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Swiatek pulls out of Ningbo Open with thigh injury

Iga Swiatek has withdrawn injured from the Ningbo Open, where she had hoped to earn vital points towards qualifying for the year-end WTA Finals, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday.

Niners hold off Commanders to stay perfect in NFL

The San Francisco 49ers held off a late rally from the Washington Commanders to claim a 23-17 victory and preserve their perfect start to the NFL season on Monday.

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Busquets inks deal to join Messi in Miami

Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets has signed a contract with Inter Miami that will see him reunited with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi through the 2025 season, the Major League Soccer club said Sunday.

'Spanish bull' Alcaraz is me, Federer, Nadal rolled into one: Djokovic

Novak Djokovic believes Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz possesses the "best of all three worlds", cloning the talents of himself, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Motorbikes and falls - Tour de France talking points after week two

Mass falls, wayward motorbikes, mountainside hordes and the unrelenting duel for supremacy between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar all marked the Tour de France's second week.

'You deserve it', Djokovic tells Wimbledon champion Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic told Carlos Alcaraz "you deserve it" after the Spanish star succeeded him as Wimbledon champion on Sunday.

Suns deal guard Payne to Spurs and land Bol: reports

The Phoenix Suns continued a major NBA roster revamp on Sunday by dealing guard Cameron Payne to San Antonio and agreeing to terms with center Bol Bol, according to multiple reports.

Alcaraz urges Spain's King Felipe to support him more often after Wimbledon glory

Carlos Alcaraz told Spain's King Felipe VI to come to more of his matches after the monarch watched his compatriot end Novak Djokovic's reign as Wimbledon champion in an epic final on Sunday.

Australia retain Women's Ashes despite Sciver-Brunt century

Australia retained the Women's Ashes with a thrilling three-run win over England in the second one-day international at Southampton despite an unbeaten hundred from home batter Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Tour leader Vingegaard 'understands' doping scepticism

Jonas Vingegaard, the Tour de France leader and defending champion, said Sunday he was racing clean but welcomed scepticism on the thorny issue of doping in cycling.

Rare talent Carlos Alcaraz on way to '30 Grand Slams'

Carlos Alcaraz's triumph over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon on Sunday marked the latest chapter in a story predicted to end with "30 Grand Slam titles".

Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.

NBA star James returns to jersey No. 23 in Russell tribute

LeBron James will switch his jersey number from 6 to 23 for his 21st NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers announced.

Richardson outsprints Jackson in Silesia Diamond League

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson reeled in Jamaican Shericka Jackson to claim a morale-boosting victory in the women's 100m at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday.

Vingegaard retains Tour lead as Poels wins in Alps

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard kept the overall lead of the Tour de France on Sunday crossing the finish line in the second of four Alpine tests wheel to wheel with Tadej Pogacar.

Maguire stripped of Man Utd captaincy by Ten Hag

Harry Maguire announced Sunday he is no longer captain of Manchester United following talks with manager Erik ten Hag.

McIlroy hopes dramatic Scottish Open win sets him up for British Open

Rory McIlroy hopes his thrilling Scottish Open win on Sunday proves the ideal preparation for next week's British Open.

De Silva leads Sri Lanka fightback against Pakistan in Galle Test

Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

McIlroy birdies last hole to win Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy sank a birdie on the last hole to seal a dramatic victory in the Scottish Open on Sunday for his first tournament win in Scotland.

De Silva leads Sri Lanka's fight against Pakistan in Galle Test

Dhananjaya de Silva hit an unbeaten 94 as Sri Lanka recovered from an early collapse to reach 242-6 at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

'It felt like we were chasing ghosts,' says Springbok Kitshoff

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff told the South African media on Sunday that "it felt like we were chasing ghosts for 20 minutes" after a 35-20 Rugby Championship mauling in New Zealand.

Japan's Oda, 17, wins Wimbledon wheelchair title

Japanese teenager Tokito Oda made history by winning the Wimbledon wheelchair title with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory against Alfie Hewett on Sunday.

Chinese divers continue perfect start at world championships

Chinese divers continued their perfect start to the world championships in Fukuoka on Sunday, claiming two more gold medals on the second day of competition.

De Silva, Mathews help Sri Lanka fight back in Galle Test

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews hit half-centuries as Sri Lanka fought back from 54-4 before lunch to 185-5 at tea on day one of the first Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

$Wallaby centre Ikitau fractures shoulder ahead of World Cup$

Wallaby centre Ikitau fractures shoulder ahead of World Cup

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau faces a race against the clock to be fit for the World Cup after scans Sunday revealed he suffered a fractured shoulder in their defeat to Argentina.

'Ultimate showdown' as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake.

Inter Miami sink to rock bottom ahead of Messi unveiling

Inter Miami will celebrate the signing of Lionel Messi on Sunday but will do so after their winless run extended to 11 games with a 3-0 defeat at St. Louis City on Saturday, leaving them rock bottom of Major League Soccer.

Cheika not getting carried away by Pumas' 'landmark' win over Wallabies

Argentina coach Michael Cheika was buoyed by a "landmark" upset of his home nation Australia, but the wily veteran sees more hard yards before the upcoming World Cup.

Once 'humiliated', South Korea's Park set for third World Cup

Park Eun-seon was "humiliated" a decade ago by unfounded claims about her sex but has put the episode behind her to stand on the cusp of a third Women's World Cup.

Germany great Popp chases World Cup glory to cap remarkable career

Germany captain Alexandra Popp will hope there is no repeat of her injury curse when she attempts to crown a towering career with Women's World Cup glory.

Olympic gold medallist Cruz wins pro boxing debut

Andy Cruz, whose stellar amateur career included Olympic boxing gold for Cuba in Tokyo, launched his pro ring career on Saturday with an impressive unanimous decision victory over experienced Mexican Juan Carlos Burgos.

Football: Women's World Cup Group H

The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20.

Ireland 'feared for their bodies' in abandoned Colombia warm-up

Ireland coach Vera Pauw said her players "feared for their bodies" in an abandoned women's World Cup warm-up match, claiming opponents Colombia played "outside the rules of the game".

Grant fires 62 to seize six-shot LPGA lead in Ohio

Sweden's Linn Grant shrugged off a near four-hour weather delay to torch Highland Meadows for a nine-under par 62 that gave her a six-shot lead in the US LPGA Dana Open on Saturday.

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