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Incomparable Rojas has new world triple jump record in sights
Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas, who has reigned supreme at global championships since 2017, insists bettering her own world record remains an objective as she hunts for a fourth consecutive world title in Budapest.
New sprint queen Richardson's frank speaking divides opinion
Sha'Carri Richardson took no prisoners on the track in storming to women's 100m world gold in a mirror image of her pugnacious style off it -- which though not to everyone's taste has earned praise from track legend Michael Johnson.
Chelsea defender Hall joins Newcastle on season-long loan
Lewis Hall has joined Newcastle on a season-long loan from Chelsea with the option for a permanent deal for the defender, the northeast side announced Tuesday.
Saudi MMA fighters out to 'prove themselves' in NY bouts
Abdullah al-Qahtani trades jabs with a sparring partner at a gym in the Saudi capital Riyadh, surrounded by a dozen fighters running through their own drills on the crowded mat.
Chelsea'a Chukwuemeka undergoes knee surgery
Chelsea teenager Carney Chukwuemeka has undergone surgery on the knee injury he sustained playing against West Ham last weekend, the Blues announced Tuesday.
Johnson can shine in South Africa, says Australia T20 skipper Marsh
Australia's new Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday that the "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on their white-ball tour of South Africa.
All Blacks star 'gobsmacked' by Hansen assisting Australia
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
Richardson delivers on promise to take world 100m gold
Sha'Carri Richardson made up for missing the Tokyo Olympics due to a drug ban to sensationally win the women's 100 metres world title in Budapest on Monday in a championship record of 10.65sec.
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal shrugged off Takehiro Tomiyasu's red card to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season as Martin Odegaard sealed a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Monday.
Richardson trumps Jamaicans for stunning women's 100m gold
American Sha'Carri Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's hopes of a sixth women's 100m title when she stormed to victory in Budapest on Monday.
Pulisic strikes as Milan open well at Bologna
Christian Pulisic netted one and helped set up another in AC Milan's hard-fought 2-0 win at Bologna on Monday in which the USA star made a big impression.
'I'm back!': Richardson takes stunning world 100m gold
Sha'Carri Richardson made up for missing the Tokyo Olympics due to a drug ban to sensationally win the women's 100 metres world title in Budapest on Monday in a championship record of 10.65sec.
Zango makes athletics history for Burkina Faso in triple jump
Hugues Fabrice Zango gave Burkina Faso their first global athletics title when he won men's triple jump world gold in Budapest on Monday.
Fraser-Pryce sets up 100 metres showdown with Jackson
Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce produced an impressive display in her 100m semi-final to suggest she is in good enough form to equal pole vaulter Sergey Bubka's record six world titles in one event.
Thierry Henry to coach France at 2024 Olympics - source
Thierry Henry was on Monday named as coach of France's Under-21s and will be in charge of the team competing at next year's Olympics in Paris, said a source close to the negotiations.
England set for Vunipola and Farrell decisions on Tuesday
England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have for their Rugby World Cup campaign.
Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
Morgan and Lake to co-captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake have been named as Wales co-captains for the Rugby World Cup in a squad announced by coach Warren Gatland on Monday.
Japanese veterans staying fit through rugby
Rugby union is generally regarded as the fifth most popular team sport in Japan behind baseball, football, basketball and volleyball.
Moodie at centre in revamped Springbok side for All Blacks World Cup warm-up
South Africa's Canan Moodie is set to make his first Test start in midfield after the wing was named at outside centre in a team to play New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Injured Jelonch included in France's Rugby World Cup squad
Flanker Anthony Jelonch was named in host nation France's Rugby World Cup squad by head coach Fabien Galthie on Monday despite suffering from a serious knee injury.
Suspended Moala named in Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad
Former New Zealand centre George Moala was named on Monday in Tonga's Rugby World Cup squad even though he is serving a five-match ban for a red card in a warm-up game.
England hero Hurst says UK royals should have been at Women's World Cup final
England football great Geoff Hurst said on Monday that a member of the British royal family should have attended the Women's World Cup final.
Lyles hopes 100m success is start of sprint dynasty
Noah Lyles says he hopes his victory in the 100m at the World Athletics Championships will be the "start of a dynasty" as he bids to become the first man to achieve a world sprint double since Usain Bolt in 2015.
African players in Europe: Osimhen, Salah open goal accounts
African stars Victor Osimhen and Mohamed Salah opened their goal accounts for the season as they helped Napoli and Liverpool to league victories at the weekend.
Eyes on bigger prizes as Pakistan and Afghanistan begin ODI series
Pakistan face Afghanistan in a three-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting Tuesday, with skipper Babar Azam seeing it as good preparation for the Asia Cup and World Cup.
US hurdler Ali hopes to satisfy harshest critics -- her children
Nia Ali will have her three children who she says are her "toughest critics" in the stadium as she bids to regain her 100m hurdles world title in Budapest, beginning with the heats on Tuesday.
Spain World Cup hero Carmona pays tribute to father who died before final
Spain's Women's World Cup hero Olga Carmona paid tribute to her father on Monday for giving her the strength "to achieve something unique" after learning of his death following the nation's 1-0 win over England.
US men, Canadian women qualify for Paris Olympics rugby
The United States men's rugby sevens squad and Canada's women's sevens team each booked berths at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday at the North American qualifying tournament in Langford, Canada.
Leader Cincinnati falls 3-0 at Columbus as MLS season resumes
Major League Soccer overall leader FC Cincinnati was blanked 3-0 on the road by arch-rival Columbus on Sunday as the North American circuit resumed its 2023 regular season.
Fed-up women players call out Rugby Australia 'inequality'
Australia's women's rugby team have slammed Rugby Australia over inequality and lack of investment in the game, highlighting the different treatment afforded to the men's team, the Wallabies.
Djokovic survives 'toughest match' to beat Alcaraz in Cincy
Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.