Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday brushed off suggestions that he berated skipper Dasun Shanaka in front of cameras after they lost a one-day series to India. India passed Sri Lanka's 275-9 with five balls to spare in Colombo on Tuesday to...

Rio Tinto agreed to examine the legacy of environmental damage and human rights abuses linked to a mine on the once war-torn Pacific island of Bougainville, the firm said Wednesday. The Australian-based multinational said it had reached a landmark...

As the last seconds ticked away before Milwaukee won the NBA Finals, Giannis Antetokounmpo thought not about his amazing performance but instead pondered his incredible journey from poverty to champion. "When I came to the league, I didn't know whe...

Tens of millions of Bangladeshis defied a Covid-19 surge on Wednesday to join prayers in packed mosques and outdoor locations, as Muslims slaughtered record numbers of animals for the festival Eid al-Adha. The government has lifted a strict lockdow...

The Tour de France's Saitama Criterium has been cancelled for the second straight year over rising Covid-19 cases, organisers said, days before the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony. "We have reached the conclusion that our priority is ensuring the sa...

Dolphins gracefully pop in and out of the water, peppering the infinite-looking Indian Ocean, sharks rise from the depths while birds dive from the sky -- all on the hunt for their next meal: sardines. In the crisp air of winter, South Africa's eas...

A resilient Milwaukee Bucks squad that battled back from adversity throughout the NBA playoffs and bonded over past failures ended a 50-year title drought Tuesday by winning the NBA Finals. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points, grabbed 14 rebound...

The Taliban said Wednesday they would fight only to defend themselves over the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, but stopped short of declaring a formal ceasefire. The militants are waging sweeping offensives across Afghanistan, snapping up territory...

Nuno Duarte claps in Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports Park and the sound echoes around the empty stadium, which will host Olympic sport climbers and 3x3 basketball players -- but no spectators. "It's very strange for the athletes. They are not used to thi...

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was given the all-clear to travel to Tokyo for the Olympics Wednesday after being placed into Covid-19 safety protocols this week. The 26-year-old, who played in all four of the United States' recent exhibition match...

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a historic 50-point performance when it mattered most in leading the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA title since 1971 by defeating the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Tuesday. The Bucks captured the best-of-seven NBA Final...

Losing in the NBA Finals left the Phoenix Suns struggling to deal with a pain like they had never felt, having come close to a dream only to fall short. "I haven't felt a hurt like this in my life," Suns guard Devin Booker said. "This isn't somethi...

Hong Kong's public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan's leader "president" or referring to its "government" in new guidelines that mimic mainland China's rhetoric. The decision comes as Beijing remoulds Hong Kong in its own authoritar...

There'll be no fans in the stands, and less media on the ground, so when it comes to covering the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasters are relying on technology to give viewers a more vivid experience. After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Games to be ...

Bryan Ruiz's headed second-half goal was all Costa Rica would need to beat Jamaica 1-0 and claim first place in Group C at the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament on Tuesday at Exploria Stadium in Florida. Costa Rica, who survived a red card to their goal...