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Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup, says Norway coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.

Argentine fans challenge Kansas City's BBQ crown

Argentina begin their World Cup defence in Kansas City, the self-styled global barbecue capital, but their fans insist the South American nation is already the king of the grill.

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Still in the game: Athletes who made comeback in their 40s

American tennis great Serena Williams is to return to the professional circuit when she competes in the doubles at Queen's Club later this month at the age of 44.

Rodri says Man City future can wait until after World Cup

Manchester City midfielder Rodri said on Monday he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

Villarreal appoint Inigo Perez after Rayo success

Spanish club Villarreal announced on Monday the appointment of Inigo Perez as coach on a three-year contract, following the departure of Marcelino Garcia Toral.

Cobolli stops thinking and quells Svajda fightback at French Open

Flavio Cobolli said he made the mistake of "thinking" before he steadied on Monday and clawed into the French Open quarter-finals, beating Zachary Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/5).

French Open happy with Sabalenka-Osaka in top slot, but men still have edge

As the French Open breaks a recent tradition by scheduling a woman's match for the prime-time evening slot Monday, tournament director Amelie Mauresmo suggested five-set men's matches were always more likely to take the marquee slot.

Serena Williams announces return to tennis at Queen's Club

Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis after an absence of nearly four years on Monday, with the American great set to play women's doubles at Queen's club later this month.

Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club

Serena Williams will make her return to competitive tennis in the women's doubles at Queen's later this month, tournament organisers announced on Monday.

Polish qualifier Chwalinska continues dream Roland Garros run

Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska extended her remarkable run at the French Open by cruising into the quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Diane Parry on Monday.

India takes down giant Messi statue over safety concerns

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi was taken down in India on Monday after it was spotted swaying dangerously in the wind, authorities said.

South Africa World Cup squad depart for Mexico following visa delay

World Cup-bound South Africa departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays that were heavily criticised at home, including by the government.

Sabalenka to face Osaka, Cobolli into French Open quarters

Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, while Flavio Cobolli and Anna Kalinskaya booked their places in the quarter-finals.

Kevin Keegan reveals stage four cancer diagnosis

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer.

Cobolli fights into French Open last eight against dogged Svajda

Flavio Cobolli on Monday clawed into the French Open quarter-finals, beating Zachary Svajda 6-2, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 7-6 (7/5).

Kalinskaya battles into French Open quarter-finals

Russian 22nd seed Anna Kalinskaya scrapped her way to her second Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, edging out Anastasia Potapova in a tense French Open fourth-round tie.

Premier League record-breaker Milner retires

Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League.

Slot says he is leaving Liverpool 'among Europe's elite'

Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe's elite", in an emotional letter to fans after his sacking as head coach.

French Open fines Vallejo for 'unacceptable' sexist outburst

Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation on Monday hit Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a $65,000 fine for his remarks about the woman who umpired his second-round defeat at the French Open.

Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup

Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts' squad.

Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires

Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career.

Work begins on 2032 Brisbane Olympics stadium after protests

Work on Brisbane's new centrepiece 2032 Olympics stadium began on Monday after days of protests against the project by Indigenous and environmental groups.

New Zealand government in talks to save rugby's Moana Pasifika

The New Zealand government on Monday stepped in at the eleventh hour to try to save Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika from extinction.

Kohli dubbed 'heartbeat' of IPL champions in coach Flower tribute

Virat Kohli was hailed as the "heartbeat" of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured a second straight IPL championship.

Australia scrum-half Gordon out of Tests after Achilles surgery

Australia scrum-half Jake Gordon had surgery on a torn Achilles Monday, ruling him out of the three Nations Championship Tests next month.

Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.

Popovic tells youthful Australia to be 'fearless' at World Cup

Australia coach Tony Popovic called on his players to be "fearless" after unveiling a youthful World Cup squad on Monday that includes Italy under-21 international Cristian Volpato.

Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie

Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, as a host of men's players eye a maiden major quarter-final.

Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Britain's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League

Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday while Kenny Bednarek eased to a supremely comfortable 200m win over Letsile Tebogo.

Brazil thrash Panama 6-2 in World Cup send-off

Brazil turned on the style with a 6-2 drubbing of Panama on Sunday in a lopsided World Cup send-off at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Senegal win can help fans 'trust' US World Cup bid, says Pochettino

Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States' impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal Sunday can help the American public trust in their national team as the country prepares to host the World Cup.

Brazilian teen Fonseca downs Ruud to reach French Open quarters

Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca clinched a dramatic four-set triumph against Casper Ruud in the French Open last 16, backing up his win over Novak Djokovic in style.

Tuisova hands Racing Top 14 play-off boost with win over Clermont

Fiji centre Josua Tuisova scored one try and set up another as Racing 92 stunned Clermont 41-13 on Sunday to strengthen their push for a Top 14 play-off spot.

Pulisic finds form before World Cup as US beat Senegal 3-2

Christian Pulisic ended his goal drought and Folarin Balogun rifled in the winner as a much-improved United States beat Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly in Charlotte on Sunday.

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