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Former finalist Kyrgios out of Wimbledon with injury
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said Tuesday that he will miss this year's tournament and the grass-court season after "a small setback" on his latest injury return.
Zico warns Japan players not to follow Brazilians into transfer trap
Zico, who was instrumental in Japan's development as a football nation, has warned that players are moving to Europe too young and cites his native Brazil as a cautionary tale.
Alcaraz, Swiatek and Sabalenka in French Open semi-final hunt
Carlos Alcaraz expects a stiff challenge from Tommy Paul in the French Open quarter-finals Tuesday, as women's title rivals Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka look to set up a blockbuster clash.
South Korea on cusp, Uzbeks eye historic World Cup spot
European club trophy winners Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will hope to fire South Korea to the World Cup in the coming days with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs.
Contenders eye 'big titles' as Nations League final four kicks off
The Nations League semi-finals start on Wednesday with Germany, Spain, France and Portugal seeking to fine tune their sides with the World Cup just one year away.
Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
Pakistan to play in Sri Lanka at India-hosted Women's World Cup
Pakistan will play their matches at this year's Women's Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka under an International Cricket Council deal that allows them to avoid playing in host nation India.
Ohtani leads tributes as Japan's 'Mr. Pro Baseball' dies at 89
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani led the tributes to Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima following his death on Tuesday aged 89.
Five names to watch in the Premier League transfer window
Premier League clubs are already busy strengthening their squads for the 2025/26 season with an early transfer frenzy sparked by the upcoming Club World Cup.
West Brom hire Spurs assistant Mason as manager
West Brom appointed former Tottenham midfielder and caretaker manager Ryan Mason as new boss on Monday.
Oilers try to end Canada's NHL title drought by dethroning Panthers
A tension-packed Canada-United States rivalry reaches an emotional high starting Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers try to become the first Canadian club since 1993 to win the Stanley Cup.
Djokovic, Sinner into French Open quarters as No.361 Boisson springs upset
Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday, while world number one Jannik Sinner dismantled Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
Sinner crushes Rublev to reach Roland Garros last eight
Jannik Sinner fired a warning sign to his French Open title rivals as he romped to a comprehensive victory over Andrey Rublev in the French Open last 16 on Monday.
Chelsea sign Essugo in time for Club World Cup
Chelsea announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo on Monday from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £18 million ($25 million).
Who said what: French Open day 9
Key quotes from the ninth day of the French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:
Spain's Le Normand has 'no resentment' ahead of France clash
Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday.
Bublik downs Draper for 'best moment of his life'
Unseeded Kazakh Alexander Bublik hailed his surprise four-set victory over Jack Draper in the French Open last 16 on Monday as the "best moment of his life".
Djokovic into French Open quarters as No.361 Boisson springs upset
Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday as world number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017.
Sarri back at Lazio after 15-month break
Maurizio Sarri is returning to coach Lazio more than a year after leaving them, the Roman Serie A club announced on Monday.
Keys says 'never too late' for success after reaching French Open quarters
Australian Open champion Madison Keys said "it's never too late" to reach career highs after achieving another impressive feat in a landmark season by reaching the Roland Garros quarter-finals on Monday.
France's 361st-ranked Boisson shocks Pegula to keep Paris 'dream' alive
France's world number 361 Lois Boisson shocked US third seed Jessica Pegula in a thrilling three-set battle on Monday to keep her childhood "dream" of winning the French Open alive.
Djokovic cruises into record 19th French Open quarter-final
Novak Djokovic eased into a record-breaking 19th Roland Garros quarter-final with a comfortable straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie on Monday.
All grown up: Andreeva 'mentally and physically' stronger at French Open
Mirra Andreeva believes she has finally grown up as a player as the Russian teenager got the better of regular practice partner Daria Kasatkina on Monday to reach the French Open quarter-finals for a second consecutive year.
Gauff returns to French Open quarters, vows to 'keep fighting'
Coco Gauff reached a fifth successive French Open quarter-final on Monday as the world number two brushed Russian 20th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova aside 6-0, 7-5.
Zverev ready for 'best in world' at French Open
Alexander Zverev said on Monday he is ready to face the "best in the world" after setting up a possible French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic.
Boisson in French Open shock as Gauff, Andreeva make quarters
French world number 361 Lois Boisson sent shockwaves through Roland Garros on Monday by knocking out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist since 2017, with Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also reaching the last eight.
France's 361st-ranked Boisson shocks Pegula to reach French Open quarters
France's 361st-ranked Lois Boisson shocked US third seed Jessica Pegula in a thrilling three-set battle to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday.
France's Boisson shocks Pegula to reach French Open quarters
France's 361st-ranked Lois Boisson shocked US third seed Jessica Pegula in three sets to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday.
Foreign trio help Egyptian club Pyramids become African champions
Congolese prolific scorer Fiston Mayele, Croatian coach Krunoslav Jurcic and Emirati businessman Salem al Shamsi played key roles as Pyramids became the fourth Egyptian club to be crowned African champions.
'Brave' Bright missed: England's Bronze
Lucy Bronze admitted her England team-mate Millie Bright will be missed ahead of the women's Nations League clash against Spain on Tuesday, after the defender withdrew from national duty because of burnout.
South Africa's Klaasen retires from international cricket
South African batsman-wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen announced on Monday that he was retiring from international cricket.
Frustrated Verstappen admits fault for Russell collision in Spain
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen admitted on Monday that "frustration" had led to him ramming Mercedes driver George Russell in the closing laps of an eventful Spanish Grand Prix.