Head of New York's Met museum pledges to return trafficked art
The director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art said Thursday the famed institution would return more pieces of art to countries that were victims of looting as it joins in efforts to fight international antiquities trafficking.
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Japan win 'arm wrestle' to set up showdown for last-eight place
Japan were focusing firmly on a possible place in the World Cup quarter-finals after holding off 14-man Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday.
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With Messi sidelined, MLS workload under scrutiny
Major League Soccer teams' ability to cope with the demands of new international competitions is under scrutiny after two games on Wednesday highlighted the consequences of a crowded schedule.
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England into World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa
Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa to win 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.
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Irving happy to be back in 'warm embrace' of Mavericks
Eight-time NBA All-Star guard Kyrie Irving said Thursday it was a relatively easy decision to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks after briefly exploring free agency.
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Biden warns US democracy in peril from 'extremist' Trump
President Joe Biden launched a blistering, direct attack on "extremist" Donald Trump Thursday, urging Americans to stand up for democracy and accusing his rival of trying to subvert US institutions.
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Revenge not on menu as Dolphins eye Bills blockbuster
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel says revenge will not be on the agenda when his team faces the Buffalo Bills in a blockbuster divisional battle on Sunday.
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'Canelo' Alvarez out to prove a point against Charlo
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is out to prove he remains the king of middleweight boxing when he puts his titles on the line against Jermell Charlo on Saturday in a clash of undisputed world champions in Las Vegas.
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Teen arrested after UK Hadrian's Wall 'Robin Hood tree' cut down
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday after one of Britain's most photographed trees was found felled next to the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site in northeast England, prompting outrage and grief.
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One of Britain's most famous trees 'deliberately felled'
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday after one of Britain's most photographed trees was found felled next to the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site in northeast England, prompting outrage and grief.
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