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Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Miami openers

World number one Carlos Alcaraz was dialed-in on Friday, powering past rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Miami Open.

Brumbies mark Slipper record in thriller against Chiefs

Coach Stephen Larkham said the ACT Brumbies' sensational 33-24 come-from-behind win over the Waikato Chiefs would build confidence as they celebrated James Slipper becoming the most capped Super Rugby player ever in style.

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Farhan scores 63 as England restrict Pakistan to 164-9

Spinner Liam Dawson took three wickets as England restricted Pakistan to 164-9 in their Super Eights clash in Kandy on Tuesday after Sahibzada Farhan made 63.

Welllage says Sri Lanka can rescue T20 World Cup campaign

Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, starting with New Zealand, said spinner Dunith Wellalage on Tuesday.

UEFA can make fight against racism more than a slogan: Real Madrid's Arbeloa

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa Tuesday called on European football governing body UEFA to make their fight against racism into more than just a slogan after the alleged abuse of star Vinicius Junior.

Jones says Borthwick's 'title-decider' comments behind England collapse

Former England coach Eddie Jones believes the cause of the side's stunning Six Nations slump can be traced back to boss Steve Borthwick "looking ahead" to a title-decider against France before the tournament had even started.

PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French prosecutor told AFP Tuesday.

Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.

Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated than initially anticipated.

Griezmann in talks to join MLS side Orlando City: source

French World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is in talks to join Major League Soccer's Orlando City, a source close to the talks told AFP Monday.

Spurs overpower Pistons in clash of NBA's form teams

Victor Wembanyama led a defensive masterclass as the San Antonio Spurs out-muscled the Detroit Pistons 114-103 Monday in an intense and aggressive clash between the NBA's two most in-form teams.

Inoue to fight Nakatani in Tokyo in May: reports

Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, US media reported Tuesday.

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick praised the impact of super-sub Benjamin Sesko after the Slovenian's cool finish earned a 1-0 win at Everton on Monday night.

Super-sub Sesko fires Man Utd to win at Everton

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to fire Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton to extend Michael Carrick's unbeaten start in charge of the Red Devils.

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a professional fight at Las Vegas's Sphere this September, Netflix announced Monday.

George adamant Six Nations losses don't make England 'a bad team overnight'

Jamie George insists England's slump in the Six Nations Championship is a temporary affair, with the hooker confident the side will bounce back away to Italy.

Vonn says Olympic injury could have led to amputation

American ski star Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a horrific fall in the Olympic downhill in Cortina, on Monday thanked the doctor who saved her leg.

West Indies thrash Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup after piling up 254-6

The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope's team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.

Hodgkinson says breaking 800m record would put her among athletics' greatest

Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson believes breaking the oldest world record in athletics would cement her status among the greatest of all time in her discipline.

Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies pile up 254-6 against Zimbabwe

Shimron Hetmyer blasted 85 off 34 balls as the West Indies piled up 254-6 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Mumbai on Monday, the second highest total in the history of the tournament.

UEFA suspend Benfica's Prestianni after alleged racist abuse

UEFA on Monday suspended midfielder Gialuca Prestianni from Benfica's Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid this week after he was accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.

Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the Paris-Nice stage race.

Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals

England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble".

France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock

Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos believes.

World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27

World champions South Africa will play eight Test matches at home in the 2026/27 season, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.

Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister's return to form

Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Alexis Mac Allister is regaining his best form following the attacking midfielder's last-gasp winning goal at Nottingham Forest.

Pakistan warn England's flaky batting to expect a trial by spin

Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.

India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'

Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach.

Bridgeman hangs on to claim first PGA Tour title at Riviera

Jacob Bridgeman held his nerve as his seven-shot lead dwindled to one, draining a short par putt at the 72nd hole to claim his first PGA Tour title with a one-shot triumph at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday.

Milan-Cortina hailed as 'new kind' of Winter Olympics at closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a "new kind of Winter Games" as she declared them closed on Sunday.

Thunder strike from long range to halt Cavs' seven-game win streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder drilled 21 three-pointers in a 121-113 victory over Cleveland on Sunday that halted the Cavaliers' seven-game NBA winning streak.

Strasbourg snap Lyon winning run in Ligue 1

Strasbourg beat Lyon 3-1 to end the visitors' seven-match winning streak in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a result that dampens their outside shot at the title.

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