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Embiid weighing Olympic options, says decision likely soon
Joel Embiid said Monday he expects to make a decision over his international future "in the next few days" as he eyes playing at next year's Paris Olympics.
England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins
England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.
Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama said Monday he has bulked up significantly as he prepares for the physically demanding rigors of his debut NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.
It's good to talk -- Joseph's evolution sparked Japan's transformation
Head coach Jamie Joseph's evolution in delegating and becoming a better communicator is a major reason why the Japanese are a win away from reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, forwards coach Shin Hasegawa said on Monday.
Liverpool ask for VAR audio after disallowed goal
Liverpool have reportedly asked for audio of communication between match officials during Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Tottenham after they failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal.
Barca teen Yamal extends contract until 2026
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with the Spanish giants until 2026, the club announced on Monday.
Donald 'would consider' staying on as Europe Ryder Cup captain
Luke Donald said he "would consider" keeping the European Ryder Cup captaincy for the next tournament in two years' time after leading his team to victory in Rome on Sunday.
South Korea blunder, North break record, Yavi supreme at Asian Games
A red-faced South Korean rollerskater blundered away a gold medal, a North Korean weightlifter broke a world record again and Winfred Yavi cruised to a second Asian Games title on the athletics track in Hangzhou on Monday.
Am replaces injured Mapimpi in Boks Rugby World Cup squad
Centre Lukhanyo Am has been called up to defending champions South Africa's Rugby World Cup squad as the replacement for injured winger Makazole Mapimpi, tournament organisers announced on Monday.
Alcaraz, Swiatek both through at China Open
Carlos Alcaraz sealed a spot in the men's semi-finals of the China Open with a straight-sets victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in Beijing on Monday.
World champion Yavi takes charge in Hangzhou as Hadadi's long reign ends
Bahrain's untouchable world title holder Winfred Yavi surged to the Asian Games 3,000m steeplechase gold medal on Monday, as Iranian veteran Ehsan Hadadi's 17-year reign as discus champion came to an end.
North Korean breaks world record as weightlifting dominance continues
A third women's weightlifting world record was broken on Monday as North Korea continued to dominate at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday on their return to international competition after four years away.
Antony could make Man Utd return against Galatasaray - Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said Antony could return in the Champions League tie at home to Galatasaray on Tuesday amid ongoing police inquiries into allegations of abuse against the Brazil international.
It's kabaddi first, army second for Korean beauty queen Woo
Woo Hee-jun has been a beauty pageant queen and a first lieutenant in the South Korean army, but her first love will always be the ancient Indian sport of kabaddi.
VAR officials behind Liverpool error were in UAE 48 hours earlier: report
A review into English-based match officials being paid for one-off appearances in other domestic leagues could take place after a controversial VAR error denied Liverpool a goal in a 2-1 defeat by Tottenham.
Better be a Bok than Irish, says Erasmus of quarter-final scenario
Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admitted Monday the baffling permutations around which two teams from Pool B will qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals were keeping him awake.
India gun for kabaddi revenge against Iran at Asian Games
India had been the only country ever to win kabaddi gold at the Asian Games until Iran shocked them five years ago.
Unbeaten Wales rest Morgan for final pool game against Georgia
Flanker Jac Morgan is rested as Warren Gatland named his Wales XV to play Georgia in their final World Cup Pool C match in Nantes on Saturday.
Future bright despite probable World Cup exit: Aussie coach
The future is bright for Australian rugby despite the impending disaster of being knocked out in the World Cup pool stages for the first time, lineout coach Dan Palmer said on Monday.
Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts
David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a "mess".
Tonga eye Romania win as Kefu pleads for more tier-one Tests
Winless Tonga will bow out of the World Cup hopeful of a victory in their final Pool B match against Romania as coach Toutai Kefu pleaded for more competition against tier-one nations.
Medvedev, Swiatek both through at China Open
World number three Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the China Open men's semi-finals with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory over France's Ugo Humbert in Beijing on Monday.
Pollard stakes claim as Erasmus gamble pays off
Rassie Erasmus' gamble on drafting in experienced World Cup winner Handre Pollard as a replacement for injured hooker Malcolm Marx looks set to reap dividends as the fly-half gave a controlled display in South Africa's victory over Tonga.
South Korean skater 'very sorry' after early celebration costs gold
South Korean rollerskater Jung Cheol-won committed a cardinal sin of sport Monday by celebrating too early, with his "big mistake" costing his country an Asian Games gold medal.
Olympic 'vibes' for high-jump great Barshim in Hangzhou
Three-time high-jump world champion Mutaz Essa Barshim compared the Asian Games to the Olympics Monday after skipping the season-ending Diamond League event at Eugene to be in Hangzhou.
Kurash course! New athletes, fans take to ancient martial art at Asian Games
Once a fixture of traditional wedding ceremonies and a pastime of ancient warriors, centuries old martial art of Kurash is winning new fans and attracting first-time competitors at the Asian Games in China.
Panghal seeks new start for scandal-hit Indian wrestling at Asiad
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal begins her campaign for a medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou this week hoping it will mark a fresh start for a sport mired in a sexual harassment scandal back home.
Bills hand Dolphins first NFL defeat as 49ers, Eagles stay unbeaten
Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen was near perfect in guiding the Bills to a 48-20 victory over Miami on Sunday, with the Dolphins' defeat leaving San Francisco and Philadelphia as the NFL's only unbeaten teams.
South Korean rookie Ryu captures LPGA NW Arkansas title
South Korean rookie Ryu Hae-ran won her first LPGA title on Sunday, making four birdies and an eagle on the back nine Sunday to capture the NW Arkansas Championship.
Allen delivers five touchdowns as Bills beat Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills routed Miami 48-20 on Sunday, handing the Dolphins their first defeat of the NFL season and seizing the AFC East division lead.
Astros win to grab first-round MLB playoff bye after Rangers loss
Defending champion Houston captured the American League West division title and a first-round bye in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Sunday with a victory and a Texas Rangers loss.
World Cup 'waiting game' for South Africa after Tonga victory
South Africa all but sealed a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 49-18 victory over Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, although there is a slim mathematical chance they still might not even make the knock-out phases.