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Five issues England must resolve to deliver on expectation at Euro 2024
Booed by their own fans and heavily criticised by the media back home, England's Euro 2024 campaign is off to a stuttering start despite picking up four points from their opening two games.
Olympic legends: from Nadia Comaneci to 'Flo-Jo' - Part 3
AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games.
France wait for Mbappe to return and the goals to flow at Euro 2024
France appear almost certain to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024 but they are hoping to have Kylian Mbappe back, and rediscover their goal-scoring touch, when they face Poland in their final group game on Tuesday.
Olympic legends: from Jesse Owens to Bob Beamon - Part 2
AFP continues its look back at the history of the Olympics to pick out some of the legends that have lit up the Games.
Olympic legends: from Spyridon Louis to Betty Robinson - Part 1
The Paris Olympics will be the 33rd summer edition since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896.
Manuel caps US Olympic swimming trials with 50m free win
Simone Manuel will go for gold in the 50m freestyle at a third straight Olympics in Paris after snatching victory at the US swimming trials on Sunday by two-hundredths of a second.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary victory marred by injury drama
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Sunday, while Hungary's Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in a 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland.
Pulisic shines as USA sink Bolivia in Copa America
Christian Pulisic scored one goal and set up another as the United States launched their Copa America campaign with a clinical 2-0 Group C victory over Bolivia on Sunday.
England's Hatton wins first LIV Golf title at Nashville
England's Tyrrell Hatton fired a six-under par 65 in Sunday's final round to capture LIV Golf Nashville, winning his first title since jumping to the Saudi-backed series in January.
Dorival Junior searches for Brazil's balance ahead of Copa opener
Brazil coach Dorival Junior says his team have yet to find their balance but is hoping they can discover the right mix when their Copa America campaign kicks off against Costa Rica on Monday.
South Korea's Amy Yang wins Women's PGA Championship
South Korea's Amy Yang captured her long-awaited first major title on Sunday, hanging on late for a three-stroke victory at the Women's PGA Championship in her 75th major start.
Clarke rages over penalty decision as Scotland exit Euros
Scotland manager Steve Clarke blasted the decision not to award a penalty in a 1-0 loss to Hungary that knocked his team out of Euro 2024 on Sunday.
Hungary dedicate Euro 2024 win to stricken Varga after 'terrible' injury
Hungary winger Roland Sallai dedicated Sunday's 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024 to Barnabas Varga who was stretchered off and taken to hospital after a sickening collision which will rule him out of the rest of the tournament.
Hungary knock Scotland out of Euros after Varga injury horror
Kevin Csoboth scored in the 10th minute of added time after a frightening injury to Barnabas Varga as Hungary snatched a 1-0 win over Scotland to stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Coach Yakin praises 'immense' Swiss after Germany draw
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin praised his side's performance despite conceding a last-gasp Niclas Fuellkrug equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 hosts Germany in Frankfurt.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungary star suffers horror injury
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Hungary striker Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury in the 1-0 win that eliminated Scotland on Sunday.
Southgate still the right coach for England despite Euro 2024 struggles: Kane
Harry Kane has thrown his support behind Gareth Southgate amid criticism coming the way of the England manager after a sluggish start to Euro 2024.
Gundogan toasts last-gasp 'liberation' as Euro hosts Germany top group
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan said Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time equaliser on Sunday, which rescued top spot in Group A, had "liberated" the Euro 2024 hosts.
Germany survive Euro 2024 scare as Hungarian star suffers horror injury
Germany survived a scare to finish top of Group A at Euro 2024 as Niclas Fuellkrug's stoppage-time goal rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Scotland were eliminated after a last-gasp 1-0 defeat against Hungary whose striker Barnabas Varga suffered a sickening injury.
Varga stretchered off after sickening Euro 2024 clash, in 'stable' condition
Hungary's Barnabas Varga was stretchered off after a sickening collision during the Euro 2024 clash with Scotland on Sunday.
