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Colombia pip 'proud' Jamaica to set up England clash at World Cup
Colombia reached the Women's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time and a clash with England after a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Tuesday, with France or Morocco poised to join them.
Joshua to face Finland's Helenius as Whyte replacement
Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius in London on Saturday after the Finnish boxer was parachuted in as a late replacement for Dillian Whyte.
Colombia edge Jamaica 1-0 to set up England World Cup quarter-final
Catalina Usme scored the only goal as Colombia kept their Women's World Cup charge on track Tuesday by beating Jamaica 1-0 to secure a maiden quarter-final against European champions England.
Bahamontes, first Spanish winner of the Tour de France, dies
Federico Bahamontes, who in 1959 became the first Spanish cyclist to win the Tour de France, has died aged 95, the mayor of Toledo announced on Tuesday.
Fiji World Cup squad named ahead of tough France, England warm-ups
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui named his squad Tuesday for next month's Rugby World Cup, but warned his in-form side they would face a big test of their credentials in warm-up matches against France and England.
Jamaica, Colombia battle for spot in World Cup quarter-finals
Two of the surprise packages of the Women's World Cup clash when Colombia face Jamaica in Melbourne on Tuesday with a quarter-final against England up for grabs.
Young US NBA stars rout Puerto Rico in World Cup tuneup
Anthony Edwards and Cameron Johnson each scored 15 points to lead a young United States NBA squad over Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday and conclude Basketball World Cup training camp.
England survive Nigeria fright but must improve to win World Cup
The best teams find a way to win when playing badly, so says the football cliche, but England will surely be out of the Women's World Cup if there is a repeat of their display against Nigeria.
Man City aim to hold off big-spending pretenders to Premier League crown
Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League title away to newly-promoted Burnley on Friday as Pep Guardiola's men look to hold off an ambitious group of challengers to their crown as English champions.
Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first
Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meet South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year's World Cup.
Australia 'can beat anyone' as World Cup hosts hit stride
Australia were in danger of a humiliating early exit after a surprise defeat to Nigeria but they are now into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals and belief is growing that they can go all the way.
Rugby thrives in Roman suburbs
If Idrissa Di Porto hits the headlines as a star of Italian rugby in a future World Cup, Azzurri supporters will surely offer up a prayer of thanks to a club which has been beavering away in the unfashionable southern suburbs of Rome for over 40 years.
Five newcomers to look out for in La Liga
The 2023/24 La Liga season kicks off this weekend with Barcelona attempting to defend their title from a Real Madrid side that bid farewell to Karim Benzema this summer.
Pliskova, Azarenka win WTA openers at rain-hit Montreal
Former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka advanced after rain delays on Monday's first day of the WTA Montreal Open hardcourt tournament.
Real Madrid with Benzema void to fill as La Liga returns
Real Madrid begin life after Karim Benzema looking to wrest back the Spanish title from Barcelona as the La Liga season kicks off this weekend, seemingly content to play the waiting game for Kylian Mbappe.
Tsitsipas striving for calm after coaching earthquake
Stefanos Tsitsipas held out hope on Monday that massive changes in his coaching staff will pay results at this week's ATP Toronto Masters.
No.1s Alcaraz, Swiatek named top seeds at Cincinnati Masters
World number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the reigning US Open champions, were named Monday as the top seeds for next week's WTA and ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament.
Pebble Beach joins signature stops as PGA unveils '24 schedule
The Pebble Beach Pro-Am will become a "signature" event on the 2024 US PGA Tour schedule released on Monday even as a merger framework agreement with LIV Golf remains unresolved.
MLB suspends six for roles in White Sox-Guardians brawl
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was suspended for six games and Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez received a three-game ban on Monday from Major League Baseball for their roles in a Saturday brawl.
Record-breaker Lavreysen dominates cycling worlds
Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen made history in Glasgow on Monday by winning his fifth consecutive world title in the sprint, the premier event in track cycling, at the World Cycling Championships.
Benfica striker Ramos signs for PSG
Portugal attacker Goncalo Ramos has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Benfica on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy, the French champions announced on Monday.
Cordero, Delguy left out of Argentina Rugby World Cup squad
Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Monday announced his squad for the Rugby World Cup in France, cutting experienced wingers Santiago Cordero and Bautista Delguy.
Reilly gives hosts Britain first gold at cycling worlds in BMX
Britain's Kieran Reilly claimed the hosts' first gold of the World Cycling Championships on Monday winning the BMX Freestyle Park title.
Medvedev back in his element on Canadian hardcourts
Russia's Daniil Medvedev has returned to his tennis heaven with the summer hardcourt season starting Monday in North America at the Toronto Masters.
Pole vaulter Lavillenie misses worlds due to painful hamstring
Former pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie is to miss the World Athletics Championships in Budapest due to a hamstring injury, the Frenchman said on Monday.
England survive Nigeria scare, Australia also into World Cup quarters
England survived the sending-off of Lauren James to scrape past Nigeria in a penalty shoot-out on Monday and were joined in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by co-hosts Australia.
Romania hire veteran Cotter as consultant for Rugby World Cup
Former Scotland and Fiji coach Vern Cotter is to be a consultant for Romania during the upcoming Rugby World Cup, the national federation said on Monday.
Italy delay Rugby World Cup squad announcement due to injuries
Italy's Rugby World Cup squad announcement has been pushed back ten days after a spate of injuries in last Saturday's Test against Ireland.
Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback
Sam Kerr came off the bench as Australia surged into the Women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Denmark in front of nearly 76,000 fans in Sydney on Monday.
Ten-player England scrape through as Nigeria pay World Cup penalty
England beat Nigeria on penalties Monday to scrape into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after playing the whole of extra-time with only 10 players.
England beat Nigeria on penalties at World Cup as Australia eye quarters
England survived the sending-off of Lauren James to scrape past Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Monday and reach the Women's World Cup quarter-finals, before co-hosts Australia faced Denmark.
Penalty practice makes perfect for England, says Kelly
England's Chloe Kelly said plenty of penalty practice had paid off after scoring the winning spot-kick to send the Lionesses into the World Cup quarter-finals after a nervy 0-0 draw against Nigeria.