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Frustrated French clubs turn away players in post-Olympics sports boom
Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.
Defiant history-maker Zhang Shuai powers into Beijing last eight
The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her renaissance as she rolled into the quarter-finals of her home China Open on Tuesday to make more history.
Goff perfect as Lions claw Seahawks, Titans sink Dolphins
The Detroit Lions sent the Seattle Seahawks spinning to their first defeat of the NFL season on Monday with an emphatic 42-29 victory in the Motor City.
Champions League can put Asian women's football on map, say players
Women's football in Asia can close the gap on Europe and North America with this week's launch of the AFC Women's Champions League, say players from top Japanese side Urawa Reds Ladies.
Vinicius taking control as holders Madrid face Lille
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is hoping to end October with a first Ballon d'Or in his hands in Paris, but his month also begins in France with a Champions League visit to Lille on Wednesday.
Bologna living the dream with Champions League clash at Liverpool
Bologna face their biggest match in 60 years on Wednesday when they take on Liverpool at Anfield, the sort of glamour fixture fans were dreaming of when the Serie A team surprised everyone by reaching the Champions League.
Australia look to cement dominance in women's T20 World Cup
Australia are hot favourites for their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup starting Thursday in their first tournament appearance since the retirement of four-time tournament-winning captain Meg Lanning.
Aston Villa target repeat of 1982 Champions League heroics against Bayern
Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that fatigue will be no excuse as his side aim to emulate the most memorable night in the club's history against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83: team
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit king who left the sport in disgrace after being banned for betting on games, died Monday aged 83, his former team confirmed.
Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83: US media
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit king who left the sport in disgrace after being banned for betting on games, died Monday aged 83, multiple US media outlets reported.
Braves, Mets split double-header to seal wild card berths
The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their weather-delayed double-header to seal their places in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.
Evanilson off the mark in Bournemouth win over Southampton
Bournemouth's record signing Evanilson scored his first goal for the club as the Cherries beat Southampton 3-1 on Monday.
LeBron James 'given life' by playing with son, Olympic gold
LeBron James said Monday the historic prospect of playing alongside eldest son Bronny for the Los Angeles Lakers has given him a new lease of life ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
Guardiola promises strong City side in Slovan Champions League tie
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday he would not take Slovan Bratislava lightly in this week's Champions League clash as his squad continues to adjust to life without key midfielder Rodri.
Renault to end Formula One engine production from 2026
Renault are to stop producing Formula One engines from 2026, ending almost half a century of use in Formula One, the French manufacturer's Alpine team announced on Monday.
PSG's Dembele axed for Arsenal clash over disciplinary reasons: Luis Enrique
Ousmane Dembele was axed from Paris Saint-Germain's squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal because he did not "comply with or respect the expectations of the team", coach Luis Enrique said.
Bulked-up Wemby eyes Spurs playoff return
A bulked-up Victor Wembanyama said on Monday leading the San Antonio Spurs back to the playoffs is the "minimum objective" as he prepares for his second season in the NBA.
South Africa pick three spinners for Bangladesh Test series
South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad on Monday named three spin bowlers in a 15-man squad to play two Tests in Bangladesh next month.
Basketball great Mutombo dies aged 58: NBA
Congolese-American basketball great Dikembe Mutombo, renowned as one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died aged 58, the league announced on Monday.
Sinner defies doping case to join Alcaraz, Medvedev in Beijing semis
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner defied the controversy surrounding his doping case to join Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Monday in the China Open semi-finals.
Britain and Italy inseparable in Louis Vuitton Cup final
Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli remain tied in the Louis Vuitton Cup final after winning a race each to leave the standings at 3-3 on Monday.
Humbert to face Fils in all-French Japan Open final
Ugo Humbert will face Arthur Fils in an all-French final at the Japan Open after both players battled through their semi-finals on Monday.
African players in Europe: Salah takes Liverpool to top
Mohamed Salah raised his goal tally this season to five by converting a penalty in a 2-1 win at Wolves that lifted Liverpool to the top of the English Premier League table.
Sinner defies doping case to join Alcaraz, Medvedev in China Open last four
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner defied the controversy surrounding his doping case to join Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Monday in the China Open semi-finals.
Sinner defies doping case to reach Beijing last four
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner on Monday defied the controversy surrounding his doping case to join Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev in the Beijing semi-finals.
Dortmund's Sahin grateful for Rodgers impact ahead of Celtic clash
Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin praised Brendan Rodgers' influence on his career ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with a Celtic side led by his former boss.
Arteta says last-gasp heroics shape Arsenal 'character' as PSG loom
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's dramatic last-gasp victory against Leicester will help "shape the character" of the team as he prepares for Tuesday's Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain.
Jaiswal leads India batting charge in rain-hit Bangladesh Test
Blistering half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul led India's batting onslaught as the hosts tried to force a result in the weather-hit second Test against Bangladesh on Monday, despite two-and-a-half days being lost.
Flick excited for De Jong Barca return against Young Boys
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is delighted to have midfielder Frenkie de Jong back available after injury ahead of the Champions League match against Young Boys on Tuesday.
Neymar trains again with Saudi team after long injury lay-off
Brazil superstar Neymar announced his return to team training with his Saudi club Al Hilal on Monday after nearly a year out with a left knee injury.
Germany women's captain Popp announces international retirement
Germany captain Alexandra Popp on Monday announced she will retire from international duty after a friendly against Australia in Duisburg, where her professional career began, on October 28.
Humbert beats Machac to reach Japan Open final
France's Ugo Humbert will try to extend his perfect finals record after beating the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 on Monday to reach the Japan Open title match.