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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad

Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili

Crystal Palace have signed Israel winger Anan Khalaili from Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise on a five-year contract.

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US embraces Balogun World Cup reprieve as world seethes

American soccer fans have largely welcomed FIFA's move to lift striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban even as the rest of the world seethes over President Donald Trump's divisive intervention.

NBA Kings waive six-time All-Star forward DeRozan

Six-time NBA All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan, a 17-season veteran, was waived by the Sacramento Kings on Monday after two campaigns with the club.

Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

Greaves and Hope centuries usher West Indies towards safety

Patient centuries by Justin Greaves and Shai Hope ushered the West Indies towards safety on the fourth day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Monday.

Spain edge Portugal to end Ronaldo World Cup dream, US eye quarters

Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream and reach the quarter-finals as the United States aimed to shrug off controversy surrounding reprieved striker Folarin Balogun in a last-16 showdown with Belgium.

'I celebrated in bed' -- Norway's Solbakken stays grounded after beating Brazil

Norway coach Stale Solbakken admitted Monday he celebrated his team's historic World Cup win over Brazil by getting tucked up in bed and watching quarter-final opponents England come through a gruelling tie against Mexico.

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday.

FIFA chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump said he had appealed directly to the head of world football's governing body over the issue.

Britain's Fery stuns Dimitrov, Paolini into Wimbledon quarters

Britain's Arthur Fery defeated fellow wildcard Grigor Dimitrov in a dramatic five-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, after Jasmine Paolini halted Alexandra Eala's run in the last 16.

Antetokounmpo says goodbye to Milwaukee in video

Giannis Antetokounmpo bid farewell to Milwaukee Bucks supporters in a video message posted Monday on social media as his departure to the NBA Miami Heat became official.

Fairytale Fery sinks Dimitrov to make Grand Slam history at Wimbledon

Britain's Arthur Fery extended his fairytale run at Wimbledon with a dramatic five-set win against Grigor Dimitrov that made him the first British wild card to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final in the Open era.

Fritz powers past Bublik, into Wimbledon last eight again

Taylor Fritz eased into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the fourth time in five years on Monday with a dominant straight-sets win over Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the fourth round.

Ovechkin won't say next NHL season will be his last

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL all-time scoring leader who has signed a one-year deal to return to the Washington Capitals, on Monday refused to commit to this being his final campaign.

Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final showdown if the title rivals win their last-eight matches on Tuesday.

England's World Cup campaign takes flight with Mexico win

England ignited their World Cup campaign with a breathless, unforgettable victory in Mexico City -- a result hailed as their greatest win on foreign soil.

Tour de France stage record still 'far away' for Pogacar

Tadej Pogacar said that he was just living in the moment as he wracked up his 22nd Tour de France stage victory on Monday, and reclaimed the coveted yellow jersey.

Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.

Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Belgian federation 'challenges eligibility' of Balogun before World Cup clash

The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) said on Monday it had challenged the decision to allow American striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 match between Belgium and the United States.

Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory

Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard.

Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash

Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash with Arthur Fery, the final British hope still standing.

Pogacar wins Tour de France 3rd stage, takes yellow

Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the leader's yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard.

Paolini ends Eala run to reach Wimbledon quarters

Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final for two years, edging out rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala in a tense last 16 match at Wimbledon on Monday.

Cobolli makes second successive Wimbledon quarter-final

Italy's Flavio Cobolli reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for a second successive year, defeating Australian fifth seed Alex De Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday.

Three things we learned from the British Grand Prix

Not for the first time a Formula One race director decided, controversially it seemed, to end a Grand Prix with a slow procession rather than a thrilling high-speed contest.

Mertens reaches Wimbledon last eight for first time

Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st seed Marie Bouzkova on Monday.

Rennes buy young striker Mayenda from Sunderland

Rennes have signed Spain under-21 striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland of the Premier League.

France winger Penaud to miss remainder of Nations Championship

France's record try scorer Damian Penaud will miss the rest of the summer leg of the Nations Championship with a calf injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Monday.

Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle for reported £100m

Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a reported deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).

Tottenham sign Italy's Tonali from Newcastle