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Clasico the last chance saloon for Ancelotti's Real Madrid
Real Madrid's season appeared disastrous a few weeks ago but if Carlo Ancelotti's side can finally beat rivals Barcelona in Sunday's La Liga Clasico, their title defence will be resuscitated.
Timberwolves overpower Warriors to level series
The Minnesota Timberwolves exploited the injury absence of Stephen Curry to defeat the Golden State Warriors 117-93 and level their NBA Western Conference semi-final series on Thursday.
Pacquiao to un-retire and fight Barrios for welterweight title: report
Iconic Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will end his four-year retirement at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title, ESPN reported on Thursday.
Man Utd one step away from Europa League glory despite horror season
Manchester United are, improbably, 90 minutes away from qualifying for next season's Champions League after a 7-1 aggregate win over Athletic Bilbao to set up a Europa League final against Tottenham.
Jeeno shines on greens to grab LPGA lead at Liberty National
World number two Jeeno Thitikul rode a red-hot putter to an eight-under par 64 that gave her a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Championship at Liberty National in New Jersey.
Mitchell fires PGA career-low 61 to grab Truist lead
Keith Mitchell fired his lowest career PGA Tour round, a nine-under-par 61, to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Truist Championship.
Postecoglou hits back as Spurs reach Europa League final
Ange Postecoglou accused his critics of trying to "tear down" Tottenham's run to the Europa League final as a 2-0 win at Bodo/Glimt kept alive the under-fire Australian's bid to end their 17-year trophy drought.
Chelsea ease into Conference League final against Betis
Chelsea will face Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Conference League after a 1-0 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in their last-four tie.
'Inexcusable' - NBA champs Boston in trouble after letting big leads slip
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are in unfamiliar territory, heading to New York down 2-0 after surrendering 20-point leads to the Knicks in each of their first two Eastern Conference semi-final series games.
Anything but Europa League glory 'means nothing' for Man Utd: Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said Thursday that his side's run to the Europa League final will have been for nothing if they fail to beat Tottenham in the showpiece in Bilbao later in May.
'Inexcuseable' - NBA champs Boston in trouble after letting big leads slip
The NBA champion Boston Celtics are in unfamiliar territory, heading to New York down 2-0 after surrendering 20-point leads to the Knicks in each of their first two Eastern Conference semi-final series games.
Pakistan's T20 cricket league moved to UAE over India conflict
Pakistan's T20 cricket league will be relocated to the United Arab Emirates, officials said Friday, after Indian attacks on the country including a drone that reached Rawalpindi stadium.
Chelsea ease past Djurgarden to reach Conference League final
Chelsea advanced to the final of the UEFA Conference League after a 1-0 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday sealed a 5-1 aggregate victory in their last-four tie.
Man Utd crush Athletic Bilbao to set up Spurs Europa League final
Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to complete an emphatic 7-1 aggregate semi-final victory, setting up a mouthwatering showpiece against Tottenham.
Spurs reach Europa League final to keep Postecoglou's trophy boast alive
Tottenham kept alive their hopes of ending a 17-year trophy drought and saving Ange Postecoglou from the sack as they beat Bodo/Glimt 2-0 on Thursday to book a Europa League final clash against Manchester United.
NHL Ducks name Quenneville as coach after probe into sex assault scandal
Joel Quenneville, a three-time Stanley Cup champion coach who resigned as a coach during a sexual assault investigation involving his former NHL club, was hired Thursday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks.
MLB Pirates fire Shelton as manager after 12-16 start
Derek Shelton was fired as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday after a 12-26 start to the Major League Baseball season and seven consecutive losses in May.
Alcaraz '100 percent ready' for return to action in Rome
Spanish world number three Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he has overcome the injury that has impacted the build-up to his French Open title defence as he prepares to return to action in Rome.
Andy Farrell holds out hope for son Owen after Lions omission
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell said Owen Farrell could still feature in the upcoming tour of Australia despite leaving his son out of the 38-man squad announced Thursday.
Roglic leads deep field of contenders at tricky Giro d'Italia
Primoz Roglic and Juan Ayuso head a long list of contenders at a 21-stage Giro d'Italia laced with hills that culminates in the high Alps and starts on Friday with three stages in Albania.
LA Coliseum, SoFi Stadium to share 2028 Olympic opening ceremony
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium will share the opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics in an unprecedented dual-venue celebration, Games organizers announced on Thursday.
Andy Farrell holds out hope for Owen Farrell after Lions omission
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell said Owen Farrell could still feature in the upcoming tour of Australia despite omitting his son from the 38-man squad announced Thursday.
Itoje grateful for 'tremendous honour' of leading Lions in Australia
England's Maro Itoje said it was a "tremendous honour" to be named captain of the British and Irish Lions rugby union team on their upcoming tour of Australia as the squad was announced Thursday.
Arsenal fall short again as striker woes haunt Arteta
Arsenal fell short on the big stage again as their painful Champions League semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain left Mikel Arteta to rue his club's failure to provide him with enough attacking options.
Inter turn attentions to fading Serie A title defence after Barca triumph
Inter Milan come back down to earth on Sunday when they travel to Torino, hoping to relaunch their Serie A title defence, still buzzing from one of the greatest nights of European football in their history.
England's Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia
England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions rugby union team on their upcoming tour of Australia, it was announced Thursday.
Swiatek makes fast start at Italian Open
Iga Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.
Thrilling PSG home in on elusive Champions League trophy
Paris Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.
Fijian Olympic medallist Raisuqe killed after car hit by train
Fijian wing Josaia Raisuqe, who won Olympic rugby sevens silver in Paris last year, has died after the 30-year-old's car was hit by a train on Thursday, his Top 14 club Castres said.
Knicks rally again to take 2-0 lead over Celtics, Thunder roar back
The New York Knicks rallied again from 20 points down to snatch a 91-90 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in historic style in the NBA playoffs.
Dhoni says 'nothing to decide now' over retirement plans
India great Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not rush into a decision about retirement when the Indian Premier League ends this month, saying he will listen to his body as his 44th birthday approaches.
NZ Rugby posts $11.6 mn loss, admits financial model 'not sustainable'
New Zealand Rugby recorded sizeable losses in yearly accounts released Thursday, with chief executive Mark Robinson saying its commercial model was "not sustainable" despite a contentious private equity cash injection.