McCourt set to kick-start new Irish MMA era in Dublin
Mixed martial artist Leah McCourt is relishing the chance to headline Bellator’s Dublin card at the Three Arena on Saturday, knowing a win over Judith...
Rugby: Toronto Wolfpack part ways with director of rugby Noble
Toronto Wolfpack, who made headlines by signing New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams last year, have parted company with director of rugby...
Tokyo governor criticizes suggestion that London could host 2020 Olympics
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday it was inappropriate for candidates in London’s mayoral election to propose their city host the 2020 Olympic Games...
Soccer: China to play home leg of Olympic qualifier in Sydney due to coronavirus
The Chinese women’s national team will play the home leg of their Olympic qualification playoff against South Korea in Sydney to avoid any travel complications...
NBA notebook: Irving to have season-ending shoulder surgery
Brooklyn point guard Kyrie Irving will undergo season-ending surgery to repair his right shoulder, Nets general manager Sean Marks announced Thursday....
‘All about the spirit’: Japanese kendo master readies for Olympic torch relay
Shigeru Aoki weathers the assault by his young student, who whacks him on the head with her bamboo sword until she suddenly stops, takes a...
WTA cancels Xi’an Open due to coronavirus outbreak
The women’s Xi’an Open tennis tournament scheduled for next month in China has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, the WTA Tour said in...
NFL notebook: Owners approve new CBA, await players
After months of negotiating, representatives for the NFL owners and players union appear to have an agreement in place for a new collective bargaining agreement,...
‘All about the spirit’: Japan’s kendo master readies for Olympic torch relay
Shigeru Aoki weathers the assault by his young student, who whacks him on the head with her bamboo sword until she suddenly stops, takes a...
McIlroy shoots 65 for first-round lead in Mexico City
Rory McIlroy was in control of all facets of his game as he charged into the first-round lead with a six-under-par 65 at the WGC-Mexico...