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Travelling man Wade equals Prem try record

Christian Wade enjoyed another landmark moment in an extraordinary multi-sport career when he equalled Chris Ashton's all-time English Prem record of 101 tries as Newcastle beat Sale 17-9 on Friday for their first league win of the season.

Poulter and Hatton leave LIV Golf

England's Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton both announced Friday they had become the latest players to leave LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Hermoso, leader of sexism stand after World Cup triumph

Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso shone at the Women's World Cup, steering her country to the trophy for the first time, but in the aftermath she has unexpectedly become the leader of a stand against sexism in Spanish football.

Towns relishing Basketball World Cup role with perfect Dominicans

Karl-Anthony Towns said "the world is on notice" after the Minnesota Timberwolves star led the Dominican Republic to a perfect first-round record at the Basketball World Cup on Tuesday.

Fulham sign Leicester defender Castagne

Fulham announced the signing of Belgium defender Timothy Castagne from Leicester on Tuesday for a reported fee of around £15 million ($19 million).

Djokovic back on top after US Open return, Swiatek rolls

Novak Djokovic ensured he will return to the top of tennis's world rankings with an emphatic first round victory at the US Open on Monday as women's world number one Iga Swiatek and American rival Coco Gauff advanced.

Smith says winning Australian Open is 'number one' priority

Major winner Cameron Smith said Tuesday that winning a first Australian Open was his "number one" priority for the rest of the year.

'Lights out' Djokovic cruises on US Open return

Novak Djokovic thrashed Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on his long-awaited US Open return on Monday, guaranteeing he will take back the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz.

Walking Rugby boosts game for Welsh seniors

As rugby players get older there is the dilemma of what to do next when the ageing or injured body can no longer withstand the weekend clatterings of a full contact game.

Gauff slams officiating after stormy US Open win

American teenager Coco Gauff slammed US Open officiating after battling to a stormy first round victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund on Monday.

Ex-world champion Pittman was 'kissed inappropriately by a coach'

Australia's former track world champion Jana Pittman has said she was kissed by a coach during her athletics career, a revelation that echoes the scandal engulfing Spanish football.

Wozniacki wins on Grand Slam comeback at US Open

Caroline Wozniacki won her opening match in her first Grand Slam appearance in over three years on Monday, beating Russian qualifier Tatiana Prozorova 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open.

Gauff battles into US Open second round

American teenager Coco Gauff battled into the second round of the US Open on Monday with a stormy three-set victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund.

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.

Starstruck Rybakina on the mend at US Open

Elena Rybakina said she was doing "much better" following her first-round win at the US Open on Monday after preparations for the tournament were disrupted by injury and late-night scheduling.

Atletico crush dismal Rayo in seven-goal rout

Atletico Madrid dismantled city rivals Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Monday night with a ruthless display and their largest ever away win in La Liga.

Spain starts probe over Rubiales' kiss as federation asks him to quit

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court opened a preliminary investigation Monday into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".

Fourth seed Rune crashes out of US Open to Carballes Baena

Danish fourth seed Holger Rune crashed out of the US Open on Monday, losing in four sets to Spanish journeyman Roberto Carballes Baena.

Thiem savours 'pretty special' US Open win after injury nightmare

Former champion Dominic Thiem secured his first Grand Slam win in almost three years on Monday after beating 25th seed Alexander Bublik in the first round of the US Open.

Chelsea striker Lukaku set for Roma loan: Italian press

Chelsea have agreed to loan of Belgian international striker Romelu Lukaku to Serie A side Roma, Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Monday.

Herdman resigns as Canada's head coach to guide MLS Toronto

John Herdman has resigned as head coach of the Canadian national men's football squad and will become the head coach of Major League Soccer's Toronto FC, Canada Soccer announced Monday.

Swiatek off the mark as Djokovic eyes No.1 at US Open

Iga Swiatek launched the defence of her US Open crown with an emphatic opening victory on Monday as Novak Djokovic eyed a return to the top of the men's world rankings on his long-awaited return to the tournament.

US captain Lewis unveils Solheim Cup roster

US captain Stacy Lewis unveiled the complete American roster for next month's Solheim Cup on Monday by adding Angel Yin, Cheyenne Knight and Ally Ewing to complete the 12-woman lineup.

Blomqvist replaces injured Pagenaud for final IndyCar races

French racer Simon Pagenaud, the 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner, said Monday he will miss the remainder of the IndyCar season with post-concussion injuries, with Briton Tom Blomqvist replacing him.

Defending champion Swiatek eases into US Open second round

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden's Rebecca Peterson in the first round.

Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move

Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal on Monday, just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach.

Djokovic eyes No.1, Swiatek in action as US Open underway

Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open on Monday as the final major championship of the season got underway with the Serb needing only a first-round victory to reclaim the world number one ranking.

Evenepoel powers to Vuelta stage three win and takes red jersey

Reigning champion Remco Evenepoel won stage three of the Vuelta a Espana, outpacing general classification rival Jonas Vingegaard in a display of strength in a two-man sprint finish on Monday which also earned him the red jersey.

All Blacks lock Barrett avoids Rugby World Cup ban

New Zealand lock Scott Barrett has avoided a ban after being shown a red card in last weekend's record loss to South Africa, World Rugby announced on Monday.

US gather pace at Basketball World Cup on day of historic wins

The United States gathered momentum with a win over Greece at the Basketball World Cup on Monday, while there were historic first victories for debutants South Sudan and Cape Verde.

Georgia's Maisashvili bemoans lack of major games as announces Rugby World Cup squad

Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili said on Monday he wants more games against leading sides as he named his squad for this year's Rugby World Cup.

Rubiales could face further suspension after kiss as sports court meet

Suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales could face further domestic sanctions as the country's top sports court meets Monday to examine complaints against him for forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

China on Basketball World Cup brink after stunning loss

China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic urged his players to show more "spirit", with their Basketball World Cup hopes hanging by a thread after a stunning loss to South Sudan on Monday.

South Sudan savour first-ever Basketball World Cup win

South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his team "played with fire" after stunning China to claim their first-ever win at the Basketball World Cup on Monday.

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