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USGA will water greens between waves at US Open
Greens will be watered between Thursday and Friday morning and afternoon waves of US Open players at Shinnecock to keep conditions playable in gusty winds, US Golf Association officials said Wednesday.
Badosa beats Gauff in Berlin to end losing run
Paula Badosa fought back tears after recording her first victory since April as she fought back to beat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the Berlin Open on Wednesday.
Marseille dodge European expulsion but hit with UEFA fine
Marseille were fined 10 million euros on Wednesday for again failing to meet UEFA break-even targets but escaped expulsion from European competition.
Blundell, Phillips lead New Zealand recovery against England
Tom Blundell hit New Zealand's first fifty of the series and Glenn Phillips posted an unbeaten 49 as the tourists fought back against England on an intriguing opening day of the second Test at the Oval on Wednesday.
'Elegant' Ombudsman's princely performance lights up Royal Ascot
Ombudsman produced a superb performance to become the first horse in over 30 years to win successive Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Golf groups delay ball distance limit rollback to 2030
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours said Wednesday in a joint statement they will take until 2030 to examine expanded options to limit driving distance among elite players.
Mandhana stars in India rout of Netherlands at Women's T20 World Cup
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma ran riot as India thrashed the Netherlands by 95 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Gauff crumbles in early Berlin exit against Badosa
Coco Gauff made a quick exit from the Berlin grass court tournament on Wednesday, beaten 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 by Paula Badosa.
Gill, Kishan star as India thrash Afghanistan to clinch ODI series
Skipper Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan hit brisk centuries to set up India's 170-run thrashing of Afghanistan in the second ODI and clinch the series in sweltering Lucknow on Wednesday.
Farrell names uncapped Connacht trio in Ireland's Nations squad
Ireland coach Andy Farrell on Wednesday named the uncapped Connacht trio of Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen in his 36-man squad for the start of the Nations Championship.
US teen gets look at idols as youngest player at US Open
The youngest player in this week's US Open in high school teenager Miles Russell is getting an up close and personal look at the stars he idolized when picking up golf.
Pogacar crushes rivals on opening Tour of Switzerland stage
World champion Tadej Pogacar sent out an ominous warning to his Tour de France rivals with a stunningly dominant victory on the opening stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Wednesday.
Baker strikes on England debut before New Zealand fight back
Sonny Baker struck on his Test debut as England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them against New Zealand at the Oval on Wednesday.
Feyenoord sign Van Bronckhorst as new coach
Dutch club Feyenoord Wednesday appointed former captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager, replacing Robin van Persie after a frustrating season that saw them well adrift of rivals PSV Eindhoven.
De Minaur races into Queen's Club quarter-finals
Australian top seed Alex De Minaur raced into the Queen's Club quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Denis Shapovalov on Wednesday.
Borthwick plans to rest Itoje for England tour
England boss Steve Borthwick said on Wednesday that he will rest captain Maro Itoje for their forthcoming Nations Championship matches -- unless injuries in the second row derail his plan.
Golf governing bodies and tours to study distance limit options
The US Golf Association, R&A and the PGA and DP World tours will examine options to limit driving distance among elite players, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Barbarians pick Vakatawa for South Africa match
Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa has been called up to the Barbarians team to face South Africa this weekend, the Babaas announced on Wednesday.
Leafs hire Hiller as head coach ahead of NHL draft top pick
Jim Hiller, fired three months ago by the Los Angeles Kings, was named on Wednesday as the new coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL club announced.
Connolly leads Australia to four-wicket win over Bangladesh in T20 opener
Cooper Connolly struck a rapid-fire 47 off 27 balls to steer Australia to a four-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opening T20 international on Wednesday.
England's Fisher and Archer strike against New Zealand after Stokes saga
Matthew Fisher and Jofra Archer each took a wicket as England looked to put the Ben Stokes saga behind them in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval on Wednesday.
Queensland force State of Origin decider after rampant win
Selwyn Cobbo bagged a hat-trick as Queensland forced a decider in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series on Wednesday after a comprehensive 44-24 victory over New South Wales.
Gill, Kishan tons power India to 402 in Afghanistan ODI
Skipper Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan smashed brisk centuries as India posted 402 all out against Afghanistan in the second one-day international in sweltering Lucknow on Wednesday.
Adidas runs out of letter 'V' as German fans snap up World Cup shirts
Replica World Cup shirts of several German players were temporarily unavailable due to a shortage of the letter "V" following high demand from fans, Adidas said Wednesday.
Van Aert out of Tour de France with elbow injury
Belgian rider Wout van Aert will miss the Tour de France with an elbow injury, his Visma team announced Wednesday.
Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday.
England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Lionel Messi savoured a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said "ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more".
Messi salutes 'beautiful moment' after tying World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi saluted a "beautiful moment" after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday.
Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer on Tuesday as holders Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles with a dazzling 3-0 rout of Algeria.
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.
Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses
In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement rather than the middle of the street is to take your life into your hands.