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Super Spain hit six as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win
Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.
Captain Jelonch leads champions Toulouse to winning Top 14 start
Champions Toulouse put on a masterclass to open their French Top 14 defence with a 34-24 victory at Clermont on Sunday with tries from Paul Graou, Guillaume Cramont, Dimitri Delibes and captain Anthony Jelonch.
Wirtz stunner helps Germany bounce back against Northern Ireland
A stunning free-kick from Florian Wirtz helped Germany overcome a sluggish performance to beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in World Cup qualifying in Cologne on Sunday.
Rodgers wins in Steelers debut while Bucs win on Koo miss
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in a triumphant return to New York while Cincinnati and Tampa Bay won tight contests on the opening Sunday of the NFL season.
Merino at the treble as Spain thump Turkey
Mikel Merino struck a hat-trick as Spain hammered Turkey 6-0 on Sunday to take charge of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.
Tuchel warns England to beware Serbia threat
Thomas Tuchel has warned his England side to be "ready for everything" in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier away to closest group rivals Serbia.
Sorensen-McGee hat-trick as World Cup holders New Zealand thump Ireland
Teenage rising star Braxton Sorensen-McGee grabbed a hat-trick of tries as reigning champions New Zealand secured top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 40-0 rout of Ireland in Brighton on Sunday.
Nawaz hat-trick helps Pakistan down Afghanistan in tri-series final
Pakistan laid down a marker ahead of the Asia Cup as Mohammad Nawaz took a hat-trick in a 75-run win over Afghanistan in their tri-series final in Sharjah on Sunday.
Trump visit delays US Open as president returns to Democratic hometown
President Donald Trump's attendance at the US Open men's final on Sunday delayed the start of the match, as hordes of tennis fans struggled to get through security checkpoints.
'Something went horribly wrong' in record loss, says S. Africa's Bavuma
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side's attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday.
Depay becomes Netherlands' top scorer in World Cup qualifying win
Memphis Depay became the Netherlands' all-time top goalscorer with a brace in their 3-2 win in Lithuania in World Cup qualifying on Sunday.
Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 as protesters again impact race
Mads Pedersen sprinted to Vuelta stage 15 victory on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors again made an impact on the race.
McIlroy wins Irish Open play-off for first title since Masters
Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling play-off against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April.
Sorensen-McGee scores a hat-trick as Women's World Cup holders New Zealand thrash Ireland
Teenage rising star Braxton Sorensen-McGee grabbed a hat-trick of tries as reigning champions New Zealand secured top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 40-0 rout of Ireland in Brighton.
Max power and never before seen speeds at the Italian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won an Italian Grand Prix typically full of drama and incident, with record-breaking speed and nearly another setback for the unfortunate Lando Norris.
South Africa slump to record low in humiliating ODI loss against England
South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory inspired by Jofra Archer's blistering bowling and Jacob Bethell's maiden hundred on Sunday.
Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 as protests keep impacting race
Mads Pedersen sprinted to Vuelta stage 15 victory on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors continued making an impact on the race.
'Life and soul of the party', Thomas bows out of cycling
Geraint Thomas brought down the curtain on his storied career as his last race, the Tour of Britain, finished in his home town on Sunday and then celebrated with a party at Cardiff Castle.
Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory
Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history.
PSG call for change after Dembele and Doue international duty injuries
Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday criticised the "serious and avoidable" injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue while on international duty with the France national team.
Sydney Sweeney 'fearless' in new role, 'Christy' director says
From donning a prosthetic penis to simulating bizarre sex work in a steamy motel room, Sydney Sweeney was "up for anything" while filming her Oscar-tipped role in boxing drama "Christy," her director has told AFP.
Japan bow out of Women's Rugby World Cup with Spain win
Japan overturned a nine-point deficit at half-time to beat Spain 29-21 in the teams' final match of the Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Alex Marquez cruises to Catalunya MotoGP victory
Alex Marquez comfortably held off his brother Marc to claim the Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday, snapping his older sibling's winning streak of seven straight victories.
Coventry sets up panels to reshape Olympics, including one on women
Kirsty Coventry, the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, is following up on her promise "to protect the female category" by setting up a working group on women's sport.
All Blacks lose injured Taylor for second Springboks Test
Experienced New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor was on Sunday ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa while unlucky wing Emoni Narawa is a major doubt.
Japan, Mexico in goalless draw as World Cup preparations ramp up
Japan and Mexico drew 0-0 on Saturday in a friendly at Oakland Coliseum as both countries prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Anisimova laments 'lack of fight' in US Open final loss
Amanda Anisimova felt she didn't "fight hard enough" in her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday and admitted to suffering a recurrence of nerves in her second Grand Slam final.
Controlling emotions behind US Open triumph: Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka credited her new-found mental approach on Saturday after producing a controlled performance to power to victory at the US Open.
Anthony, Howard among Basketball Hall of Fame inductees
Retired NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard were among nine inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame at enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Taming inner 'tiger' takes Sabalenka to the top
Three years after almost walking away from the sport in frustration, Aryna Sabalenka cemented her status as the world's best player with her victory at the US Open.
Japan's Oda completes career golden Slam at US Open
Japanese wheelchair tennis star Tokito Oda completed the career golden Slam at the age of just 19 on Saturday as he won the US Open title.
Son scores and assists to lead South Korea over host USA 2-0
Son Heung-min scored one goal and set up another to spark South Korea's 2-0 victory over the United States in an international football friendly on Saturday.