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Australian cycling ace Porte retires aged 37
Australian veteran Richie Porte has retired from professional cycling, capping an illustrious career that included winning both the Paris-Nice and Tour Down Under twice.
'Just doing my job,' says record-setting Nepali climber
Summiting the world's 8,000-metre mountains is the ultimate bucket list dream for ambitious climbers, a feat managed by fewer than 50 people, and Sanu Sherpa is the first to do it twice.
Yankees' Judge homers twice, closing in on 61
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge homered twice in a 7-6 victory over the Red Sox in Boston on Tuesday to edge closer to the American League record of 61 in a season.
Bundesliga leaders Union aim to bring Berlin cool to Europe
Cult club Union Berlin have enchanted German football on their fairytale rise all the way to the top of the Bundesliga, and this season they are hoping to carry their domestic form onto the European stage.
Bayern beat Barcelona on Lewandowski return, Liverpool grab late winner
Bayern Munich got the better of Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski returned to face his former club on Tuesday, while a late Joel Matip goal allowed Liverpool to beat Ajax and get their Champions League campaign up and running.
Late Matip winner gives Liverpool Champions League lift off
Joel Matip's 89th minute header kickstarted Liverpool's season as a 2-1 win over Ajax at Anfield put the Reds back in the running to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
Sane strike sees Bayern beat Barca on Lewandowski return
Two second-half goals in three minutes, including a superb chip from Leroy Sane, helped Bayern Munich defeat Barcelona 2-0 on Robert Lewandowski's return to Bavaria in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Williams driver Albon out of hospital after respiratory failure
Alex Albon has been released from hospital after the Williams driver suffered respiratory failure following complications from appendix surgery.
Boston Marathon adds option for non-binary runners in 2023
Non-binary athletes who want to compete in the 2023 Boston Marathon will not have to register in either the men's or women's races, organizers said this week.
Paulinho strikes late as Sporting stun Spurs
Sporting Lisbon condemned Tottenham to their first defeat this season as Paulinho's last-gasp goal inspired a shock 2-0 win in the Champions League on Tuesday.
NBA suspends Suns owner Sarver for year after racism probe
The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for one year and fined him $10 million dollars after a probe of claims of racism and misogyny, the league said Tuesday.
Serie A to introduce semi-automated offside before World Cup: source
Semi-automated offside technology is set to be introduced to Serie A before the coming World Cup, a source told AFP on Tuesday, after VAR controversy swept Italian football at the weekend.
Fiji's world sevens champion Rasaku joins Bayonne
Fiji's Kaminieli Rasaku has joined Bayonne days after winning the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the French Top 14 club said on Tuesday.
Guardiola expects even more from Haaland ahead of Dortmund reunion
Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday that Erling Haaland will become even more prolific once he gets used to life at Manchester City as the in-form striker prepares for a reunion with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League this week.
Potter braced for Champions League challenge at Chelsea
Graham Potter said on Tuesday he expects a baptism of fire as Chelsea manager as he takes charge of a Champions League game for the first time when RB Salzburg visit Stamford Bridge this week.
Vinicius and Rodrygo 'making Real Madrid dream' says Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti praised Brazilian pair Rodrygo and Vinicius for "making Real Madrid dream" in the absence of injured centre forward Karim Benzema.
Root warns rivals that England are no 'one-trick pony'
Joe Root has warned England's rivals they are no "one-trick pony" after the team wrapped up a sixth Test victory in seven matches with their new hyper-aggressive brand of cricket.
Joshua accepts terms for Fury fight: management team
Anthony Joshua has accepted terms for a proposed world heavyweight title fight with Tyson Fury, his management team announced on Tuesday.
Alaphilippe given all-clear for defence of cycling world title
Julian Alaphilippe has been named in the French team to attempt to win a third successive road race world title weeks after dislocating his shoulder.
Wales manager Page signs new deal as World Cup looms
Robert Page has signed a new four-year contract as Wales manager as he prepares to lead the national team to only their second World Cup, in Qatar.
New-look Wallabies 'can knock over' buoyant All Blacks: Rennie
Coach Dave Rennie is confident a new-look Australia can get one hand on the elusive Bledisloe Cup with victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday, but warned the Wallabies must be at their best.
Russell Wilson booed and loses on Seahawks return
Denver quarterback Russell Wilson's return to Seattle started with hearty boos and finished with a 17-16 NFL loss to Geno Smith and the Seahawks on Monday.
US Open finalist Ruud to begin 2023 campaign in Auckland
New world number two Casper Ruud announced Tuesday he will start his 2023 season at the Auckland Classic when the ATP Tour event returns in January after a three-year hiatus because of Covid.
Foley gets first start since 2019 as Australia make eight changes
Veteran fly-half Bernard Foley will start a Wallabies Test for the first time since the 2019 World Cup after getting the nod Tuesday among eight changes to face the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship this week.
Retallick to start as All Blacks change two for Wallabies Test
Lock Brodie Retallick will begin his first game for New Zealand since fracturing a cheekbone against Ireland, in one of two All Blacks changes announced Tuesday for the midweek Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
Rampant Haaland set to show Dortmund what they are missing
Borussia Dortmund know only too well of Erling Haaland's ability to destroy defences in the Champions League, but the German giants may die by the sword they previously lived by when they visit Manchester City on Wednesday.
Victim's family slam plea deal for ex-Chiefs assistant in drunk-driving crash
Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid pleaded guilty on Monday to felony driving while intoxicated and causing crash in 2021 that severely injured two children.
Abraham fires Roma to win at Empoli
Tammy Abraham struck the decisive goal in Roma's 2-1 win at Empoli on Monday which put them a point behind a trio of sides leading the way in Serie A.
LAFC's Bale has MLS's top-selling jersey
Less than three months into his Major League Soccer tenure Wales captain Gareth Bale's Los Angeles FC jersey is the top-seller on MLSstore.com, the league said Monday.
Conte's Tottenham 'clear favourites' says Sporting coach
Antonio Conte's Tottenham are "clear favourites" in this week's Champions League Group D match, Sporting coach Ruben Amorim said on Monday on the eve of their game in Portugal.
'No words' to describe Alcaraz achievements, says Spain's Davis Cup captain
Spain's Davis Cup captain Sergi Bruguera has said there are "no words" that can sufficiently describe the scale of Carlos Alcaraz's achievements, as the teenage sensation prepares for this week's group phase.
Former world number one Halep to rest after nose surgery
Former world number one Simona Halep said Monday she would need a few weeks of rest after undergoing nose surgery.