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Swiatek swats Arango, Sinner launches US Open defence
Iga Swiatek launched her quest for a second US Open title with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner began the defence of his crown.
Swiatek swats Arango to reach US Open second round
World number two Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, swatting aside Colombia's Emiliana Arango with a brisk straight sets victory.
Tokyo-bound Duplantis, Lyles headline Diamond League finals
Pole vault world record holder Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will aim to win a fifth successive Diamond League title on Wednesday in Zurich, the Swiss city hosting the circuit's finals just two weeks before the world championships in Tokyo.
Leverkusen sign former Real Madrid defender Vazquez
Former Real Madrid right back Lucas Vazquez has joined Bayer Leverkusen until 2027, the German club announced on Tuesday.
India's Sindhu eyes medal on return to Paris for badminton worlds
Former world champion Pusarla Venkata Sindhu told AFP she has a medal in her sights at the badminton world championships as the Indian returns to Paris one year on from the Olympic Games.
British rider Turner wins Vuelta sprint as Gaudu takes race lead
British rider Ben Turner won a bunch sprint on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday by nudging ahead of Belgian Jasper Philipsen after a long 206km ride from Italy into France.
Liverpool face Isak dilemma ahead of Arsenal visit to Anfield
Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly £550 million ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.
Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix victor Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season in what the new Formula One team described on Tuesday as "a bold signal of intent".
Dortmund sign Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030
Borussia Dortmund's summer Premier League recruitment drive continued on Tuesday with the signing of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea until 2030.
Veterans Perez, Bottas to drive for Cadillac in debut F1 season
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season, the new Formula One team announced on Tuesday.
Miyazaki overcomes 'anxiety' to win on badminton worlds debut
Japanese teen sensation Tomoka Miyazaki kickstarted her maiden badminton world championships with a win on Tuesday, but admitted nerves and a "bad habit" almost got the better of her in Paris.
Dortmund extend coach Kovac's contract
Borussia Dortmund have extended coach Niko Kovac's contract by one season until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday.
Sinner, Swiatek, Gauff launch US Open title bids
World number one Jannik Sinner opens his bid for back-to-back US Open titles on Tuesday as former champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff set out to reclaim the women's crown at Flushing Meadows.
A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases into US Open round two
Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving towering Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
Venus Williams bows out of US Open as streamlined Alcaraz sails through
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round with a dominant opening win.
A cut above: new-look Alcaraz eases past Opelka at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz unveiled a striking new hairstyle before giving Reilly Opelka the chop at the US Open on Monday.
New Zealand fast bowler O'Rourke out for three months as injuries mount
Fast bowler Will O'Rourke will be out for at least three months with a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket said Tuesday, adding to a mounting injury list.
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing, says commission chief
Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told AFP following the deaths of two fighters.
Battling Venus unsure of future plans after US Open exit
An emotional Venus Williams was non-committal about her future on Monday after the 45-year-old battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat at the US Open.
Venus Williams, Keys bow out of US Open, Alcaraz launches campaign
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Melbourne champion Madison Keys suffered a shock first-round exit.
Women's Pro Baseball League completes four days of tryouts
About 100 women, some having already made baseball history, competed in Monday's final tryouts for the Women's Pro Baseball League with hopes of jobs for the inaugural 2026 campaign.
Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in three sets to 11th seed Karolina Muchova.
Athletic Bilbao and Getafe make it two from two in La Liga
Athletic Bilbao beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 on Monday to remain unbeaten after two games for their best start to La Liga since 2013 as Getafe also maintained their perfect run 2-1 at Sevilla.
'Stay humble', Van Dijk tells Liverpool's teenage hero Ngumoha
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the hard work has only just begun for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha after his dramatic winning goal rescued the Premier League champions in a 3-2 victory at Newcastle.
Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to overcome 10-man Newcastle fightback
Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday.
NFL Texans lose 1,000-yard rusher Mixon for four games
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, will miss the first four games of the upcoming NFL campaign with a foot injury, the team announced on Monday.
Liverpool rely on 16-year-old Ngumoha to survive 10-man Newcastle fightback
Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller on Monday.
Powerful Inter thrash Torino in Serie A opener
Inter Milan began their bid to reclaim the Serie A title with Monday's 5-0 hammering of sorry Torino in Cristian Chivu's San Siro debut as coach.
Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back for World Cup qualifiers
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team.
Tennis history for Hong Kong as Wong reaches US Open 2nd rd
Coleman Wong claimed a slice of history at the US Open on Monday, becoming the first man from Hong Kong to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era with a straight sets win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.
US captain Bradley eyes picking himself to play in Ryder Cup
US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley could become the first playing captain for the Americans since 1963 as he ponders six selections to complete his squad for next month's event.
Sixth seed Keys upset by Zarazua at US Open
Sixth seed Madison Keys was sent tumbling out of the US Open on Monday, losing in straight sets to lowly ranked Mexican player Renata Zarazua.