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French star Batum retires after 18-year NBA career
French basketball star Nicolas Batum announced his retirement Monday after 18 years playing in the NBA for teams including the Los Angeles Clippers.
Zidane leads first France training session
Zinedine Zidane oversaw his first training session with the France national team on Monday as Les Bleus prepared for the start of the new Nations League campaign.
Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket following a turbulent few weeks for the fast bowler.
Mancini eager for 'new adventure' on Italy return
Roberto Mancini said on Monday he was eager for a "new adventure" with Italy ahead of the opening game of his second stint as the national team's coach.
'Best is yet to come,' says De la Fuente after Spain extension
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente said he is convinced "the best is yet to come" with the national team after renewing his contract until 2032 on Monday.
Mbappe says having Zidane as France coach 'like a film'
Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like "something from a film".
Palmer, Rice out of England Nations League squad
Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Marcus Rashford are among five withdrawals from Thomas Tuchel's squad for upcoming Nations League matches, starting on Saturday with a clash against world champions Spain.
Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday.
Schoolgirl Yu scorches to second gold as doping case rocks Games
Schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi won her second gold of the Asian Games on Monday with the fastest time in the world this year, while a teenage badminton player became the first doping case.
China's Zhang beats Japan rivals to Asian Games gymnastics gold
A "more mature" Zhang Boheng won the men's all-around gymnastics gold at the Asian Games on Monday, beating his Japanese rivals ahead of next month's world championships.
Yu, 13, smashes record again with second Asian Games gold
China's 13-year-old swimming sensation Yu Zidi smashed another Asian Games record for her second gold in as many days on Monday, two years out from the Los Angeles Olympics.
Switzerland to play without Xhaka over fake Covid certificate
Switzerland will have to play their next four Nations League matches without captain Granit Xhaka, who admitted Monday to having used a forged Covid vaccine certificate during the pandemic.
Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers
Thai women's badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, testers said.
North and South Korea fight out draw in niggly Asian Games clash
North and South Korea drew 1-1 in the women's football at the Asian Games on Monday in a niggly meeting between neighbours who are still technically at war.
African players in Europe: Semenyo brace helps City top table
Ghana star Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Manchester City, whose 5-3 victory over Sunderland took them to the top of the Premier League table at the weekend.
Barcelona enter new era aiming to retain Women's Champions League crown
Barcelona begin their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Wednesday as the Catalans aim to maintain their status as Europes's leading club side while beginning a new era following the departure of captain Alexia Putellas.
'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold
Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games.
Once decried as 'human cockfighting', MMA wants Olympic spot
A sport once banned in much of the United States and famously decried as "human cockfighting" by a high-profile politician is making an ambitious play for the Olympics.
China's Yu, 13, great for swimming says multiple Olympic medallist
China's 13-year-old sensation Yu Zidi is "exciting for the swimming world" and part of the sport's trend towards younger athletes, Hong Kong's multiple Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey said on Monday.
Messi, Miami frustrated in 2-2 draw with San Diego
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's hopes of overtaking Nashville at the top of Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Sunday after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by San Diego in Florida.
Cowboys beat Commanders, Vikings down Bears as star QBs injured
The Dallas Cowboys beat arch-rivals Washington 37-20 in a game marred by a gruesome injury to Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, while the Chicago Bears lost their own signal-caller Caleb Williams in defeat to Minnesota on a brutal NFL Sunday.
Braves clinch division title as Red Sox reach MLB playoffs
Mike Yastrzemski smacked a game-winning three-run homer to lead Atlanta over Houston 4-2 on Sunday as the Braves clinched their seventh Major League Baseball division title in nine seasons.
Bordeaux-Begles hammer Stade Francais despite Jalibert injury
Bordeaux-Begles eased past Stade Francais 40-10 on Sunday in the French Top 14 but the result was overshadowed by the hosts' France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert suffering a thigh injury.
Torres on target again as PSG beat 10-man Marseille in Ligue 1
Ferran Torres continued the impressive start to his Paris Saint-Germain career by scoring the opener as the French and European champions won 2-1 at bitter rivals Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Milan and Juventus end blips with home wins
AC Milan and Juventus ended short Serie A slides Sunday, as Fiorentina held Napoli and high-flying Como suffered a shock defeat to Frosinone.
Bridgeman wins PGA Biltmore title with sizzling 61
Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of the last six holes on Sunday to hold off fellow American Ben James and win the PGA Biltmore Championship by two strokes.
Carrick demands Man Utd response after 'pathetic' jibes
Michael Carrick struck a defiant tone after Manchester United equalled their worst start to a Premier League season, but Sunday's woeful 1-1 draw at Fulham left the beleaguered boss under mounting pressure.
Williams injured as Bears shut down by Vikings
Caleb Williams suffered an injury as the free-scoring Chicago Bears were brought back to earth with a 9-3 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Liverpool boss Iraola urges Isak to raise his level
Andoni Iraola urged Alexander Isak to raise his level after the Liverpool striker sealed his side's 1-0 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Evenepoel wins record 4th straight world time-trial title
Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel etched his name into the history books with a dominant fourth successive world time-trial victory in Montreal on Sunday.
Carrick defends troubled Man Utd after Fulham escape
Michael Carrick insisted that there were positive signs from Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham after Matheus Cunha saved his side from a third successive defeat on Sunday.
Spaun late shows snatches PGA Championship win
JJ Spaun birdied four of the final five holes to claim the European Tour's PGA Championship on Sunday with Rory McIlroy among those tied for second.