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Leclerc tops times for Ferrari in opening practice for US Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull’s four-time champion Max Verstappen, as Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fifth, in Friday’s opening practice at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Messi receives top Spanish award from heir to throne

Lionel Messi received Spain's most prestigious sports award on Friday in recognition of his glittering career and his work for disadvantaged children's access to health and education.

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Arteta salutes 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal's teen star sinks Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the League Cup on Tuesday.

Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche

Carlos Espi snatched Real Madrid a last-gasp 3-2 win at Elche on Tuesday to pull them level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Messi set for Argentina farewell in Benin friendly

Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month.

Liverpool pile on misery for Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal

Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday.

Ton-up Brook leads from the front as England hammer Sri Lanka in 1st T20

England captain Harry Brook's blistering unbeaten century paved the way for a 119-run thrashing of Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 international at Southampton on Tuesday.

Argentina begin life after Messi with Bolivia friendly

Argentina's post-Lionel Messi era will begin with a friendly against Bolivia on September 30, followed by matches against Burkina Faso and Benin, the Argentine football association said on Tuesday.

Raptors confirm Leonard return after Clippers salary cap scandal

The Toronto Raptors have finally acquired Kawhi Leonard back from the Los Angeles Clippers, in a trade that was delayed due to an NBA probe into major salary cap violations concerning the star forward.

Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has made the bizarre claim that he regrets not eating the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's World Cup win against Mexico.

Lens sack Toppmoeller after six games in charge

Lens have sacked German coach Dino Toppmoeller after just six games in charge, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.

Samson fires India to T20 series win over Afghanistan

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international and clinch the series on Tuesday.

Referees chief Webb 'really disappointed' over VAR error in Manchester derby

Referees' chief Howard Webb said he was "really disappointed" with the VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby last weekend.

Maiden Renshaw ODI century sets up Australia win in Zimbabwe

Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century as world champions Australia beat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in Harare on Tuesday in the first of three matches.

Sterling admits dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dangerous driving after he crashed his Lamborghini on a motorway in May.

Carrick urges Man Utd to use derby pain as fuel against Brighton

Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to channel the frustration of their derby defeat to Manchester City as they seek to get back on track against Brighton in the League Cup.

'Kenya's moment' as Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics champs in African first

Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday.

Flick supporting 'self-confident' Yamal Ballon d'Or bid

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday he will support teenage winger Lamine Yamal's bid to win the Ballon d'Or, noting the player's "self-confidence" on and off the pitch.

As Ballon d'Or vote nears, stars campaign for the award

With less than two weeks to go before Ballon d'Or voting closes, many leading candidates are campaigning hard to be awarded football's top individual honour.

Nairobi to host 2029 world athletics championships in African first

Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, beating off competition from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics announced Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's javelin champ returns to 'broken' welcome

Sri Lanka's Asian Games medal prospect Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage returned home after winning the title at a top international event on Tuesday to find his prized javelins in pieces.

Carragher sees Manchester City’s winning start as challenge to Arsenal

Jamie Carragher says Manchester City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season has established an immediate challenge to Arsenal after City defeated Manchester United despite playing most of the derby with 10 men.

Asian Games cruise ship arrives as accommodation complaints grow

A cruise ship that will house thousands of athletes at the Asian Games arrived in Japan on Tuesday as complaints over accommodation at the multi-sport event grew louder.

Bičík ocenil Nowaka a Konečného, u Sparty zatím odmítá závěry o obratu

Bývalý brankář David Bičík ve svém hodnocení české ligy vyzdvihl slávisty Wiktora Nowaka a Mikuláše Konečného. Výkon Sparty proti Jablonci ocenil, ale závěry o návratu k úspěchům považuje za předčasné.

Giggs names Odegaard as favourite Arsenal player after strong start

Ryan Giggs has selected Martin Odegaard as his current favourite Arsenal player, praising the midfielder’s influence as the club begins its Premier League title defence.

Louisville adds LJ Wells for fifth season of eligibility

Louisville added forward LJ Wells to its basketball roster on September 14, giving coach Pat Kelsey another fifth-year player available for the coming season.

Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?

The Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday with 2028 Olympics places up for grabs, fast-rising talents of world sport in action and thousands of athletes staying on a cruise ship in typhoon season.

Florida State dismisses athletics director Alford and appoints interim leader

Florida State University fired athletics director Michael Alford without cause on September 14 and named senior associate athletics director Bruce Warwick to lead the department while it conducts a national search.

Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10

Patrick Mahomes rushed for a touchdown and passed for two more on a triumphant return from his nine-month injury absence as the Kansas City Chiefs thrashed the Denver Broncos 31-10 on Monday.

Asian Games: Bigger than Olympics, young stars and a cruise ship

The 20th Asian Games open in Japan on Saturday bringing together a bumper 17,000 athletes and officials, among them Olympic and world champions.

Eala to Yu Zidi: Six emerging stars set to light up Asian Games

Some of the brightest talents in sport will be going for gold when the Asian Games open in Nagoya-Aichi on Saturday.

Asian Games set for liftoff but will have everyone have a bed?