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Cautious England need 'A-game' to beat Samoa, says Sinckler
Despite being just one of three sides at the Rugby World Cup to win their opening three games of the tournament, England's players and coaches are refusing to look further ahead than next month's final Pool D game with Samoa.
Ethiopia's Assefa smashes women's marathon world record in Berlin
Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashed the women's marathon world record in Berlin on Sunday, winning in 2hr 11min 53sec, more than two minutes ahead of the previous mark.
Kenya's Kipchoge wins record fifth Berlin Marathon
Kenyan world-record holder Eliud Kipchoge has won the Berlin Marathon for a record fifth time, crossing the line in 2hr 02min 42sec in the German capital on Sunday.
OCA defends flying of North Korean flag at Asian Games
Olympic Council of Asia chief Raja Randhir Singh on Sunday defended the organisation's decision to allow North Korea to fly its flag at the Asian Games despite being banned from doing so over doping violations.
Verstappen closes in on title after Japanese Grand Prix romp
Max Verstappen hailed his "predictable" Red Bull after taking a giant step towards a third straight title and helping his team clinch the constructors' championship by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
Kings beat Coyotes to wrap up NHL's historic Australia tour
Swede Adrian Kempe scored twice as the Los Angeles Kings wrapped up the National Hockey League's historic tour of Australia with a 3-2 pre-season victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.
Verstappen wins Japanese GP, Red Bull clinch title
Max Verstappen helped Red Bull clinch the Formula One constructors' championship and took a giant step towards his third straight drivers' title by winning the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
Team World one win away from Laver Cup title repeat
Frances Tiafoe powered past Hubert Hurkacz and Taylor Fritz beat Andrey Rublev in straight sets Saturday as defending champions Team World built a commanding 10-2 lead over Team Europe in the Laver Cup.
Wallabies coach Jones interviewed for Japan job: reports
Eddie Jones has been interviewed to take over as Japan coach, reports said Sunday, casting doubt over his future in the middle of Australia's stuttering World Cup campaign.
Ominous China make golden start on first day of Asian Games
Hosts China swept the first gold medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday in a statement of intent on day one of the region's answer to the Olympics.
Breaststroke king Qin fires Asian Games warning
Triple breaststroke world champion Qin Haiyang showed off his versatility by upstaging Olympic gold medallist Wang Shun to qualify fastest for Sunday's men's 200m medley final at the Asian Games.
China off to golden start on first day of Asian Games
The first gold medals at the Asian Games were all won by host nation China on Sunday in rowing, shooting and wushu after President Xi Jinping opened the two-week multisport extravaganza in a colourful ceremony.
Atlanta and New England into playoffs but D.C. slump
Atlanta United and the New England Revolution secured their places in the MLS playoffs but D.C. United's hopes suffered a blow with a 5-3 defeat at home to the New York Red Bulls.
Sakkari downs Dolehide for WTA Guadalajara title
Second-seeded Maria Sakkari ended her four-year wait for a second WTA title on Saturday, beating Caroline Dolehide 7-5, 6-3 to win the 1000 level Guadalajara Open.
Atlanta into playoffs but D.C. lose despite Benteke hat-trick
Atlanta United secured their place in the MLS playoffs with a 4-1 win over Montreal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday but D.C. United's hopes suffered a blow with a 5-3 defeat at home to the New York Red Bulls.
Ruud beats Paul to give Europe first points at Laver Cup
Casper Ruud put Team Europe on the board at the Laver Cup on Saturday, beating Tommy Paul 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 to halt defending champion Team World's five-match win streak to start the event.
NFL fines Browns star Watson $35K for violations in loss
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was fined $35,513 by the NFL for an unsportsmanlike conduct and two unnecessary roughness violations in a 26-22 loss at Pittsburgh, the league announced Saturday.
Farrell purrs over Irish resilience in epic World Cup win over champions
Andy Farrell said his players' "resilience" stood out for him in Ireland's hugely impressive 13-8 win over defending champions South Africa in Saturday's no-holds-barred Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
Water main break forces NYCFC-Toronto MLS postponement
A water main break to the pipeline serving Red Bull Arena has led to Saturday's scheduled Major League Soccer match between New York City FC and Toronto FC being postponed.
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Defiant South Africa 'can still win' World Cup, says coach
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday's nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the World Cup.
Ten Hag sees Burnley win as turning point in Man United season
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United's 1-0 win at Burnley can prove a turning point in a troubled season as Bruno Fernandes' stunning strike snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday.
Ireland on brink of World Cup last eight after edging Springboks
Ireland are on the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 13-8 victory over defending champions South Africa in a riveting Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Xavi hails Barca's new 'winning character' after 'epic' Celta comeback
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised his side's "winning character" after a sensational 3-2 comeback to beat Celta Vigo on Saturday and move top of La Liga.
Saints sign defender Granderson to record NFL deal
New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson, snubbed by every NFL team in the 2019 draft, has signed a four-year contract extension with the club, the team announced on Saturday.
Fernandes eases Man Utd crisis with win at Burnley
Bruno Fernandes' stunning strike eased Manchester United's early-season crisis as a 1-0 win at Burnley on Saturday snapped a three-game losing streak.
Ireland on brink of last eight after edging Springboks in thriller
Ireland are on the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 13-8 victory over defending champions South Africa in a riveting Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Ten-man Man City extend Premier League lead, Man Utd bounce back at Burnley
Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent-off in a fiery 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Manchester United snapped their losing streak by beating Burnley 1-0.
Vinicius returns to Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
Real Madrid winger Vinicius was on Saturday named in the Brazil squad for the next set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers after being sidelined with injury.
Xavi hails Barca's new 'winning character' after Celta comeback
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised his side's "winning character" after a sensational 3-2 comeback to beat Celta Vigo on Saturday and move top of La Liga.
England's returning Farrell enjoys himself in Chile rout
England captain Owen Farrell said on Saturday he had had fun on his return to action as the 2003 Rugby World Cup winners hammered Chile 71-0 to edge closer to the quarter-finals.
Barcelona produce stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo
Robert Lewandowski's brace and Joao Cancelo's winner earned Barcelona a sensational 3-2 comeback victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday to take them top of La Liga.