The stars signing up for Saudi's football project
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a force in the football transfer market this year, offering eye-watering salaries that have lured a host of big names to the oil-rich Gulf kingdom.
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Alcaraz off the mark in Toronto, Monfils stuns Tsitsipas
Carlos Alcaraz won his 13th ATP match in a row as the world number one began the Toronto Masters by defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Wednesday.
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Biden targets China as he touts manufacturing revival at home
President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to restrict US investment in Chinese technology during a multi-state tour of the Southwest to tout his push to revive American manufacturing after decades of decline.
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Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching
The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".
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England face Colombia test, Japan eye Women's World Cup semi-finals
The Women's World Cup is down to the last eight, with European champions England widely seen as the favourites to lift the trophy following the elimination of holders the United States.
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Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again
Disney on Wednesday reported a loss for the most recent quarter, with the number of subscribers to its streaming service shrinking again, but a pledge to crack down on password sharing sent shares higher in after-market trades.
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Hooper to be cut from Wallabies World Cup squad: reports
Australia co-captain Michael Hooper will likely be left out of the Wallabies' World Cup squad, local media reported Thursday, a move that could end the 125-Test veteran's international career.
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Wozniacki comeback halted by Vondrousova, Swiatek wins
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova halted Caroline Wozniacki's comeback in its tracks at the WTA Montreal Open on Wednesday, ousting the former world number one in straight sets.
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US accuses Sudan of threatening to expel UN mission
The United States on Wednesday accused Sudan of having threatened to expel the United Nations mission from the war-torn country if the UN envoy, already in Khartoum's crosshairs, speaks before the Security Council on the atrocities of the conflict.
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Biden announces curbs on US investments in China
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday issued an executive order aimed at restricting certain American investments in sensitive high-tech areas in China -- a move that could further strain ties between the world's top two economies.
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