Sport

National Basketball Association playoff plans - Biggest winners and losers in a 22-team return

MORE NEWS THIS CATEGORIES

Could it be the end of an era for Buffon?

Italy need to overturn a 1-0 playoff first-leg defeat against Sweden at the San Siro on Monday, if they want to avoid a potential national humiliation likene...

Liverpool 'could re-sign Suso if Philippe Coutinho leaves'

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has allayed any fears of him carrying an injury, declaring himself as "100% fit" for action, the Liverpool Echo reports. "...

Second member of Fierce Five says she was abused by doctor

Raisman, 23, said she began seeing the doctor when she was 15. The Massachusetts native said being treated by Nassar always made her feel uncomfortable and sh...

Morocco Outclass CIV To Seal World Cup Spot, Tunisia Through

Gbohouo was frozen while expecting Morocco's Khalid Boutaïb to get a touch to the ball, but when he didn't it still crept in at the far post. The Atlas Lions ...

Ronaldo is selfish: Benzema

I don't have any problem with the coach, but as long as he's here, I don't think I'll have a chance. With no sign of his absence coming to an end, the former ...

Denmark and Republic of Ireland in dour 0-0 stalemate

The Hull midfielder said: "This is stuff you dream of as a kid". We have also fought back in matches when we've been behind. That will be easier said than don...

Colin Kaepernick named one of GQ's Men of the Year

He also posed for a series of photos in Harlem. GQ states in the story that Kaepernick, who has rarely spoken publicly since becoming a free agent earlier this ...

Wales boss Chris Coleman: 'Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey fit to face Spurs'

He trusts in me and I try to give it back on the pitch when I can. However, the Frenchman is not concerned at the turn of events and recently staked his cla...

Braves to name Alex Anthopoulos new GM

He has a background in scouting but was among the first wave of young GMs to fully utilize analytics and is also known to be aggressive in trades. Anthopoulos...

Outpouring of support from former teammates as Liam Miller battles pancreatic cancer

Miller also represented Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers in England, and also moved back north of the border to play for Hibernian in 2009. Miller began...

Senegal's Mane out injured for Bafana match

Mane returned to action way ahead of schedule and played 70 minutes of the tie in East London where he provided an assist for fellow pace merchant Mohamed Salah...

Martellus Bennett calls return to Patriots 'surreal' after Packers exit

Bennett ultimately ended up back with New England after originally signing with the heralded franchise ahead of last season. "It's not about could you play, i...

Lionel Messi calls Neymar amid Real Madrid rumours

The 25-year-old twice asked reporters to "stop inventing" the stories about his clashes with the PSG coach and admitted they had been bothering him. With both...

Broncos dish out more of their own misery in loss to Patriots

The Broncos were poised to get the ball after stopping the Patriots' opening possession with a three-and-out, but rookie Isaiah McKenzie muffed the punt and H...

Week 10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Takeaways

Fitzpatrick has played for seven different teams during a 13-year career, including the Jets the past two seasons. McCown was 23-of-39 for 263 yards and thr...

Goodson, Robinson, Kennard out for Giants vs 49ers

Beathard, a third-round draft pick from Iowa, is completing 50.9 percent of his throws, averaging 188.2 yards per game and has thrown two touchdown passes and f...

Rams heat up after slow start to scorch Texans

Cooper Kupp hauled in 6-of-7 targets for 47 yards in the Rams' Week 10 win over the Texans. Jadeveon Clowney and his fellow defensive linemen did a good job of ...

Steelers' Joe Haden breaks fibula against Colts, is out indefinitely

After Ryan Shazier's interception at the Colts 10-yard line with 12:52 to go, Roethlisberger hooked up with wide-open Vance McDonald for another 7-yard scor...

Veterans Boycott NFL Games

Conservative watchdog group 2ndVote also weighed in, asking all of its supporters to #STANDwithVets and turn off National Football League games to send a mess...

Championship 4 set following Round of 8 finale at Phoenix

And in doing so, he spoiled the title hopes of Chase Elliott . Keselowski was the lowest finishing playoff driver, placing 17th. Too expensive to land a co...

Vikings WR Adam Thielen continues stellar season in win over Redskins

The Redskins were losers in their second straight home contest, with a sound 38-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings . Time to get familiar with the Redskins wid...

Goodell seeking private jet for life in next contract as National Football League commish

It would appear that at least some NFL owners believe Goodell is aiming too high, as one told ESPN there are "several owners in this league who don't make $...

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes father for fourth time

Ronaldo now has four children, with Alana Martina joining Cristiano Jnr and twins Eva and Mateo . "We are all very happy!" he wrote. Cristiano (32) and Geo...

Saints set team record with six rushing touchdowns in rout of Bills

Turnovers aren't going good: After going minus-three in the turnover battle against the Jets last week, Buffalo was an even 1-1 against the Saints. -The Sain...

INACTIVES: Lions vs. Browns

Here are reactions to notable moments during Sunday's Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns game, compiled by Eric Coughlin of The Detroit News. After a 38-y...

Trevor Bayliss says England's batting must improve for Ashes Tests

Trevor Bayliss admits England's habit of batting collapses remains a "concern" as the Ashes loom ever nearer. Allrounder Moeen Ali will make his first co...

Switzerland hold Northern Ireland off to secure World Cup qualification

Then, nine minutes after the break, Northern Ireland almost went ahead and levelled the tie. "It was a privilege to be their coach and manager tonight", No...

Victor Moses nominated for BBC African Footballer of the Year award

And the obviously disappointed former BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award holder ended her reaction by saying "WHAT A SHAME". You can check out clips ...

Marc Marquez takes fourth MotoGP title in five years

Three-time world champion Marquez tops the Moto GP World Standings with 129 points, just five points ahead of Maverick Viñales (Yamaha). Even so, the 31-year-...

Red Sox Trade Talks Over Giancarlo Stanton 'Heating Up,' Report Says

Fantasy Impact According to Spencer talks between Miami and Boston "may be heating up". The Cardinals appear to be the early favorite to acquire Stanton, how...

Tennessee coach Butch Jones reportedly fired after blowout loss

Tennessee has lost its most recent game against every other team in the SEC. This comes one day after the Vols were blown out 50-17 at Missouri and the Vo...

Moon, Xi agree to 'normalize' ties 'in all areas'

On people-to-people exchanges, Indonesia and South Korea agreed to intensify cooperation and promote bilateral tourism by facilitating more direct flights and s...

Chiefs player arrested on suspicion of domestic battery

His next is set for November 28 at 9 a.m. He was booked into the Duval County Jail at 4:53 a.m. ET and is scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. ET on Saturda...

Arsenal to rival Tottenham for Wilfried Zaha; £35m bid prepared

The Gunners are thought to be in search of a replacement for Chile superstar Alexis Sanchez , who is likely to depart from London in the next few months. His r...

Alabama 31, Mississippi State 24, college football final

Alabama also started its final drive at its own 32-yard line. COMFORTABLE AT NO. 1: Saban will be coaching his 60th game at Alabama when the program is the...