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Ireland coach Pauw says 'I decide' after skipper's intervention
Coach Vera Pauw said she made the decisions after skipper Katie McCabe pleaded for substitutions to be made in the second half of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Nigeria on Monday at the Women's World Cup.
Nigeria into World Cup last 16 and likely date with England
Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland on Monday to seal their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and a likely date with England.
Dutch authorities tow fire-struck cargo ship to new location
A cargo ship packed with electric cars ablaze off the Dutch coast has been towed to a new temporary position, authorities said Monday, racing to prevent an ecological disaster.
Raso stars as Australia surge into last 16 and dump Canada out
Co-hosts Australia rescued their Women's World Cup hopes with a 4-0 thumping of Canada to sweep into the last 16 at the expense of the Olympic champions on Monday.
England captain Stokes drops Smith in Ashes finale
Ben Stokes gave Australia's Steve Smith a potentially match-changing reprieve after early wickets revived England's hopes of a series-levelling win on the last day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday.
Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees
Premier League players have been warned they face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch.
Australia destroy Canada to surge into World Cup last 16
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.
Record-breaking mountaineer Kristin Harila ready for a normal life
Newly minted world record-breaker Kristin Harila is done with 8,000-metre mountains and ready for a "normal life" after achieving her goal of giving women a rare role model in extreme climbing.
Raso stars as Australia reach World Cup last 16 and dump Canada out
Hayley Raso scored twice for Australia in a statement 4-0 win over Canada as the fired-up co-hosts booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday at the expense of the Olympic champions.
Draw with Ireland puts Nigeria through to last 16
Nigeria booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday when they drew 0-0 with Ireland to finish second behind co-hosts Australia in Group B.
Woakes' double strike revives England's bid to level Ashes
Chris Woakes removed Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja to revive England's hopes of a series-levelling win on the last day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday.
Japan hammer Spain as Australia face must-win World Cup clash
Japan sent a Women's World Cup warning with a clinical 4-0 thrashing of Spain on Monday, as co-hosts Australia faced having to beat Canada or risk an unthinkable exit in the first round.
Japan thrash Spain 4-0 in Women's World Cup warning
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice and set up another as Japan stunned Spain 4-0 at the Women's World Cup on Monday to set up a clash with Norway in the knockout stage.
Unstoppable Verstappen in a Formula One league of his own
Another masterful display and triumph from Max Verstappen ensured Red Bull finished the first half of the season, before the European 'summer' break, unbeaten after Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Colourful Colombian fans make Women's World Cup feel like home
Colombia's World Cup team are being roared on by thousands of fans in Australia who are playing a major part in spurring their country to new heights in women's football.
USA focused on avoiding Portugal shock in World Cup group decider
The United States may need a big win against Portugal at the Women's World Cup on Tuesday to top Group E, but coach Vlatko Andonovski has warned his team to focus on simply securing their place in the last 16.
Netherlands keen to avoid Sweden in World Cup knockouts
Netherlands coach Andries Jonker wants to avoid Sweden in the Women's World Cup last 16 but warned his side against taking Vietnam lightly in their final group game on Tuesday.
Australia face must-win World Cup clash, Japan take on Spain
Co-hosts Australia have to beat Canada on Monday or risk an unthinkable exit from the Women's World Cup in the first round, while former champions Japan take on Spain with top spot in their group on the line.
Hope for future despite New Zealand's painful World Cup exit
New Zealand's proud players hope their performances at the World Cup will be a turning point for women's football in the country despite the pain of an early exit.
France's Marchand, Australian swim stars lay down Olympic marker
Leon Marchand's performances at swimming's world championships gave a tantalising glimpse of what he could achieve at next year's Paris Olympics, while Australia's stars will also be confident after an impressive display.
Dortmund down sloppy Man United in Vegas friendly
Borussia Dortmund punished Manchester United's defensive lapses on Sunday as the English Premier League giants wrapped up their North American tour with a 3-2 defeat to the Bundesliga side in Las Vegas.
Putsch throws Niger team at Francophone Games into disarray
Nigerien participants in the Francophone Games, which have kicked off in DR Congo's capital, have been left struggling after a putsch in their home country last week.
Fritz downs Vukic to win Atlanta ATP crown
World number nine Taylor Fritz shrugged off a second-set wobble to claim the sixth title of his career with victory over Alexsandar Vukic in the ATP Atlanta Open on Sunday.
Hodges marches to first US PGA Tour title at 3M Open
Lee Hodges fired two eagles in a four-under-par 67 on Sunday to claim his first US PGA Tour title with a wire-to-wire, seven-stroke triumph in the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota.
'I don't know how I did it': Popyrin overcomes cramps to win Umag title
Australia's Alexei Popyrin fought back from a set down and overcame cramping to shatter Stan Wawrinka's hopes of a first title in six years by winning the Umag clay-court title on Sunday.
Saint-Maximin joins Saudi's Al-Ahli after Newcastle exit
French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sunday signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after leaving English club Newcastle as the cash-rich and ambitious Gulf kingdom's league snared another top-level player.
Japan's fencers win first team foil title at worlds
Japan's foil fencers clinched their first men's team title on Sunday at the World Fencing Championships in Milan, beating China 45-35.
Rangers confirm star pitcher Max Scherzer headed to Texas
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Max Scherzer is headed from the New York Mets to Texas, the Rangers confirmed on Sunday, two days before Major League Baseball's trade deadline.
Vollering cements top status with women's Tour de France triumph
Dutchwoman Demi Vollering succeeded compatriot and great rival Annemiek van Vleuten to win the second edition of the women's Tour de France in Pau on Sunday.
Red Bull boss hails 'mind blowing' season as Verstappen cruises again
Red Bull boss Christian Horner described his team's form this season as "mind blowing" after Max Verstappen's latest display of dominance at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Angels' Ward has facial fractures after hit by pitch
The Los Angeles Angels placed left fielder Taylor Ward on the injured list with facial fractures Sunday, a day after he was hit by a pitch in Toronto.
Vollering caps stunning season with women's Tour de France triumph
Dutch rider Demi Vollering won the women's Tour de France on Sunday after Marlen Reusser claimed the final stage time trial in Pau.