Japan target record medal haul at home Asian Games
Japan are aiming to win more medals than ever before at their home Asian Games next month in Nagoya, chef de mission Kosei Inoue said Wednesday after the team's inauguration ceremony.
Read moreEngland bowl against Pakistan in first Test of post-Bazball era
England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to field in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.
Read moreICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on President Tomoko Akane, calling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's independence.
Read moreVilla sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri as they strengthen their defensive options ahead of the Champions League.
Read moreKyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday that he had made "a huge mistake" after testing positive for cocaine.
Read moreInjury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.
Read moreEurope can't afford to miss AI revolution: ECB chief
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that the continent could not afford to miss out on the artificial intelligence revolution as the continent's growth model comes under increasing pressure.
Read moreJapanese 'keeper Suzuki signs for Aston Villa
Aston Villa announced on Wednesday they have signed Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, which could hasten the departure of Argentina 'keeper Emiliano Martinez from the Premier League club.
Read moreSuthar shines as India crush Sri Lanka in 600th Test
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Read morePaul Pogba to be released by Monaco: club
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday.
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