The Fort Worth Press

La Russa steps down as manager of White Sox

Tony La Russa, who guided three Major League Baseball championship teams, said Monday he is stepping down as manager of the Chicago White Sox over health issues that have sidelined him since August.

De Bruyne expects City star Foden to hit new heights

Kevin De Bruyne has tipped Phil Foden to reach new heights once the Manchester City star is allowed to take a leading role later in his career.

Hazard still one of world's best, says Belgium coach

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says he believes Eden Hazard is still "one of the best in the world" at his position despite the forward's injury-plagued spell at Real Madrid.

England's Curry backs rugby to deal with concussion amid lawsuits

England flanker Tom Curry believes rugby union has "come on leaps and bounds in terms of player safety" amid fears the sport's future is at stake from concussion -- something he appears to regard as an occupational hazard.

Maddison lifts Leicester as Forest hit rock bottom

James Maddison eased the pressure on Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers and pushed Nottingham Forest to the bottom of the Premier League as the midfielder's double inspired a vital 4-0 win on Monday.

Bairstow confirms he won't play again in 2022 after freak injury

England batsman Jonny Bairstow has confirmed he won't play again this year after undergoing surgery on a broken leg following a "freak accident" playing golf.

NFL Dolphins say Tagovailoa out next Sunday with concussion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose medical health is the subject of an NFL investigation, will miss next Sunday's game against the New York Jets due to a concussion.

US women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct

An independent investigation into allegations of misconduct in US women's soccer found "systemic" abuse and sexual misconduct, the report released Monday found.

Higuain determined to end on high after confirming retirement

Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain is determined to end his career on a high in MLS after announcing his retirement at the age of 34 on Monday.

Indian speedster Bumrah ruled out of T20 World Cup

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting later this month with a back injury, the country's cricket board said.

Evenepoel wants to see routes before deciding on Tour or Giro

World road race champion Remco Evenepoel said on Monday he will wait to see the routes of the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia before deciding to compete in one of them next year.

As he plots Liverpool revival, Klopp says even Ronaldo has confidence dips

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not immune from confidence issues as he seeks to find a solution to his side's frustrating inconsistency.

'Sad' Swiatek says no to BJK Cup finals

Women's tennis world number one Iga Swiatek criticised governing bodies for not organising the calendar better as she announced Monday she will not play for Poland in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Glasgow in November.

Holders Lyon face Arsenal in tough women's Champions League draw

Holders Lyon were given a tough draw in the women's Champions League on Monday in a group which includes Arsenal and Juventus.

Confident Tiafoe 'flying high' after Tokyo opener

US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe said he was "flying high on confidence" after beating Yasutaka Uchiyama 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday.

Boost for France as Coman returns to Bayern training

Kingsley Coman gave world champions France a much-needed boost after the forward returned to training with his club Bayern Munich on Monday following an absence of almost a month.

Chiefs beat Brady's Bucs while Eagles stay unbeaten in NFL

Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to spark the Kansas City Chiefs over the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31 in an early season showdown of NFL title contenders.

Anger grows against Indonesia police over football stadium tragedy

Anger against police mounted in Indonesia on Monday after at least 125 people were killed in one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football, when officers fired tear gas in a packed stadium, triggering a stampede.

Sidelined Nunez a symptom of Liverpool's slow start

As Liverpool's fading Premier League title aspirations took another hit in a 3-3 shootout with Brighton, the club's major summer signing Darwin Nunez watched on from the bench for 89 minutes.

NBA Heat sign Herro to four-year contract extension

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, last season's NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has signed a four-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

Hughes beats Straka in playoff for PGA Sanderson Farms title

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes sank an eight-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat Austria's Sepp Straka and win the PGA Sanderson Farms Championship.

Juve ease pressure with Bologna win, Atalanta keep pace with leaders Napoli

Juventus swept aside Bologna 3-0 on Sunday to ease their recent troubles as Atalanta continued their dream start to the Serie A season with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina which kept them level on points with leaders Napoli.

Allen lifts Bills over Ravens while Eagles stay unbeaten in NFL

Josh Allen threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Buffalo to a 23-20 victory on Sunday at Baltimore but the Bills lost two key receivers to injuries.

Madrid drop first points as Benzema spurns penalty against Osasuna

Karim Benzema missed a penalty for Real Madrid as they finally blinked in the La Liga title race, dropping their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Sunday.

Juve ease troubles with Bologna win, Atalanta keep pace with leaders Napoli

Juventus swept aside Bologna 3-0 on Sunday to ease their recent troubles as Atalanta continued their dream start to the Serie A season with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina which kept them level on points with leaders Napoli.

Djokovic finds 'extra motivation' from post-Wimbledon absence

Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday, insisting his lengthy absence since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July provided "extra motivation".

England's Hull holds off Ko, Lin to win LPGA Volunteers Classic

England's Charley Hull captured her second career LPGA title on Sunday, holding off New Zealand's Lydia Ko and China's Lin Xiyu to win the Volunteers of America Classic.

Malan, Woakes star in England's T20I series win over Pakistan

Dawid Malan hit a brilliant half-century and pace bowler Chris Woakes took three wickets as England thrashed Pakistan by 67 runs in Lahore on Sunday to win the seven-match T20 international series 4-3.

Fox recalls cricket great Warne after St Andrews golf win

New Zealand's Ryan Fox paid tribute to late cricket great Shane Warne as he won golf's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by one stroke on the Old Course at St Andrews on Sunday.

'Happy' Suryakumar helps India clinch T20 series against South Africa

India survived an unbeaten 106 by David Miller to clinch their first ever Twenty20 series against South Africa at home with a 16-run victory in the second match on Sunday.

Lookman fires Atalanta past Fiorentina and level with leaders Napoli

Ademola Lookman made sure that Atalanta stayed level with Serie A leaders Napoli with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina, while Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi made history as the first woman referee in Italy's top flight.

Miller ton in vain as India clinch T20 series against South Africa