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Muchova squeaks out win over Osaka to reach China Open quarter-finals

Karolina Muchova beat former world number one Naomi Osaka on her ninth match point to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open, triumphant in a tense tie-break on Tuesday in Beijing.

Tennis world No.1 Sinner's season over due to knee injury

Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian announced on Tuesday.

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'Tank is empty': Dutch cycling star Dumoulin retires

Former Giro d'Italia winner and two-time Olympic silver medallist Tom Dumoulin announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Monday, saying that his "tank was empty".

Youngster Popovici eases to 'excellent' Euro 200m freestyle gold

Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

Nadal missing from Spain's Davis Cup squad, Djokovic to play for Serbia

Rafael Nadal will sit out the group stage of the Davis Cup finals next month after not being named in the Spain team on Monday, while Novak Djokovic is set to lead group rivals Serbia.

Rybakina off the mark in Cincinnati

Elena Rybakina earned her second victory since claiming the Wimbledon title, defeating Egyptian Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2 on Monday at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Youngster Popovici eases to Euro 200m freestyle gold

Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

Swiatek 'shy' about speaking to retiring Serena

Iga Swiatek confessed on Monday that even as the current WTA world number one she remains socially intimidated by Serena Williams.

Paceman Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival

England fast bowler James Anderson says the team's "incredible" Test revival has left him eager to return to the fray in the upcoming series against South Africa.

Cycling star Bernal to return to racing seven months after horror crash

Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal will return to racing at the Tour of Denmark on Tuesday, seven months after he "almost died" in a serious training accident in his native Colombia.

Nadal missing from Spain's Davis Cup squad, Zverev to play for Germany

Rafael Nadal will sit out the group stage of the Davis Cup finals next month after not being named in the Spain team on Monday, while Alexander Zverev will lead the German side.

Cycling star Bernal to return to racing seven months after crash

Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal will return to racing at the Tour of Denmark on Tuesday, seven months after he "almost died" in a serious training accident in Colombia, his Ineos Grenadiers team said.

Lisowska and Ringer claim Euro marathon golds, Mayer bombs

Poland's Aleksandra Lisowska claimed the first title at the European championships, winning the women's marathon on the streets of Munich on Monday.

Spurs midfielder Lo Celso joins Villarreal on loan

Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso has joined Spanish side Villarreal on loan for the rest of the season.

Defending champion Roglic fit to race Vuelta a Espana

Three-time defending Vuelta a Espana champion Primoz Roglic has been named in Jumbo-Visma's team for the three-week race that starts on Friday, ending doubts he would miss out through injury.

Poland's Lisowska claims Euro marathon gold, Mayer bombs

Poland's Aleksandra Lisowska claimed the first title at the European championships, winning the women's marathon on the streets of Munich on Monday.

'Mind-blowing' England impress Procter ahead of South Africa series

South Africa great Mike Procter hopes England's "mind-blowing" approach to Test cricket under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum is a sign of things to come as they prepare to face his native Proteas in a three-match series.

Famous clubs battle for Champions League group slots

The last stage of the Champions League qualifying marathon kicks off on Tuesday with three clubs who have already got their hands on the trophy eager to grab one of the last six group slots and the cheque that goes with it.

Shaheen fitness and World Cup key as Pakistan tackle Netherlands

Pakistan will look to collect crucial World Cup qualifying points when they tackle the Netherlands in a three-match ODI series from Tuesday but will have a wary eye on the fitness of star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Rays' Rasmussen almost perfect in MLB victory over Orioles

Tampa Bay pitcher Drew Rasmussen came within three outs of the first perfect game in Rays history Sunday, only for Baltimore's Jorge Mateo to step in.

Zalatoris beats Straka in playoff to win PGA Memphis title

Three-time major runner-up Will Zalatoris won his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, defeating Austria's Sepp Straka in a playoff to capture the St. Jude Championship.

Carreno Busta halts Hurkacz finals win streak with Montreal triumph

Pablo Carreno Busta spoiled Hubert Hurkacz's perfect record in ATP finals on Sunday, beating him 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Montreal Masters.

West Indies hand New Zealand first limited-overs loss of 2022

West Indies handed New Zealand their first limited-overs defeat of the year in cruising to a consolation eight-wicket win in the third and final T20 International at Sabina Park on Sunday.

Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence

David Alaba scored with a stunning free-kick immediately after coming on as a substitute as reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind to beat Almeria 2-1 in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday.

Roma squeeze past Salernitana, Immobile fires Lazio to Bologna win

Roma began their Serie A campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Salernitana on Sunday, while Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to a comeback 2-1 win over Bologna.

Halep holds off Haddad Maia to win third WTA Canadian crown

Simona Halep kept control against unpredictable Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to win a third WTA Masters 1000 title in Canada.

Medvedev says mocking spectator demanded response

World number one Daniil Medvedev said on Sunday that he had no choice but to respond to a tennis spectator who jeered him after his loss last week to Nick Kyrgios in Montreal.

'Fair tackle' as Tuchel insists no hard feelings after Conte clash

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he was happy to take a "fair tackle" from Tottenham boss Antonio Conte after both were shown red cards for clashing twice during a heated 2-2 on Sunday.

'Simply extraordinary' Musiala scores again as Bayern beat Wolfsburg

Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn lauded 19-year-old forward Jamal Musiala's performance as "simply extraordinary" in Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Conte, Tuchel see red as Kane snatches Spurs draw at Chelsea

Harry Kane snatched a 96th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for Tottenham from a feisty London derby against Chelsea on Sunday.

Japan star Kubo nets winner on Real Sociedad debut

Japan star Takefusa Kubo marked his Real Sociedad debut by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win away to Cadiz in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday.

Aussie Smith penalized two strokes in setback to No.1 bid

British Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia was penalized two strokes by US PGA Tour officials on Sunday, dimming his chances of a victory to become world number one.

Musiala scores again as Bayern beat Wolfsburg

Nineteen-year-old Bayern forward Jamal Musiala continued his blistering early season form, scoring again as Munich beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Sunday.

Britain's Raducanu eager to face legendary Serena in Cincy

Emma Raducanu feels her excitement building for a first-round meeting with Serena Williams in the opening round of the WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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