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African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick

Reigning African Footballer of the Year and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi claimed a first career hat-trick at the weekend in a 5-1 Ligue 1 rout of bottom club Le Havre.

Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms

Hosting Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, Slavia Prague are facing the mammoth task of ending a drawn-out winless streak in the competition as an unwelcome record looms.

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Biles and US primed to regain team gymnastics gold at Paris Olympics

Simone Biles appears to be at the peak of her powers as she leads the United States on a redemption mission in the women's gymnastics team final on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics.

Nadal to decide on future 'after Olympics'

Rafael Nadal said he will make a decision on his future in tennis "after the Olympics" in the aftermath of a shattering straight-sets defeat to old rival Novak Djokovic at the Paris Games on Monday.

Sainz signs two-year deal to race for Williams amid 'complex' F1 driver market

Carlos Sainz announced Monday that he had signed a two-year deal to race for Williams starting from the 2025 season amid what he said was an "exceptionally complex" market for Formula One drivers.

South Sudan brace for ultimate Olympic basketball test against US all-stars

Olympic organisers might have played the wrong national anthem before South Sudan's opening basketball game at the Paris Games, but the star-studded US team know for certain what they are up against next.

GB's Pidcock defies puncture for thrilling mountain bike gold

British rider Tom Pidcock staged an extraordinary comeback from a puncture to win his second straight mountain biking Olympic gold Monday, holding off French home favourite Victor Koretzky in a thrilling sprint finish.

New Zealand to play China in Olympic sevens quarters

Defending champions New Zealand set up a quarter-final against China at the Olympic sevens at the Stade de France on Monday.

Urban Park brings a change of culture to the heart of Paris

The centrepiece of the Paris Olympic strategy to rejuvenate the Games and retouch the host city's image is an "Urban Park" in the upmarket Place de la Concorde.

Djokovic downs Nadal in Olympics blockbuster

Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time.

'Relieved' Djokovic races past Nadal at Olympics in 60th meeting

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting.

Djokovic downs Nadal as Daley dives to fifth Olympic medal

Novak Djokovic overcame a gritty Rafael Nadal comeback Monday in probably the last chapter of their epic tennis rivalry at the Paris Olympics, where British diver Tom Daley grabbed his fifth medal in five Games.

Flame-free Olympic ring of fire becomes Games symbol

The Olympic cauldron tethered to a balloon in an iconic Paris park has become one of the hottest tickets at the 2024 Games with thousands flocking every day to see the seven metre (23 feet) wide ring of environmentally friendly fire.

Diver Daley leaves door open for LA Olympics

British diver Tom Daley refused to rule out competing at a sixth Olympics on Monday, saying 2028 would be a "second home Games" for the now Los Angeles resident.

Five things we learned from the England-West Indies series

England completed a comprehensive 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies with a 10-wicket win inside three days in the third Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Nadal to face Djokovic at Olympics as Swiatek cruises

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off in an Olympic Games blockbuster on Monday, their first meeting in over two years, while Iga Swiatek stepped up her quest for gold by powering into the third round.

Nadal, Djokovic light up Olympics as Daley claims fifth medal

Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will write probably the final page in their epic sporting rivalry Monday at the Paris Olympics, where British diver Tom Daley grabbed his fifth medal in five Games.

Fencing cuts a dash with spectacular Olympic show

From literary heroes D'Artagnan to Cyrano de Bergerac, French authors have treated readers round the globe to the cut and thrust of swordplay -- and centuries later it has lost nothing in its art in a spectacular fencing show at the Paris Games.

Lyles relishing Paris people power -- but crowded village a problem

Noah Lyles says he is relishing the chance to perform before a packed stadium at the Paris Olympics three years after running in eerie silence at the pandemic-hit Tokyo Games.

Tom Daley takes fifth Olympic diving medal but China grab gold

Britain's Tom Daley was dethroned as Olympic champion on Monday but took an emotional silver medal with partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronised 10m platform behind China's Lian Junjie and Yang Hao.

Hamilton is back as Red Bull face title scrap

Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are back as a race-winning force, Max Verstappen and Red Bull face a fight to keep their titles and Fernando Alonso may be ageing, but he is not finished yet.

Smith seizes backstroke edge over McKeown as McIntosh kickstarts medley bid

Regan Smith seized a narrow edge over Kaylee McKeown in their fierce battle for the Olympic backstroke gold medals Monday, as Summer McIntosh launched her bid for 400m medley gold.

Iran striker Azmoun leaves Leverkusen for Dubai

Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has left Bayer Leverkusen for Dubai club Shabab Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, the German club announced Monday.

Tom Daley takes fifth Olympic diving medal but China take gold

Britain's Tom Daley was dethroned as Olympic champion on Monday but took silver with partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronised 10m platform behind China's Lian Junjie and Yang Hao.

French climber summits Pakistan's K2 in record time

French climber Benjamin Vedrines summited Pakistan's K2 in record time on Sunday, his team told AFP, reaching the top of the world's second-highest mountain in just under 11 hours.

Hayes wants more from 'devastating' USA women at Olympics

United States coach Emma Hayes described her team as "devastating" in their 4-1 win over Germany in the women's Olympic football tournament on Sunday and urged them to build on an impressive display as they head towards the knockout rounds.

Kerr explains 'crazy' decision to bench Tatum at Olympics

Steve Kerr says Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will have an important role to play in the USA's pursuit of a fifth straight Olympic gold despite not playing in Sunday's opening win over Serbia.

Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as Titmus eyes more pool gold

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will do battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games.

Japan's Nishioka downs Thompson for title in rain-hit Atlanta

Yoshihito Nishioka captured his third career ATP title early Monday morning, outlasting Australia's Jordan Thompson and a rain delay of nearly six hours to win the Atlanta Open final.

Nigeria's Agada lifts Kansas City over Chicago in Leagues Cup

Nigerian striker Willy Agada scored the deciding goal in the 76th minute to give Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory Sunday over visiting Chicago in the Leagues Cup.

Marchand 'goosebumps' after breaking French Olympic swimming gold drought

Leon Marchand said he had goosebumps after romping to France's first Olympic swimming gold since 2012 in front of a packed and raucous Paris crowd on Sunday.

Dujardin's shame leaves mentor Hester to rally British Olympic dressage team

Charlotte Dujardin's withdrawal for whipping a horse repeatedly has heaped the pressure on her mentor Carl Hester who must rally his teammates if Britain are to regain the Olympic team dressage title from 2012.

Lyles targets Olympic medal haul to underline 'rock star' status

Noah Lyles will look to banish his Tokyo demons when he takes to the Olympic track in Paris in his continuing bid to fill the void left by Usain Bolt.

Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as 'goofy Tassie' eyes more gold