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Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales

The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.

Bavuma, Miller hit centuries as South Africa clinch series

Centuries by Temba Bavuma and David Miller set up a series-clinching 32-run win for South Africa in the second one-day international against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

Spain bring in Le Normand for injured Garcia

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Sunday called up centre-back Robin Le Normand to his Nations League squad following an injury to Eric Garcia ahead of the world champions' 3-2 win away to England.

Banton hundred paves way for England ODI series win over Sri Lanka

Tom Banton's maiden England hundred laid the foundations for a series-clinching 223-run win over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international on Sunday.

Milestone man Kohli powers India to big ODI win over West Indies

Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century after reaching 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday.

Fitzpatrick closes out fourth win of year at French Open

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick secured his fourth victory of the year with a dominant three-shot win in the French Open at Le Golf National on Sunday.

Zverev stars as Team Europe win Laver Cup

Alexander Zverev clinched Team Europe's Laver Cup victory over Team World as the two-time Grand Slam champion beat Learner Tien at London's 02 Arena on Sunday.

China's Yan one and done after golden Asian Games throw

Chinese teen Yan Ziyi said she surprised even herself after demolishing the opposition with her first and only throw of 70.46m to win Asian Games women's javelin gold on Sunday.

Kiss praises Wallabies' composure after wild Test finish

Coach Les Kiss praised Australia's "calmness" on Sunday after being down to 11 players in the dying stages of their 42-38 upset over World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.

China teen blows away the field for record-setting gold at 'sad' Games

China's 18-year-old Yan Ziyi showcased her rare talent by shattering the Asian Games record to win the javelin, as a medallist failed a doping test and a decorated badminton player branded the event in Japan "sad".

Banton takes England to 355-7 in Sri Lanka ODI decider

Tom Banton's first century for England powered the hosts to an imposing 355-7 in their one-day international decider against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday.

Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis said he feels "cheated" by his club's FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City.

Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win BJK Cup

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova delivered a first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2018 for the Czech Republic with victories over Ukraine in the final in Shenzhen on Sunday.

West Indies reach 295-7 after Greaves ton in India ODI

Opener Justin Greaves hit his maiden one-day international century to guide West Indies to 295-7 in the first of three matches against India on Sunday.

Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to Anfield after suffering a "minor injury" on international duty with Sweden.

England closing the gap on Spain says Kane

Harry Kane insists England are close to the level of Spain despite losing their Nations League clash with the world champions.

Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks

Len Ikitau scored twice as Australia claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Les Kiss with a dramatic 42-38 win in the one-off Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.

Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.

Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Leylah Fernandez notched her first WTA title in nearly a year on Sunday, overcoming a shaky start against Australia's Talia Gibson to win the Singapore Open final 7-5, 6-0.

Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

He did not win, but in finishing within a whisker of George Russell's triumphant Mercedes on Saturday, Max Verstappen showed he could be a factor in this year's drivers' title race.

Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'

India's multiple badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy described the Asian Games in Japan as "very sad" for athletes and a downgrade from China three years ago.

Assefa just misses women's world record at Berlin Marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.

Asian Games chiefs say lessons learned over accommodation

Asian Games organisers in Japan said Sunday they had been caught off guard by complaints about some of the accommodation and promised athletes coming for the final week a more comfortable stay.

Dramatic winners Zimbabwe to end five-year exile by tackling DR Congo

Zimbabwe will play at home for the first time in five years when they host the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in a top-of-the-table Africa Cup of Nations group qualifier.

How young is too young as child prodigies win big at Asian Games

The Asian Games has crowned teenage champions before, but this edition has witnessed stunning successes by child prodigies, culminating in Yuki Kurihara standing atop the podium aged just 11.

'Godlike, invincible': Japan hails 11-year-old Games history-maker

Japan celebrated a "godlike" new sporting hero on Sunday with 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara's face splashed across newspaper front pages after he won a historic Asian Games gold.

Internationals keep Presidents Cup lead with late fightbacks

Canada's Corey Conners capped a late fightback and the Internationals were poised to snap a 28-year win drought, leading the United States by three points after Saturday's four-ball and foursomes matches at the Presidents Cup.

Smells like teen spirit as US thrash Peru 4-1

Teenage debutants Justin Ellis and Julian Hall both scored as a youthful United States team defeated Peru 4-1 in a friendly international at Orlando on Saturday.

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.

Alcaraz saves match points to keep Europe ahead in Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz on Saturday and give Europe a 7-5 lead over Team World going into the final day of the Laver Cup tennis tournament.

Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La Fuente

Spain can get even better despite extending their unbeaten run to 39 games, said coach Luis de la Fuente after coming from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.

England's best 'for a long time' despite Spain defeat, says Kane

England captain Harry Kane said that the Three Lions produced some of their best football for a long time despite losing 3-2 at home to world champions Spain in the Nations League on Friday.

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