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Borthwick backed by RFU to take England to 2027 Rugby World Cup
Steve Borthwick was backed on Tuesday by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England's coach at the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's dismal campaign in this year's Six Nations.
World body in dark over allegations against China badminton chief
Badminton's world governing body said Tuesday it has not heard from the head of the sport in China and is monitoring his situation after the country's anti-corruption body said he was under investigation.
China hails 'our era' as Wu Yize's world snooker triumph goes viral
Trailblazer Ding Junhui called it "our era" as Wu Yize's World Snooker Championship victory went viral back home in China with tens of millions celebrating the country's latest landmark in the sport.
Timberwolves eclipse Spurs as Knicks rout Sixers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to eclipse a record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama as the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in the NBA playoffs on Monday.
Bayern's Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semi
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain.
A coaching great? Luis Enrique has PSG on brink of another Champions League final
Luis Enrique will join a select group of coaching greats if he leads Paris Saint-Germain to Champions League glory again this season, and it is his remarkable management that has the French club tantalisingly close to reaching the final once again.
Brunson leads Knicks in rout of Sixers
Jalen Brunson produced a dazzling 35-point performance as the New York Knicks pummeled the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final playoff series on Monday.
Retiring great Sophie Devine wants New Zealand back playing Tests
New Zealand great Sophie Devine told AFP she wishes she had experienced Test cricket during her illustrious career and hopes the White Ferns will play the format again soon because it's "the ultimate".
Wu Yize: China's 'priest' who conquered the snooker world
China's Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams.
China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time
China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday.
Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six-goal Everton thriller
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arsenal on Monday.
Roma hammer Fiorentina to remain in Champions League hunt
Roma eased past Fiorentina 4-0 on Monday to move within a point of the final Champions League spot in Serie A.
MLB Tigers star pitcher Skubal to undergo elbow surgery
Two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner as top pitcher Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, Major League Baseball's Detroit Tigers announced on Monday.
No.6 Morikawa withdraws from final PGA Championship tuneup
World number six Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner, withdrew from the PGA Truist Championship on Monday, taking a rest before next week's PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal 'beasts' in Champions League
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid as they aim to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006.
Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in IPL playoff hunt
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton took apart the Lucknow Super Giants attack as Mumbai Indians powered to a six-wicket win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL on Monday.
Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash
Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was motivated by superstition.
Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt
Openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton hit attacking knocks as Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets to keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the IPL on Monday.
Ujiri hired as president of NBA's Mavericks
Masai Ujiri was named president of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, given the task of leading a revival of a club that reached the NBA Finals in 2024.
McFarlane backs Chelsea flops after woeful Forest defeat
Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane insisted his players were fully committed in their dismal 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Monday.
China's Wu holds slender lead in World Snooker Championship final
China's Wu Yize holds a 13-12 lead over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of the World Snooker Championship on Monday.
Mosley fired as coach after Magic's first-round NBA playoff exit
Jamahl Mosley was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic on Monday, hours after the team was eliminated from the NBA playoffs with a blowout loss in Detroit.
Forest sink woeful Chelsea to boost survival bid
Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards Premier League survival with a 3-1 win at Chelsea on Monday that dealt a major blow to the Blues' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Former France, England duo called up by Fiji for Nations Championship
Former France centre Virimi Vakatawa and ex-England No.8 Nathan Hughes have been given a chance to revive their international careers after both were named Monday in an extended 50-strong Fiji squad for July's Nations Championship matches.
3 dead in Colombia monster truck show crash
At least three people were killed and 38 injured at a Colombian monster truck show when a vehicle veered out of control during a stunt and ploughed into a group of spectators, local authorities said Monday.
Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning third straight career win.
Liverpool's troubled season 'unacceptable': Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United dented their push to qualify for the Champions League.
French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July
French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas announced on Monday that he will ride the Tour de France in July for the first time, raising hopes of a first home winner in more than four decades.
Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup
World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup women's world team title.
Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown
Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a Premier League and Champions League double.
Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi
For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.
North Korean club to play rare football match in South
A North Korean women's football club will become the first sports team from the country to play in South Korea since 2018 when they visit this month, Seoul's unification ministry said Monday.