Biggest Women's World Cup kicks off with host nations in spotlight
The first Women's World Cup to feature 32 teams kicks off on Thursday with New Zealand taking on former winners Norway in the opening game in Auckland before co-hosts Australia face the Republic of Ireland in front of 80,000 fans in Sydney.
Read moreBroad reveals Australia inspiration behind rise to 600 Test wickets
Stuart Broad hailed the influence of Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath after the England veteran became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets.
Read moreInter sign free agent Cuadrado to fan fury
Juan Cuadrado has signed for Inter Milan, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday as fans protested the arrival of the Colombia winger after being released by bitter rivals Juventus.
Read moreTwo killed, hundreds arrested in Kenya protests
Two people were killed on Wednesday following anti-government protests in Kenya, a hospital official said, as the interior ministry announced the arrest of over 300 others in connection with the demonstrations.
Read moreTest 'addict' Broad proud to join greats in 600-wicket club
Self-proclaimed Test "addict" Stuart Broad said he felt proud to be alongside some of cricket's greatest bowlers after becoming just the fifth man to take 600 Test wickets.
Read moreKerry says US not dictating climate policy to China
US climate envoy John Kerry said Wednesday that Washington was not dictating climate solutions to China, after President Xi Jinping said Beijing will make its own decisions on how to address global warming.
Read moreHeavy rains thwart rescue effort after Colombian landslide
Heavy rains on Wednesday complicated the search for 13 people reported missing after a landslide that killed at least 15 in central Colombia, authorities said.
Read moreGrieving Springboks Etzebeth, Hendrikse available to face Pumas
Grieving Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Jaden Hendrikse will be available for South Africa when they tackle Argentina on July 29 in a Rugby Championship final-round match.
Read moreStrycova hails motherhood as factor in Wimbledon doubles success
Wimbledon doubles champion Barbora Strycova revealed Wednesday that while motherhood was a major contributor to her success it would prevent her from playing again at the All England Club.
Read moreEngland's Broad 'proud to join greats' in 600 Test wicket club
England's Stuart Broad said he felt proud to join some "greats of the game" after becoming just the fifth cricketer to take 600 Test wickets.
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