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Tributes for South African umpire Koertzen after he dies in car accident
Fellow umpires and former players paid tribute on Tuesday to former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, who died in a car accident on Tuesday morning.
England head coach Jones rebuked by RFU for private school criticism
England head coach Eddie Jones was reprimanded by his employers at the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Tuesday for criticising what he saw as the English game's reliance on the private school system.
Serena rose from mean streets to Grand Slam tennis queen
Serena Williams went from learning tennis on public courts in a notorious American gangland neighborhood to becoming a superstar for a generation and perhaps the greatest player in history.
Former Wales captain Thomas sued over claims he gave ex-partner HIV
Former Wales rugby union captain Gareth Thomas has been accused of "deceptively" transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to an ex-partner.
'Show pony' Lyles ready to take on 'quarter horse' Norman
Two key members of the feted US team at the world championships, Noah Lyles and Michael Norman, will revive a long rivalry when they go head-to-head in the men's 200m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Monaco.
Serena Williams says 'countdown' to retirement has started
US tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.
Serena Williams: Six memorable Grand Slam finals
Serena Williams announced on Tuesday the countdown to her retirement had begun from tennis after a career which brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Serena Williams says 'countdown' to retirement has begun
US tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.
British athletics coach Minichiello gets life ban for sexual misconduct
Toni Minichiello, one of Britain's leading track and field coaches, has been given a life ban after an investigation found he had engaged in "sexually physical behaviour" with athletes.
Everton sign Belgium's Onana from Lille
Everton have signed Belgium international Amadou Onana for an undisclosed fee from Lille, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.
Former South African umpire Koertzen dies in car accident
Former South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, labelled the 'slow finger of death' by the media, has died in a car accident, a family member told AFP on Tuesday. He was 73.
Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch
Veteran loose forward Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance of the season for South Africa in a Rugby Championship second-round clash with New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Keightley to stand down as England women's cricket coach
Lisa Keightley is to leave her role as coach of the England women's team at the end of the home season, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.
Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future
The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job".
Cash-strapped African clubs eagerly await Super League riches
African football supremo Patrice Motsepe will launch in Tanzania on Wednesday a CAF Super League, with promises of a $100 million (98 million euros) prize fund for cash-strapped clubs.
Real Madrid motivated ahead of Frankfurt Super Cup clash
Real Madrid are determined not to be knocked off their perch at the summit of European football this season as they prepare to start their campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday.
After Durant ultimatum, NBA Nets owner backs Nash, Marks
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai backed head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks on Monday after reports of a them-or-me ultimatum from NBA superstar Kevin Durant.
Optimistic Serena emerging from her tennis 'tunnel'
Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.
Absence of major rivals hardly bothers Medvedev at Montreal
World number one Daniil Medvedev said Monday he will carry on as usual at this week's ATP Montreal Masters despite the absence of his major rivals.
Sarr both Watford's hero and villain in West Brom draw
Watford's Ismaila Sarr scored from 60 yards in an early contender for goal of the season before seeing his penalty saved in a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion in English football's second-tier Championship on Monday.
Ozzy Osbourne closes Commonwealth Games as Birmingham parties
Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne brought the curtain down on the Commonwealth Games in spectacular style on Monday as dominant Australia celebrated finishing top of the medals table yet again.
Durant tells Nets choose him or execs Nash, Marks: report
Kevin Durant has told Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai that he must choose between keeping Durant or head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, The Athletic reported on Monday.
Everton sign England's Coady on season-long loan from Wolves
England centre-back Conor Coady has joined Everton on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Wolves, it was announced on Monday.
Dortmund complete Modeste signing from Cologne
Borussia Dortmund on Monday completed the signing of veteran Cologne striker Anthony Modeste as a replacement for Sebastien Haller, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Serena Williams makes triumphant return to hardcourts
Serena Williams stepped onto a hardcourt for the first time in a year and a half on Monday and fought through for a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz.
Williams overcomes Spaniard's threat in Toronto
Serena Williamas had to survive a 25-minute game in the second set as she defeated Spain's Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3, 6-4 on Monday at the WTA Toronto Masters.
PGA Tour asks judge to deny LIV trio berths in playoffs
The US PGA Tour filed a motion in federal court on Monday asking three LIV Golf players not be allowed to compete in this week's FedEx Cup playoff opener.
South Africa wait on Rabada ahead of England warm-up
South Africa could be without fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for their final warm-up match ahead of next week's first Test against England at Lord's.
Halep sprints to quick Toronto triumph
Simona Halep swept the opening seven games on her way to a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic on Monday to reach the second round of the WTA Toronto Masters.
Fraser-Pryce impresses again with 100m win at Hungary meet
Jamaica sprint star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce demonstrated her consistency in form with a winning time of 10.67sec in the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level Meeting in Szekesfehervarin, Hungary on Monday.
Former Man Utd star Giggs accused of 'litany of abuse' at assault trial
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs went on trial Monday accused of submitting his former girlfriend to a "litany of abuse" during a coercive and "toxic" relationship, in a case that has upended his managerial career.
Title-chasing Espargaro fractures heel in Silverstone crash
Title-chasing Spanish MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro fractured his right heel in a crash at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, his Aprilia team confirmed on Monday.