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Djokovic downs Nadal in Olympics blockbuster
Novak Djokovic crushed Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in their blockbuster Olympics clash on Monday as the two titans met for the 60th and possibly final time.
'Relieved' Djokovic races past Nadal at Olympics in 60th meeting
Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting.
Djokovic downs Nadal as Daley dives to fifth Olympic medal
Novak Djokovic overcame a gritty Rafael Nadal comeback Monday in probably the last chapter of their epic tennis rivalry at the Paris Olympics, where British diver Tom Daley grabbed his fifth medal in five Games.
Flame-free Olympic ring of fire becomes Games symbol
The Olympic cauldron tethered to a balloon in an iconic Paris park has become one of the hottest tickets at the 2024 Games with thousands flocking every day to see the seven metre (23 feet) wide ring of environmentally friendly fire.
Diver Daley leaves door open for LA Olympics
British diver Tom Daley refused to rule out competing at a sixth Olympics on Monday, saying 2028 would be a "second home Games" for the now Los Angeles resident.
Five things we learned from the England-West Indies series
England completed a comprehensive 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies with a 10-wicket win inside three days in the third Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Nadal to face Djokovic at Olympics as Swiatek cruises
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off in an Olympic Games blockbuster on Monday, their first meeting in over two years, while Iga Swiatek stepped up her quest for gold by powering into the third round.
Nadal, Djokovic light up Olympics as Daley claims fifth medal
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will write probably the final page in their epic sporting rivalry Monday at the Paris Olympics, where British diver Tom Daley grabbed his fifth medal in five Games.
Fencing cuts a dash with spectacular Olympic show
From literary heroes D'Artagnan to Cyrano de Bergerac, French authors have treated readers round the globe to the cut and thrust of swordplay -- and centuries later it has lost nothing in its art in a spectacular fencing show at the Paris Games.
Lyles relishing Paris people power -- but crowded village a problem
Noah Lyles says he is relishing the chance to perform before a packed stadium at the Paris Olympics three years after running in eerie silence at the pandemic-hit Tokyo Games.
Tom Daley takes fifth Olympic diving medal but China grab gold
Britain's Tom Daley was dethroned as Olympic champion on Monday but took an emotional silver medal with partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronised 10m platform behind China's Lian Junjie and Yang Hao.
Hamilton is back as Red Bull face title scrap
Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton are back as a race-winning force, Max Verstappen and Red Bull face a fight to keep their titles and Fernando Alonso may be ageing, but he is not finished yet.
Smith seizes backstroke edge over McKeown as McIntosh kickstarts medley bid
Regan Smith seized a narrow edge over Kaylee McKeown in their fierce battle for the Olympic backstroke gold medals Monday, as Summer McIntosh launched her bid for 400m medley gold.
Iran striker Azmoun leaves Leverkusen for Dubai
Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has left Bayer Leverkusen for Dubai club Shabab Al-Ahli on a three-year deal, the German club announced Monday.
Tom Daley takes fifth Olympic diving medal but China take gold
Britain's Tom Daley was dethroned as Olympic champion on Monday but took silver with partner Noah Williams in the men's synchronised 10m platform behind China's Lian Junjie and Yang Hao.
French climber summits Pakistan's K2 in record time
French climber Benjamin Vedrines summited Pakistan's K2 in record time on Sunday, his team told AFP, reaching the top of the world's second-highest mountain in just under 11 hours.
Hayes wants more from 'devastating' USA women at Olympics
United States coach Emma Hayes described her team as "devastating" in their 4-1 win over Germany in the women's Olympic football tournament on Sunday and urged them to build on an impressive display as they head towards the knockout rounds.
Kerr explains 'crazy' decision to bench Tatum at Olympics
Steve Kerr says Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will have an important role to play in the USA's pursuit of a fifth straight Olympic gold despite not playing in Sunday's opening win over Serbia.
Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as Titmus eyes more pool gold
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will do battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games.
Japan's Nishioka downs Thompson for title in rain-hit Atlanta
Yoshihito Nishioka captured his third career ATP title early Monday morning, outlasting Australia's Jordan Thompson and a rain delay of nearly six hours to win the Atlanta Open final.
