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Szoboszlai took risk to shine in Alexander-Arnold's absence

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai said he "finally had his chance" to show his ability from free-kicks after scoring a stunning winner to beat Arsenal 1-0 in Sunday's clash between the Premier League title favourites.

Shi downs Kunlavut to win first world title, Yamaguchi takes women's crown

World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton world championship final on Sunday, while Japan's Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women's showpiece.

Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool win over title rivals Arsenal

Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick gave Liverpool first blood against Arsenal with a 1-0 win in Sunday's battle between the Premier League title favourites.

Guirassy brace blasts Dortmund past Union

A goal in each half from Serhou Guirassy and a late Felix Nmecha rocket lifted Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 home win over Union Berlin on Sunday.

Szoboszlai gem seals Liverpool win over Arsenal, Man City rocked by Brighton

Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliant free-kick fired Liverpool to a dramatic 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the season on Sunday.

Sutherland stars as Superchargers win Women's Hundred final

Australian Annabel Sutherland starred with both bat and ball as her team Northern Superchargers won their first women's title in English cricket's Hundred with a seven-wicket win over Southern Brave in Sunday's final at Lord's.

Ekitike wins late France call up as Cherki drops out

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has been called up to the French national team for the first time as a replacement for the injured Rayan Cherki, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Sunday.

Man City blew it in Brighton defeat admits Guardiola

Pep Guardiola blasted his Manchester City flops for forgetting "how to play" after they blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton on Sunday.

Piastri vows no let up in Formula One title race

Formula One world championship leader Oscar Piastri vowed Sunday to keep his foot firmly on the accelerator in his battle with McLaren teammate Lando Norris after opening up a 34-point lead at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Pegula swats Li to reach US Open quarter-finals

Jessica Pegula routed compatriot Ann Li in straight sets to march into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.

Shi downs Kunlavut to win first badminton world title, Yamaguchi takes women's crown

World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton world championship final on Sunday, while Japan's Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women's showpiece.

Piastri rules, double trouble for Ferrari at Dutch Grand Prix

The penultimate edition of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday produced plenty of drama, with Oscar Piastri winning, a late retirement for his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, and double trouble for Ferrari.

Champions New Zealand see off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup last eight

New Zealand beat Japan by an ultimately convincing 62-19 on Sunday as the reigning champions reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a game to spare.

Vingegaard makes move as he powers to Vuelta stage nine win

Jonas Vingegaard claimed stage nine victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday with a strong finish which helped him eat away at Torstein Traen's general classification lead.

From music to marijuana, US Open 'circus' challenges players

Whether it's the thumping music, the rowdy spectators or the aroma of marijuana, maintaining concentration presents a huge challenge for players at the world's most raucous Grand Slam.

Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

Man City rocked by Brighton as West Ham ease pressure on Potter

Manchester City blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the Premier League season, while Liverpool braced for their blockbuster clash with title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

Piastri extends championship lead with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

Ireland on verge of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after seeing off stubborn Spain

Ireland took a giant stride towards the last eight of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a hard-fought 43-27 win over Spain on Sunday.

Vardy set to complete move to Serie A side Cremonese: source

Jamie Vardy is close to completing a move to Cremonese, who are level on points with Serie A leaders Napoli, a source at the promoted club confirmed to AFP on Sunday.

Japan's Yamaguchi cruises to third badminton world title

Akane Yamaguchi beat former world number one Chen Yufei of China 21-9, 21-13 on Sunday to win the women's singles badminton world championship final.

Jackson hopes to revive Bayern move after Chelsea halt loan deal

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has reportedly stayed in Germany in a bid to revive his aborted loan move to Bayern Munich after the deal was called off at the last minute.

Augsburg's Fellhauer leaves hospital after concussion against Bayern

Augsburg midfielder Robin Fellhauer was discharged from hospital on Sunday, a day after he was stretchered from the pitch following a clash of heads with Bayern Munich defender Sacha Boey.

Man Utd stars back Amorim says De Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt insists Manchester United's players "stand behind" beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim and deserve the blame for the club's calamitous start to the season.

Springboks call up De Klerk for New Zealand tour

Double World Cup winner Faf de Klerk will join the Springboks in New Zealand for the second leg of their Rugby Championship campaign against the All Blacks, SA Rugby announced on Sunday.

Zverev knocked out in US Open third round

Third seed Alexander Zverev crashed out in the US Open third round on Saturday after losing to Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets.

Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track Saturday as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and home favourite Coco Gauff booked a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka.

Swiatek struggles into US Open fourth round

Iga Swiatek struggled into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday, recovering from a rocky start to edge past Russia's Anna Kalinskaya.

Olympic champion Hassan and Kiros smash course records to win Sydney Marathon

Untouchable Olympic champion Sifan Hassan shattered the course record Sunday to surge home first in an historic Sydney Marathon, with Hailemaryam Kiros matching her feat in the men's race.

China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

Chinese rookie Miranda Wang fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to seize a three-shot lead on Saturday in the weather-disrupted LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston.

Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon

Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros shattered the course records Sunday to secure victory in the women's and men's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.

Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win

England coach John Mitchell insisted his side still had room for improvement after a 92-3 hammering of Samoa on Saturday helped the favourites reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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