen would be in action within "weeks" but could not make a full assessment until he had seen him train.

Barca official resigns after calling Nadal an 'enemy of the state'

A Barcelona official has resigned after calling Rafael Nadal, a known supporter of Real Madrid, an "enemy of the state".

Scotland boss Townsend laughs off Jones' Six Nations mind games

Gregor Townsend said on Thursday England coach Eddie Jones' suggestion that Scotland are "red-hot favourites" for this weekend's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield was just a "song and dance" routine from his opposite number.

Lampard admits tough task as he prepares for Everton bow

Frank Lampard admitted on Thursday he has a tough job on his hands to revive the fortunes of struggling Everton after taking over as manager following Rafael Benitez's dismissal.

Greenwood arrest was a factor in Lingard's failed move: Man Utd boss Rangnick

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said Thursday that Mason Greenwood's arrest and suspension by the club was a factor in the decision to keep Jesse Lingard at Old Trafford.

Aubameyang hails chance of a lifetime after signing for Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang called joining Barcelona "the opportunity of his life" on Thursday and backed the club to regain its place among Europe's elite.

Japanese snowboarder Yoshika out of Beijing Games after crash

Japanese snowboarder Rina Yoshika is out of the Beijing Olympics after injuring her spine in a heavy fall in practice on Thursday, the Japanese Olympic Committee said.

Ashley Cole reunited with Lampard as Everton assistant

Ashley Cole has reunited with former Chelsea and England team-mate Frank Lampard after agreeing to join Everton as first-team coach.

Gray returns for Scotland's Six Nations clash against England

Jonny Gray has been recalled by Scotland for their Six Nations opener at home to England on Saturday.

Ski jumpers 'really sad' at Covid-hit Kramer's Beijing absence

Ski jumper Marita Kramer's virus-enforced absence from the Beijing Olympics is "really sad", her rivals said Thursday, but blows the field wide open with the favourite ruled out.

Australia-born Hansen set for Ireland Six Nations debut

Australia-born winger Mack Hansen will make his Test debut for Ireland in their Six Nations opener agianst champions Wales on Saturday.

Curry to captain England in Six Nations opener against Scotland

England coach Eddie Jones compared Tom Curry with New Zealand great Richie McCaw after naming the flanker as captain for Saturday's Six Nations opener away to Scotland.

Adams gets change of scene for Wales at centre for Ireland clash

Josh Adams will play in the centre for Wales for the first time when the Six Nations champions open their campaign against Ireland on Saturday in Dublin.

Federer, Nadal set to team up at Laver Cup

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are set to team up for Europe against the rest of the world in the fifth edition of the Laver Cup later this year.

Sri Lanka's Lakmal retires to join Derbyshire

Veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler Suranga Lakmal will retire from international cricket after the team's tour of India ends next month to join the English county club Derbyshire, officials said Thursday.

Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'

Novak Djokovic on Thursday said he plans to provide his “version” of what happened during the fiasco that led to his deportation ahead of the Australian Open in the coming days.

Curry to captain injury-hit England against Scotland in Six Nations

Tom Curry will captain England in their Six Nations opener away to Scotland on Saturday after Eddie Jones' first two choices as skipper were ruled out through injury.

Olympic sprint champion Jacobs defiant ahead of Berlin return

Olympic 100 metres champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs will return to action for the first time since his shock Tokyo victories in the 60m indoor in Berlin on Friday, just days after denying accusations of doping.

S. Korea beat Philippines to enter first Women's Asian Cup final

Midfielder Cho So-hyun's fourth-minute goal helped ease South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the Philippines and enter their first Women's Asian Cup final in India on Thursday.

Japanese snowboarder Yoshika suffers crash at Beijing Games

Japanese snowboarder Rina Yoshika was taken away in an ambulance after suffering a heavy fall in practice at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday, a team official said.

An armchair guide to the Beijing Olympics' peak moments

The Winter Olympic competition stretches over 18 days, offering the chance for remarkable athletes to showcase their talents in sports that might not be instantly recognisable to the casual fan.

Putin slams doping sanctions ahead of Olympics

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed sanctions against Russia over doping in sports ahead of a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing at the Winter Olympics.

Tragic team-mate inspires Australian snowboarders at Beijing Olympics

Australia's Olympic snowboard team vowed Thursday to go for gold at the Beijing Games in honour of two-time world champion Alex "Chumpy" Pullin, who died spearfishing aged 32.

Wizards surprise Embiid's Sixers, Nets slide continues

Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Love in the time of corona: Mountain 'tease' for Kilde and Shiffrin

Norwegian speedster Aleksander Aamodt Kilde has caught the spotlight this season not just for his on-piste form, but also as half of skiing's glamour couple alongside American girlfriend Mikaela Shiffrin.

Racers revel in nerve-racking debut on untested Olympic downhill

Intimidating, stressful, nerve-racking, but great fun: just some of the reactions of the ski racers after Thursday's first men's downhill training run on the untested man-made Olympic speed slope.

Bach says controversial Beijing Olympics 'will change winter sports'

The Beijing Olympics will "change the scale of winter sports forever", IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday, on the eve of a Games beset by concerns about human rights and Covid.

Canada on brink, US ice Honduras in big chill

Canada moved to the brink of their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over El Salvador as the United States reignited their qualification campaign with victory against Honduras.

Under-manned Wizards shock Sixers