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Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Belgian federation 'challenges eligibility' of Balogun before World Cup clash

The Belgian Football Federation (RBFA) said on Monday it had challenged the decision to allow American striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 match between Belgium and the United States.

Pogacar back in 'special' yellow after Tour de France stage three victory

Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the "special" leader's yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard.

Paolini ends Eala run ahead of Wimbledon wildcard clash

Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run in the last 16 on Monday, ahead of wildcard Grigor Dimitrov's clash with Arthur Fery, the final British hope still standing.

Pogacar wins Tour de France 3rd stage, takes yellow

Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France on Monday to snatch the leader's yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard.

Paolini ends Eala run to reach Wimbledon quarters

Jasmine Paolini reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final for two years, edging out rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala in a tense last 16 match at Wimbledon on Monday.

Cobolli makes second successive Wimbledon quarter-final

Italy's Flavio Cobolli reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for a second successive year, defeating Australian fifth seed Alex De Minaur 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Monday.

Three things we learned from the British Grand Prix

Not for the first time a Formula One race director decided, controversially it seemed, to end a Grand Prix with a slow procession rather than a thrilling high-speed contest.

Mertens reaches Wimbledon last eight for first time

Belgium's Elise Mertens reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Czech 21st seed Marie Bouzkova on Monday.

Rennes buy young striker Mayenda from Sunderland

Rennes have signed Spain under-21 striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland of the Premier League.

France winger Penaud to miss remainder of Nations Championship

France's record try scorer Damian Penaud will miss the rest of the summer leg of the Nations Championship with a calf injury, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Monday.

Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle for reported £100m

Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a reported deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).

Tottenham sign Italy's Tonali from Newcastle

Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a reported deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).

Springboks recall Papier and make 10 changes for Scotland Test

Scrum-half Embrose Papier will make his first appearance for South Africa in eight years when a much-changed team face Scotland on Saturday in the Nations Championship.

Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory

Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her first title at the All England Club.

FIFA have 'crossed a red line' in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump.

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass

Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico that will go down as one of the Three Lions' best ever World Cup triumphs.

Tuchel hails 'heroic' England win in Mexico, but joy soured by Henderson injury

England boss Thomas Tuchel said a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca felt like winning a final as they overcame huge adversity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Bellingham savours 'best night of England career' after Mexico heroics

Jude Bellingham savoured the "best night" of his international career after scoring twice to fire England into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 win away at Mexico.

Ancelotti fails in mission to end Brazil's World Cup woe

Brazil turned to Carlo Ancelotti hoping the Italian coaching great could end their long wait to win another World Cup, but his mission ended in a painful defeat to Norway on Sunday as the Selecao's woes at the tournament went on.

Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters

Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.

Canada's McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women's swimming

Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly on Sunday at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, shattering the oldest world mark in women's swimming.

Norway dance to Haaland's beat in 'surreal' World Cup run

Erling Haaland led Norway's now-famous "Viking Row" celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters after the win over Brazil -- and the team is dancing to his beat after reaching a first-ever World Cup quarter-final.

Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland

Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of".

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.

Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".

Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.

Red-card U-turn rocks World Cup as Norway stun Brazil

FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament.

Gotterup wins PGA John Deere after Kohles splashdown

Chris Gotterup won the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title of the year after co-leader Ben Kohles plunked his approach into water on the final hole.

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