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Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since return from injury

Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in Tuesday's Japan Open final.

India, Qatar, S.Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics

India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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PSV rescue Rangers draw as Obispo spares Benitez's blushes in Champions League play-offs

Armando Obispo spared Walter Benitez's blushes as PSV Eindhoven rescued a 2-2 draw against Rangers in the Champions League play-off first leg on Tuesday.

Jacobs storms to Euro 100m crown as Ingebrigtsen and Perkovic shine

Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs put an injury-ravaged season behind him to storm to gold in the 100m gold in the European Athletics Championships in Munich on Tuesday.

Kyrgios overcomes tricky Davidovich Fokina in Cincinnati opener

Nick Kyrgios began the last major US Open tune-up with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Tuesday at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Egan Bernal delighted after comeback race

Cycling star Egan Bernal completed his first day of racing since a career-threatening crash and trailed home two minutes behind the winner at the Tour of Denmark on Tuesday.

Ingebrigtsen keeps repeat Euro double bid on track by retaining 5,000m title

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen delivered a masterclass in distance running to easily retain his European 5,000m title in Munich on Tuesday and keep a repeat double bid on track.

Venus, Osaka exit Cincinnati in first round

Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka both exited the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday with straight-set, opening-round losses.

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in first ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Romanchuk overhauls Paltrinieri to grab 1500m swim gold

On an evening when a string of world champions added European titles, Ukrainian Mykhailo Romanchuk provided an upset in Rome on Tuesday by toppling Gregorio Paltrinieri in the men's 1500m.

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in fist ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Sjoestroem breaks European swimming medal record

On the eve of her 29th birthday, Swede Sarah Sjoestroem won the 50m freestyle in Rome on Tuesday for her 45th major championship gold medal.

Osaka crashes out in Cincinnati opener

Naomi Osaka's summer form slump deepened on Tuesday as the four-time Grand Slam winner lost 6-4, 7-5 to Zhang Shuai at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.

South Africa skipper Elgar sick of 'Bazball' talk ahead of England Tests

South Africa captain Dean Elgar said on Tuesday he was fed up with discussing England's new swashbuckling 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket on the eve of their series opener at Lord's.

England's Stokes glad to see South Africa wade into 'Bazball' debate

Ben Stokes said on Tuesday he was happy to hear South Africa players talking about England's new swashbuckling "Bazball" approach ahead of the first Test at Lord's even as he has distanced himself from the hype.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien retires from international cricket

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on Tuesday announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

Van Dijk says Nunez must 'control himself' after Liverpool red card

Virgil van Dijk said new Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez must learn to "control himself" after being sent off for a reckless headbutt during Monday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

England recall fit-again Foakes for South Africa opener

England have recalled fit-again wicketkeeper Ben Foakes for the first Test against South Africa at Lord's starting on Wednesday.

Man City complete signing of Spanish defender Gomez

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Spanish left-back Sergio Gomez from Anderlecht on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £11 million ($13 million).

International efforts needed to understand sport's dementia risk: report

Coordinated international research is vital to boost understanding of the link between brain injuries in people playing sport and the development of dementia, a report said on Tuesday.

South Africa keen to wreck England's 'Bazball' party

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear "Bazball" as the Proteas seek to inflict England's first Test defeat of their swashbuckling new era under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Spain's Lopez dominates European 35km race walk

Spain's Miguel Angel Lopez triumphed in the men's 35km race walk at the European Athletics Championships in Munich on Tuesday.

'Very special': English teenager Bynoe-Gittens extends Dortmund deal

Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has extended his deal until 2025, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday.

Kyrgios 'unavailable' for Australia at Davis Cup

Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios will skip the Davis Cup next month, Tennis Australia said on Tuesday, scotching speculation about his return to the team competition.

England v South Africa: Three landmarks in long rivalry

England play South Africa in the first Test of a three-match series at Lord's from Wednesday, pitting their wits against the Proteas after a stunning start to life under new captain Ben Stokes.

Fitness key to rest of season: Murray

Andy Murray said match fitness will be the key to the remainder of his season after reaching the second round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters on Monday.

Dodgers ace Buehler faces season-ending surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Walker Buehler will miss the rest of the baseball season after scheduling surgery on his injured elbow later this month, the team said Monday.

Murray downs Wawrinka in Cincinnati battle of veterans

Andy Murray won his first hardcourt match of the summer on Monday, defeating Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (7/3), 5-7, 7-5 in the opening round of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Vlahovic double sinks Sassuolo, Osimhen abused in Verona rout

Dusan Vlahovic fired Juventus to a comfortable 3-0 win over Sassuolo with a brace in Monday's Serie A opener while Victor Osimhen was racially abused by Verona fans in a thumping 5-2 win for Napoli.

Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace

Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 in a 1-1 draw on Monday as Darwin Nunez was sent off on his home debut.

Vlahovic double for Juve sinks Sassuolo, Napoli's Osimhen abused in Verona rout