Asian Football Confederation backs Infantino for re-election
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, making his re-election appear more likely.
The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, making his re-election appear more likely.
Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended after an EPO finding in a test before her Sydney Marathon victory, according to athletics officials.
Philadelphia beat Cleveland 114-106 after coming back from 29 points down. It was LeBron James’s first win at home with the 76ers.
Rugby player Cléa Menier, 17, has died after an accident during a match. The incident is under investigation.
Katie Boulter came back from a set down to beat Antonia Ruzic in the Japan Open quarter-finals. The win puts her back at British No. 1 and into the semifinals.
Tchouaméni says there was an unpleasant incident with Fede Valverde but denies they fought. He says they now have a good relationship.
Getafe president Ángel Torres rejected José Bordalás’s claim that the club misled him over squad planning and said the coach is free to leave. Torres said he is not considering dismissing him.
Donald Trump criticized LeBron James over a video showing the NBA star doing warm-up movements during the US national anthem. Trump called the behavior disrespectful and demanded a public apology.
Bournemouth beat Milan 3-0 in the Europa League after goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the 29th minute. The win kept Bournemouth on nine points, while Milan remained on three.
Kimi Antonelli could become Formula 1 world champion on Sunday at age 20, younger than any previous champion. He says he is not thinking about the possibility.
Beşiktaş says Fabio Miretti has a right shoulder-clavicle joint injury and has begun treatment. The midfielder is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Police are investigating a burglary at Bruno Fernandes’ home in Cheshire while he was playing for Manchester United against Como. A number of items were stolen; his family was reportedly away.
Juventus hosts Rennes in the Europa League’s third round. Follow live updates and the match result.
Fernando Muslera saved three penalties as Estudiantes beat Flamengo 3-2 in a shootout to reach the Copa Libertadores final.
Luis Díaz suffered a small muscle tear in his thigh during Bayern's Champions League match against Arsenal. He is expected to miss several weeks.
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes to continue racing in Formula One into the early 2030s to compete in the planned African Grand Prix in Rwanda.
The Atlanta Falcons faced backlash after unveiling a logo that drew comparisons to Nazi Germany’s imperial eagle emblem. The design was shared on social media Wednesday.
FIFA has named the United States host of the first Women’s Club World Cup, scheduled for January 2028. The tournament will feature 16 teams.
Hoffenheim beat Lyon 3-0 to claim their first Europa League win of the season. Andrej Kramaric contributed to all three goals.
Lewis Hamilton called for freedom and peace for people in Palestine, Congo, Sudan and Syria. He spoke at a press conference ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix.
Ajax beat Atalanta 2-0 in the Conference League, with substitutes Tolu Arokodare and Abdellah Ouazane scoring late goals.
Mikaela Shiffrin faces German skier Emma Aicher, while Marco Odermatt is challenged by a Brazilian skier as the alpine skiing season begins.
Jürgen Klopp said he will support the stronger side in El Clásico and that, given current form, he thinks it is probably Barcelona. He said he used to favor Barcelona because he disliked the aggressive play of Pepe and other Real Madrid defenders.
Panathinaikos coach Zeljko Obradovic declined to comment on a match-fixing and bribery scandal in Greek basketball.
The Turkish Football Disciplinary Board fined 11 clubs: eight in the Süper Lig and three in the 1. Lig.
Rute Cardoso recounts her final contact with Diogo Jota before his fatal car crash in a biography. She says she urged him to watch the road and wished him a safe journey.
Robert Maaskant has been appointed head coach of Tuvalu for one year. His first major tournament with the team is the Four Nations Cup in New Zealand in January.
Manchester United lost 4-1 away to Champions League newcomers Como. The defeat adds to pressure on coach Michael Carrick.
The 2027 Tour de France Femmes will start in Leeds, England, on July 30 and finish atop Puy-de-Dôme on August 8. The route includes three stages in Auvergne.
