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Coco Gauff stuns Venus Williams in inspiring Wimbledon statement

Perhaps playing against an opponent of Williams' stature is a new experience for Gauff, but winning is certainly a feeling she's gotten used to. At 39, Venu...

Arsenal make £40m approach to Crystal Palace for Wilfried Zaha

The player is playing for Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations , and scored in the 4-1 victory over Namibia on Monday which secured progress into the knock...

Chelsea beat transfer ban to sign Kovacic

Kovacic's registration remained with Chelsea until June 30 after his season-long loan spell, meaning they could sign him from Madrid without breaching the ...

Philadelphia 76ers and Tobias Harris agree on five-year deal

The 26-year-old forward played 55 games with the Los Angeles Clippers before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the rest of the season. The Sixers 6...

Lampard signs Chelsea contract with announcement edging closer

In an interview with talkSPORT , after allowing Lampard to discuss making the move to London, Derby owner Mel Morris listed the style of play, intensity of pla...

Trevor Shackles - Ceci to the Leafs for Zaitsev?

By aiding Toronto in their attempt to rid themselves of Zaitsev's contract, too, Ottawa was able to add to their attack. Ceci is a restricted free agent who nee...

Maple Leafs sign Kapanen, Johnsson to extensions

Mr. Hakstol spent 3 1/2 seasons behind the Flyers' bench, compiling a 134-101-42 record to go along with two six-game defeats in the first round of the playoffs...

Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers working toward supermax contract extension

Damian Lillard was a hero for Portland in the first round against OKC. Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a four-year, $196 milli...

Manchester United star signs bumper new contract with the club

According to Spanish outlet La Colina de Nervion , via Sport Witness , United and Sevilla forward Wissam ben Yedder have "everything agreed" over a trans...

Spurs agree €62m deal with Lyon for Ndombele

And L'Equipe states that Ndombele will join the north London outfit if no other side emerges with credible interest. Ndombele has been linked with Spurs ...

SATURDAY 10:15 PM | Australia vs New Zealand

They still have not confirmed their place in the semi-finals with one match to go but if England lose to India in Birmingham on Sunday, New Zealand will b...

USA last stand against European domination at World Cup

They toned it down in a 3-0 win against Chile and then were finally pushed in a 2-0 win against Sweden in their final group game. According to the organisat...

Morgan says England must adapt - or die - as India test looms

With 7 wins from 8 matches, Australia are perched at the top with 14 points having already qualified for the knockouts - which is a great result for a team ...

Reports indicate Pacers will sign Malcolm Brogdon, Jeremy Lamb in free agency

By sending Tony Snell and the 30th pick. The Bucks' decision not to retain Brogdon, which it's quite clear was financial in nature, is going to be re-litigate...

England shake up World Cup by handing India first defeat

Johny Bairstow saw off the early spell of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. But experienced Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar signalled a wide instead and Kohli opt...

Barnes, Kings agree on new 4-year, $85M pact

National Basketball Association free-agent contracts can't be officially signed until Saturday. While there is no clear frontrunner right now, the Sacrament...

Liverpool legend and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard scores a blinder in training

The timing is not really flawless I wouldn't have thought. "Scott Parker, John Terry at Aston Villa, it's great for myself, who wants to go into management, t...

Linked Ceballos wants Real Madrid stay

Arsenal have also been linked with the Spain global, who signed a six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu in July 2017 from Real Betis. But it appears the ...

'Showbiz' critics waiting for England to fail: Bairstow

Bairstow revealed he had been sledged by a London taxi driver after the defeat by Australia. "There are differences in a balance between the two of us and a...

We are confident that we will qualify, says Babar Azam

Babar, who dedicated his match-winning to his family and friends, said that there is a positive vibe in the Pakistani camp. I think he could be at some point in...

Israel Folau says he will seek apology from Rugby Australia over sacking

Rugby Australia has denied Folau's claim, saying any suggestion that Folau was offered cash to delete his post is completely untrue. Folau wanted to raise $3...

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly open to Man United move

According to a report by the Tuttosport , as per Sportsmole , Aubameyang has agreed to join Ole Solskjaer's side this summer to bolster the Red Devils' squad....

Kohli, bowlers power India to big win

Mohammed Shami starred with the ball for the second match in a row, picking up four wickets. "We're just looking for the team combination". After winning th...

Why Pakistani fans will support India against England in World Cup match?

The world has been singing praises of Virat Kohli's captaincy, rehashed by his teammates and their unbeaten winning streak. Here, PA takes a look at the two-tim...

Celtics Reportedly Adding WNBA, Olympic Champion Kara Lawson To Staff

As a former Tennessee player under the legendary Pat Summit, Lawson brings a pethora of basketball knowledge. Lawson, now an National Basketball Association a...

Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers 6/29/19, Prediction & Odds

Washington Nationals at Detroit Tigers: By the Numbers The Tigers have lost 13 of 15, including their last seven home games. Victor Alcantara got the win ...

WI knocked out of World Cup

During India's Innings, when Virat Kohli was batting, an incident happened which numerous viewers did not notice. Soon after the game, former England skippe...

Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs

With his 26th home run of the year, Alonso also tied Darryl Strawberry's record for most home runs by a Mets rookie for a season, a record which has stood s...

Tottenhams €45m Ndombele offer rejected, claims Lyon president

Rumours had suggested a €65m deal was close to being concluded between the two clubs, but Aulas has rubbished those stories, adamant Spurs are yet to meet the a...

Hamilton leads French Grand Prix one-two for dominant Mercedes

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton reigned supreme in the French Grand Prix , a race that was ostensibly straightforward and fitted in with the pattern that we'v...

Penguins Trade Phil Kessel to Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes wasted little time making a big splash under new owner Alex Meruelo. He had 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 25 playoff games the foll...

US beat Panama to set up Curacao tie in last eight

The US is nearly assured of advancing to the semis as they now face the tiny Caribbean Island of Curacao , who advanced despite scoring just two goals in g...

Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard talking teaming up, possibly with New York Knicks

Signing with an L.A. team will be a homecoming for Leonard, who is from nearby Riverside, Calif. Durant has always been connected to the Knicks as a rumored...

Clashes break out between Afghan and Pakistani fans inside stadium, two evicted

At least two fans have been evicted from the match after clashes broke out between the Pakistan and Afghanistan fans in the stands. Since then, the relation...

Nets' Kyrie Irving splash about to become reality

Irving averaged 23.8 points, 6.9 assists and seven rebounds in 67 games for the Celtics. If the Nets were to withdraw the qualifying offer, Russell would be...