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'Thorough review' after teenage badminton player's death
Badminton's governing body on Tuesday announced a "thorough review" following the death of a promising Chinese teenager who collapsed during a match.
Prop Vunipola latest England star in Top 14 exodus with Vannes move
Loosehead prop Mako Vunipola has become the latest former England international to join a French club after newly-promoted Top 14 side Vannes announced his arrival on a two-year deal on Tuesday.
Sane says Kroos control can help Germany 'hurt' Spain at Euros
Germany winger Leroy Sane said his side could "hurt" Spain in Friday's Euro 2024 quarter final, thanks to the impressive return of midfielder Toni Kroos.
Wimbledon strawberries 'perfect' despite soggy spring
Wimbledon's strawberries are "perfect" for tennis fans this year despite Britain's soggy spring, tournament organisers said on Tuesday.
Toulouse to play three former winners in Champions Cup pool
Champions Cup holders Toulouse will face three former winners and the Sharks in next season's groups, after tournament organisers made the draw for the pool stages on Tuesday.
New Brighton boss Hurzeler eager to 'challenge the establishment'
Fabian Hurzeler said on Tuesday he wanted to "achieve big things and challenge the establishment" during his first press conference as Brighton manager.
Spain's Oyarzabal says nobody called us favourites before Euro 2024
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal said Tuesday nobody considered La Roja favourites before Euro 2024 but he is convinced the team can defeat hosts Germany in the quarter-finals to continue their superb run.
Springboks choose Pollard at fly-half for Ireland Test
Handre Pollard was given the key fly-half role when South Africa named an experienced team on Tuesday to face Ireland in the first match of a two-Test series in Pretoria on Saturday.
Tottenham sign Gray as Rodon returns to Leeds
Tottenham have completed the signing of Leeds midfielder Archie Gray in a player-plus-cash deal which sees Joe Rodon return to Elland Road, it was announced Tuesday.
Andy Murray: Five Wimbledon moments
Andy Murray on Tuesday withdrew from the singles at Wimbledon after failing to recover from a back operation.
Murray out of Wimbledon singles as Djokovic makes bow
Andy Murray lost his race to be fit for the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's crown.
End of an era as Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles
Two-time champion Andy Murray called time on his Wimbledon singles career on Tuesday after the "extremely disappointed" former world number one lost his battle to recover from back surgery.
Ronaldo on Euros redemption trail after Slovenia penalty ride
Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been Portugal's saviour that potentially becoming the villain brought him to tears.
'Amazing' Murray faces make-or-break day at Wimbledon
Andy Murray's Wimbledon waiting game will end Tuesday when the two-time champion decides whether or not to play singles for the final time at the All England Club in what could be an emotional Centre Court farewell.
Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappe and France's attack might be misfiring, but a solid foundation can be more important at a major tournament and an outstanding defence has helped carry them to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
England recall Marler, Stuart for first All Blacks Test
England on Tuesday recalled experienced props Joe Marler and Will Stuart to face the All Blacks in the first Test in Dunedin this Saturday, as coach Steve Borthwick named his team early.
Djokovic, Murray launch Wimbledon campaigns
Wimbledon greats Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray launch their campaigns at the All England Club on Tuesday after both went under the knife in the build-up to the Grand Slam.
USA crash out of Copa in group phase as Uruguay, Panama advance
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia.
USA crash out of Copa America as Uruguay, Panama advance
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia.
Chinese Olympic swimmers in murky waters after doping scandal
China's swimmers head to the Paris Olympics under fierce scrutiny with 11 of the squad among a group who tested positive for a banned substance in the lead-up to the Tokyo Games.
Japan's skateboarding youth turn street culture into Olympic gold
Japan used to think skateboarding was a pastime for delinquents but the country has grown into a global powerhouse in the sport and is expected to dominate at this month's Paris Olympics.
Slovenia's historic Euro 2024 run bittersweet for coach Kek
Slovenia boss Matjaz Kek hopes his side's run to the last 16 at Euro 2024 will be the launching pad for future success after a heart-breaking exit on penalties to Portugal.
The 'game of my life', says Portugal Euros penalty hero Costa
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa said he had the best game of his life against Slovenia on Monday as he saved three penalties to send his team into the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Portugal need penalties to set up Euro 2024 showdown with France
Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo's blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with France, who edged out Belgium 1-0 on Monday.
Ronaldo's tears turn to cheers as Portugal survive his Euros penalty miss
Cristiano Ronaldo went from tears to cheers as the Portugal star recovered from missing a penalty during extra-time to score in his side's dramatic shoot-out win over Slovenia in the Euro 2024 last 16 on Monday.
Costa penalty heroics rescue Ronaldo as Portugal edge past Slovenia at Euros
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday.
Ronaldo in tears after extra-time penalty miss for Portugal at Euros
Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty during extra-time of Portugal's Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Slovenia on Monday.
Black Ferns great Woodman-Wickliffe to retire after 'last dance' at Olympics
Double Rugby World Cup winner Portia Woodman-Wickliffe said on Monday that she will retire from the sport after this summer's Paris Olympic Games.
France scramble into Euros last eight as attacking stars fail to shine
France have battled their way to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals despite a misfiring attack that once again failed to click in Monday's tense 1-0 win against Belgium.
Alcaraz, Sinner win Wimbledon openers as Sabalenka pulls out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon second round on Monday as Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with an injury.
Wilson, at 16, becomes youngest male USA track Olympian
Quincy Wilson, at age 16, could become the youngest American male athletics competitor to appear at an Olympics as a member of the 4x400m relay pool at Paris.
Sinner comes through Wimbledon test to set up Berrettini clash
Jannik Sinner overcame a mid-match wobble to see off the challenge of Germany's Yannick Hanfmann in his Wimbledon opener on Monday but said he would have to raise his game.
George joining 76ers, Thompson heading to Mavs in NBA free agency
Paul George is joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, multiple US reports said Monday as NBA free-agency got into full swing.
France coach Deschamps savours reaching Euro 2024 quarter-finals
France coach Didier Deschamps praised his team after Monday's 1-0 win over Belgium which took them into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and insisted their ongoing success was not something that should be taken for granted.
Coach Tedesco curses Belgium's luck after Euros exit to France
Domenico Tedesco was left ruing Belgium's luck on Monday after Jan Vertonghen's late own goal ended their Euro 2024 campaign and sent France into the quarter-finals.
Girmay 'opens the door' for Africa with Tour stage win as Carapaz takes lead
Eritrean Biniam Girmay dedicated his stage three win at the Tour de France on Monday to "the continent of Africa" as Richard Carapaz took the overall race lead in Turin.
France star Kounde calls on voters to block far right in elections
France's Euro 2024 star Jules Kounde called on voters in the country to block the far-right National Rally party from winning a majority in the snap parliamentary elections, ahead of the second round of voting next weekend.
NBA Celtics put up for sale two weeks after winning title
Owners of the NBA champion Boston Celtics announced they were putting the club up for sale on Monday, two weeks after capturing the team's record 18th NBA championship.
Gauff breezes into Wimbledon second round as rivals fall
Coco Gauff breezed into the Wimbledon second round on Monday with a straight-sets victory over US compatriot Caroline Dolehide after seeing two potential semi-final rivals exit the tournament.