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Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium

Under 1,000 spectators watched Asian Games hosts Japan beat South Korea in the semi-finals of the women's football at a 50,000-capacity stadium, highlighting the struggle to generate interest in some events.

'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history

Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both for him and the sport.

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Boehly and Walter consider selling Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital

Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are considering selling their stakes in the Premier League side to the club's majority owner Clearlake Capital, according to reports on Monday.

Buss family sells 17.8% stake in Lakers to Iger group

The Buss family will sell its 17.8% stake in the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to a group led by former Disney chief executive Bob Iger that purchased majority ownership, according to multiple reports Monday.

LIV Golf cancels Michigan event, to decide team title at Indy

LIV Golf's scheduled team championship in Michigan next week has been canceled, the series announced on Monday, meaning this week's Indianapolis event will conclude the 2026 campaign.

Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign a contract with the La Liga champions as one of the transfer sagas of the summer draws to its conclusion.

South Africa Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coach Rennie

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said on Monday that playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup".

Coventry sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from Forest

Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported £9 million ($12 million) on Monday.

Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantino

The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Ipswich sign Enciso and Ouattara in double raid on Strasbourg

Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil made a double raid on his former club Strasbourg to sign Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara on Monday.

Number one Shi suffers shock first-round exit at badminton worlds

Defending champion Shi Yuqi suffered a shock first-round defeat to rising Indian star Ayush Shetty at the world badminton championships in New Delhi on Monday.

Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New Zealand

South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche could miss the first Test against New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam doubtful for England opener

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam remains in doubt for the first Test against England starting Wednesday as he recovers from a finger injury.

Rain halts India push after Dinusha century lifts Sri Lanka

Sonal Dinusha struck a defiant century to save Sri Lanka from following on before rain halted play on the third day of the opening Test in Galle on Monday.

Dinusha hits century as Sri Lanka post 284 in first India Test

India took a first innings lead of 178 runs in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday after bowling out the hosts for 284 on day three in Galle.

Vingegaard brings curtain down on season

Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season as he is still recovering from the broken collarbone he suffered in this year's race, his team Visma-Lease a bike announced on Monday.

Dickwella, Dinusha hit fifties as Sri Lanka fight back

Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella struck half-centuries Monday as Sri Lanka recovered to post 215–5 at tea on day three in the first Test against India in Galle.

Bangladesh Test cricket reboot delivers in style with historic win

Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.

Ukraine badminton star: 'How can you feel normal when bombs are falling?'

Polina Buhrova of Ukraine said that playing at badminton's world championships was a show of defiance, but asked: "How can you feel normal when bombs and drones are falling?"

Coach says Australia 'let standards slip' in shock Bangladesh loss

Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them".

India take control of Galle Test as Sri Lanka slump to 99-5

India's bowlers took five wickets in the first session on day three of the opening Test to reduce Sri Lanka to 99-5 at lunch in Galle on Monday.

Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin 'disaster'

Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team with opener Jake Weatherald and the inconsistent Marnus Labuschagne in the firing line.

Sabalenka squeezes out win on sixth match point in Cincinnati

World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters.

Top-ranked Scheffler powers to PGA St. Jude Championship victory

World number one Scottie Scheffler powered to an eight-stroke victory in the St. Jude Championship on Sunday, capturing his first PGA Tour title since January.

Jacquet scores on Liverpool debut in friendly win over Como

Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday.

Sabalenka squeezes out a win on sixth match point in Cincinnati

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka fought through 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) against Talia Gibson on Sunday to join two other elites in the third round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Duplantis dominant, Hunt hits four and Asher-Smith makes history

Serial world record setter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis claimed a fourth successive European title in Birmingham on Sunday, while home heroine Amy Hunt bagged a record fourth gold of the championships in the 4x100m mixed relay.

Eagle and late birdie lift Jeeno to LPGA Portland Classic win

Jeeno Thitikul delivered clutch putts under pressure on Sunday, including a birdie at the 17th, to beat fellow Thais Chanettee Wannasaen and Arpichaya Yubol by one stroke at the LPGA Portland Classic.

Duplantis masterclass for fourth Euro pole vault title

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis delivered another slick masterclass in pole vaulting to claim a fourth European pole vault title in Birmingham on Sunday.

PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy

Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday.

Records for Asher-Smith, Hunt as Britain win 4x100m mixed relay

Amy Hunt bagged a record fourth gold at the European championships on Sunday as part of the winning British quartet in the 4x100m mixed relay.

Rybakina, Andreeva race into Cincinnati third round

A pair of reigning Grand Slam champions set the pace on Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, with Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina and Roland Garros titleholder Mirra Andreeva reaching the third round.

Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri

Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.

Amy Hunt bags fourth Euro gold as Britain win 4x100m mixed relay