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Napoli see off Fiorentina to reach Italian Super Cup Final

Napoli 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.

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Gerrard extends Al-Ettifaq deal until 2027 after Henderson exit

Gerrard 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.

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Medvedev praises hardy Australian Open fans after 3:40 am finish

Medvedev 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.

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Former world pole vault champion Barber dead at 29: agent

Former 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.

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Calls for calm after Iran, Pakistan trade strikes on militants

Calls 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.

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Barca need comeback to beat Unionistas, reach Copa quarters

Barca 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.

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Palestine target Asian Cup 'history' after UAE draw

Palestine 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.

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Below-par Djokovic faces fresh Australian Open test

Below-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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To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration

To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration

Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the Moon.

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Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts historic lunar landing

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' attempts historic lunar landing

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar touchdown at midnight on Saturday using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.

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