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FIFA boss condemns racial abuse in German Cup games

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as "unacceptable", in a statement issued Monday.

Joao Felix says late Jota 'will forever be part of football history'

Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will "forever be a part of football history" following the Liverpool star's death aged 28.

Javelin star Kitaguchi finds new home in small Czech town

Reigning Olympic and world javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has found a new home in a remote corner of the Czech Republic, a country that is home to several javelin legends.

German great Mueller has goal ruled out on MLS debut for Vancouver

Thomas Mueller made his Major League Soccer debut on Sunday as a second-half substitute for Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo that left the Germany great with "mixed feelings" after he had a goal disallowed for offside.

Social media hit Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane

Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.

Akie Iwai joins twin sister Chisato as LPGA winner with Portland Classic triumph

Japan's Akie Iwai fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 to win the Portland Classic by four strokes and join twin sister Chisato as a first-time LPGA winner in their rookie season on the US tour.

LIV's DeChambeau joins Henley and English as US Ryder Cup qualifiers

LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau joined PGA Tour players Russell Henley and Harris English in qualifying for US Ryder Cup team spots after Sunday's BMW Championship, the last US points event.

No.1 Scheffler outlasts MacIntyre to win BMW Championship

Scottie Scheffler chipped in for birdie from 82 feet on the 17th hole on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour's BMW Championship by two strokes over Scotland's Robert MacIntyre.

Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.

Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener

Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.

PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start

Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha's deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes.

Rahm edges Niemann for LIV season title as Munoz wins at Indy

Spain's Jon Rahm captured his second consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday, shooting an 11-under par 60 before losing a playoff to Colombia's Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis.

World No. 3 Swiatek powers past Rybakina into Cincinnati WTA final

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 in a match played in sweltering summer conditions.

Arsenal battle to beat Man Utd, world champions Chelsea held by Palace

Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

Arsenal capitalise on Bayindir error to beat Man Utd

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Newcastle sign Ramsey from Aston Villa

Newcastle on Sunday announced they had signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.

Chelsea draw blank in Crystal Palace stalemate

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.

Chelsea draw blank in Palace stalemate

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.

Six in a row for Marc Marquez with victory at Austrian MotoGP

Marc Marquez was "super happy" to claim his first ever win at the Red Bull Ring as he raced to victory in the Austrian MotoGP on Sunday.

Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio equals Shilton record for most games played

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has equalled the record held by former England international Peter Shilton for most competitive appearances in men's football, playing in his 1,390th match in a Brazilian league game on Saturday.

Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds

Karsten Warholm rebounded from a two-month training camp in the form of his life at the Silesia Diamond League, a timely showing that comes just weeks ahead of the world championships in Tokyo.

After deadly protests, Kenya's Ruto seeks football distraction

Whether in a sports jersey or a suit, Kenyan President William Ruto is casting himself as a model supporter of the national football team as an international tournament provides respite from recent bloody protests against his regime.

Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win

Lionel Messi returned from injury as a reserve and scored in the 84th minute to spark Inter Miami over the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday.

Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic

Japanese rookie Akie Iwai fired a eight-under par 64 to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Portland Classic.

Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final

World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday.

All Blacks beat Argentina 41-24 to reclaim top world rank

New Zealand's Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two late tries to seal a 41-24 Rugby Championship win over Argentina and return the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings on Saturday.

Monster birdie gives heckled MacIntyre four-stroke BMW lead

Robert MacIntyre closed with a 41-foot birdie putt to grab a four-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour BMW Championship.

Coffee-lover Atmane felt the buzz from Cincinnati breakthrough

French qualifier Terence Atmane said his Saturday Cincinnati Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner will remain his brightest tennis memory despite absorbing a 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 loss to the defending champion.

Coffe-lover Atmane felt the buzz from Cincinnati breakthrough