Hungary knock Scotland out of Euros with 100th-minute winner
Kevin Csoboth scored in the 10th minute of added time as Hungary snatched a 1-0 win over Scotland to stay in the hunt for a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024.
Scheffler downs Kim in playoff to win protest-hit Travelers Championship
World number one Scottie Scheffler parred the first playoff hole to beat Tom Kim at the protest-hit Travelers Championship title on Sunday, claiming his sixth US PGA Tour title of the year.
Hungary's Varga stretchered off after sickening Euro 2024 clash
Hungary's Barnabas Varga was stretchered off after a sickening collision during the Euro 2024 clash with Scotland on Sunday.
Last-gasp Fuellkrug goal rescues top spot for Euro hosts Germany
A stoppage-time header from Niclas Fuellkrug has rescued a 1-1 draw for Germany against Switzerland on Sunday in Frankfurt, ensuring the Euro hosts finish top of Group A.
Spain still 'a long way' from matching predecessors at Euro 2024
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has claimed his team still have much work to do if they are to follow in the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors and win this year's European Championship.
Kovacic admits Croatia midfield struggles before key Italy clash
Croatia's Mateo Kovacic acknowledged his team have struggled badly in midfield at Euro 2024 thus far and was hoping to put it right in a vital clash against Italy on Monday.
Albania's Daku given two-game ban for offensive chants at Euro 2024
Albania striker Mirlind Daku was banned for two games by UEFA on Sunday after leading fans in derogatory chants with a megaphone following his team's 2-2 draw against Croatia at Euro 2024.
Jordan, Buttler star as England thrash USA to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
Chris Jordan took four wickets in five balls, including the third hat-trick of the T20 World Cup, as defending champions England qualified for the semi-finals with a 10-wicket thrashing of the United States in his native Barbados on Sunday.
Albania's Daku given two-game ban after offensive chants at Euro 2024
Albania striker Mirlind Daku was banned for two games by UEFA on Sunday after leading fans in derogatory chants with a megaphone following his team's 2-2 draw against Croatia at Euro 2024.
Italy do not fear Croatia ahead of crunch Euros match, says Bastoni
Italy will have no fear when they face Croatia on Monday as they attempt to keep their European Championship title defence alive, said defender Alessandro Bastoni.
France can be 'proud' of divisive Olympics founder: IOC chief
The head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged France on Sunday to be "proud" of the Paris-born aristocrat who founded the modern Olympics despite criticism of his views on women and colonialism.
'Good to be back,' says Hamilton after podium return
Lewis Hamilton may be a seven-time world champion and Formula One record holder but his delight at finally finishing on the podium again after a lengthy barren spell on Sunday was plain to see.
Blue Jays outfielder Martinez suspended 80 games for drugs violation
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martinez was suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's doping policy on Sunday, two days after his Major League debut.
Murray faces agonising decision over Wimbledon farewell
Andy Murray has not yet decided if he will play Wimbledon for the final time despite the ruling body of the men's tour claiming he has withdrawn from the Grand Slam tournament where he is a two-time champion.
England's Jordan takes third hat-trick of 2024 T20 World Cup
Chris Jordan took four wickets in five balls, including the third hat-trick of the 2024 T20 World Cup, as defending champions England dismissed the United States for 115 in a Super Eights match in Barbados on Sunday.
Frustrated Norris says McLaren are 'on a roll'
McLaren and Lando Norris were on fire - on and off the track - at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
Euro 2024 security bulked after pitch invaders aim for Ronaldo selfies
UEFA will increase security during the rest of Euro 2024 after several pitch invaders attempted to take selfies with Portugal's star striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
De Ligt saw psychologist over Netherlands benching
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt said he has spoken to a psychologist after being benched for his country's opening Euro 2024 matches.
Paul warms up for Wimbledon with Queen's final victory
Tommy Paul added his name to a list of American tennis greats in winning the Queen's Club tennis title after defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 7-6 (10/8) in Sunday's final.