The Triple Crown hopes of Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will be on the line today as the unbeaten colt aims to complete the second leg of American horse racing’s Holy Grail with victory in the 141st Preakness.

Tournament host Rory McIlroy knows he will need to silence the challenge of Masters champion Danny Willett if he’s to capture a first Irish Open title.

President Vladimir Putin yesterday said Russia will give “every assistance” to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) inspectors probing allegations of organised doping among its Olympic athletes.

Three successful seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League have convinced its organisers that the tournament has carved its place in India’s sporting landscape and time is ripe to go biannual.

James Anderson recorded his best Test figures at Headingley as Sri Lanka were made to follow-on on the second day of the first Test against England yesterday.

Karun Nair hit the winning runs off the final ball for the Delhi Daredevils as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in their IPL clash in Raipur yesterday to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Tomas Hertl scored twice and Martin Jones became the first Sharks goalie to record consecutive playoff shutouts as San Jose beat the St.Louis Blues 3-0 on Thursday.

Reigning world champions Canada boosted their hopes of retaining their title as they thrashed Sweden 6-0 at the ice hockey world championship quarter-finals in Saint Petersburg on Thursday.

With LeBron James producing another overpowering performance, the Cleveland Cavaliers routed Toronto 108-89 on Thursday, stretching their playoff record to 10-0 and moving closer to an NBA Finals return.

LeBron James may have ceded some of the NBA spotlight to Stephen Curry recently but remains the best player in the world, Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said on Thursday.

LeBron James may have ceded some of the NBA spotlight to Stephen Curry recently but remains the best player in the world, Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue said on Thursday.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew said he felt the “weight of history” on his shoulders as he tries to lead the south London side to the first major trophy in their 111-year existence.