Nigeria's Agada lifts Kansas City over Chicago in Leagues Cup
Nigerian striker Willy Agada scored the deciding goal in the 76th minute to give Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory Sunday over visiting Chicago in the Leagues Cup.
Marchand 'goosebumps' after breaking French Olympic swimming gold drought
Leon Marchand said he had goosebumps after romping to France's first Olympic swimming gold since 2012 in front of a packed and raucous Paris crowd on Sunday.
Dujardin's shame leaves mentor Hester to rally British Olympic dressage team
Charlotte Dujardin's withdrawal for whipping a horse repeatedly has heaped the pressure on her mentor Carl Hester who must rally his teammates if Britain are to regain the Olympic team dressage title from 2012.
Lyles targets Olympic medal haul to underline 'rock star' status
Noah Lyles will look to banish his Tokyo demons when he takes to the Olympic track in Paris in his continuing bid to fill the void left by Usain Bolt.
Nadal v Djokovic lights up Olympics as 'goofy Tassie' eyes more gold
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will do battle once more when they meet at the Paris Olympics on Monday while Australia's Ariarne Titmus is hotly tipped to win her second swimming gold of the Games.
Coughlin wins Canadian Women's Open for first LPGA title
Lauren Coughlin birdied two of the last four holes on Sunday to win the Canadian Women's Open and capture her first career LPGA title.
Scandal-hit Canada keep Olympic football hopes alive with last-gasp win
Scandal-hit Canada kept alive their hopes of reaching the Olympic women's football quarter-finals with a last-gasp 2-1 win over France on Sunday as the United States joined Spain in the last eight.
Japan's Kano breaks French hearts in Olympic fencing final
Fencer Koki Kano became Japan's first individual epee Olympic champion on Sunday, beating France's Yannick Borel 15-9 as American defending champion Lee Kiefer won the women's foil.
Peaty pipped in thriller as Biles shines on Olympic return
Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi stunned Adam Peaty to win a nail-biting 100m breaststroke final on Sunday while Simone Biles dazzled a star-studded crowd on her return to the Olympic stage.
Peaty says his tears were of joy, not sadness
Adam Peaty insisted he had neither regrets nor rancour about his loss despite narrowly missing out on a third straight Olympic 100m breaststroke gold medal on Sunday to Italian Nicolo Martinenghi.
Peaty denied third straight Olympic breaststroke gold, Marchand triumphs
A tearful Adam Peaty was denied a third straight 100m breaststroke gold medal by Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi Sunday, as Leon Marchand earned France their first Olympic swimming title in 12 years to send the home fans wild.
Martinenghi pips Peaty in thriller as Biles shines on Olympic return
Italy's Nicolo Martinenghi stunned Adam Peaty to win a nail-biting men's 100m breaststroke final on Sunday while Simone Biles dazzled a star-studded crowd on her return to the Olympic stage.
'Pride and pressure' keep Murray alive at Olympics
Andy Murray said "pride and pressure" kept his tennis career alive at the Olympics on Sunday when he and partner Dan Evans saved five match points in their opening doubles match.
Nadal to face Djokovic in Olympic showdown as Murray conjures miracle
Rafael Nadal set up an Olympic Games blockbuster against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, shrugging off lingering injury concerns as fellow Grand Slam warrior Andy Murray prolonged his career with a miraculous doubles comeback.
Martinenghi denies Peaty to win Olympic 100m breaststroke gold
Nicolo Martinenghi stunned Adam Peaty to win the Olympic 100m breaststroke gold medal on Sunday, denying the British great a third straight title.
Serie A newboys Como sign ex-France star Varane
Ambitious Como continued their busy summer of recruitment on Sunday by signing former France defender Raphael Varane ahead of the lakeside club's first Serie A season in 21 years.
Olympic dash all worth it for Italy's Musetti
A raft of withdrawals has swept through the Olympic tennis line-up, but nothing was going to stop Lorenzo Musetti from taking part in Paris -- setting in motion a last-minute dash to the French capital.
Djokovic v Nadal - six of the best
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 60th time on Monday in the Olympic Games second round.
Japan's Yoshizawa, 14, makes a big leap to land Olympic skateboard gold
Japan's 14-year-old Coco Yoshizawa grabbed gold in the all-teenage women's street skateboard final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, after nailing a high-risk ride down the hand-rail.