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Kyren Wilson and John Higgins reach International Championship snooker final

Kyren Wilson and four-time world champion John Higgins were set to contest the 2026 International Championship final in Nanjing for a £175,000 first prize.

New Zealand and Tonga meet for place in Rugby League World Cup final

New Zealand face Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final at Newcastle International Sports Centre in Australia.

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Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

France's record goal scorer Olivier Giroud has reached agreement with Los Angeles FC to join the Major League Soccer club this summer, sources close to the player confirmed on Tuesday.

Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities", the English Premiership club announced on Tuesday.

Luis Enrique wants to 'mark history' with PSG treble

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Tuesday he was chasing history as the club bid for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League and French Cup trophies this season.

Nottingham Forest to get access to VAR audio after penalties furore

Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio related to three rejected penalty claims in their 2-0 Premier League defeat at Everton on Sunday.

Ten Hag says reaction to Man Utd FA Cup win a 'disgrace'

Erik ten Hag says the media reaction to Manchester United's performance in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry was "a disgrace", robustly defending his side's achievement in reaching a second straight final.

What we know about Chinese swimming doping revelations

Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics but were still allowed to compete.

Inter's future bright under Inzaghi but off-field uncertainty reigns

Inter Milan are flying high after sealing the Serie A title by winning the Milan derby but off-field uncertainty is still the order of the day for the new Italian champions.

Kewell tells Yokohama to summon spirit of Istanbul to reach final

Harry Kewell says his Yokohama F-Marinos side can emulate his 2005 Istanbul success with Liverpool and "do something magical" in Wednesday's Asian Champions League semi-final second leg.

Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun Sixers

Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Monday and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series.

Flailing Crusaders rubbish 'childish' calls to sack coach Penney

Canterbury Crusaders' chief executive rejected Tuesday "childish" calls to sack coach Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.

Thailand keen to host F1 race on streets of Bangkok

Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton roaring around the steamy streets of Bangkok, with Thailand keen to host a race.

Knicks rally late to stun Sixers, take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead

The New York Knicks scored eight points in the final 27.4 seconds to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Ruben Amorim: Portugal's next coaching superstar, tipped for Liverpool

Twenty years ago it was Jose Mourinho. Now it is Ruben Amorim who appears set to move from Portugal to the Premier League with a reputation as Europe's next coaching superstar.

South Korea's Son Jun-ho joins fifth-tier side after China release

South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho has joined an amateur fifth-tier club on his comeback from 10 months' detention in China.

Playoff-hungry NHL Sabres re-hire Ruff as head coach

Lindy Ruff, the fifth-winningest coach in NHL history, was hired Monday for a second stint as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, who have not reached the playoffs in 13 seasons.

Hornets, Kings among NBA Draft tie-breaker winners

The Charlotte Hornets have the third-best odds of capturing the top pick in next month's NBA Draft Lottery after winning a random tie-breaker drawing on Monday, the league announced.

Inter Milan seal Scudetto in derby thriller with AC Milan

Inter Milan sealed the Serie A title on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top of the league with their sixth straight derby victory.

Former Falcons quarterback Ryan retires from NFL

Matt Ryan, the former Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts quarterback who was the 2016 NFL Most Valuable Player, officially announced his retirement on Monday.

Djokovic skips Madrid Open but is aiming for Rome

World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week but is hoping to appear in Rome.

Inzaghi rises to managerial elite after romping to first Scudetto

Simone Inzaghi claimed his place at football management's top table after sealing the first Serie A title of his coaching career in spectacular fashion in the Milan derby on Monday.

Key players from Inter's title triumph

Inter Milan strode to their 20th Italian league title on Monday after blowing away the rest of Serie A and crowing themselves champions the best way possible, winning a derby with AC Milan.

Inter Milan win Serie A title in derby thriller with AC Milan

Inter Milan won Serie A on Monday after beating AC Milan 2-1 and creating an unassailable lead at the top of the league with their sixth straight derby victory.

Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards

Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony on Monday, while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati won individual and team awards.

Selby considers retirement after 'pathetic' world championship exit

Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby is considering retirement after crashing out at the first round of the world championship 10-6 to qualifier Joe O'Connor on Monday.

Ireland to face New Zealand among Autumn Nations Series

Six Nations champions Ireland will open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in a repeat of last year's World Cup quarter-final.

Jaiswal ton powers toppers Rajasthan to big IPL win

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL table with a nine-wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians on Monday.

WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug and said they would take "whatever action necessary" in response to the allegations.

Tiger's team: Homa, Kisner and Tom Kim join Woods TGL squad

Tiger Woods unveiled the roster, logo and colors for his new Jupiter Links team in the TGL virtual golf league on Monday, with the competition set to launch next January.

French teen Risacher becomes candidate for 2024 NBA Draft: report

French teen Zaccharie Risacher submitted paperwork to the NBA to become eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft, where he is considered a potential number one selection, ESPN reported on Monday.

WADA: 'No credible evidence of wrongdoing' in Chinese swimming case

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday said his organisation had received "no credible evidence of wrongdoing" during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug.

Ganguly, Ponting back Pant to play T20 World Cup

Cricket greats Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting on Monday backed India star Rishabh Pant to play the T20 World Cup in June after his return to the Indian Premier League following a serious car crash.

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