Ligue 1: New leaders Monaco defeat Marseille thanks to Brunner
AS Monaco beat Olympique de Marseille 2–0 thanks to their new rising star, Paris Brunner. With this victory, Monaco (6 points) are the sole leaders of Ligue 1 after two matchdays.
Venus Williams bows out after 2am following latest start in US Open history
Kenin wins 6-2, 7-6 (6) in late-night contestWilliams loses 15th straight tour-level matchFirst-round clash finally begins at 12.13amSunday had become Monday by the time Venus Williams finally emerged beneath the closed roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium, her entrance pushed deep into the night after Novak Djokovic’s bruising defeat by Argentina’s Mariano Navone went the five-set…
Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to sign Estêvão? Christian Pulisic to Spurs?
Today’s chatter is talking about its dreams againElite football clubs splash out millions on their scouting efforts these days, gather reams of data and spend countless meticulous hours assembling their recruitment plans, yet somehow the final days of the transfer window remain a desperate scrap, for some, to recruit players.After an underwhelming start to the…
AFL star Darcy Moore’s partner to boycott Brownlows in wake of Sydney Swans scandal
Podcast host expresses discomfort at attending medal ceremonyAFL’s attitude towards women needs to change, she saysThe partner of one of the AFL’s most prominent players has boycotted next month’s Brownlow medal ceremony, describing the event as one that “doesn’t align” with her values in the wake of the sector’s response to the alleged sexual assault…
Root blames new balls for batting struggles
England skipper says tougher balls assist bowlers
Thailand edges China to retain Asian Women's Volleyball Championship
Thailand edges China to retain Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship
China's Wu Yibing, Wang Xinyu advance to second round at US Open
China’s Wu Yibing, Wang Xinyu advance to second round at US Open
Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne
The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam concluded in style with spectacular judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and thrilling finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev claimed gold as Switzerland celebrated a memorable first edition.
Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to end Serb’s hopesDjokovic vomits numerous times and has to fight off crampsThe first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three-hour mark when Novak Djokovic walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthur Ashe Stadium court, bent down and vomited…
Man Utd storm back against Ipswich
Fernandes hits a hat-trick to help his side beat Ipswich 5-2
