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Steelers, Panthers lose to set up NFL showdowns for playoff berths

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of showdowns next week for post-season spots.

Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.

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Run-hungry Gill glad to 'lead by example' as India level England series

India captain Shubman Gill said he was happy "to lead by example" after his stunning run-spree in a series-levelling win against England in the second Test at Edgbaston.

Rockets confirm arrival of Durant in unprecedented NBA seven-team trade

Superstar Kevin Durant is headed from the Phoenix Suns to Houston as part of an NBA-record seven-team deal, the Rockets confirmed on Sunday.

Alcaraz survives Rublev test to stay on course for Wimbledon hat-trick

Carlos Alcaraz again tested the nerves of his legions of fans on Sunday before dismissing Andrey Rublev to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and stay on track for a third straight title.

New Zealand's Dixon wins seventh IndyCar Mid-Ohio title

New Zealand's Scott Dixon overtook Spanish teammate Alex Palou for the lead with six laps remaining and won Sunday's Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, his record seventh career victory at the track.

England consider Archer and Atkinson recall after heavy India defeat

Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be recalled for next week's third Test against India at Lord's after England captain Ben Stokes admitted his attack had failed to "blast them open" at Edgbaston.

Durant deal becomes NBA-record seven-team trade: reports

Kevin Durant's trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets was agreed upon in principle on Sunday as part of an NBA-record seven-team deal, according to multiple reports.

Verstappen laments 'really difficult' Silverstone fifth

Max Verstappen bemoaned "a really difficult" race on Sunday after finishing fifth for Red Bull in the British Grand Prix having started from the 44th pole position of his career.

Hansen shoots Norway to brink of Euro 2025 quarter-finals

Caroline Graham Hansen fired Norway to the brink of the Women's Euro 2025 quarter-finals with the decisive goal in Sunday's 2-1 over Finland.

Hulkenberg shakes off F1's longest unwanted record with podium finish at Silverstone

Nico Hulkenberg ended his hold on Formula One's longest unwanted record on Sunday when he finished third for Sauber at the British Grand Prix in his 239th top-tier race.

Norris in dream land after epic home win at Silverstone

Lando Norris said it was "everything I dreamed of" after making the most of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri's misfortune to secure an emotion-charged British Grand Prix victory on Sunday.

Sabalenka storms into Wimbledon quarters as Alcaraz braces for Rublev test

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a battling Elise Mertens to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz geared up for a tricky test against volatile Russian Andrey Rublev.

Sabalenka downs former doubles partner to power into Wimbledon quarters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday as her former doubles partner Elise Mertens fell short of upsetting the US Open champion.

Wimbledon's underdogs enjoy their week in the sun

As a series of big names melted under the Wimbledon heatwave, a number of surprise names are looking to make an impact on the second week at the All England club.

Deep strikes as India hammer England in second Test

Akash Deep took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time as India thrashed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston on Sunday for a series-levelling win.

Sabalenka powers into Wimbledon quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka marched into the Wimbledon quarter-finals without dropping a set as Elise Mertens fell short of upsetting the US Open champion on Sunday.

Dutch powerhouse Van der Poel takes Tour de France lead

Alpecin's Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogacar to win the second stage of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop finale at Boulogne-sur-Mer on Sunday.

Emotional Norris wins epic rain-hit British Grand Prix

An emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion on Sunday when he drove to a commanding rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix.

Australian pacemen rattle West Indies run chase

Australia's pace bowlers were rampant in defence of a target of 277 reducing the West Indies to 33 for four at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test in Grenada on Sunday.

'Stole the game': Wimbledon line-calling tech malfunctions

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova said a game was "stolen" from her after Wimbledon's electronic line-calling system failed at a key moment in her fourth-round match against Sonay Kartal on Sunday.

Van der Poel powers into Tour de France lead

Alpecin's Mathieu van der Poel edged Tadej Pogacar to win the second stage of the Tour de France in a tense hilltop finale at Boulogne-sur-Mer on Sunday.

Norris wins home British Grand Prix

Lando Norris won a treacherous rain-hit British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.

Wimbledon line-calling tech malfunctions

Wimbledon's electronic line-calling system failed at a key moment on Sunday, prompting an outburst from Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who told the umpire "you took the game away from me".

Bayern's Musiala out for 'long period' with broken fibula

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala faces a "long period" on the sidelines after he suffered a broken fibula and ankle dislocation at the Club World Cup, the German champions said on Sunday.

Deep leaves England on brink of defeat as India eye series-levelling win

Stand-in paceman Akash Deep led the way before Washington Sundar dismissed England captain Ben Stokes on the stroke of lunch as India eyed a series-levelling win in the second Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Caldentey's Arsenal stint boosting her bid for Euros and Ballon d'Or glory

Mariona Caldentey has a first women's European Championship triumph for Spain in her sights after a dream season at Arsenal which could yet bag her the Ballon d'Or.

Fritz into Wimbledon quarter-finals after Thompson retires

Taylor Fritz booked a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals in double-quick time on Sunday after Australia's Jordan Thompson retired injured with the score at 6-1, 3-0.

Arsenal sign Spain midfielder Zubimendi

Arsenal on Sunday announced the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad after they reportedly triggered his £51 million ($70 million) release clause.

India resume quest to level England series after rain delay

India's bid for a series-levelling win on the last day of the second Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday finally got going after a rain delay of more than an hour and a half.

Arsenal sign midfielder Zubimendi from Real Sociedad