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Benfica sign midfielder Palhinha from Bayern
Portuguese side Benfica signed Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich on Wednesday for a fee which could rise to 19 million euros ($22 million).
Flick says Barca may go without striker as Atletico resist Alvarez sale
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.
Bouaddi joins Man City for Premier League teenage record £85.6 mn
Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million, $117 million).
Spurs closing in on Man City's Marmoush after signing Savio
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million ($82 million) next year, according to British media on Wednesday.
Man City sign Lille's Bouaddi for 100 mn euros
Manchester City have signed teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£86 million, $117 million).
Celtic count the cost of Champions League flop
Scottish champions Celtic face a second successive season without Champions League football, a blow which will not only have serious financial consequences, manager Martin O'Neill admitted, but could also deter players from signing for them.
Sooriyabandara, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback after follow-on
Sri Lanka staged a spirited recovery after being made to follow on in the second Test against India, reaching 199-3 at tea on day four in Colombo on Wednesday.
Zurich Diamond League: five events to watch
Swiss star Audrey Werro will unashamedly be the star attraction at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.
Sri Lanka 83-2 after India enforce follow-on in second Test
India removed Sri Lanka's openers to raise hopes of an innings win after they made the hosts follow on during day four of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.
North Korea to 'bring joy' to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games
North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to "bring joy to Marshal Kim Jong Un".
England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect
England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's starting on Thursday.
High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them.
Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon
Japanese Asian Games organisers said Wednesday they were holding "regular discussions" with Asian Olympic chiefs after a report claimed they had asked for the ballooning number of participants to be scaled back.
Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals
The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start but could not progress to the final stages of US Open's mixed doubles tournament.
Segner out of South Africa tour as New Zealand injuries pile up
Loose forward Anton Segner will not play again on the New Zealand tour of South Africa, head coach Dave Rennie said on Tuesday after a 41-35 win over the Lions franchise in Johannesburg.
PGA Tour to end in two-week matchplay showdown from 2028: CEO
The PGA Tour season from 2028 will culminate in a new matchplay tournament that pits the world's top golfers against one another across two weeks, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp announced Tuesday.
Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles
The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in the opening round of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament.
Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Tuesday as Manchester City's Khadija Shaw scooped the women's award for the second time.
PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return
The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday.
Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry
Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.
Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions
Centre Rieko Ioane played a key role as New Zealand came from 18 points behind to defeat the Lions franchise 41-35 in Johannesburg on Tuesday and maintain a perfect tour record.
Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options
Manchester United further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a reported £70 million ($95 million) fee on Tuesday.
Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
Siya Kolisi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday in the second Test in Cape Town, head coach Rassie Erasmus said.
'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.
Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles
Former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka were sent tumbling out of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday by Czech Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten.
Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.
Pogacar storms to Vuelta a Espana stage four solo triumph
Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar crushed his Vuelta a Espana rivals to clinch a sensational solo stage four victory on Tuesday and open up a commanding general classification lead.
'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride to Dutch football
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.
Olympic champion Brignone to undergo new knee operation
Double Olympic champion Federica Brignone is to undergo surgery again on her left knee before deciding whether to continue for another season, she announced on Tuesday.
Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan.
Root annoyed by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka trail India by 238 runs in second Test
Sri Lanka were fighting hard to avoid the follow-on when rain brought an early end to play on day three of the second Test against India, with the hosts on 265-8 on Tuesday.