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Snooker world champion O'Sullivan feels an 'impostor'
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan said he felt he was suffering from "impostor syndrome" and did not want to play snooker right now despite easing into the last 16 of the UK Championship in York on Monday with a 6-2 win over Matthew Stevens.
Cuba calls up MLB baseball stars for first time
Cuba on Monday called up two baseball players that have defected to the United States for the first time to a pre-tournament squad ahead of next year's World Baseball Classic.
Rublev wins Russian showdown with Medvedev at ATP Finals
Andrey Rublev opened his ATP Finals campaign on Monday with a hard-fought 6-7 (7/9), 6-3, 7-6 (9/7) win over fellow Russian Daniil Medvedev in their opening group match.
Ireland wait anxiously on Sexton for Wallabies Test
Ireland could face a selection crisis at fly-half for their final Test of the year against Australia on Saturday with a doubt over captain Johnny Sexton and his deputy Joey Carbery ruled out.
World Cup countdown enters final week with Qatar under microscope
The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.
Fulham boss Silva hopes to avoid World Cup injury crisis
Marco Silva hopes his Fulham players at the World Cup will return from Qatar unscathed and in shape for the challenging demands of the rest of the Premier League season.
Serbia coach hopes Vlahovic, Mitrovic will be fit for World Cup
Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic said Monday he hoped his two injured strikers Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic would be fully fit to take part in the World Cup.
Unhappy Verstappen faces more turbulence in season finale as Mercedes rise again
After a year of almost unflustered supremacy, Max Verstappen left Brazil in an irritable mood on Monday and with much to ponder as he flew to the Gulf with the prospect of another turbulent weekend at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
African players in Europe: Choupo-Moting, Osimhen carry on scoring
Prolific African scorers Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Victor Osimhen netted again at the weekend in the final European league matches before the World Cup break.
World Cup countdown enters final week as focus sharpens on Qatar
The week-long countdown to the World Cup in Qatar began on Monday as the world's leading footballers focused their attention on one of the most controversial tournaments in history.
Cap that symbolises French republic chosen as Olympics mascot
The Phrygian cap, the symbol of the French republic but wearing sneakers as a nod to the present, was unveiled on Monday as the mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
South Africa recall De Bruyn from Test wilderness for Aussie series
Batsman Theunis de Bruyn has been recalled to the South African squad for a three-Test tour of Australia in December and January, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.
Embiid's 59 points lead Sixers past Jazz, Garland's 51 not enough for Cavs
Joel Embiid scored 59 points to carry the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105-98 victory over Utah on Sunday, just one of two 50-point performances that lit up the NBA night.
Hong Kong protest song replaces China anthem at S. Korea rugby match
Hong Kong's government reacted with fury on Monday after a popular democracy protest song was played instead of the Chinese national anthem for the city's team at a rugby sevens tournament in South Korea.
Garland's 51-point epic not enough for Cavs
Cleveland guard Darius Garland's 51 points, including 27 in a dazzling fourth quarter, weren't enough Sunday as the Cavaliers fell 129-124 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Handshakes, shoes and coffee cups: Qatar etiquette essentials
Home to gleaming skyscrapers and upmarket shopping malls, World Cup host Qatar is also a conservative Muslim country deeply attached to its customs and traditions.
Buttler's world champions England can go from 'strength to strength'
Jos Buttler is reticent to call England one of the best white-ball teams ever, but the captain is confident there is more to come to cement their status as all-time greats.
Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs
Qatar's World Cup will be the first on Arab soil but despite excitement in the Middle East, the fervour is not universal in a region usually united by its passion for football.
LIV Golf announces 2023 event in Australia
The rebel LIV Golf series has yet to confirm a full schedule for 2023, but said Sunday that one of its 14 events will be in Australia.
Vikings fight back to shock Bills, Packers edge Cowboys in overtime
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in an epic overtime clash on Sunday between two of the hottest teams in the NFL.
Nelly Korda wins Pelican Championship to regain No. 1 ranking
Nelly Korda fired seven birdies in a six-under par 64 on Sunday to seize victory in the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship and return to the top of the world rankings.
United States beat Germany to avoid record fourth straight loss
Sophia Smith and Mallory Pugh scored second half goals as the United States women's team ended a three-match losing streak with a 2-1 friendly win over Germany in New Jersey on Sunday.
Nadal fails to keep up with Fritz in ATP Finals opener
Rafael Nadal said he was slow and rusty as he suffered a disastrous start to his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time after crashing to a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 defeat to Taylor Fritz on Sunday.
Horner battling to preserve Red Bull unity and reputation
Red Bull boss Christian Horner was battling to rescue his team’s unity and reputation on Sunday night after an acrimonious end to the Brazilian Grand Prix saw their drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez in conflict.
Vikings fight back to shock Bills, Dolphins take over AFC East
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in overtime after an epic clash on Sunday between two of the hottest teams in the NFL.
Nelly Korda winds Pelican Championship to regain No. 1 ranking
Nelly Korda fired seven birdies in a six-under par 64 on Sunday to seize victory in the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship and return to the top of the world rankings.
Three talking points as the Premier League halts for the World Cup
A Premier League season like no other has been put on hold for six weeks to make way for the World Cup with Arsenal enjoying a five-point lead at the top of the table.
Nadal falls to Fritz in ATP Finals opener
Rafael Nadal suffered a disastrous start to his bid to win the ATP Finals for the first time after crashing to a 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 defeat to Taylor Fritz on Sunday.
Testy Verstappen refuses to help Red Bull team-mate
An irritable Max Verstappen refused to give up sixth place to Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez on the final laps of Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix with a rasping rebuke on team radio.
Emotional Russell pays tribute to family, team and Hamilton
George Russell paid emotional tribute to the generosity and support of his family, the Mercedes team and team-mate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday after a flawless drive to his maiden full victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
'Electric' support shows American football is here to stay in Germany
For NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, American football's first regular season foray into Germany could hardly have stuck closer to the script.
Milan stay on Napoli's tail as Kean fires Juve third
AC Milan's Serie A title defence is still on track after Sunday's last-gasp 2-1 win over Fiorentina ensured they ended 2022 eight points behind leaders Napoli, while Moise Kean's brace against Lazio shot revived Juventus into third place.