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Seixas out of Auvergne Tour due to crash injuries

Seixas out of Auvergne Tour due to crash injuries

Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas was forced to pull out of the final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes as he was unable to recover significantly from the injuries he sustained in a high-speed crash on Saturday.

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London, Tokyo agree $24-bn investment deal

London, Tokyo agree $24-bn investment deal

Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Hridoy anchors Bangladesh to 274-5 in third ODI against Australia

Towhid Hridoy struck a composed 83 to anchor Bangladesh's innings of 274-5 after a nervous start against Australia in the final ODI match in Mirpur on Sunday.

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Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight

Toyotas take control as Le Mans heads for home straight

Toyota grabbed the initiative and the lead with three hours to go in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race on Sunday.

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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US

The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

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Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup.

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Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Brazil held by Morocco in World Cup opener, Australia shock Turkey

Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Australia conjured a stunning 2-0 upset of Turkey.

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Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Knicks' Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP

Jalen Brunson's 45-point masterpiece propelled the New York Knicks to their first NBA title in 53 years, but his biggest contribution to ending the drought may have come two years ago.

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Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.

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McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

McGinn eyes 'uncharted territory' after Scotland end wait for World Cup win

Scotland match-winner John McGinn is optimistic his team can go on to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the very first time after marking their return to the tournament following a 28-year absence with a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday.

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