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Italy wing Odogwu hopes familiarity sparks shock win over hosts France
Italy have "reset and are focusing on France" after their 96-17 drubbing by New Zealand which was a "freak game", Italian wing Paolo Odogwu said on Tuesday.
'Out of my mind': Alcaraz collapse sends Sinner to China Open final
Carlos Alcaraz said he went "out of my mind" during the second-set collapse that cost him his place at the China Open on Tuesday and handed Italy's Jannik Sinner a spot in the men's final against Daniil Medvedev in Beijing.
'Mentally strong' Dortmund ready for must-win Milan clash
Borussia Dortmund are showing "mental strength and an extreme will to win," striker Niclas Fuellkrug said on Tuesday, ahead of hosting AC Milan.
'My fault' says coach as China dumped out by Japan in Games semis
China coach Shui Qingxia blamed herself and said her players must be "more mature" after losing to Japan in the semi-finals of the Asian Games women's football on Tuesday.
No entries for new open category at Swimming World Cup
No entries have been received for the new open category at the Swimming World Cup in Berlin this weekend, World Aquatics said on Tuesday.
Man City head to Leipzig craving 'beautiful' Champions League repeat
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias said on Tuesday his treble-winning side are hungry for a "beautiful" repeat of last season's achievements ahead of their clash with RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
Scots no pushovers for Irish despite winning run, says Catt
Ireland may have won the last eight Tests against their next Rugby World Cup opponents Scotland but they need to "go up a level" to secure the win that would assure them of a place in the quarter-finals, attack coach Mike Catt said on Tuesday.
Alcaraz exits China Open as Sinner reaches final
World number two Carlos Alcaraz slumped out of the China Open on Tuesday, collapsing in the second set to hand Italy's Jannik Sinner a place in the men's final against Daniil Medvedev in Beijing.
Japan set up North Korea showdown, runner wins again after ban
Reigning champions Japan held off a spirited fightback from hosts China on Tuesday to set up an Asian Games women's football final against North Korea, while a runner previously banned for doping won gold.
Argentina 'very hungry' to reach World Cup knock-outs, says Cheika
Argentina are "very hungry" to get back into the Rugby World Cup knock-out stages after missing out four years ago, head coach Michael Cheika said on Tuesday.
England's Care backs central contracts to stop players going abroad
Experienced England scrum-half Danny Care said on Tuesday he would welcome central contracts for players to stop them moving abroad
Medvedev eases into China Open final, Sabalenka goes through
Daniil Medvedev hailed his "perfect" serve as he eased into the men's final of the China Open with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev in Beijing on Tuesday.
Strong-arm tactics lift Indonesia's Abdullah to gold and world record
Bicep-flexing Indonesian Rahmat Erwin Abdullah won weightlifting gold and extended his own world record at the Asian Games on Tuesday after one of the favourites from China crashed out.
China's Wu sets sights on Olympics, Dusmatov 'a bit upset'
China's Wu Yu enjoyed an afternoon stroll to the first boxing gold of the Asian Games on Tuesday, then set her sights on winning an Olympic title in Paris.
Japan survive China fightback to set up North Korea football final
Japan held off a furious second-half fightback from hosts China in the Asian Games women's football semi-finals on Tuesday to win 4-3 and set up a gold-medal showdown with North Korea.
Adekoya bounces back from doping ban to win Asian Games hurdles gold
Bahrain's Kemi Adekoya, who was stripped of the 2018 title for doping, won Asian Games 400m hurdles gold on Tuesday while Olympic champion Liu Shiyang crashed in the javelin in a shock.
Sabalenka, Gauff dig deep to reach China Open third round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday her performances in "key moments" were crucial to surviving a major scare in the China Open second round, after she defeated unseeded Katie Boulter 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) in Beijing.
PSV Champions League run gives fillip to 'Philips Town' Eindhoven
The long-awaited return of European football to PSV Eindhoven has provided a welcome boost to the club, the city, and its historic corporate partner Philips, as they seek to recapture past glories.
Excited Cane back to captain All Blacks against Uruguay
Sam Cane said he was excited to be back captaining New Zealand from the start as head coach Ian Foster on Tuesday made nine changes to his side to face Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup.
Kohli stardom supreme as stage set for World Cup opener
If you can judge a tournament by the number of replica tops sold, the Cricket World Cup in India opening this week already has a winner -- home superstar batsman Virat Kohli.
Fiji star Tuisova misses son's funeral to stay with teammates
Josua Tuisova, man of the match in Fiji's upset Rugby World Cup win over Australia, missed his seven-year-old son's funeral on Tuesday after opting to stay with his teammates in France, according to Fijian news site Fiji Village.
7-0 thrashing by City 'history' says coach Rose as Leipzig seek revenge
RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose said last season's 7-0 thrashing by Manchester City was "history" as the two sides prepare to meet again in the Champions League in Germany on Wednesday.
Dupont to seek surgeon's green light for France World Cup return
France captain Antoine Dupont will be assessed by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone before staff decide if he can return for a possible World Cup quarter-final, the team said on Tuesday.
China's Wu sets sights on Olympics, Dusmatov rails at boxing schedule
China's Wu Yu enjoyed an afternoon stroll to the first boxing gold of the Asian Games on Tuesday, then set her sights on winning an Olympic title in Paris.
Jaiswal ton leads India into Asian Games semis, Pakistan also through
Explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed seven sixes in a sublime maiden T20 century as India's men opened their first Asian Games campaign with a 23-run defeat of gutsy Nepal on Tuesday.
Fiji look to their 'Demolition Man' to dismantle Portugal
Levani Botia lived up to his nickname "The Demolition Man" in taking Fiji's Pool C game with Georgia "by the scruff of the neck", a performance that assistant coach Brad Harris hopes he will repeat against Portugal on Sunday.
Sabalenka survives scare to reach China Open third round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka survived a major scare on her way to the third round of the China Open, eventually defeating unseeded Katie Boulter 7-5, 7-6 (7/2) in Beijing on Tuesday.
Squash desperate to end 'very weird' Olympic exile in 2028
Squash has never been in the Olympics despite decades of trying, but players and officials hope that the 150-year-old sport will finally get its big chance in 2028.
Jaiswal ton leads India's men to Asian Games cricket debut win
Explosive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed seven sixes in a sublime maiden T20 century as India's men opened their first Asian Games campaign with a 23-run defeat of gutsy Nepal on Tuesday.
'Still in a daze' after Pereira ends Singapore athletics gold drought
When Shanti Pereira sprinted to Singapore's first athletics Asian Games gold in 49 years no one was prouder than her parents watching from the stands in Hangzhou.
Seahawks dominate defensively in NFL rout of Giants
Seattle rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown as the Seahawks' defense dominated the New York Giants in a 24-3 victory on Monday.
Celtic aim to end 10-year Champions League drought against Lazio
Once feared as a fortress of European football, Celtic are aiming to end a 10-year wait for a Champions League win at home when Lazio visit Parkhead on Wednesday.