Axiom launches third mission to ISS, carrying European space hopes
An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos.
Read moreJapan's Furue fires 65 to lead LPGA Tournament of Champions
Japan's Ayaka Furue fired a seven-under par 65, closing with back-to-back birdies to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the LPGA Tournament of Champions.
Read moreNapoli see off Fiorentina to reach Italian Super Cup Final
Napoli put aside their recent troubles on Thursday by reaching the Italian Super Cup final with a convincing 3-0 win over Fiorentina in Riyadh.
Read moreGerrard extends Al-Ettifaq deal until 2027 after Henderson exit
Steven Gerrard signed a new deal with Al-Ettifaq to remain as coach until 2027 on Thursday, just moments after former Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson left the Saudi club.
Read moreMedvedev praises hardy Australian Open fans after 3:40 am finish
Daniil Medvedev admitted to loyal Australian Open fans "I would not be here" after he fought back to beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori from two sets down in a match that ended at 3:40 am on Friday.
Read moreFormer world pole vault champion Barber dead at 29: agent
Former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber of Canada has died at age 29 at his home in Texas, his agent announced on Thursday.
Read moreCalls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militants
The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other's territory.
Read moreBarca need comeback to beat Unionistas, reach Copa quarters
Barcelona secured an unconvincing 3-1 win at third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals.
Read morePalestine target Asian Cup 'history' after UAE draw
Makram Daboub told his Palestine team to make "history" by reaching the Asian Cup knockout stage for the first time following a 1-1 draw with 10-man United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
Read moreBelow-par Djokovic faces fresh Australian Open test
Novak Djokovic faces another searching examination at the Australian Open on Friday after dropping sets in his opening two matches as Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva looks to keep her giant-killing run going.
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