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Kool wins first stage as women's Tour de France gets underway
Dutch rider Charlotte Kool raced to victory following a bunched sprint finish at the first stage of the women's Tour de France on Monday.
Former Olympic champion Tom Daley retires from diving
Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley announced his retirement from diving on Monday following the Paris Games.
France bids reluctant farewell to dazzling Paris Olympics
France bid a reluctant farewell on Monday to an "enchanted" fortnight of Olympic sport as athletes headed home from Paris praising a dazzling edition of the Games that has breathed new life into the biggest show on earth.
Spurs midfielder Bissouma says sorry after laughing gas video
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma apologised and admitted he showed a "severe lack of judgement" after he was recorded inhaling nitrous oxide.
Former England cricketer Thorpe took his own life: family
Graham Thorpe's wife Amanda has revealed the former England cricketer took his own life after battling depression and anxiety for several years.
Wounded All Blacks plan 'far better' defence after Pumas defeat
Argentina can expect a backlash from New Zealand when the sides clash again in Auckland following the hosts' shock defeat in The Rugby Championship, the All Blacks assistant coach said Monday.
Rublev to face Popyrin for ATP Montreal title
Andrey Rublev powered into his second ATP Masters 1000 final of the season on Sunday as he lined up a title match against Alexei Popyrin in Montreal.
French police win plaudits after high-risk Olympics
The vaulting ambition of the Paris Olympics made them risky and hard to police, but French security forces kept thousands of athletes and millions of fans safe -- a "gold medal" performance according to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.
England's Rai wins PGA Wyndham title as Greyserman collapses
Aaron Rai withstood a 36-hole marathon final Sunday to win the rain-hit Wyndham Championship, taking his first PGA title after American Max Greyserman squandered a four-stroke lead.
Olympics equipment heads for 'second life' post-Games
The stands have fallen quiet and the Athletes' Village is emptying. What happens to all the equipment now the 2024 Paris Olympics are over? Organisers have plans for it.
Zverev out, Rublev advances on rainy day in Montreal
Former Olympic champion Alexander Zverev missed a chance to collect his 50th victory of the season as the second seed lost an ATP Montreal Masters quarter-final on Sunday to American Sebastian Korda.
Defending champion Pegula to face Anisimova in Toronto final
Defending champion Jessica Pegula advanced to the WTA Toronto Masters final on Sunday by defeating Diana Shnaider 6-4, 6-3, giving her a chance to be the first back-to-back winner of the tournament since 2000.
Athanaze heroics guide West Indies to South Africa draw
Alick Athanaze missed out on a maiden Test century but played the key role in ensuring the safety of a draw for the West Indies against South Africa on the final day of the rain-affected first Test of a two-match series at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday.
Seine-sational! Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics
Paris bade a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular.
Korda, Popyrin knock out seeds to reach Montreal semi-finals
Sebastian Korda and Alexei Popyrin slogged through long, energy-sapping quarter-finals on Sunday to set up an evening semi-final at the ATP Montreal Masters.
LIV Golf's McDowell banned for one event over nasal decongestant
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell was suspended by LIV Golf for next week's event at Greenbrier after violating the Saudi-backed tour's anti-doping policy by using a nasal decongestant with a banned substance.
Anisimova defeats Navarro to reach WTA Toronto final
Amanda Anisimova advanced to her first WTA final since January 2022 by defeating eighth-seeded Emma Navarro 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 on Sunday at the Toronto Masters.
US rookie Greyserman grabs lead as PGA final round begins
Max Greyserman eagled the par-5 15th hole to seize a two-stroke lead after Sunday's third round of the rain-hit PGA Wyndham Championship.
Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics
Paris prepared to bid a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of the global sporting spectacular.
Paris Olympics closing ceremony underway
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics got underway on Sunday at a packed Stade de France, bringing the curtain down on a Games widely regarded as one of the most successful in history.
McDowell suspended for one LIV event over doping violation
Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell has been suspended for one LIV Golf tournament and fined $125,000 for violating the Saudi-backed circuit's anti-doping policy.
Griner overcome with emotion after gaining Olympic gold
Brittney Griner didn't try to hold back the tears as she stood with her USA teammates and the "Star Spangled Banner" played, celebrating their Olympic women's basketball triumph over France.
USA fend off France for eighth successive women's Olympic basketball gold
The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eighth successive women's Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of victories at the tournament to 61 games.
USA icon Taurasi bows out of Olympic basketball with sixth gold
Diana Taurasi capped her international career with a sixth Olympic gold medal on Sunday, calling it "truly an honor" to represent the USA and see the growth of the global game.
US pip China in Olympic medal table race as Paris readies final curtain
The United States pipped China for top spot in the battle of medals on Sunday as Paris prepared to bring the curtain down on one of the most successful Olympic Games in history.
USA fend off France for women's Olympic basketball gold
The United States held off France 67-66 to win an unprecedented eighth successive women's Olympic basketball gold on Sunday and extend their run of victories at the tournament to 61 games.
Romanian gymnast Barbosu to be awarded Chiles' Olympic floor bronze: IOC
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu will be awarded the Olympic floor exercise bronze medal originally given to Jordan Chiles, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Sunday.
Chelsea add winger Neto to spending spree
Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese winger Pedro Neto from Wolves on Sunday for a reported fee of £54 million (60 million euros, $65 million).
Ukraine's Olympic success creates 'explosive emotional effect', says athletics chief
Ukraine's success in securing three Olympic athletics medals "creates an explosive emotional effect" and a reminder to the world that the war with Russia is still raging, acting president of the country's athletics federation Olha Saladukha told AFP.
Serbia make it three water polo Olympic crowns in a row
Serbia won their third straight Olympic gold in men's water polo with a 13-11 victory over Croatia at La Defense Arena on Sunday.
Athletics has moved on from Bolt, Coe says
Track and field chief Sebastian Coe has hailed the emergence of an "extraordinary" group of athletes at the Paris Olympics who have gone some way to filling the void left by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt.
Sweat and silly hats at Paris 'marathon for all'
To mark turning 50 in style, French amateur runner Charlotte Prior donned her trainers and joined more than 40,000 people in a late-night marathon through some of Paris's most spectacular sites.