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New Zealand's Ferguson takes record 3-0 against PNG in T20 World Cup
New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson finished with the remarkable figures of three wickets for no runs in his maximum four overs as Papua New Guinea were dismissed for just 78 in a T20 World Cup match on Monday.
Kolisi 'invisible' in Racing Top 14 play off loss: owner
Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti said on Monday former South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was "invisible" in the weekend's French Top 14 play off defeat to Bordeaux-Begles.
Party time over for Georgia as Euros debut looms, says skipper Kashia
Guram Kashia said Monday that his Georgia teammates need to put the joy of qualification for their country's first major international tournament behind them at Euro 2024.
Ronaldo shows us 'anything is possible': Portugal's Dias
Portugal defender Ruben Dias said Cristiano Ronaldo's presence shows their squad they can achieve anything as they prepare to make their Euro 2024 bow against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Australia's Thompson knocks Rune out of Queen's Club tennis
Australia's Jordan Thompson caused an early upset at the Queen's Club tournament in London with a first-round win over seventh-seed Holger Rune on Monday.
'Nobody expected this' says Rebrov after Romania hammer Ukraine
Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov said his team's opening 3-0 loss to Romania at Euro 2024 on Monday was a result "nobody expected".
French court postpones rugby stars' gang rape trial
A French court Monday postponed the trial of rugby players accused of gang-raping a student in 2017 after one of the main defendants was unable to appear in court following an accident.
Paris: the canvas for sporting greatness
One of the great attractions of hosting the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris was the opportunity to show off the plethora of stunning buildings which will form the backdrop to many of the sports.
Romania sink error-prone Ukraine to end long drought at Euros
Romania won at a major international tournament for the first time in 24 years on Monday as they beat Ukraine 3-0 at Euro 2024, helped by two errors from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
French minister lauds 'exemplary' Mbappe election plea
France's sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera, on Monday hailed as exemplary a statement by football superstar Kylian Mbappe urging voters not to back extremes in snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron to combat the far right.
Spanish great Ramos quits Sevilla again
Veteran Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has told hometown club Sevilla his second stint with them is over after just one season, the La Liga outfit said on Monday.
Germany veteran Neuer to consider future after Euro 2024
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said on Monday he will make a call on his future after Euro 2024, the 2014 World Cup winner's eighth major tournament.
Shevchenko unveils war-damaged seating ahead of Ukraine's Euro opener
A section of seating from a stadium in war-torn Kharkiv went on show in Munich on Monday, as Ukraine prepared to take the field for their opening game of Euro 2024.
British racing's shop window Royal Ascot 'needs more prize money'
Royal Ascot which gets underway on Tuesday is British racing's most important week but prize money has to rise as you can "only trade on its glamour and history for so long", Qatar Racing's racing manager David Redvers told AFP.
Bangladesh T20 World Cup batting 'not acceptable', says Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto blasted his team's batting performance at the T20 World Cup as "unacceptable" on Monday.
Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over unwanted kiss in February
Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial in February next year for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, the court overseeing the process said Monday.
'We should leave politics to others': Spain goalkeeper takes aim at Mbappe
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon suggested Monday it was not French captain Kylian Mbappe's place to speak up "against extremes and divisive ideas" ahead of a general election in France.
Wolfpack: Bellingham credits backroom staff with Alexander-Arnold celebration
Jude Bellingham said his "wolf" celebration with Trent Alexander-Arnold after scoring the only goal in England’s 1-0 win over Serbia to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign was a nod to the backroom staff.
Bangladesh into Super Eights with win over Nepal
Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday secured their place in the next round.
Sri Lanka deliver big win over Dutch as they bow out of T20 World Cup
An eliminated Sri Lankan team overwhelmed the Netherlands by 83 runs in the final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.
Weghorst reprises super sub role to offer Dutch plan B at Euros
Wout Weghorst was selected for the Netherlands Euro 2024 squad to offer something "different", and the striker came off the bench to grab his team an opening 2-1 win over Poland when they had run out of ideas.
Portugal's record collector Ronaldo 'thinking big' at Euro 2024
Superstar Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to make more European Championship history this summer.
Sri Lanka make 201-6 against Netherlands in T20 World Cup
An eliminated Sri Lankan team posted a formidable 201 for six batting first against the Netherlands in the final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.
'Shot of my life' helps lift DeChambeau to second US Open title
Bryson DeChambeau, needing to get up and down from a bunker at 18 to win, delivered one of his greatest shots Sunday and sank a tension-packed putt to win the US Open.
Wu makes Australian diving history with fifth Olympics
Melissa Wu became the first Australian diver to be selected for five Olympics on Monday, joining an elite global group to have achieved the feat.
McIlroy silence speaks volumes after US Open collapse
Rory McIlroy's $2.3 million US Open runner-up check will be small consolation for the four-time major winner after a late-round collapse Sunday kept him from snapping a 10-year major win drought.
Walsh follows up 100m fly world record with Olympic berth
Newly minted world record-holder Gretchen Walsh punched her ticket to the Paris Olympics on Sunday with a victory in the women's 100m butterfly in a blistering 55.31sec.
McIlroy departs Pinehurst without talking to media after US Open collapse
Rory McIlroy declined to speak with reporters after his final-round collapse at the US Open on Sunday, which helped hand the victory to Bryson DeChambeau.
DeChambeau outlasts McIlroy to win second US Open crown
Bryson DeChambeau captured his second US Open title on Sunday, outlasting Rory McIlroy in a dramatic back-nine duel to win by a stroke at Pinehurst.
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
Bryson DeChambeau captured his second US Open title on Sunday, edging Rory McIlroy by one stroke in a dramatic back-nine duel at Pinehurst.
In hostile Boston, Mavs' Irving aims to keep focus on NBA Finals challenge
Resigned to the villain's role in Boston, Dallas star Kyrie Irving is less concerned with silencing hostile Celtics fans than with quieting self doubt and leading the Mavs in a must-win NBA Finals game five.
Southgate says England will benefit from Serbia suffering
Gareth Southgate insisted England would benefit from "suffering" in a tense finish to their 1-0 win against Serbia at Euro 2024 on Sunday.
Vu wins LPGA Meijer Classic after playoff thriller
Lilia Vu staged a sensational final round charge before winning a playoff to complete a fairytale comeback victory at the LPGA Meijer Classic in Michigan on Sunday.
Lucu boots Bordeaux-Begles into Top 14 semis
France scrum-half Maxime Lucu kicked 16 points to send Bordeaux-Begles to the French Top 14 semi-finals after a 31-17 home play-off win over Racing 92 on Sunday.
England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
England got their quest for a first major tournament title in 58 years off to a winning start as Jude Bellingham's header was enough to beat Serbia 1-0, while the Netherlands grabbed a late 2-1 win over Poland on Sunday.
Bellingham sparkles as England star takes centre stage at Euros
Jude Bellingham showed why he has been hailed as the key to England's Euro 2024 challenge with a masterful display capped by the winning goal in their 1-0 victory against Serbia on Sunday.
Bellingham gets unconvincing England off to winning Euros start
Jude Bellingham got England's Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start but a 1-0 victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen failed to dispel doubts over the Three Lions' quest to become European champions for the first time.
'Best manager' Ten Hag reveals Tuchel was approached for his United job
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed Sunday the English giants had admitted courting Thomas Tuchel to replace him but opted to persevere with the under-pressure Dutchman when "they came to the conclusion that they already have the best manager".
DeChambeau and McIlroy share US Open lead as drama builds
Bryson DeChambeau was matched by Rory McIlroy for the lead of the US Open in Sunday's final round as a back-nine battle loomed at Pinehurst.