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India name Shubman Gill as new Test captain before England series
India named top-order batsman Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, the cricket board said Saturday, as it announced the team for next month's all-important tour of England.
Shubman Gill: Young 'Prince' leading India's post-Rohit, Kohli era
Shubman Gill, long Indian cricket's "Prince" in waiting, has been entrusted with leading a new era after the Test retirements of greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
India name Shubman Gill as new Test captain
India named top-order batsman Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, the cricket board said Saturday, as it announced the team for next month's all-important tour of England.
Venue dispute overshadows CAF Confederation Cup title decider
A CAF Confederation Cup final venue dispute has overshadowed the second leg between Simba of Tanzania and Renaissance Berkane of Morocco in the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar on Sunday.
Tennis's 'Big Three' reign unlikely to be repeated: Moya
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic dominated tennis for the best part of two decades but it is debatable whether Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner can emulate that, Nadal's former coach Carlos Moya told AFP.
At Roland Garros, the 'other' clay specialists have their work cut out
The almost cathedral-like silence of Court Philippe Chatrier is broken only by the thrumming of large squeegees scraping the clay: it's 6.30am and the groundstaff team quietly enters the arena to tend to the soon-to-be centuries-old ochre of Roland Garros.
Forest chase Champions League dream as Liverpool party
Nottingham Forest's historic Champions League dream is still alive as they brace for a dramatic showdown against Chelsea, while Liverpool will finally get their hands on the Premier League trophy.
Bae grabs lead but Wang makes charge in Mexican heat
Jenny Bae grabbed a one-stroke lead at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, carding a second consecutive 69 to sit at six-under-par (138) after 36 holes at El Camaleon.
Winger Reece relishes Super Rugby try-scoring record
Canterbury Crusaders winger Sevu Reece said he was delighted to break a "curse" and become Super Rugby's highest try-scorer, lifting his team atop the standings in the process.
Griffin and Schmid share lead at Colonial
American Ben Griffin and Germany's Matti Schmid shared the lead at 11 under par after Friday's second round of the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
Napoli back on top in Italy after sealing fourth Serie A crown
Napoli climbed back to the top of Italian football after sealing the Serie A title on Friday, bouncing back from disaster to win the Italian championship for the fourth time.
'Intense' Bath stay on track for treble with Challenge Cup glory
Bath captain Ben Spencer praised his side's "intensity" after they cruised past Lyon 37-12 on Friday to win the Challenge Cup in Cardiff and keep their hopes of a treble alive.
Napoli's key men in Serie A title triumph
Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title on Friday, a second league crown in three seasons which came in firebrand coach Antonio Conte's first season at southern Italy's biggest club.
Bath stay on track for treble with Challenge Cup glory
Bath cruised past Lyon 37-12 on Friday to win the Challenge Cup in Cardiff to keep their hopes of a treble alive.
Conte's Napoli future uncertain even after Serie A title glory
Antonio Conte has dragged Napoli back from disaster and restored them to the top of Serie A but his future at the Scudetto winners is in doubt even after a triumphant season.
McTominay steps out of United's shadow to become Napoli hero
Scott McTominay has moved from the sidelines at Manchester United to centre stage for Napoli after winning his first league title in a superb debut season in Serie A.
Napoli claim fourth Serie A title as Inter fall short
Napoli sealed the Serie A title on Friday after beating Cagliari 2-0 to hold off Inter Milan and win the Italian championship for the fourth time.
Zimbabwe hundred hero Bennett says Trent Bridge 'war cries' remind him of home
Zimbabwe's Brian Bennett said he felt as if he was back in Harare after a loyal band of travelling fans cheered him all the way to a record-breaking century in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday.
Bearman handed 10-place Monaco grid penalty
British rookie Oliver Bearman was hit with a 10-place grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday for overtaking under red flag conditions during second practice.
Arsenal 'humble' but 'all-in' for women's Champions League final
Arsenal coach Renee Slegers said her team were staying humble ahead of the women's Champions League clash against holders Barcelona on Saturday, but fully believe they can cause a huge upset.
Kishan shines as Hyderabad defeat Bengaluru
Ishan Kishan top-scored with 94 not out as Sunrisers Hyderabad scripted a 42-run consolation win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League on Friday.
Piastri surprised by Ferrari pace as Leclerc tops Monaco practice
Championship leader Oscar Piastri was one of many drivers surprised by Ferrari's pace on Friday after local hero Charles Leclerc topped the times in both practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Zverev hoping lightning doesn't strike twice at French Open
World number three Alexander Zverev will be hoping lightning doesn't strike twice and he can finally lift a Grand Slam trophy after finishing runner-up at the French Open last year.
'No chance': Bielefeld embrace underdog tag in German Cup final
Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld have embraced their status as rank underdogs ahead of Saturday's German Cup final clash with Stuttgart in Berlin.
Stokes strikes as England force Zimbabwe to follow-on
Ben Stokes struck twice on his return to Test cricket as England enforced the follow-on against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge on Friday despite a record-breaking century from Brian Bennett.
'At my own risk', Andreeva vows to continue doubles despite singles success
Rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva said she sees more benefit than risk in playing doubles as well as singles at tournaments as she bids to claim her maiden Grand Slam crown at the French Open.
Thousands hail Spurs' Europa League heroes in victory parade
Europa League winners Tottenham were saluted by around 150,000 ecstatic fans during an open-top bus parade through north London on Friday.
Gauff takes French Open 'motivation' from Madrid, Rome losses
Coco Gauff believes she can use the disappointment of her recent runner-up finishes on clay in Madrid and Rome as motivation for her French Open campaign.
Emery 'proud' of Villa even if top-five bid fails
Unai Emery insists he will be proud of Aston Villa's season even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday.
Leclerc tops Monaco practice to boost hopes of repeat home win
Local hero Charles Leclerc made light of his own downbeat forecasts by recording a convincing 'double top' for Ferrari in Friday's opening practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Nuno urges Forest to seal Champions League place for Awoniyi
Nuno Espirito Santo has urged Nottingham Forest to use Taiwo Awoniyi's recovery from his horrific injury as their inspiration to seal a historic place in the Champions League.
Djokovic closes on 100th ATP title by reaching Geneva final
Novak Djokovic moved to within one win of securing his 100th ATP title by defeating a battling Cameron Norrie to reach the final of a clay-court event in Geneva on Friday.