Spain’s Higher Sports Council has referred LaLiga president Javier Tebas’s comments about Real Madrid TV to the Administrative Tribunal for Sport. The tribunal will assess whether they may breach sports conduct rules.
Beşiktaş hosts Crystal Palace in the third week of the UEFA Europa League. Live coverage is underway.
Lindsey Vonn is continuing her rehabilitation after a February crash at the Olympics and is preparing for another operation. She will miss the season opener in Sölden.
Michael Carrick is expected to lead Manchester United against Bournemouth on Sunday. The club has begun identifying possible replacements, though he remains in charge for the match.
Bayern Munich host Arsenal in a Champions League showdown. Joshua Kimmich is absent following a death in his immediate family.
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as Minnesota beat Miami 131-106. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 in his Heat debut.
England captain Harry Brook scored 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, becoming the first Englishman to make an ODI double century. He reached 200 in a record-fast time.
Caleb Williams threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns as the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots 30-24. The game was played at Soldier Field.
Hoffenheim coach Christian Ilzer called the UEFA schedule “madness” and criticized the governing body after his team’s 3-0 Europa League win over Lyon.
J.J. Watt has signed a multi-year deal to serve as CBS Sports’ lead NFL analyst. He will call the network’s top games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.
RC Lens defender Ismaëlo Ganiou underwent minor surgery on his left knee and will be out for several weeks. He was injured against Troyes.
Bayer Leverkusen beat OFI Crete 2-0 in the Europa League, earning their third win and strengthening their chances of reaching the round of 16.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured the ACL in his right knee during PSG’s 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona. He will undergo surgery and is expected to miss several months.
Real Madrid hosts RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday at 9 p.m. RB Leipzig faces the challenge days after a 1-6 defeat to Bayern.
FIFA has opened bidding for U.S. and Puerto Rico media rights to the 2030 World Cup. Bidders can also seek rights to the 2034 tournament.
Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71. Atlanta leads the WNBA Finals 2-1.
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers opened the NBA season with a win over the defending champions in New York. Another player led the scoring.
Wayne Rooney called Manchester United players “selfish” and “like babies” after Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff’s tactics. Rooney also addressed comments by Lisandro Martinez.
The Athletics Integrity Unit banned Ruti Aga for six years for the presence or use of methylprednisolone and tampering with evidence.
Harry Kane scored and assisted in Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Coach Vincent Kompany praised a key strength of the England striker.
Bukayo Saka was substituted after 10 minutes of Arsenal’s match against Bayern Munich. Eberechi Eze replaced him.
Lugano defeated Getafe 5-2 at the Coliseum in the UEFA Conference League. Getafe took an early lead but could not recover after Lugano scored twice in the opening seven minutes.
José Bordalás said Getafe had not fulfilled its promises on squad planning after a 5-2 loss to Lugano. He said the team lacks the depth to compete in three competitions.
UEFA updated its club rankings after European competition matches. Trabzonspor made the biggest climb among Turkish teams following its win over Hearts, rising 25 places, according to reports.
Manchester United is reportedly considering Julian Nagelsmann as its top choice if it parts ways with manager Michael Carrick. The club has ruled out Antonio Conte, according to one report.
Britt McHenry was escorted from Capital One Arena after throwing a drink at a fan during the Washington Wizards’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks. McHenry is a U.S. State Department press adviser.
AS Monaco beat SC Freiburg 3-0, handing Freiburg its first Conference League defeat. Paris Brunner opened the scoring with a spectacular goal.
Barcelona says Dani Olmo has a left adductor injury and will miss El Clásico. He is expected to be out for about a month.
Paris Saint-Germain host FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes in the third round of the Champions League league phase. Lamine Yamal leads the Catalan side.
Former Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey has died at 37. His family said he died of natural causes.
Galatasaray and Trabzonspor won, while Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş drew. Türkiye held ninth place in the UEFA country rankings with 52.275 points.