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China's Zheng rejoices at 'breakthrough' US Open win over Jabeur
Rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final Monday at the US Open after knocking out last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur, describing it as a "breakthrough" win after enduring her share of frustration this season.
Rugby pioneer Webb-Ellis embraced by French resting place
William Webb-Ellis may or may not have been the creator of rugby but the residents of the French Riviera town of Menton where he is buried have embraced the Englishman as one of their own.
Sabalenka powers into US Open quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka celebrated her ascent to the pinnacle of women's tennis by powering into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a straight sets win over Russian Daria Kasatkina.
Brazil drop Antony over ex-girlfriend assault claim
Manchester United winger Antony was dropped from Brazil's squad for upcoming World Cup qualifying games on Monday following allegations of assault made against him by an ex-girlfriend.
Alcaraz into US Open last eight as Pegula, Jabeur crash out
Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out.
Injuries raise concerns as NFL season begins
Buffalo's Damar Hamlin suits up Sunday for his first regular-season NFL game since a heart-stopping hit during a contest in January while Miami's Tua Tagovailoa is back after multiple concussions.
China's Zheng topples Jabeur to reach US Open last eight
China's Zheng Qinwen thrashed fifth seed and last year's US Open runner-up Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-4 on Monday to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final.
Borthwick confident experienced England will rise to occasion
Head coach Steve Borthwick insists England's experienced core of players will prove their doubters wrong despite a dire build-up to their Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday.
Williamson bounces back to captain New Zealand at ODI World Cup
New Zealand's hopes for the 50-over World Cup received a boost Tuesday, with Kane Williamson set to captain the Black Caps despite still recovering from a serious knee injury.
Sanchez, Ndombele leave Spurs for Galatasaray
Colombian international defender Davinson Sanchez has joined Galatasaray from Tottenham, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday as Tanguy Ndombele also signed for the Istanbul giants on loan.
Sanchez leaves Spurs for Galatasaray
Colombian international defender Davinson Sanchez has joined Galatasaray from Tottenham, the Premier League confirmed on Monday.
New Zealand's Jordie Barrett doubt for World Cup opener
New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett is a fitness doubt for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against hosts France on Friday, the All Blacks camp has said.
Kupp uncertain for Rams' NFL opener with hamstring setback
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, last year's Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, will return to the team soon after a hamstring injury setback but could miss Sunday's NFL opener.
Alcaraz marches into US Open last eight, Pegula crashes out
Carlos Alcaraz swept into the quarter-finals of the US Open with a straight sets demolition of Italy's Matteo Arnaldi on Monday as American third seed Jessica Pegula became the latest top-ranked player to exit.
Clinical Alcaraz moves into US Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz stayed firmly on course to defend his US Open title Monday as he reached the quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Italy's Matteo Arnaldi.
India thrash Nepal to reach Asia Cup Super Fours
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered Nepal by 10 wickets in a rain-hit match to reach the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Monday.
Grealish, Alexander-Arnold ruled out of England duty by injury
Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold were forced to withdraw from the England squad for upcoming games against Ukraine and Scotland due to injury on Monday.
Pegula upset as Alcaraz eyes US Open quarter-finals
Third seed Jessica Pegula became the latest top-ranked player to bite the dust at the US Open on Monday as Carlos Alcaraz looked to keep his title defence on track.
'I am not a racist,' says France World Cup lock Chalureau
French lock Bastien Chalureau on Monday rejected accusations he is a racist in an affair that has overshadowed hosts France's preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
England written off too soon, says Borthwick
England coach Steve Borthwick believes his side have been written off before the World Cup has even begun after a terrible run of results leading up to the tournament in France.
Mueller recalled by Euro hosts Germany for friendlies
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller was called up by Germany on Monday for upcoming friendlies with Japan and France.
Three talking points from the Italian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen foiled Ferrari and silenced the tifosi at Monza on Sunday as he made Formula One history with a record-breaking 10th consecutive win.
Donald names 'generational' talent Aberg plus Rose, Lowry among Ryder Cup picks
Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald picked rising star Ludvig Aberg plus major winners Justin Rose and Shane Lowry among his six wildcards for the tournament in Rome.
England captain Farrell rues mistake that led to World Cup ban
England captain Owen Farrell said he has accepted the "mistake" that will see him miss the start of the World Cup campaign, but remains excited for the tournament despite his side's dreadful form.
Ramos returns to boyhood club Sevilla
Veteran former Spain defender Sergio Ramos said Monday he was returning to his home-town club Sevilla after 18 years away.
Europe captain Donald names Rose, Lowry among Ryder Cup wildcard picks
Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald on Monday picked major winners Justin Rose and Shane Lowry plus rising star Ludvig Aberg among his six wildcards for the tournament in Rome.
Two dead, three missing as torrential rains lash Spain
Two people died and three were missing on Monday after heavy rains lashed drought-hit Spain, triggering flash floods that closed Madrid metro lines and high-speed rail links.
African players in Europe: Salah seals Liverpool victory
Mohamed Salah put talk of a reported £150 million ($189 mn) move to Saudi side Al-Ittihad behind him with the final Liverpool goal in a 3-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa at the weekend.
Racism 'has no place' in rugby after Chalureau row
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said on Monday there was no place for racism in the sport amid the furore over lock Bastien Chalureau's inclusion in France's squad for the World Cup.
Sancho puts Man Utd career in doubt with Ten Hag spat
Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future could be in doubt after he took a swipe at manager Erik ten Hag for saying he had been dropped because of poor training performances.
Swiatek stumped by 'loss of control' in US Open exit
Iga Swiatek said she was at a loss to describe the way in which her US Open title defence was left in ruins Sunday in a last-16 defeat to Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.
'Nothing to lose' Ostapenko dethrones Swiatek
Jelena Ostapenko's "nothing to lose" mindset delivered the biggest upset of the US Open on Sunday as the hard-hitting Latvian sent defending champion Iga Swiatek crashing out.