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Kyrgios targets 'miracle' Australian Open return after knee improves
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Kyrgios targets 'miracle' Australian Open return after knee improves

Kyrgios, 30, has played just five singles matches in the last three years because of multiple surgeries on wrist and then knee injuries

New trial over Maradona death to begin March 17: Argentine court
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New trial over Maradona death to begin March 17: Argentine court

Seven of Maradona's health staff will be retried for alleged negligence over the football star's November 2020 death

World Cup trophy with Canadian, Mexican, U.S. flags in the background.
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FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington

The announcement came before Infantino appeared at the America Business Forum in Miami

Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism
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Australia selector Bailey defends age profile of Ashes squad after Waugh criticism

Waugh said on Tuesday that Bailey needed to make tough calls to regenerate the side and had failed to do so in the past, putting Australia's future at risk

Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad
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Konstas dropped, uncapped Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad

Marnus Labuschagne was recalled in the 15-man squad after starting the domestic season with five centuries in a major return to form

Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG
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Liverpool down Real Madrid in Champions League, Bayern edge PSG

For previously unbeaten Madrid, it was first defeat in any competition since September's 5-2 reversal at Atletico Madrid

Pakistan down South Africa in first ODI after thrilling finish
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Pakistan down South Africa in first ODI after thrilling finish

Chasing a target of 264, Pakistan reached the mark with two balls to spare

Pakistan look set for javelin glory at Islamic Solidarity Games
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Pakistan look set for javelin glory at Islamic Solidarity Games

Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and Asian bronze medalist Yasir Sultan are both strong contenders for medals in Riyadh

In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch
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In Morocco, exiled Afghan women footballers find hope on the pitch

The team played their first international matches at the FIFA Unites: Women's Series late last month in Morocco

Trailblazer Melham rides Half Yours to Melbourne Cup glory
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Trailblazer Melham rides Half Yours to Melbourne Cup glory

Last month, Melham had become the first woman to win the Caulfield Cup in its 149-year history

Talented Hareem steals limelight with 8 golds at Sindh Swimming
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Talented Hareem steals limelight with 8 golds at Sindh Swimming

Karachi Grammar School clinched the title with a commanding total of 533 points

FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match
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FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match

Last year's top-flight match between Sepahan and Persepolis in Isfahan was played in front of a crowd made up exclusively of women and girls

Australia's Labuschagne boasts of best touch for six years ahead of Ashes
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Australia's Labuschagne boasts of best touch for six years ahead of Ashes

The batter managed only one century in 53 innings before, struggling with his technique, he was dropped from the Test side during the tour of West Indies in June and July

​Ohtani teases 'three-peat' as Dodgers parade draws Los Angeles crowds
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​Ohtani teases 'three-peat' as Dodgers parade draws Los Angeles crowds

Blue and white confetti showered the tens of thousands of fans who lined city streets and cheered on players riding atop double-decker buses on a sunny autumn day

Pakistan, SA gear up for ODI series in Faisalabad
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Pakistan, SA gear up for ODI series in Faisalabad

The iconic Iqbal Stadium last hosted an ODI on April 11, 2008

Nasir, Mahnoor triumph at CNS Squash Championship
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Nasir, Mahnoor triumph at CNS Squash Championship

In the men’s final, Nasir Iqbal faced a tough challenge from Tayyeb Aslam

Kenya sweep men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon
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Kenya sweep men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon

Kipruto ran flat out through the final 50 meters to hold off a late fight from Alexander Mutiso, breaking the tape by less than two-tenths of a second in a photo finish

Haaland's dazzling double against Bournemouth earns praise from Guardiola
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Haaland's dazzling double against Bournemouth earns praise from Guardiola

Guardiola praised the 25-year-old not just for his goals but for his attitude

World Cup triumph hailed as India women's '1983 moment'
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World Cup triumph hailed as India women's '1983 moment'

The Indian cricket board announced the team would receive a reward of 510 million Indian rupees ($5.8 million) for their title triumph