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Ovechkin first to score 900 NHL goals as Capitals beat Blues

Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to score his 900th career goal in the Washington Capitals' 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday.

On Mexico City's streets, vendors fight to make it to World Cup

Mexico is hoping for an economic windfall when it hosts matches including the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, but the capital's iconic street vendors see not only opportunity but dangers.

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Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he'll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two years to raise funds for causes he believes in -- even as he continues to race at the elite level.

Milan deny Roma top spot in Serie A, Inter beat Verona

Strahinja Pavlovic scored the only goal as AC Milan edged Roma 1-0 to prevent the capital club from taking top spot in Serie A on Sunday, while Inter Milan needed a late own goal to beat Verona.

Lens back up to third in Ligue 1 as Lyon held at Brest

Lens shrugged off a midweek loss to beat Lorient 3-0 on Sunday and stay within two points of Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, while Lyon lost ground after drawing away to Brest.

NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers, Packers lose to Carolina

Aaron Rodgers threw for 203 yards and a touchdown while Pittsburgh dominated defensively as the Steelers stunned the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts 27-20 on Sunday while Green Bay lost to Carolina.

'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph on Sunday was "just the beginning" as they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time.

Will Still sacked by struggling Southampton

Southampton sacked manager Will Still on Sunday after just 16 games in charge with the Saints languishing just outside the Championship relegation zone.

Malinin wins Skate Canada crown with stunning free skate

Two-time world champion Ilia Malinin won the Skate Canada grand prix men's title with a dazzling free skate in Saskatoon on Sunday, capturing his 12th straight international title as he continues to gear up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Barca beat Elche to recover from Clasico loss

Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford struck for Barcelona as they earned a 3-1 win over Elche in La Liga on Sunday to bounce back from last weekend's Clasico defeat.

Verma and Sharma power India to first Women's World Cup triumph

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred with both bat and ball to propel India to their first Women's World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa on Sunday.

Auger-Aliassime out of Metz Open despite not yet securing ATP Finals spot

After losing the Paris Masters final to new world number one Jannik Sinner on Sunday, Felix Auger-Aliassime announced he would skip the ATP 250 tournament in Metz, where he could have stamped his ticket to the upcoming ATP Finals.

Haaland fires Man City up to second in Premier League

Erling Haaland scored twice to propel Manchester City up to second in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.

Sinner says staying world number one 'not only in my hands'

Jannik Sinner said his hopes of securing the year-end number one ranking are not solely in his control after the Italian reclaimed top spot from rival Carlos Alcaraz by winning the Paris Masters on Sunday.

Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon

Kenya's Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the closest New York Marathon finish in history on Sunday while compatriot Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women's race.

Sinner returns to world number one with Paris Masters win

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as the four-time Grand Slam champion reclaimed his position atop the world rankings.

Sinner wins Paris Masters, reclaims world No. 1 ranking

Jannik Sinner won the Paris Masters for the first time by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Sunday as the four-time Grand Slam champion reclaimed his position atop the world rankings.

Nuno celebrates first win as West Ham boss

Nuno Espirito Santo celebrated his first win as West Ham manager on Sunday as his spirited team battled from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 at the London Stadium.

Obiri powers to New York Marathon win

Kenya's Hellen Obiri produced a devastating late kick to power to victory in the New York City Marathon on Sunday in a new course record time.

Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in Women's World Cup final

Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South Africa in the Women's World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday.

Inter snapping at Napoli's heels, Roma poised to pounce

Inter Milan were handed a 2-1 win at Verona by a late own goal on Sunday to draw within a point of stuttering Serie A leaders Napoli.

Wolves sack Pereira after winless Premier League start

Wolves sacked head coach Vitor Pereira on Sunday after failing to win any of their opening 10 Premier League games.

Debutants Berkane among CAF Champions League top seeds

Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane are among the top seeds for the CAF Champions League group draw on Monday, even though they have never played in the competition before.

Sundar steers India to five-wicket win over Australia in 3rd T20

Washington Sundar hit an unbeaten 49 as India chased down 187 to beat Australia by five wickets in the third Twenty20 international on Sunday and level the series.

Jonathan Milan wins wet Tour de France Singapore Criterium

Tour de France green jersey winner Jonathan Milan overcame tricky wet conditions to claim victory at the Tour's Singapore Criterium in a dramatic sprint finish on Sunday.

Canadian teen Mboko wins Hong Kong Open for second WTA title

Victoria Mboko won the second WTA title of her career as the 19-year-old outlasted the more experienced Cristina Bucsa in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

South Africa opt to bowl against India in Women's World Cup final

South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt elected to field first against India in a rain-delayed Women's World Cup final with both teams seeking to win their first title on Sunday.

Dominant McKibbin wins Hong Kong Open to seal Masters spot

Tom McKibbin will play at the Masters for the first time and also qualified for the British Open after breaking records at the Hong Kong Open to win by seven shots on Sunday.

'Unheard of': Dodgers in awe of iron man Yamamoto

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hailed Yoshinobu Yamamoto's resilience after the Japanese ace delivered one of the most remarkable pitching performances in World Series history to clinch the championship over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

'It's hard' - Jays manager Schneider rues missed chances in World Series defeat

Blue Jays manager John Schneider admitted he was struggling to get to grips with a stunning World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who rallied for a 5-4 game seven victory to seal a second straight title in Toronto.

Women's cricket set for new champion as India, South Africa clash

Hosts India face South Africa in the Women's World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday, with the one-day showpiece crowning a new champion.

Messi scores but Miami lose as Nashville level MLS Cup playoff series

An 89th-minute goal from Lionel Messi was too little, too late as Nashville SC beat Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday to stay alive in their MLS Cup round one playoff series.

Dodgers clinch back-to-back World Series as Blue Jays downed in thriller

The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Saturday in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.

History-making Japan golf twins push each other to greater heights

Akie and Chisato Iwai were born just a minute apart and now the identical twins from Japan are making history together on the LPGA Tour.

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