Wallabies coach Cheika looking forward to 'open' Rugby World Cup
Michael Cheika insisted Wednesday that the Wallabies will come out firing at this year's Rugby World Cup
Tokyo unveils chatty 'robot-eers' to assist wheelchair-bound visitors to 2020 Olympics
TOKYO – Tokyo Olympic organisers on Friday rolled out a pair of chatty robots they will put to work to assist wheelchair users at the 2020 Games as they continue ...
'Hungry' Hamilton seeks Japan boost after Russian rumpus
Lewis Hamilton will not allow the drama around his win in Sochi and his runaway log lead detract from his aim to win in Japan
Japan's Osaka muscles into Tokyo semi-finals
Despite being nowhere near her best, US Open champion Naomi Osaka is well on her way to a possible win in her country of birth
Japan's Osaka blames US Open tears on 'notorious' nerves
The 2018 US Open champion refused to blame the furore around Serena Williams for her tears following his victory in New York
Blake 'hiding' from Bolt after Commonwealth hiccup
Jamaica's Yohan Blake admitted Saturday that he was doing his best to avoid sprint legend Usain Bolt after his Commonwealth Games flop.
Did I retire too soon, asks Usain Bolt after Jamaican bronze in relay
Yohan Blake anchored Jamaica to third place in the 4x100m relay, prompting Usain Bolt to ponder on his decision to retire.
Commonwealth Games history-maker Le Clos targets more gold at Tokyo Olympics
Fresh from becoming the most decorated swimmer in Commonwealth Games history, Chad le Clos is already "excited" to race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
'Call me Michael Phelps!' says Le Clos after Games treble
Chad le Clos become the first male swimmer to win three consecutive Commonwealth gold medals in the same event.
Peaty revs up as Le Clos chases Games swim history
Chad le Clos was second in the 200m freestyle heats ahead of his 50m butterfly final later today.
Chad le Clos eyeing medals record at Commonwealth Games
?It could very easily be a great week, but 0. 1 (seconds) could decide the two on either side of the podium. ?
'Overwhelmed with joy'- Nigeria's bobsleigh women savour Olympic moment
Nigeria's women's bobsleigh team finished with the wooden spoon Wednesday but left with their heads held high after an emotional Olympic debut.
Last place but Ghanaian Winter Olympian 'feels like a gold medallist'
Ghana's Akwasi Frimpong finished last in his Olympic debut but was a smash-hit nonetheless with his plucky efforts in the sliding sport of skeleton.
'Extremely important' for Rugby World Cup hosts Japan to reach knockout stage
Akira Shimazu, CEO of the 2019 Rugby World Cup organising committee, says it's "extremely important for Japan, as hosts, to reach the knockout stage".
Five talking points from the Japanese Grand Prix
How many Ferrari mechanics does it take to change a spark plug? Should the Red Bull drivers get a room?
Vettel's title hopes frazzled by gremlins
Sebastian Vettel's Formula One title hopes suffered a potentially fatal blow Sunday after he was forced to retire from the Japanese Grand Prix
Hamilton wins Japanese GP, Vettel retires
Hamilton romped to victory at Suzuka while Vettel's title ambitions were dealt a massive blow when his engine failed.
Hamilton hits back with 'crazy' Japan pole
Lewis Hamilton struck a huge psychological blow in the Formula One title race Saturday with a sizzling qualifying drive to take pole position in Japan.
Feels great to win again, says Wozniacki in lucky No 7
The Danish former world number one needed only 75 minutes to complete the rout under the Tokyo sunshine, capturing her first title of the year after losing in six ...
Sharapova no longer feared in 'second career'
Maria Sharapova is once again trying to hit the fur off tennis balls, but admits she may no longer be feared.
'Swimming in a G-string could be the answer'
Japanese world-title favourite Ryosuke Irie says only racing in skimpy G-strings would put a stop to the raging bodysuit row in swimming.
Safin ends two-year wait in Beijing
Marat Safin won his first title in almost two years with a gritty 7-6 7-5 victory over Mikhail Youzhny in the final of the China Open.
Clijsters keeps tongue in check after final
Kim Clijsters has refused to blame a controversial line call in the final set for her heartbreaking Australian Open defeat at the hands of Justine Henin-Hardenne. ...
Don't compare me to Fangio, says Schumi
Michael Schumacher's sixth Formula One win in Japan has emulated the great Argentine Juan Pablo Fangio's five titles in the 1950s, but the German has distanced himself ...
Favourites US shrug off Vegas odds
The United States have downplayed their favourites tag for the World Basketball Championship crown.