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McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash

Formula One world champion Lando Norris stormed to victory in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, sealing back-to-back wins in a race marred by a huge crash for local hero Max Verstappen.

Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa

Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.

Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start

Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal as Lille gave Davide Ancelotti a winning start as coach with a 2-0 victory at Angers in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday.

Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback

Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement.

Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha broke the half-marathon world record on Sunday in the streets of Buenos Aires becoming the first man to run under 57 minutes.

Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will make his first appearance for New Zealand since the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they face the Lions franchise in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Belgian sprinter Philipsen wins Renewi Tour

Home rider Jasper Philipsen powered to overall victory in the Renewi Tour by winning his third stage of the race in Belgium on Sunday.

Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race

US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.

'A day for French badminton' as Lanier triumph gives them golden double at world champs

Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.

Kane voted player of the year in Germany

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.

Kane voted German footballer of the year

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.

Padikkal hundred helps India to 300-5 against Sri Lanka

Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal's fine form continued as he scored 117 to help India reach 300-5 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks

Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks.

Man City agree deal for Lille star Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.

Lanier clinches badminton world title in France's golden double

Alex Lanier on Saturday became the first singles badminton player from France to clinch the world championship title, moments after the French took gold in the mixed doubles.

Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry.

Padikkal, Gill half-centuries take India to 187-3 at tea

Devdutt Padikkal continued to impress, posting yet another half-century as India reached 187-3 at tea on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.

Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency.

Starc bags 10 as Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.

Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.

Starc heroics put Australia on brink of victory over Bangladesh

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to put Australia on the brink of a commanding second Test victory inside two days on Sunday.

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff

Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek and book a title showdown with Coco Gauff at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto

A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.

Starc strikes as Bangladesh struggle to stay alive in 2nd Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc ripped into the Bangladesh top order as Australia took an iron grip on the second Test Sunday with the visitors battling to stay alive at lunch on day two.

Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium

Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a participation medal apparently depicting a stadium in far-away Munich in Germany.

Australia in control with 146-run first innings lead over Bangladesh

Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48 and Cameron Green hit a valuable 67, as Australia were dismissed for 210 in their first innings on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on Sunday to lead by 146.

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final

Jessica Pegula rallied from a break down in the final set to topple defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday and reach the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

World No. 3 Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincy final

World number three Jessica Pegula out-lasted defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250

Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks on Saturday as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, created by President Donald Trump, began with practice and qualifying for Sunday's first-of-its-kind event.

Wyndham Clark surges clear at BMW Championship

Wyndham Clark surged into a commanding five-stroke lead at the BMW Championship on Saturday, bouncing back from an opening-hole double bogey to fire a superb round of 65.

Real Madrid snatch late win at Espanyol on Mourinho's return

Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.

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