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McCullum wants to stay as England coach despite Ashes drubbing

England coach Brendon McCullum wants to stay in his job despite a chastening Ashes series defeat but admits his future is out of his hands.

America's Cup switches to two-year cycle

The America's Cup will take place every two years starting in 2027, organisers announced on Monday, unveiling an unprecedented alliance among several founding teams.

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Depay becomes Netherlands' top scorer in World Cup qualifying win

Memphis Depay became the Netherlands' all-time top goalscorer with a brace in their 3-2 win in Lithuania in World Cup qualifying on Sunday.

Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 as protesters again impact race

Mads Pedersen sprinted to Vuelta stage 15 victory on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors again made an impact on the race.

McIlroy wins Irish Open play-off for first title since Masters

Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling play-off against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April.

Sorensen-McGee scores a hat-trick as Women's World Cup holders New Zealand thrash Ireland

Teenage rising star Braxton Sorensen-McGee grabbed a hat-trick of tries as reigning champions New Zealand secured top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup with an emphatic 40-0 rout of Ireland in Brighton.

Max power and never before seen speeds at the Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won an Italian Grand Prix typically full of drama and incident, with record-breaking speed and nearly another setback for the unfortunate Lando Norris.

South Africa slump to record low in humiliating ODI loss against England

South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory inspired by Jofra Archer's blistering bowling and Jacob Bethell's maiden hundred on Sunday.

Pedersen wins Vuelta stage 15 as protests keep impacting race

Mads Pedersen sprinted to Vuelta stage 15 victory on Sunday as pro-Palestinian protestors continued making an impact on the race.

'Life and soul of the party', Thomas bows out of cycling

Geraint Thomas brought down the curtain on his storied career as his last race, the Tour of Britain, finished in his home town on Sunday and then celebrated with a party at Cardiff Castle.

Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory

Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sunday with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sports history.

PSG call for change after Dembele and Doue international duty injuries

Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday criticised the "serious and avoidable" injuries suffered by Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue while on international duty with the France national team.

Sydney Sweeney 'fearless' in new role, 'Christy' director says

From donning a prosthetic penis to simulating bizarre sex work in a steamy motel room, Sydney Sweeney was "up for anything" while filming her Oscar-tipped role in boxing drama "Christy," her director has told AFP.

Japan bow out of Women's Rugby World Cup with Spain win

Japan overturned a nine-point deficit at half-time to beat Spain 29-21 in the teams' final match of the Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Alex Marquez cruises to Catalunya MotoGP victory

Alex Marquez comfortably held off his brother Marc to claim the Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday, snapping his older sibling's winning streak of seven straight victories.

Coventry sets up panels to reshape Olympics, including one on women

Kirsty Coventry, the new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, is following up on her promise "to protect the female category" by setting up a working group on women's sport.

All Blacks lose injured Taylor for second Springboks Test

Experienced New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor was on Sunday ruled out of the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa while unlucky wing Emoni Narawa is a major doubt.

Japan, Mexico in goalless draw as World Cup preparations ramp up

Japan and Mexico drew 0-0 on Saturday in a friendly at Oakland Coliseum as both countries prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Anisimova laments 'lack of fight' in US Open final loss

Amanda Anisimova felt she didn't "fight hard enough" in her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday and admitted to suffering a recurrence of nerves in her second Grand Slam final.

Controlling emotions behind US Open triumph: Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka credited her new-found mental approach on Saturday after producing a controlled performance to power to victory at the US Open.

Anthony, Howard among Basketball Hall of Fame inductees

Retired NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard were among nine inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame at enshrinement ceremonies on Saturday at Springfield, Massachusetts.

Taming inner 'tiger' takes Sabalenka to the top

Three years after almost walking away from the sport in frustration, Aryna Sabalenka cemented her status as the world's best player with her victory at the US Open.

Japan's Oda completes career golden Slam at US Open

Japanese wheelchair tennis star Tokito Oda completed the career golden Slam at the age of just 19 on Saturday as he won the US Open title.

Son scores and assists to lead South Korea over host USA 2-0

Son Heung-min scored one goal and set up another to spark South Korea's 2-0 victory over the United States in an international football friendly on Saturday.

Granollers, Zeballos win men's US Open doubles in thriller

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos saved three championship points against all-British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski on Saturday to win their first US Open men's doubles title.

Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to retain US Open crown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open crown on Saturday, defeating her American rival in straight sets to clinch the fourth Grand Slam title of her career.

Bordeaux-Begles win to start Top 14 season, Stade Francais run in seven

European champions Bordeaux-Begles opened their Top 14 campaign with a 23-18 home win over La Rochelle on Saturday, while last season's strugglers Stade Francais ran amok in a handsome victory over newcomers Montauban.

England's Kildunne set to miss Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with head injury

England's Ellie Kildunne is set to miss the tournament favourites Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland next week after suffering a head injury during Saturday’s 47-7 win over Australia.

England have to 'prove a point' in Serbia test: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel challenged England to "prove a point" against Serbia in next week's crucial World Cup qualifier after his side laboured to a 2-0 win over minnows Andorra on Saturday.

Poignant Portugal cruise, England unbeaten in World Cup qualifying

Cristiano Ronaldo helped an emotional Portugal enjoy a perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign as Thomas Tuchel's uninspiring England remained unbeaten on Saturday.

England down Australia, face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts end the group stage on top of Pool A.

England to face Scotland in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after record-equalling win over Australia

Tournament favourites England will face old rivals Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup after a 47-7 win over Australia in Brighton on Saturday saw the hosts top Pool A.

Sinner and Alcaraz set for gripping third act in US Open final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the world's undisputed top two players, will square off in a third straight Grand Slam final on Sunday at the US Open with President Donald Trump in attendance.

McIlroy in hunt for first win since Masters at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy remained in contention for his first tournament triumph since the US Masters after a bogey-free 68 on Saturday left him four shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Irish Open.

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