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Falcons thump Saints 45-24 as New Orleans marks Katrina anniversary

Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan and Brian Robinson tore apart the Saints 45-24 Monday to spoil the party on an emotional night in New Orleans.

White Sox down Guardians, Yankees on brink after Rays loss

The Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Cleveland Guardians in the latest stop on their fairytale Major League Baseball playoff run on Monday as the New York Yankees edged closer to elimination after a defeat to Tampa Bay.

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US teen Gauff says Serena 'can inspire many more generations'

US teen star Coco Gauff, inspired to play tennis by Serena Williams, said Tuesday she was shocked to hear about the impending retirement plans of the 23-time Grand Slam champion.

Raducanu rolled in Montreal first round

Reigning US Open champion Emma Raducanu on Britain exited on Tuesday in the first round of the WTA Toronto Masters, losing 7-6 (7/0), 6-2 to Italy's Camila Giorgi.

NFL owners approve Broncos sale to Wal-Mart heir Walton

NFL club owners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the sale of the Denver Broncos to Wal-Mart store heir Rob Walton and his family.

LIV trio's lawsuit for PGA playoff spots frustrates No.1 Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler says he's frustrated at a trio of players from the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series suing for berths in the US PGA's FedEx Cup playoffs.

Berkane set to face Nigerian club in quest for third CAF Cup title

Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane will launch their bid for a record-equalling third CAF Confederation Cup title against Kwara United of Nigeria or AS Douanes of Niger.

Jackson still trying to figure out Fraser-Pryce ahead of 100m clash

Newly-minted world 200m champion Shericka Jackson hopes that Jamaican teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will bring the most out of her when they go head-to-head in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Monaco.

Nigerian clubs out of luck in CAF Champions League draws

Hopes of Nigerian clubs making an impact in the CAF Champions League this season were dealt a double blow when the draws for the preliminary and last-32 rounds were made in Cairo on Tuesday.

Chelsea's Werner returns to RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig said on Tuesday they had signed former striker Timo Werner from Chelsea on a four-year deal.

Tributes for South African umpire Koertzen after he dies in car accident

Fellow umpires and former players paid tribute on Tuesday to former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, who died in a car accident on Tuesday morning.

England head coach Jones rebuked by RFU for private school criticism

England head coach Eddie Jones was reprimanded by his employers at the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Tuesday for criticising what he saw as the English game's reliance on the private school system.

Serena rose from mean streets to Grand Slam tennis queen

Serena Williams went from learning tennis on public courts in a notorious American gangland neighborhood to becoming a superstar for a generation and perhaps the greatest player in history.

Former Wales captain Thomas sued over claims he gave ex-partner HIV

Former Wales rugby union captain Gareth Thomas has been accused of "deceptively" transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to an ex-partner.

'Show pony' Lyles ready to take on 'quarter horse' Norman

Two key members of the feted US team at the world championships, Noah Lyles and Michael Norman, will revive a long rivalry when they go head-to-head in the men's 200m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Monaco.

Serena Williams says 'countdown' to retirement has started

US tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.

Serena Williams: Six memorable Grand Slam finals

Serena Williams announced on Tuesday the countdown to her retirement had begun from tennis after a career which brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

Serena Williams says 'countdown' to retirement has begun

US tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.

British athletics coach Minichiello gets life ban for sexual misconduct

Toni Minichiello, one of Britain's leading track and field coaches, has been given a life ban after an investigation found he had engaged in "sexually physical behaviour" with athletes.

Everton sign Belgium's Onana from Lille

Everton have signed Belgium international Amadou Onana for an undisclosed fee from Lille, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

Former South African umpire Koertzen dies in car accident

Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.

Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch

Veteran loose forward Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance of the season for South Africa in a Rugby Championship second-round clash with New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Keightley to stand down as England women's cricket coach

Lisa Keightley is to leave her role as coach of the England women's team at the end of the home season, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.

Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future

The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job".

Cash-strapped African clubs eagerly await Super League riches

African football supremo Patrice Motsepe will launch in Tanzania on Wednesday a CAF Super League, with promises of a $100 million (98 million euros) prize fund for cash-strapped clubs.

Real Madrid motivated ahead of Frankfurt Super Cup clash

Real Madrid are determined not to be knocked off their perch at the summit of European football this season as they prepare to start their campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday.

After Durant ultimatum, NBA Nets owner backs Nash, Marks

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant.

Optimistic Serena emerging from her tennis 'tunnel'

Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

Absence of major rivals hardly bothers Medvedev at Montreal

World number one Daniil Medvedev said Monday he will carry on as usual at this week's ATP Montreal Masters despite the absence of his major rivals.

Sarr both Watford's hero and villain in West Brom draw

Watford's Ismaila Sarr scored from 60 yards in an early contender for goal of the season before seeing his penalty saved in a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion in English football's second-tier Championship on Monday.

Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties

Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style on Monday as dominant Australia celebrated finishing top of the medals table yet again.

Durant tells Nets choose him or execs Nash, Marks: report

Kevin Durant has told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he must choose between keeping Durant or head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, The Athletic reported on Monday.

Everton sign England's Coady on season-long loan from Wolves

England centre-back Conor Coady has joined Everton on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Wolves, it was announced on Monday.

Dortmund complete Modeste signing from Cologne

Borussia Dortmund on Monday completed the signing of veteran Cologne striker Anthony Modeste as a replacement for Sebastien Haller, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.

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