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Cancelo leaves Man City for Saudi club Al-Hilal
Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has signed for Saudi club Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Manchester City, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.
Tearful Osaka triumphs in US Open return
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka made a triumphant, tearful return to the US Open on Tuesday, beating 10th-seeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-2 a year after wondering if she would be back.
Swiatek survives US Open wobble as Sinner, Alcaraz prepare to start
Iga Swiatek began her bid to capture a second US Open title with an uneven straight-sets win over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz take their first steps towards a potential semi-final blockbuster.
Top-ranked Swiatek outlasts Rakhimova in US Open 1st rd
World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a second Grand Slam title of 2024 with a 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) victory over determined lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open on Tuesday.
Harry Kane receives European Golden Shoe in Munich
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday.
Feyenoord-Ajax game called off due to police strike
Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb on Tuesday called off this weekend's football match between arch-rivals Feyenoord and Ajax due to a police strike, saying public safety "cannot adequately be guaranteed".
Williams appoint Colapinto to replace struggling Sargeant
Williams on Tuesday lost patience with struggling Logan Sargeant, replacing the American with Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 Formula One season.
Thompson given wildcard into USA Solheim Cup line-up
United States Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis named Lexi Thompson among her three wildcards on Tuesday as she rounded out her 12-strong line-up for next month's team clash against Europe.
Van Aert lands third stage win of debut Vuelta
Wout van Aert won the 10th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday to seal a hat-trick of victories on his debut in the Spanish Grand Tour.
Arsenal sign Spain star Merino from Real Sociedad
Arsenal completed the signing of Euro 2024 winner Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad on Tuesday.
Szczesny retires from football, saying 'my heart is not there anymore'
Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny on Tuesday announced he was retiring from football at the age of 34 less than two weeks after the end of his contract with Juventus.
Paralympics icon Peacock back in the hunt to regain his 100m title
British Paralympics great Jonnie Peacock believes there is no pressure on him as he bids to regain his 100 metres title in Paris saying "I am no longer the hunted, I am the hunter".
Saudi World Cup bid renews fears for migrants' welfare
Fosir Mia moved to Saudi Arabia thinking he would earn a handsome salary as an electrician, only to find himself hauling steel rods in harsh desert heat for paltry pay.
Clarke determined to lead Scotland to a World Cup
Scotland manager Steve Clarke said on Tuesday he did not consider quitting after Euro 2024 as he aims to lead his country to a first World Cup in 28 years.
Stone replaces injured Wood for England
Olly Stone has been recalled to the England side for the first time in three years as the replacement for Mark Wood in the only change for the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Door not closed on Bairstow's white-ball career, says England selector
England chief selector Luke Wright said Jonny Bairstow's international white-ball career is not over despite the 34-year-old's omission from the upcoming series against Australia.
Leipzig captain Orban handed two-game suspension
RB Leipzig captain Willi Orban was handed a two-game suspension by the German FA disciplinary committee on Tuesday after receiving a red card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bochum.
Chelsea to sign Belgian goalkeeper Penders next year
Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders will join Chelsea from Genk next year in a deal worth a reported 20 million euros ($22 million, £17 million), the Blues announced on Tuesday.
Morteza Mehrzad, the 'giant' lynchpin of Iran's sitting volleyball team
Iran's sitting volleyball star, Morteza Mehrzad, has battled countless challenges due to his towering height, but now he's ready to help propel his team to another victory at the Paris Paralympics.
Golden Paralympics can boost Ukraine's disabled veterans, says star fencer
The Paris Paralympics are hugely significant for powerhouses Ukraine as great performances can help maimed veterans come to terms with their new circumstances, Tokyo fencing silver medallist Artem Manko told AFP.
Djokovic shines under the lights, Gauff rolls as US Open champions open with victories
Defending champion Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over qualifier Radu Albot on Monday as Coco Gauff launched her defence of the women's title with a convincing victory.
Bangladesh players rally behind accused teammate Shakib Al Hasan
Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month.
Night just right as Djokovic eases into US Open second round
Novak Djokovic began his campaign to win a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets win over Radu Albot at the US Open on Monday.
Paris Paralympics to showcase disability sport in City of Light
The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics.
Three matches to watch on Tuesday at the US Open
An action-packed second day at the US Open sees top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek in action, along with former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev.
Defending champion Gauff aces Gracheva test at US Open
Coco Gauff launched her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Varvara Gracheva on Monday, firing 10 aces and saving eight break points to advance.
Gauff rolls into US Open 2nd round, Djokovic under the lights
Coco Gauff powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday, launching her title defence with a 6-2, 6-0 victory Varvara Gracheva as defending men's champion Novak Djokovic prepared to start his repeat bid under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
'Like drugs, I guess': Thiem faces retirement without 'high' of winning
Dominic Thiem admitted he will miss the "high" of winning after his Grand Slam career came to an end at the US Open on Monday on the same Arthur Ashe court where he won his only major in 2020.
Baseball history as Jansen plays for both sides in same game
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen carved out a unique piece of baseball history on Monday after becoming the first player to officially appear for two teams in the same game.
Djokovic, Gauff launch US Open title defences
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff launch their US Open title defences on Monday, Serbian superstar Djokovic aiming to follow up his emotional Paris Olympics triumph with his first Grand Slam title of 2024.
Former champion Thiem's Grand Slam career over
Dominic Thiem's Grand Slam career came to an end at the US Open on Monday on the same Arthur Ashe court where he won his only major in 2020.
Olympic gold medallist Zheng into US Open 2nd round
Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to beat Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Monday and reach the second round of the US Open.