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Champions China drawn with North Korea at 2026 Women's Asian Cup
Defending champions China were drawn in the same group in Sydney Tuesday as three-time winners North Korea for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, while powerhouse Japan will take on Vietnam, India and Taiwan.
World Rugby boss disappointed in Schmidt questioning player safety push
World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin Tuesday said he was disappointed in Australia coach Joe Schmidt questioning the governing body's commitment to player safety after a controversial late try in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup
World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson pledged Tuesday a "bigger, bolder and more accessible" World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men's showpiece event in 2027.
Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test
Veteran Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa was ruled out of the third British and Irish Lions Test Tuesday, the Wallabies' second injury blow in as many days.
O'Callaghan closes on more world gold to banish post-Paris blues
Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan safely negotiated her way into the semi-finals of the 200m freestyle at the swimming world championships on Tuesday as she attempts to shake off the post-Paris blues.
Destructive Dwarshuis gives Australia 5-0 sweep of West Indies T20s
Ben Dwarshuis removed both openers and took the crucial wicket of top-scorer Shimron Hetmyer as Australia beat the West Indies on Monday in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, to sweep the T20 series 5-0.
Osaka to work with Wiktorowski on trial after Mouratoglou split
Japan's Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, will work with Polish coach Tomasz Wiktorowski on a trial basis after splitting with Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year together.
Aussie qualifier schools young gun Fonseca in Toronto
Australian qualifier Tristan Schoolkate dispatched rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 on Monday in the ATP Toronto Masters, ensuring a breakthrough into the world ranking top 100.
Second Guardians pitcher on leave under MLB gambling probe
Cleveland Guardians closing relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 on Monday as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling.
Tinubu receives Nigerian women's team after Africa Cup victory
The Nigerian women's national football team touched down in the capital Monday for an audience with the president, fresh off their weekend Africa Cup championship victory over Morocco.
Veteran Vos takes Tour de France yellow after Wiebes stage win
Veteran Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader's jersey in the women's Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage.
England's Lionesses return to heroes' welcome after Euro 2025 glory
England's Lionesses returned to a heroes' welcome on Monday, less than 24 hours after their dramatic penalty-shootout victory against world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 final.
Home from home: Trump showcases his resorts in golf diplomacy
Ever-confident of his own prowess and deaf to claims of a conflict of interest, Donald Trump has been hosting European leaders and getting in some golf while proudly promoting his luxury Scottish resorts.
Rivals laud 'phenomenally talented' 12-year-old swim sensation
The 12-year-old schoolgirl Yu Zidi was labelled "phenomenally talented" by her rivals after narrowly missing out on a medal at swimming's world championships on Monday.
McIntosh wins again at swimming worlds as Yu, 12, just misses out
Summer McIntosh bagged her second title at the swimming world championships as Gretchen Walsh defied illness to win gold and 12-year-old Yu Zidi narrowly missed out on a medal on Monday.
McIntosh wins second Singapore gold, China prodigy Yu fourth
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh won a second world gold in as many days as she triumphed in the 200m medley on Monday, with 12-year-old prodigy Yu Zidi fourth.
'Fragile' Walsh defies illness to win butterfly world gold
A "fragile" Gretchen Walsh shook off a stomach bug to power to a dominant victory in the 100m butterfly final at the world championships in Singapore on Monday.
Three things we learned from Belgian F1 Grand Prix
Drivers and team bosses are divided on the future for wet-weather Formula One racing following an 80-minute rain delay that preceded Oscar Piastri's victory in Belgium on Sunday.
Walsh defies illness in US camp to win butterfly world gold
Gretchen Walsh defied illness in the United States camp to power to a dominant victory in the 100m butterfly final at the world championships in Singapore on Monday.
Qin beats Olympic champ Martinenghi for 100m breaststroke world gold
China's Qin Haiyang reeled in Olympic champion Nicolo Martinenghi to reclaim his 100m breaststroke world title in Singapore on Monday.
England's Lionesses head home to party after Euro glory
England's victorious Lionesses prepared to fly home to a rapturous reception on Monday after retaining their European Championship crown with a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over world champions Spain.
Jamie Overton added to England squad for fifth Test against India
England have added fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for this week's decisive fifth Test against India at the Oval.
England's remarkable Euro 2025 success a triumph for 'incredible' Wiegman
England's Euro 2025 triumph felt improbable for much of the tournament but underlined the winning mentality instilled in the team by Sarina Wiegman.
'Draw that feels like a win': India hails great Test escape
India on Monday lauded their cricketers for pulling off a "draw that feels like a win" in the fourth Test against England to keep the series alive.
China's Pan puzzled after shock 200m free exit at swimming worlds
China's Pan Zhanle said he was "not sure what happened" after crashing out in the heats of the 200m freestyle at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Monday.
France's long wait for Tour winner goes on but Thevenet sees hope
After a superb Tour de France raced entirely on French soil, there is plenty for the host nation to cheer about but the absence of a French winner remains a national sore point.
De Minaur battles to DC Open crown
Australia's Alex De Minaur saved three match points on his way to a battling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to clinch the ATP Tour DC Open crown on Sunday.
Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test
Australia on Monday called up former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross for the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions, while wing Harry Potter was ruled out injured.
Australia rugby boss seeks answers on controversial Lions try
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh has demanded World Rugby explain a controversial decision by the referee to award the British and Irish Lions a series-clinching try in the second Test.
Monfils says Toronto loss marks his final Toronto visit
Gael Monfils said he has played for the last time in Toronto after crashing out of the Masters in Sunday's opening round of the ATP Masters to a Chilean qualifier.
Toronto top seed Zverev got expert insight from retired rival Rafa
Alexander Zverev returns to tennis with his confidence under repair after losing in the Wimbledon first round a month ago.
Kitayama captures PGA 3M Open title with big birdie weekend
Kurt Kitayama birdied six of the first eight holes then hung on down the stretch to win the 3M Open on Sunday for his second career US PGA Tour title.