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Five arrested as protest halts road race at cycling worlds
Five people were arrested after a protest halted the men's cycling world championships road race in Scotland on Sunday, blocking a remote country road between Edinburgh and Glasgow, police said.
Gatland says Wales players 'desperate' to make Rugby World Cup squad
Warren Gatland is confident his Wales side will be "desperate to perform" at Twickenham next weekend as competition for places in his Rugby World Cup squad heats up.
Evans narrows gap on Rovanpera with Rally of Finland win
Elfyn Evans won the Rally of Finland on Sunday to narrow the gap on world champion Kalle Rovanpera in the drivers' standings.
Sweden dump defending champions USA out of World Cup on penalties
Sweden stunned the United States 5-4 in a sudden-death penalty shootout Sunday to surge into a Women's World Cup quarter-final against Japan and consign the defending champions to their earliest-ever exit.
Walsh in line to return for Nigeria clash in England World Cup boost
Keira Walsh will be available for England in their last-16 Women's World Cup clash against Nigeria on Monday as long as she shows no adverse reaction to returning to training.
Last-one-standing Wiegman hopes for more women coaches at World Cup
England coach Sarina Wiegman said Sunday she hopes there will be more woman coaches in the game in future after she became the last one remaining at the Women's World Cup.
Paris Olympics swimming test event in Seine cancelled due to pollution
Excessive pollution in Paris' Seine River forced organisers to cancel a pre-Olympics test swimming competition due to take place on Sunday, the sport's international federation said.
Japan fly in under radar to make case for World Cup glory
Japan have flown in under the radar to become the team to beat, along with England, at the Women's World Cup and boasting the tournament's leading scorer in Hinata Miyazawa.
Nigeria target 'transformational' win over England at World Cup
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum believes knocking European champions England out of the Women's World Cup would be "transformational" for the sport in the country as the sides prepare to meet in the last 16 on Monday.
South Africa coach issues call for more help after World Cup run
South Africa coach Desiree Ellis appealed Sunday to the government and sponsors to step up if women's football in the country is to push on after the team's historic World Cup run.
Netherlands end South Africa World Cup run, US face Sweden test
The Netherlands secured a spot in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals by ending South Africa's historic run with a 2-0 win in Sydney on Sunday, ahead of a blockbuster last-16 showdown between holders the United States and Sweden.
Tsitsipas defeats de Minaur to capture ATP Los Cabos title
Greek top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to capture the ATP Mexico Open for his first title in 14 months.
Netherlands tame South Africa to set up Spain World Cup clash
The Netherlands set up a heavyweight Women's World Cup quarter-final with Spain after ending South Africa's historic run with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.
Biles captures US Classic in return to gymnastics competition
Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles made a triumphant return to gymnastics after a two-year hiatus, dominating the US Classic on Saturday in her first competition since the Tokyo Olympics.
Biles wins US Classic in return to gymnastics competition
Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles made a triumphant return to gymnastics after a two-year hiatus on Saturday, winning the US Classic in her first competition since the Tokyo Olympics.
Americans Pegula and Fritz fall in semi defeats in Washington
Americans Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz suffered semifinal defeats at the Washington Open on Saturday but Coco Gauff kept the star spangled banner flying earning her place in Sunday's final.
South Africa chase another World Cup shock, US face Sweden test
South Africa will look to make more football history when they face the Netherlands in the Women's World Cup last 16, before holders the United States play Sweden later Sunday in a blockbuster.
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga say the All Blacks have taken "massive steps" from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Biles returns to gymnastics competition at US Classic
Four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles returned to competition for the first time since the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday at the US Classic, ending a two-year hiatus.
Sakkari ousts top seed Pegula to meet Gauff in Washington final
Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari advanced to the Washington Open final on Saturday, upsetting US top seed Jessica Pegula to capture her third victory in 26 hours.
Ireland overpower Italy as injuries cloud Rugby World Cup warm-up win
Caelan Doris scored two tries while Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland overpowered Italy 33-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
World champions South Africa click in second half to overpower Argentina
A much-improved second-half performance from South Africa earned a 24-13 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match.
New-look Ireland too strong for Italy in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Caelan Doris scored two tries as Ireland overpowered Italy 33-17 in their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
Sakkari ousts top seed Pegula to reach Washington final
Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari advanced to the Washington Open final on Saturday, upsetting US top seed Jessica Pegula to capture her third victory in 26 hours.
Biles will open on uneven bars in return to competition
Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles will open on the uneven bars when she returns to competition on Saturday night at the US Classic, her first gymnastics meet since the Tokyo Olympics.
Celtic mark Rodgers' return with flying start, Rangers rocked
Champions Celtic marked Brendan Rodgers' return as manager with a 4-2 victory over Ross County, while Rangers crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock in the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership season on Saturday.
Wales down England in Rugby World Cup warm-up opener
Wales launched their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign with a 20-9 win against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
Brazilian teenager Franca joins Crystal Palace on five-year deal
Brazilian attacking midfielder Matheus Franca has joined Crystal Palace on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced Saturday
White injury, Fagerson red overshadow Scotland World Cup warm-up win over France
Scotland scrum-half Ben White limped off with an ankle injury just weeks before the Rugby World Cup while prop Zander Fagerson saw red during a remarkable 25-21 warm-up win over a second-string France at Murrayfield on Saturday.
'Cold and shaking' Hatton wins mountain bike world gold
British rider Charlie Hatton produced a flying run to win the men's mountain bike downhill final at the world cycling championships in Fort William on Saturday.
Evans storms closer to Rally of Finland triumph
Elfyn Evans swept to the brink of victory in the Rally of Finland on Saturday, hammering home the advantage handed to him by the retirement on Friday of Toyota teammate and world champion Kalle Rovanpera.
Man Utd sign Hojlund in 'dream' move for Denmark striker
Manchester United sealed their swoop for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for a reported fee of £64 million ($82 million) on Saturday.