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Emotion, tears as Messi prepares for Argentina farewell

An emotional Lionel Messi prepared to bring the curtain down on his glittering 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in a friendly against Benin.

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.

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British Open champion Smith joins LIV Golf -- official

British Open champion Cameron Smith has become the latest leading player to sign up to the breakaway LIV Golf Series wich on Tuesday announced that he was in the field for its next event.

Man Utd to sign Brazil forward Antony for 100m euros

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brazil forward Antony from Ajax, the English Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Hayter quits Vuelta taking Covid tally to 13 withdrawals

The Covid cases on the Vuelta continued to mount on Tuesday as Ineos announced it has pulled Ethan Hayter out of the race after a positive test.

England's Mercer in World Cup frame with 2023 Gloucester move

Zach Mercer had given himself a chance to be involved in England's squad for next year's Rugby World Cup by agreeing to join Premiership side Gloucester ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Newcastle in race against time to have Isak available for Liverpool

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is "desperately hoping" club record signing Alexander Isak is available for Wednesday's Premier League match away to Liverpool.

South Africa make eight changes for second Wallabies Test

South Africa rang the changes on Tuesday in their search for a desperately needed win against Australia, with eight new players named in the starting team, partly due to injuries.

Bournemouth sack Parker days after 9-0 Liverpool humiliation

English Premier League strugglers Bournemouth on Tuesday sacked head coach Scott Parker, days after they were thrashed 9-0 at Liverpool.

All Blacks star Barrett ready to put neck on line to tame Pumas

All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said on Tuesday that he is fit again after a neck injury and ready to help tame Argentina in Saturday's second Test.

US Open: Who said what on day 1

Who said what at the US Open on Monday, the first day of the 2022 championships at Flushing Meadows:

Serena Williams battles on as US Open farewell underway

Serena Williams delayed her farewell to tennis on an electrifying opening night at the US Open on Monday as the sporting icon battled to victory in front of a star-studded crowd.

Serena wins US Open first round on emotional night

Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament.

Love and affection as curtain goes up on Serena's farewell party

Serena Williams walked onto Arthur Ashe Stadium with her diamond-encrusted dress glittering under the New York sky, over 23,000 people screaming their approval.

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win Slam match since 1959

Wu Yibing on Monday became the first Chinese man in 63 years to win a singles match at a Grand Slam when he knocked 31st seed Nikoloz Basilashvili out of the US Open

Andreescu shrugs off wardrobe malfunction in US Open win

A hasty change of outfit worked wonders for Bianca Andreescu as she powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday.

Rugby World Cup boss suspended by French sports minister

The chief executive of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Claude Atcher, was suspended on Monday by French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera as a preliminary investigation into his management style found evidence of a "deep social malaise" within the organisation.

West Ham sign Lyon midfielder Paqueta for 'club record' fee

West Ham have signed Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta from French side Lyon for what the London team said Monday was a "club-record" fee.

Medvedev eases into US Open second round

Daniil Medevedev launched the defence of his US Open crown on Monday with a straight sets victory over lowly ranked American Stefan Kozlov.

Murray marks 10th anniversary of US Open breakthrough with victory

Andy Murray marked the 10th anniversary of his maiden Grand Slam triumph with an impressive US Open straight sets win over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.

Yankees' Chapman optimistic he'll be back after 'scary' tattoo infection

New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll return soon after battling a "scary" infection of a new tattoo on his leg.

Evenepeol 'best rider this year' says Vuelta rival O'Connor

Australian climb specialist Ben O'Connor believes the Vuelta a Espana leader Remco Evenepoel is the strongest rider in the peloton this year including Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, he told AFP on a rest day ahead of stage 10 on Monday.

Henry begins 'new chapter' as shareholder of ambitious Como

Thierry Henry was revealed on Monday as a new shareholder of ambitious Italian club Como, who are aiming for big things after rising from amateur football to the country's second tier.

Afghanistan's Rashid calls for greater 'opportunities'

Afghanistan spin wizard Rashid Khan on Monday said he has gained from playing in global leagues but the country's up and coming talent needs more exposure to top-flight opposition.

Chelsea boss Tuchel wants more signings before transfer window shuts

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is looking to bring in more fresh recruits before the transfer widow closes later this week.

Conte backs 'son-in-law' Son to end goal drought

Tottenham Hotspur manager boss Antonio Conte has said he would be happy for Son Heung-min to marry his daughter as he defended the struggling South Korea forward.

Hamilton, Alonso back off in war of words over Spa crash

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso eased off to avoid a prolonged war of words on Monday following their acrimonious collision in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Horner says Verstappen has taken 'another step' since title win

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner on Monday said Max Verstappen has taken "another step" since winning last season's world title following his remarkable triumph in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Brazil's Lodi joins Nottingham Forest on loan from Atletico

Nottingham Forest made their 18th signing of the transfer window on Monday as Brazil left-back Renan Lodi joined on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, the two clubs announced.

Goals not guns: in troubled DRC, football academy draws in youth

In war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, national park authorities are hoping a football academy will persuade youngsters to take up the Beautiful Game rather than a rifle.

Kingsize comeback: Hardik Pandya, India's all-round match-winner

With his appetite for wickets and hard-hitting batting, Hardik Pandya has come back from controversies and injuries to become India's go-to all-rounder ahead of this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

Retallick eager for recall to help misfiring All Blacks

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick said on Monday that he came through unscathed from the first test of his broken cheekbone and is primed to help rescue the All Blacks.

'Race to Paris Olympics' badminton qualification to begin in China

Qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics will start in May next year in China, badminton officials said Monday as they unveiled a beefed-up calendar for the sport's re-emergence after Covid.

Serena Williams readies farewell as US Open begins

Serena Williams will take centre stage as the US Open gets under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis.

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