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O'Sullivan backs Zhao Xintong to become snooker 'megastar'
Ronnie O'Sullivan has tipped Zhao Xintong to become the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship, and with it a "megastar" after the 28-year-old inflicted a crushing semi-final defeat upon the seven-time champion.
Simbine wins 100m in photo finish thriller as Duplantis dominates
Akani Simbine won a thrilling 100m in a photo finish on Saturday at the second Diamond League meeting of the season while Armand "Mondo" Duplantis dominated the pole vault but failed to break his own world record.
Atletico held at Alaves in dry Liga draw
Atletico Madrid were held to a dull 0-0 draw at relegation-battling Alaves on Saturday in La Liga.
Snooker star Zhao: from ban to cusp of Chinese sporting history
In 2015 a teenage Zhao Xintong told a documentary that he wanted to be like trailblazer Ding Junhui.
Tielemans keeps Villa in chase for Champions League place
Aston Villa climbed back into the race to qualify for the Champions League as Youri Tielemans sealed a crucial 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday.
Ancelotti says he will reveal future plans at end of season
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil post, said Saturday he will reveal his future plans on May 25 after their final La Liga game.
Rockets down Warriors to stay alive in NBA playoffs
The Houston Rockets rode a crushing fourth quarter to a 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday to set up a game-seven showdown in their NBA Western Conference playoff series.
Garcia beaten by Romero in return from doping ban
US boxer Ryan Garcia was knocked down once on the way to a unanimous decision defeat to Rolly Romero in his return from a doping suspension in a welterweight bout held in New York's iconic Times Square on Friday.
Ryu stretches lead at LPGA Black Desert Championship
Ryu Hae-ran shook off a slow start with an eagle and four birdies in a five-under par 67 on Friday that gave her a two-stroke lead midway through the LPGA Black Desert Championship in Utah.
Scheffler fires 63 despite long delay to lead CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shrugged off a six-hour storm delay to fire an eight-under par 63 and seize command in Friday's second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
Finke grabs 400m medley victory over world record-holder Marchand
Quadruple Olympic gold medallist Leon Marchand was still waiting for his first win of the Tyr Pro Swim meeting in Fort Lauderdale on Friday after Bobby Finke snatched a 400m individual medley victory over the world record-holder.
Russell clocks second fastest 100m hurdles in history at Miami meeting
Olympic champion Masai Russell scorched to victory with the second fastest 100m hurdles time in history at the Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami on Saturday, clocking a world leading 12.17sec.
Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
Six months after a joint takeover that involved Europe's richest man and drinks giant Red Bull, Paris FC squeezed out a 1-1 draw at Martigues on Friday to lock up promotion to Ligue 1.
Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli powered to pole position in Friday's qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, delivering a sizzling final lap.
Man City climb to third as De Bruyne sinks Wolves
Manchester City moved closer to qualifying for the Champions League as Kevin De Bruyne sealed a vital 1-0 win against Wolves on Friday.
Mercedes' Wolff backs Hamilton to come good with Ferrari
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff believes his former star driver Lewis Hamilton will be back to his best despite a difficult start to life with Ferrari.
Elway agent death likely accidental: report
NFL Hall-of-Famer John Elway's agent likely died as a result of a "horrific accident" when he tumbled from a golf cart being driven by the former Denver Broncos quarterback, a report said Friday.
Rangers hire two-time NHL champion Sullivan as coach
Mike Sullivan, who guided the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup titles, was hired on Friday as head coach of the New York Rangers, the NHL club announced.
Haaland on bench for Man City as striker returns ahead of schedule
Pep Guardiola sprang a surprise as Erling Haaland returned from injury to feature among Manchester City's substitutes for Friday's Premier League clash against Wolves.
NBA icon Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach after 29 seasons
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, the team announced Friday, ending a glittering NBA coaching career that included five championships and a record 1,422 wins.
Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby
Grande has been scratched from Saturday's Kentucky Derby, racetrack Churchill Downs announced, trimming the field to 19 horses for the US flat racing Triple Crown opener.
F1 extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041
Formula One has agreed a 10-year extension with Miami Grand Prix organizers ensuring the race will continue until 2041.
Popovich mixed toughness and spirit to make NBA history
Gregg Popovich put small-market San Antonio on the map by coaching the Spurs to five NBA titles with a combination of grit and grumpiness that couldn't overshadow a generosity of spirit.
Ruud downs Cerundolo to book spot in Madrid Open final
Casper Ruud squeezed into the 25th tour-level final of his career with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at the Madrid Open on Friday.
Gregg Popovich stepping down as San Antonio Spurs coach after 29 seasons: team
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is stepping down after 29 seasons, six months after being sidelined by a stroke, the NBA team announced on Friday.
Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City
Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire from the game.
Vine escapes to Tour of Romandie 3rd stage win as Baudin keeps lead
Australian rider Jay Vine made a solo break to win Friday's third stage of the Tour de Romandie as French rider Alex Baudin retained the overall race leader's yellow jersey.
Olympic 100m medalist Kerley arrested, out of Miami Grand Slam meet
Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has withdrawn from this weekend's Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami after being arrested for battery, officials confirmed on Friday.
Arteta 'pain' as Arsenal fall short in Premier League title race
Mikel Arteta says seeing Liverpool win the Premier League has been "painful" after Arsenal fell short in the title race for a third successive season.
Maresca confident Chelsea can close gap to Liverpool
Enzo Maresca believes his Chelsea team can get closer to Liverpool next season as he prepares to welcome the newly crowned Premier League champions to Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Barca's Ter Stegen to return from long lay-off for Valladolid trip
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start for Barcelona against Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday, his first appearance since September following a severe knee injury.
Man Utd must 'take risk' and rotate players as they target European glory: Amorim
Ruben Amorim said Manchester United must "take a risk" by rotating players as he prioritises Europa League glory over improving their woeful position in the Premier League.