China withdraws as 2023 Asian Cup host due to pandemic

The Asian Football Confederation praised China for the "difficult choice" to withdraw as the country battles to stamp out the virus with rapid lockdowns and mass testing.

'Time to hang up my gloves': Amir Khan announces end of his boxing career

The 35-year-old Olympic silver medallist became unified world champion in 2011 and has to his credit 34 wins from 40 fights.

Ukrainian climber summits Everest 'for her people'

Nepal has issued 317 permits to foreign mountaineers for this year's Everest spring climbing season, which runs from mid-April to the end of May.

Champions League: Chelsea top UEFA prize money list with $126M

Chelsea earned nearly $126.5 million from a total fund of nearly $2 billion shared by the 32 Champions League clubs.

UEFA okays Champions League revamp with 36 teams

Two spots will to go associations with the best collective performance by their clubs in the previous season from 2024-25 onwards, after UEFA approved the final format.

FIFA: Brazil, Argentina must play abandoned World Cup qualifier

The decision means that the South American football giants, who have qualified for the World Cup, seem set to play their essentially meaningless 18th qualifying game, possibly in September.

Alcaraz beats Djokovic, gets birthday present: Madrid Open final

The 19-year-old Spaniard reached his second Association of Tennis Professionals Masters final in five weeks and claimed his first win over a reigning world number one, overcoming Djokovic in front of a sell-out home crowd at the Caja Magica.

Kell Brook announces retirement after settling Amir Khan 'feud'

Kell Brook retires from boxing after victory over Amir Khan in February brought him peace.

Nadal 'staying positive' despite defeat by teenager Alcaraz

In a clash of generations, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz defeated his idol 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals.

Chelsea confirm agreement of Boehly-led partnership to buy British club

Statement confirmed all proceeds would be placed in a frozen UK bank account and Russian owner Roman Abramovich, who is currently subject to sanctions by the British government, would donate all of the proceeds to charitable causes.

Asian Games in China postponed over Covid concerns

The Olympic Council of Asia announced the postponement of the 19th Asian Games "after carefully considering the pandemic situation and the size of the Games."

Andy Murray withdraws from match against Novak Djokovic due to illness

Murray has been beset by injury problems in recent years, especially to his hip, and is now ranked 78th in the world.