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World No.1 Alcaraz loses to Goffin in Astana opener

World number one Carlos Alcaraz crashed out in the first round of the Astana Open on Tuesday, losing 7-5, 6-3 to Belgium's David Goffin.

Arc-winning jockey Soumillon given the elbow by Aga Khan

Two-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-winning jockey Christophe Soumillon has been sacked as the Aga Khan's retained jockey in France, a statement said on Tuesday.

Burnt-out Ruud makes first-round exit in Tokyo

US Open finalist Casper Ruud admitted he was running on fumes after losing 6-3, 6-3 to Spain's Jaume Munar in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday.

Australia's Paine set to play first match since sexting scandal

An "emotionally sound" Tim Paine is set to play his first top-level game since a sexting scandal ended his international career, with the former Australia captain included Tuesday in Tasmania's squad for a Sheffield Shield tie.

Indonesia probes elite officers over stadium disaster

Elite Indonesian police officers were under investigation Tuesday over a stadium stampede that killed 125 people including dozens of children in one of the deadliest disasters in football history.

Judge stuck on 61 homers as Yankees win but miss no-hitter

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge missed another chance at hitting a record-breaking 62nd home run of the Major League Baseball season on Monday but great efforts abounded around him.

WIndies dump Hetmyer for T20 World Cup

West Indies dropped Shimron Hetmyer from the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia after the batter missed a rescheduled flight, Cricket West Indies announced on Monday.

La Russa steps down as manager of White Sox

Tony La Russa, who guided three Major League Baseball championship teams, said Monday he is stepping down as manager of the Chicago White Sox over health issues that have sidelined him since August.

De Bruyne expects City star Foden to hit new heights

Kevin De Bruyne has tipped Phil Foden to reach new heights once the Manchester City star is allowed to take a leading role later in his career.

Hazard still one of world's best, says Belgium coach

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says he believes Eden Hazard is still "one of the best in the world" at his position despite the forward's injury-plagued spell at Real Madrid.

England's Curry backs rugby to deal with concussion amid lawsuits

England flanker Tom Curry believes rugby union has "come on leaps and bounds in terms of player safety" amid fears the sport's future is at stake from concussion -- something he appears to regard as an occupational hazard.

Maddison lifts Leicester as Forest hit rock bottom

James Maddison eased the pressure on Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers and pushed Nottingham Forest to the bottom of the Premier League as the midfielder's double inspired a vital 4-0 win on Monday.

Bairstow confirms he won't play again in 2022 after freak injury

England batsman Jonny Bairstow has confirmed he won't play again this year after undergoing surgery on a broken leg following a "freak accident" playing golf.

NFL Dolphins say Tagovailoa out next Sunday with concussion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose medical health is the subject of an NFL investigation, will miss next Sunday's game against the New York Jets due to a concussion.

US women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct

An independent investigation into allegations of misconduct in US women's soccer found "systemic" abuse and sexual misconduct, the report released Monday found.

Higuain determined to end on high after confirming retirement

Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain is determined to end his career on a high in MLS after announcing his retirement at the age of 34 on Monday.

Indian speedster Bumrah ruled out of T20 World Cup

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia starting later this month with a back injury, the country's cricket board said.

Evenepoel wants to see routes before deciding on Tour or Giro

World road race champion Remco Evenepoel said on Monday he will wait to see the routes of the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia before deciding to compete in one of them next year.

As he plots Liverpool revival, Klopp says even Ronaldo has confidence dips

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are not immune from confidence issues as he seeks to find a solution to his side's frustrating inconsistency.

'Sad' Swiatek says no to BJK Cup finals

Women's tennis world number one Iga Swiatek criticised governing bodies for not organising the calendar better as she announced Monday she will not play for Poland in the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Glasgow in November.

Holders Lyon face Arsenal in tough women's Champions League draw

Holders Lyon were given a tough draw in the women's Champions League on Monday in a group which includes Arsenal and Juventus.

Confident Tiafoe 'flying high' after Tokyo opener

US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe said he was "flying high on confidence" after beating Yasutaka Uchiyama 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday.

Boost for France as Coman returns to Bayern training

Kingsley Coman gave world champions France a much-needed boost after the forward returned to training with his club Bayern Munich on Monday following an absence of almost a month.

Chiefs beat Brady's Bucs while Eagles stay unbeaten in NFL

Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to spark the Kansas City Chiefs over the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31 in an early season showdown of NFL title contenders.

Anger grows against Indonesia police over football stadium tragedy

Anger against police mounted in Indonesia on Monday after at least 125 people were killed in one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football, when officers fired tear gas in a packed stadium, triggering a stampede.

Sidelined Nunez a symptom of Liverpool's slow start

As Liverpool's fading Premier League title aspirations took another hit in a 3-3 shootout with Brighton, the club's major summer signing Darwin Nunez watched on from the bench for 89 minutes.

NBA Heat sign Herro to four-year contract extension

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, last season's NBA Sixth Man of the Year, has signed a four-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

Hughes beats Straka in playoff for PGA Sanderson Farms title

Canada's Mackenzie Hughes sank an eight-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat Austria's Sepp Straka and win the PGA Sanderson Farms Championship.

Juve ease pressure with Bologna win, Atalanta keep pace with leaders Napoli

Juventus swept aside Bologna 3-0 on Sunday to ease their recent troubles as Atalanta continued their dream start to the Serie A season with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina which kept them level on points with leaders Napoli.

Allen lifts Bills over Ravens while Eagles stay unbeaten in NFL

Josh Allen threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Buffalo to a 23-20 victory on Sunday at Baltimore but the Bills lost two key receivers to injuries.

Madrid drop first points as Benzema spurns penalty against Osasuna

Karim Benzema missed a penalty for Real Madrid as they finally blinked in the La Liga title race, dropping their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna on Sunday.

Juve ease troubles with Bologna win, Atalanta keep pace with leaders Napoli