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Reigning champ Knicks earn first win against Pistons

The NBA reigning champion New York Knicks finally got their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97 Tuesday with 27 points from Karl-Anthony Towns and 23 from Jalen Brunson.

Runners swap streets for shopping malls as haze chokes Singapore

The pounding of running shoes echoes through a Singapore shopping mall as fitness enthusiasts desperate to exercise take refuge from choking haze.

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Arnault family to complete Paris FC acquisition "in coming days"

The family of France's richest person, Bernard Arnault, will complete the acquisition of Paris FC "in the coming days", the Ligue 2 club's president said during a press conference Wednesday.

All Black fly-half Plummer to join French side Clermont

New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer will join Clermont next season on a three-year deal, the French Top 14 club announced on Wednesday.

Spurs appeal against length of Bentancur ban for Son slur

Tottenham have appealed against the length of Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game suspension for his controversial comments about team-mate Son Heung-min.

Focus purely on Springboks, not future, insists under-fire Wales coach Gatland

Warren Gatland has insisted he is focused solely on Saturday's daunting Test against South Africa and not talk of his future as Wales stare down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.

Argentina's Contepomi makes one change for France Test

Scrum-half Gonzalo Garcia will start instead of Gonzalo Bertranou in the only change made by Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi for Friday's November international with France.

Gatland changes four for Wales clash with South Africa

Under-pressure Wales coach Warren Gatland has made four changes to the starting XV thrashed by Australia to face South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

'Sport will have the last word' as WRC title goes down to the wire in Japan

The only certainty about this year's World Rally Championship, which reaches its conclusion in Japan this weekend, is that a Hyundai driver will take the title but whether that is Thierry Neuville or Ott Tanak remains to be seen.

'No controversy' around Alldritt exclusion for Argentina Test

France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Wednesday there is "no controversy" regarding Gregory Alldritt's absence from the team to face Argentina this week.

'Eternal' Nadal leaves legacy as he retires from tennis

Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal 'legacy' after retiring from professional tennis, as tributes flooded in for the 22-time Grand Slam winner.

Vieira takes over at struggling Gerona

Former France and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira was named on Wednesday as the new coach of relegation-threatened Serie A club Genoa.

Australia's Kerevi banned for Morgan tackle

Australia centre Samu Kerevi will miss the rest of the November internationals after being hit with a ban for his high tackle on Wales' Jac Morgan.

Bellamy defies 'lunatic' reputation to inspire Wales revival

Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Craig Bellamy is finally changing perceptions over his volatile personality after leading Wales to Nations League promotion in his first managerial role.

Son blames 'mistakes' after South Korea held by Palestine in qualifier

Son Heung-min said South Korea had themselves to blame and could learn from "inspiring" opponents Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying.

Australia's Jason Day eyes more major glory after resurgence

Former world number one Jason Day said Wednesday his recent resurgence has lit a fire inside him to chase a second major in 2025, a decade after the Australian smashed through the barrier at the PGA Championship.

Popovic hails Australia character in 'crazy' World Cup qualifier

Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a "crazy" World Cup qualifying 2-2 stalemate in Bahrain.

Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil

A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavaliers unbeaten start

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 15-game unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought 120-117 victory in the NBA Cup on Tuesday.

Hurting India under pressure in blockbuster five-Test Australia series

India head into a hotly anticipated five-Test showdown against Australia starting in Perth on Friday wounded by their first home series loss in 12 years and with a point to prove.

Olympic champion Tebogo aims to inspire next generation of African athletes

After upstaging powerhouses the United States and Jamaica to win a rare Olympic sprint gold for Africa, Letsile Tebogo aims to unleash the "deadly" untapped potential of athletes from the continent.

Valencia on target as ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia

Ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia with a 1-0 victory in Barranquilla on Tuesday as they continued their impressive South American World Cup qualifying campaign.

Live Wildly and Trust for Public Land Congratulate Florida Voters for Landslide Election Wins That Protect Healthy Lands and Waters

Floridians cast record-setting votes for protecting nature; nearly $350 million approved for local conservation efforts

'I have left a legacy': Nadal retires from tennis

Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.

Nadal's sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

Last-gasp Szoboszlai penalty rescues Hungary draw with Germany

A Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time snatched Hungary a 1-1 draw with Germany in Budapest on Wednesday.

Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends

Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.

Guardiola set to extend stay as Man City boss - reports

Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, the Athletic reported on Tuesday.

Minnows Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Inter Miami coach Martino leaving club for 'personal reasons' - club source

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino is leaving the MLS club for "personal reasons" a club source told AFP on Tuesday.

'I did it for Rafa': Alcaraz after keeping Spain Davis Cup dream alive

Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level the quarter-final tie at 1-1 on Tuesday.

Alcaraz keeps Spain and Nadal Davis Cup dream alive