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Australia name experienced squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Australia on Monday unveiled an experienced squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup, retaining 17 players from the last tournament in New Zealand four years ago.

Messi out indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury': club

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" in a statement on Sunday.

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China's top football body to form esports team after World Cup flop

China's top football body said on Tuesday it planned to form a national esports team, a surprise foray into virtual gaming after a dismal performance saw the country fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kenya athletics trials under shadow of Chepngetich suspension

Kenya held trials for the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday under the cloud of renewed doping concerns after women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended last week.

New-look Australia swim team use worlds to build towards LA 2028

Seasoned campaigners Kaylee McKeown and Kyle Chalmers spearhead a young Australia squad for the world championships in Singapore as the swimming powerhouse undergoes a post-Olympics changing of the guard.

India face Bumrah dilemma as England search for top order stability

India must make a crucial call on the fitness of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.

Del Castillo and Spain 'full of hope' ahead of Germany Euro 2025 semi

From being a bit-part player in the team that won the Women's World Cup two years ago, Athenea del Castillo has performed a key role in Spain's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, in which they will face Germany on Wednesday.

Tiger watches son Charlie's tough start at US Junior Amateur

Tiger Woods, who has missed the 2025 golf season with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, walked around Brook Hollow Golf Club on Monday watching his son Charlie compete at the US Junior Amateur.

Venus Williams returns with doubles win at DC Open

Seven-time Grand Slam single champion Venus Williams returned to competitive tennis after a 16-month hiatus on Monday with a doubles victory at the WTA and ATP DC Open.

Alcaraz withdraws from Montreal event for Wimbledon recovery

World number two Carlos Alcaraz, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open in Toronto to recover from Wimbledon, organizers said on Monday.

Olympic champion Marchand to focus on medleys at worlds

French swimmer Leon Marchand is skipping two of the four events which brought him gold medal success at the Paris Olympics last year in the upcoming world championships in Singapore in order to challenge the 200m medley world record, his club president in Toulouse announced on Monday.

Trump adds pressure on new stadium deal for NFL Commanders

A proposed new $3.7 billion stadium for the NFL Washington Commanders is under pressure from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to scuttle the deal without a team nickname change.

Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.

NBA Clippers reach one-year deal with star guard Paul: reports

Chris Paul, a 40-year-old guard and 12-time NBA All-Star, has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

England's Carter tipped to perform in Euro 2025 semi despite 'disgusting' abuse

England coach Sarina Wiegman said Monday that Lionesses defender Jess Carter is "ready to perform" in the Women's Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy despite racial abuse against her overshadowing the build-up to the game.

Pogacar 'ready to fight Vingegaard' for Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar said Monday he was ready to fight every kilometre with arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard in his bid for a fourth Tour de France title.

Siraj expects Bumrah to feature for India in fourth Test

India's Mohammed Siraj expects fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah to feature in the vital fourth Test against England at Old Trafford this week.

England won't play nice against India warns Brook

England batsman Harry Brook has warned India that his team "don't always have to be nice" as they prepare to resume hostilities at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

France football boss backs coach despite 'cruel' Women's Euros elimination

French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo told AFP on Monday he was backing women's coach Laurent Bonadei despite the "cruel disappointment" of France being knocked out at the quarter-final stage of Euro 2025.

Wimbledon expansion plan set to proceed after High Court ruling

Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the proposal was dismissed by a High Court judge on Monday.

Tour de France breakout talent Lipowitz shooting for the stars

Heading into the final week of the Tour de France, emerging German star Florian Lipowitz is third in the overall standings and the highest-ranked rider under 25 in the world's greatest bike race.

England's racism claim in Argentina clash upheld by World Rugby

World Rugby have upheld England's claim that their players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during a recent tour match in Argentina.

Liverpool agree to sign Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports

Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial £69 million ($92 million), according to reports on Monday.

Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home.

Struggling Wales hire Tandy as new head coach

Wales appointed Steve Tandy as their head coach on Monday, with the former Scotland assistant facing a major rebuilding job after his new team's record-setting decline.

Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Partey departure

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Monday defended the club's handling of Thomas Partey's departure after the Ghana international midfielder was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

Allegri vows to restore AC Milan, bets on Modric

Massimiliano Allegri vowed Monday to rekindle AC Milan's former glory as he returned as manager to the faltering Italian giants for a second spell.

'Obvious choice' Farrell to captain Lions against Pasifika

Owen Farrell was the "clear and obvious" choice to captain the British and Irish Lions against a First Nations and Pasifika XV, assistant coach Simon Easterby said Monday, hailing his impact on the squad since being called up.

Valetini 'good to go' in huge Wallabies boost for second Lions Test

Dynamic flanker Rob Valetini declared himself fit and raring to go Monday in a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions at the weekend.

Owen Farrell to captain Lions against Beale's Pasifika

Owen Farrell will captain the British and Irish Lions against a First Nations and Pasifika XV, with fellow England veteran Jamie George also named Monday in the starting side.

Defending 200m champ Haughey out of swimming worlds with injury

Four-time Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey pulled out of the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore with a back injury on Monday, leaving the Hong Kong swimmer unable to defend her women's 200m freestyle title.

England face dark horses Italy with sights set on Women's Euro final

Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favourites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday.

World cruiserweight champion Ramirez undergoes surgery

World cruiserweight boxing champion Gilberto Ramirez will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery for an injury suffered in a victory last month, his promoters announced on Sunday.

Tiger comparisons 'silly' for dominant Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler dismissed comparisons of his grip on golf to Tiger Woods' prime as "silly" after storming to his first British Open on Sunday.

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