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US coach admits 'not good enough' as World Cup holders scrape through
Vlatko Andonovski says it would be "insane" to question the mentality of his United States team but admitted their 0-0 draw with Portugal to scrape into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Tuesday was "not good enough".
Inter come from behind to beat PSG 2-1 in Tokyo
Inter Milan scored twice late in the second half to come from behind and beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Mane's Bayern departure sad but for the best - Tuchel
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel said Tuesday he was saddened that things didn't work out for Sadio Mane at the club but feels his departure is for the best.
Portugal coach regrets missing 'huge' chance to beat US at World Cup
Coach Francisco Neto lamented a "huge opportunity" missed after his Portugal side came within a post of beating the United States on Tuesday and knocking the holders out of the Women's World Cup.
Netherlands say they can beat anyone after surging into last 16
Netherlands coach Andries Jonker declared they can beat anyone at the Women's World Cup after powering into the last 16 as group winners ahead of holders the United States with a 7-0 demolition of Vietnam on Tuesday.
Stokes hits back at Australia drinks snub claim
England captain Ben Stokes has insisted his team did not snub Australia after reports they refused to have post-series drinks with their Ashes rivals.
Holders United States stumble into World Cup last 16 but Dutch rampant
Holders the United States squeezed into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a shaky 0-0 draw against debutants Portugal on Tuesday to finish second in Group E behind a rampant Netherlands.
Netherlands thrash Vietnam 7-0 to roll into Women's World Cup last 16
The Netherlands powered into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as group winners ahead of holders the United States with a 7-0 demolition of Vietnam on Tuesday.
USA survive Portugal scare to reach World Cup last 16
Holders the United States survived a huge scare to reach the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw against Portugal, who were unlucky not to claim a sensational win at Eden Park that would have taken them through instead.
EPO testing questioned after Australian track star Bol cleared
A doping investigation into Australian Olympic 800m runner Peter Bol was dropped Tuesday, with the middle-distance star calling it "a dream come true" as athletics officials questioned the testing process.
Marta in tears as Brazil World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Football legend Marta was moved to tears Tuesday as the Brazilian reflected on her career and legacy on the eve of what could be her final Women's World Cup appearance.
Sweden aim to keep momentum going into World Cup knockouts
Sweden are already into the knockout phase of the Women's World Cup but are eager to maintain their winning momentum in Wednesday's final group game against Argentina, captain Magdalena Eriksson declared.
'Angry' Spain promise response to World Cup drubbing
Spain coach Jorge Vilda says his "angry" players can shake off the mental scars of a 4-0 mauling from Japan and be a force in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup.
Kerr pep talk inspired Australia into World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud.
No handshake, no problem as Svitolina downs Azarenka
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina grabbed a second straight victory over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the WTA Tour DC Open in Washington on Monday, weeks after the duo's Wimbledon clash was marred by a handshake controversy.
Australian track star Bol cleared of doping
A doping investigation into Australian Olympic 800m runner Peter Bol was dropped Tuesday, with the middle-distance star calling it "a dream come true".
Churchill Downs racing resumes in September with safety changes
Horse racing will resume in September at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, the racetrack said Monday, after safety changes following the deaths of 12 horses within a month and a major investigation.
Coe defends Budapest as worlds venue and hails doping case
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has defended the choice of Hungary's capital Budapest to host this month's world championships and also said the sport's latest doping case was actually a reason to celebrate.
Australia captain Cummins falls short of Ashes ambition
When rain kept Australia holed up in The Oval changing rooms for more than two hours, Australia captain Pat Cummins might have thought his side were on their way to a long-awaited Ashes series win in England.
Fabinho leaves Liverpool for Saudi club Al-Ittihad
Brazil midfielder Fabinho has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad after completing his move from Liverpool on Monday.
Australia captain Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue "key moments we didn't get right" after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday.
China's Wu collapses while leading ATP Washington opener
China's Wu Yibing collapsed and was helped off the court on Monday after retiring from his opening match against Japan's Yosuke Watanuki at the ATP and WTA DC Open.
Stokes vindicated as 'Bazball' pays off in Ashes thriller
England captain Ben Stokes stuck to his guns despite criticism of his fearless 'Bazball' approach and feels vindicated after his side levelled the Ashes series on a dramatic final day.
Stokes hopes thrilling Ashes series inspires new generation
Ben Stokes says he hopes England's thrilling comeback from 2-0 down against Australia to draw the Ashes series will inspire a new generation of cricket fans.
Ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves to face trial for rape
Brazilian defender Dani Alves will be tried on sexual assault charges in Spain, the high court of Catalonia told AFP on Monday.
Broad bows out with match-winning wicket as England draw Ashes
Stuart Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2.
England spark Australia collapse to end Ashes all square
England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2 after the tourists suffered a dramatic collapse.
Argentine Mallia probed after collision with Springbok Williams
Southern hemisphere rugby body SANZAAR are probing a challenge by Argentine Juan Cruz Mallia which knocked South African Grant Williams unconscious in a Rugby Championship match.
Hamlin practices in full pads for first time since NFL collapse
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin practiced in full pads on Monday for the first time since his cardiac arrest collapse during an NFL game last January.
Australia collapse in sight of Ashes series victory
Australia suffered a dramatic collapse in the last session of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Monday, reduced to 294-8 as England's Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes ripped through their batting order at The Oval.
Australia, Nigeria into World Cup last 16 but Canada dumped out
Co-hosts Australia surged into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0 battering of Canada as Nigeria joined them in the knockout phase.
Tearful Sinclair says Canada World Cup flop 'a wake-up call'
Skipper Christine Sinclair called Canada's group-stage exit "a wake-up call" as she bid farewell on Monday to what is surely her last Women's World Cup.