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Ohtani makes first pitching performance since 2023
Shohei Ohtani made a trouble-free return to the pitching mound after a near two-year absence on Monday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres.
Haliburton ready for 'backs against wall' NBA Finals test
Tyrese Haliburton vowed to be ready for Indiana's must-win NBA Finals game six after being hobbled by injury during the Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca
Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on Monday as Brazilian giants Flamengo also got off to a winning start and a Benfica comeback denied Boca Juniors in a stormy encounter.
Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Indiana Pacers to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of clinching the NBA Finals on Monday.
Dominant Flamengo open with victory at Club World Cup
Brazilian giants Flamengo set themselves up for a Club World Cup showdown with Chelsea by easing to a 2-0 win against Esperance of Tunisia in their opening game at the tournament on Monday.
Boca denied by two Argentines as Benfica fight back
Goals from two Argentine internationals denied Boca Juniors victory over Benfica on Monday, as the Buenos Aires side were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in a stormy Club World Cup Group C clash.
'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after the Blues triumphed in front of nearly 50,000 empty seats.
Chelsea defeat LAFC in poorly-attended Club World Cup opener
Chelsea kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a solid 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Monday in Group D, although there were nearly 50,000 empty seats in the stadium in Atlanta.
Tiafoe crashes out, Rune cruises through at Queen's Club
Frances Tiafoe fell to a first round exit at Queen's Club on Monday as veteran Brit Dan Evans rolled back the years, while fourth seed Holger Rune eased through.
Four Atletico ultras get suspended jail for Vinicius effigy
Four Atletico Madrid ultras have been handed suspended jail sentences for hanging a dummy of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior from a bridge in what police deemed a "hate crime", judicial sources said on Monday.
England's top women's league to expand to 14 teams
The English Women's Super League (WSL) is set expand to 14 teams from 12 for the start of the 2026/27 season after the proposal was voted through by clubs on Monday.
Ex-England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
Former England captain Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after a single season in France with Racing 92, the English Premiership club announced on Monday.
Sri Lanka's Mathews hails 'dream run' in final Test against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka are set to begin a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday that will mark the end of Angelo Mathews's "dream run" in the game's longest format, as the cricket season resumed following South Africa's World Test Championship triumph at Lord's.
Former England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92
Former England captain Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after spending a season in France with Racing 92, the English Premiership club announced on Monday.
Olympic champ Ingebrigtsen's father acquitted of abusing son
A Norway court on Monday acquitted Gjert Ingebrigtsen of abusing his son, Olympic champion runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but convicted him and handed him a 15-day suspended sentence for assaulting his daughter on one occasion.
Maria climbs 43 places in WTA rankings after Queen's win
Tatjana Maria jumped 43 places to 43rd in the WTA rankings published on Monday, the day after completing her fairytale run to the title at Queen's.
Record-breaking Japan striker 'King Kazu' plays at 58
The record-breaking striker Kazuyoshi Miura played in Japan's fourth tier aged 58 for his 40th season as a professional footballer.
Spaun creates his magic moment to win first major at US Open
J.J. Spaun achieved his dream of winning his first major golf title by capturing the US Open. Doing it with a 65-foot birdie putt on the last hole was pure magic.
Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director
The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but nevertheless the quality of foreign runners at Royal Ascot is "pretty positive", director of racing Nick Smith told AFP.
Spaun wins US Open for first major title with late birdie binge
J.J. Spaun sank a 65-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing his first major title despite bogeys on five of his first six holes.
'Thin' chance against Chelsea but nothing to lose: LAFC's Lloris
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ranked Los Angeles FC's chances of beating Chelsea in their Club World Cup opener on Monday as "thin" but said his team have nothing to lose.
PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup
Paris Saint-Germain laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday as Bayern Munich showed no mercy to Auckland's amateurs with a ruthless 10-0 walloping.
USA end losing streak with crushing of hapless Trinidad
The United States ended their four-match losing run with a resounding 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in their opening game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday in San Jose.
Ciganda ends LPGA title drought with Meijer Classic win
Spain's Carlota Ciganda ended her eight-and-a-half year title drought with a one-shot victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan on Sunday.
Antonelli comes of age with podium finish in Canada
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli raised the biggest and most emotional reaction on Sunday when he came of age as a Formula One star by finishing third with a mature race for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix.
PSG cruise as Atletico wilt in Club World Cup opener
Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
US Open resumes with Burns leading at rain-soaked Oakmont
American Sam Burns clung to a one-stroke lead over Australia's Adam Scott as Sunday's final round of the 125th US Open resumed following a storm delay at Oakmont.
Hamilton 'devastated' after hitting groundhog in Canada race
Lewis Hamilton said he felt devastated after learning that he had hit and killed a groundhog, damaging his Ferrari car, on his way to finishing sixth in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Piastri accepts Norris apology after Canadian GP collision
Championship leader Oscar Piastri accepted McLaren team-mate Lando Norris's apologies on Sunday after the Briton misjudged a passing move and crashed into him in the closing laps of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Heavy rain halts final round of US Open at soaked Oakmont
American Sam Burns clung to a one-stroke lead over Australia's Adam Scott after seven holes when heavy rain suspended Sunday's final round of the 125th US Open.
PSG cruise past Atletico to win Club World Cup opener
Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Burns leads Scott by one as dangerous weather halts US Open
American Sam Burns, chasing his first major title, led Australian Adam Scott by one stroke when dangerous weather halted Sunday's final round of the US Open after the leaders had played seven holes.