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The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled Luka Doncic's return from injury with a convincing 127-110 NBA victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.
Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday, extending her winning run to 18 matches.
The Indiana Pacers acquired Cameroonian All-Star Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors Wednesday in a deal that sends Bruce Brown to Toronto.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey won't face charges after a police investigation into allegations he had an improper relationship with an underage girl, police in Newport Beach, California, said Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic has long credited a series of unusual methods for helping him become one of the greatest players ever, not least his 15-year "special relationship" with a Melbourne tree.
Philadelphia's star center Jason Kelce said Wednesday that reports he planned to call time on his 13-year NFL career were premature.
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nottingham Forest and Everton shrugged off the threat of a potential Premier League points deduction as they battled into the FA Cup fourth round on Wednesday.
Yoane Wissa scored the equaliser as the Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to draw 1-1 with Zambia in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
Carlos Alcaraz will aim to entertain his fans again as he returns to court in the Australian Open on Thursday while red-hot Iga Swiatek faces former finalist Danielle Collins.
The Indiana Pacers are poised to complete a trade to sign Cameroonian All Star Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors, US media reported on Wednesday.
Jim Ratcliffe warned Manchester United he would have ended his bid to become a minority owner if it was not sealed before Christmas Day, according to financial documents released by the club on Wednesday.
Brentford signed Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon on loan until the end of the season on Wednesday.
Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers have signed Canada international goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau on a two-year deal.
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in San Pedro on Wednesday as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group F campaign.
India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma's record-setting century on Wednesday.
India edged Afghanistan in a dramatic second Super Over to sweep the Twenty20 series after the third match ended in a tie following Rohit Sharma's record-setting century on Wednesday.
The International Cricket Council on Wednesday said the schedule for this year's T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies had been "the most complicated ever to draft".
Akram Afif struck again as holders and hosts Qatar became the first team into the Asian Cup last 16 with a 1-0 win over Tajikistan on Wednesday.
Hosts and defending champions Qatar on Wednesday were the first team to reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds, but China will need to fight it out to join them after successive 0-0 draws.
Defending champions and hosts Qatar became the first team to book their place in the Asian Cup last 16 with a 1-0 win over debutants Tajikistan on Wednesday.
Ghana coach Chris Hughton insisted Wednesday his focus was entirely on the Black Stars' crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash with record seven-time champions Egypt following a confrontation with an angry supporter at the team's hotel in Abidjan.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney declared himself "free" as he celebrated the end of his eight-month ban from football on Wednesday.
Skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in Twenty20 internationals to hit five centuries as he propelled India to 212-4 after a top-order collapse in the third match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations title with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."
Rory McIlroy hopes the worst is behind him going into the Dubai Desert Classic after a series of critical mistakes denied him the title last week at the Dubai Invitational.
Under-pressure Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday he would resign if his squad no longer believed in him following last weekend's heavy Spanish Super Cup final loss to Real Madrid.
Novak Djokovic said an angry altercation with a fan may have helped get him over the line during a testing second-round encounter at the Australian Open against home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday.
Red Rose boss Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell must do "what's right for him" as the England star continues to be linked with a move to French club Racing 92.
China's Asian Cup hopes are on a knife edge after they were held 0-0 for the second game in a row against an unlucky Lebanon on Wednesday.
Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians.
Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro said Wednesday he had been left "confused" by reports that striker Umar Sadiq was set to return to action for his club Real Sociedad just days after pulling out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to injury.