It's a major blow for France. Coach Zinédine Zidane will have to do without his captain, Kylian Mbappé, this Thursday as Les Bleus take on Italy in the Nations League. The Real Madrid forward is suffering from minor hamstring discomfort but could return for Sunday's clash against Turkey. In the meantime, Zidane has decided to call up Senny Mayulu for his first senior international appearance.

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs scored an explosive 137-ball 202 during his side Auckland Aces' Ford Trophy clash against Otago at Auckland on Thursday.

Riding on the crest of a wave with six wins so far this month, Alexis Badel is confident Solid State can capitalise on a light weight when he makes his Class Two debut in Saturday’s Panasonic Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Badel’s confidence is sky high after booting home a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night and the Frenchman has five rides at the Saturday fixture. Solid State drops 19lb on his last-start second to Bunta Baby at Sha Tin under Zac Purton, who cannot make the Frankie Lor Fu-chuen...

U19 Asia Cup 2026: Bangladesh’s total proved well below par, and Pakistan’s strong performance with both bat and ball leaves them well placed heading into the title match.

England great James Anderson will extend his already lengthy career by at least another season after signing to play for county side Surrey in 2027.

Mauricio Pochettino looks set to take over from Michael Carrick at Old Trafford

Ben Stiller met Josh Hokit courtside at Madison Square Garden ahead of UFC 334. Hokit spoke candidly about his wrestling background and rapid rise to a title shot. The heavyweight will challenge Ciryl Gane for the undisputed title on Saturday.

India Love stands by her controversial biblical views on homosexuality despite facing heavy backlash and death threats, insisting she will follow her faith even if it means going against the world.

Frankie Muniz breaks silence after concerning Daytona crash: 'a little sore'Actor and race-car driver Frankie Muniz has given an update regarding his health after being discharged from hospital, where he was taken following a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway.The...