NBA to start African basketball league
The NBA is launching a professional basketball league in Africa that will feature 12 teams from several countries across the continent.
The league will debut next year, and will be referred to as the Basketball Africa League. It will include...
Qatar Open: Halep, Kerber battle through to semi-finals
World number three Simona Halep and three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber came through tough tests on Thursday to reach the Qatar Open semi-finals.
Also through are Elina Svitolina and Elise Mertens, providing some comfort for tournament organisers who have...
Rotterdam Open: Kei Nishikori eases into quarters
Japan's Kei Nishikori carved out a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over Latvian Ernests Gulbis on Thursday to power into the Rotterdam Open quarter-finals.
Asia's top player, the world number seven, needed an hour and a quarter to advance as he...
Uran retakes Tour Colombia lead
Home favourite Rigoberto Uran retook the overall lead at the Tour Colombia on Thursday after compatriot Sebastian Molano won the 167km third stage.
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome finished safely in a reduced peloton alongside other potential overall...
Cricket World Cup: Injured Hazlewood in race against time
Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood said on Thursday he was confident of being fit for the Cricket World Cup, with scans this week set to determine when he can make a comeback.
The vice-captain missed Australia's two recent Tests against...
Other Sports
Dustin Johnson Doubtful for the Masters due to Injury
World number one Dustin Johnson is a serious doubt for the Masters after injuring his back in a "serious fall" on Wednesday, his agent...
