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Morant to return against Rockets: Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins confirmed that Ja Morant will make his NBA return from suspension against the Houston Rockets later on Wednesday.
Battle to buy Man Utd heats up as Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits second bid
The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English giants.
US Fed lifts key interest rate, voices banking sector concerns
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, as it sought to strike a balance between curbing high inflation and averting further upheaval in the commercial banking sector.
Raducanu faces new injury concern after Miami exit
Emma Raducanu faces more injury worries after exiting the Miami Open in the first round and saying she will seek fresh input on her troubling painful wrist.
Battle to buy Man Utd heats up as Sheikh Jassim, Ratcliffe submit second bids
The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe returned with second bids for the English giants.
Blinken dismisses China's 'marriage of convenience' with Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday brushed off China's diplomacy with Russia as a "marriage of convenience," and said Beijing had not yet provided military aid to "junior partner" Moscow to fight in Ukraine.
US stocks tumble after Fed rate hike, concerns on economy
Wall Street stocks slumped Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve continued hiking interest rates to fight inflation, while noting that banking sector turmoil could weigh on the economy.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim makes second bid as battle to buy Man Utd heats up
The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English giants.
TikTok users protest proposals for US ban at Congress
A group of TikTok content creators descended on the US Capitol Wednesday to protest against calls for a ban on the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app, amid fears that it presents a national security threat.
MLB champ Astros lose Altuve for two months after surgery
Reigning Major League Baseball champion Houston likely will be without second baseman Jose Altuve for two months after he underwent surgery on his fractured right thumb on Wednesday.
Moderna rebuked over plan to hike Covid vaccine to $130
Moderna's chief executive on Wednesday defended the US company's plan to quadruple the price of its lifesaving Covid vaccine to as much as $130 per dose as soon as government stockpiles run out.
Blinken seeks US funds for UN culture agency to counter China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Congress to agree to $150 million to rejoin the UN culture agency UNESCO, saying the US absence was letting China write rules on artificial intelligence.
'Noose around your neck': Colombia's biggest drug cartel rules with fear
In the cities and towns of northwest Colombia, the ubiquitous graffiti "AGC" signals the ominous presence of the powerful Gulf Clan drug cartel.
Williamson back on court but out two weeks for NBA Pelicans
Zion Williamson was cleared to resume on-court activities by the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday after a re-evaluation of his strained right hamstring, but he remains on the sidelines.
Canada sees record population growth as immigration leaps
Canada saw record-high population growth last year due to a surge in immigrants and temporary residents, the government statistical agency said Wednesday, adding that if the trend continues the nation will double its population in 26 years.
NBA Clippers say George will miss 2-3 weeks with knee sprain
Los Angeles Clippers swingman Paul George will miss the next two to three weeks of the NBA season with a sprained right knee, the club announced on Wednesday.
Reagan's 'Star Wars' at 40: Battle of the satellites
Forty years after US president Ronald Reagan stunned the nation and world with his "Star Wars" plan to take nuclear competition into outer space, a new battle of the satellites has emerged in the stratosphere.
Kane 'motivated' to break England goal record against Italy, says Southgate
Harry Kane is ready to break the all-time England goalscoring record in his team's opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, manager Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday.
Reiten goal gives Chelsea advantage against Lyon in Women's Champions League
Norwegian international Guro Reiten's first-half goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 win away to holders Lyon in France in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday.
Relativity Space to make third bid to launch 3D-printed rocket
The world's first 3D printed rocket is scheduled to make its third attempt to lift off on Wednesday for the maiden flight of an innovative spacecraft billed as being less costly to produce and fly.
Trump indictment decision pushed back as jury fails to meet
The drama surrounding Donald Trump's possible indictment over hush money paid to a porn star took a new twist Wednesday, after a New York grand jury failed to convene as expected -- pushing back a decision, potentially into next week.
Israel missiles hit arms depot in Syria's Aleppo airport: monitor
An Israeli missile strike destroyed a suspected arms depot used by Iran-backed militias at Syria's Aleppo airport Wednesday, a war monitor said, with authorities saying the raid put the airport out of service.
Andreescu beats Raducanu to advance in Miami
Canada's Bianca Andreescu won a first-round battle of former US Open champions, defeating Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open.
Exiled opposition leader calls on Belarus to break with Russia
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya urged her country to break ties with neighbor Russia as she spoke out Wednesday against President Alexander Lukashenko's support for the war in Ukraine.
Quake-hit Syrians brace for subdued Ramadan
Umm Esmat, a mother living in war-torn Syria, is preparing for the onset of Ramadan this year with a heavy heart, after a deadly earthquake forced her from her home.
US Fed lifts key interest rate amid banking sector fears
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday, as it sought to strike a balance between curbing high inflation and averting further upheaval in the commercial banking sector.
MLB clarifies rule changes as season openers loom
Major League Baseball issued a memo Wednesday to clarify rule changes that have shaved the average time of pre-season games by 25 minutes ahead of next week's 2023 season openers.
Ronaldo wants to be 'most capped player in history'
Cristiano Ronaldo made no secret Wednesday of his ambition to notch up another world record -- for the number of international caps -- a day before Portugal face Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Inter-American court hears first abortion rights case
Women gathered outside the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) in Costa Rica Wednesday, calling for "justice" as lawyers presented the tribunal's first-ever abortion rights case.
Blinken says China has not 'crossed line' on lethal aid to Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that China has not provided substantial military aid to Russia despite Beijing's ramping up of diplomatic support.
Zelensky visits frontline, deadly Russian strikes hit school, homes
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that he visited military positions near the frontline town of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, as a Russian strike battered a residential building, injuring dozens.
MotoGP boss welcomes 'important' Asia expansion
The new MotoGP season gets underway this weekend in Portugal with Carmelo Ezpeleta, the boss of Dorna, the sport's promoter, relishing the prospect of debut races in India and Kazakhstan.