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Top college coach Hurley turns down Lakers offer

Dan Hurley has rejected a six-year offer reportedly worth a total of $70 million from the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and is remaining men's basketball coach at the University of Connecticut, a statement said Monday.

Fantini trumps 'granny' Wlodarczyk, Mayer halfway to securing Paris Olympic berth

Sara Fantini notched another gold for Italy to ruin Anita Wlodarczyk's bid for a fifth European hammer throw title in Rome on Monday, while world record holder Kevin Mayer was half way to locking up a Paris Olympic berth on the opening day of the decathlon.

Sizzling No.1 Scheffler seeks more golf history at US Open

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, already off to a historic golf season start, took his first true look Monday at Pinehurst, where he's an overwhelming favorite to win the US Open.

Fantini trumps Wlodarczyk, Mayer halfway to securing Paris Olympic berth

Sara Fantini notched up another gold for Italy to ruin Anita Wlodarczyk's bid for a fifth European hammer throw title in Rome on Monday, while world record holder Kevin Mayer struggled on the opening day of the decathlon.

Benin stun Nigeria, Salah rescues Egypt, Ayew treble lifts Ghana

Benin came from behind to stun Nigeria 2-1 and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored to salvage a 1-1 draw for Egypt against Guinea-Bissau in World Cup qualifying on Monday.

Netherlands brush aside Iceland in Euro warm up

The Netherlands beat Iceland 4-0 on Monday in Rotterdam in their final warm-up match before leaving for the European Championship in Germany.

Inconsistent Clark frustrated ahead of defending US Open title

Defending US Open champion Wyndham Clark is frustrated because he has not played consistently in recent weeks and he's not even sure why practice success isn't replicated in competition.

Poland striker worries worsen as Lewandowski limps off before Euro 2024

Poland's talismanic striker Robert Lewandowski came off injured on Monday after 32 minutes of their last Euro 2024 warm-up against Turkey in Warsaw.

Steelers sign head coach Tomlin to three-year extension

Mike Tomlin has signed a three-year contract extension to remain as head coach of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, a deal keeping him with the team through the 2027 campaign.

South Africa edge Bangladesh by four runs at T20 World Cup

South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York.

Top college coach Hurley turns down rich NBA Lakers offer: reports

Dan Hurley has rejected a six-year offer worth a total of $70 million from the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and is remaining men's basketball coach at the University of Connecticut, according to multiple reports Monday.

Bangladesh restrict South Africa to 113-6 at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh restricted South Africa to 113-6 at the T20 World Cup on Monday in another low-scoring clash in New York.

Andy Murray expected to team up with brother Jamie at Wimbledon

Andy Murray is expected to team up with brother Jamie to play doubles at Wimbledon in what is likely to be former world number one's final appearance at the British Grand Slam.

Aussie Scott to start 92nd major in a row at US Open

Australia's Adam Scott will stretch the second-longest consecutive men's majors streak in golf history to 92 starts after being among six final players named Monday to the US Open field.

Flanker Tom Curry picked for England tour despite fitness warning

Tom Curry has been named in England's squad for their tour of Japan and New Zealand despite a warning from his club coach that including him would be "guaranteed" to shorten his career.

Tom Curry back in England squad for tour of Japan and New Zealand

Tom Curry has been named in England's squad for their tour of Japan and New Zealand despite an injury-wrecked season, with seven players from Premiership champions Northampton also included.

Titmus, McKeown challenge world records in Olympic statement swims

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus fired a warning shot to rivals Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh Monday with the second fastest women's 400m freestyle in history, while backstroke star Kaylee McKeown narrowly missed the 200m medley world record.

Duplantis leads raft of stars into Euro finals

Swedish pole vault world record holder Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis led a raft of stand-out athletes safely through qualifiers into finals at the European championships in Rome on Monday.

Swiatek reinforces No.1 spot in WTA rankings

French Open champion Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women's game with her victory at Roland Garros, reinforcing her position as world No.1 when the WTA released its new rankings on Monday.

Still named as new coach of Ligue 1 side Lens

Will Still has been appointed coach of Lens until 2027, replacing Franck Haise who has left for Nice, the Ligue 1 club announced on Monday.

England defeat a 'wake-up call' ahead of Euro 2024, says Kane

Harry Kane says England's shock 1-0 defeat against Iceland could be a "nice wake-up call", showing the scale of the task ahead of them at Euro 2024.

Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

Afghanistan hope to achieve a footballing milestone on Tuesday by snatching a spot in the third and final phase of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Hurricanes' Cameron relishing battle with All Black McKenzie

Wellington Hurricanes fly-half Brett Cameron said Monday he is relishing his battle with All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Waikato Chiefs.

Pacquiao in talks over comeback but title fight 'far away'

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a comeback but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was "far away".

Mazzulla praises team effort in Celtics' game 2 NBA Finals win

Boston's 105-98 victory over Dallas in game two of the NBA Finals was the kind of total team effort that Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla hopes will silence debate over who is the team's best player.

Nepal's Lamichhane to join T20 World Cup squad in West Indies

Nepal's controversial Sandeep Lamichhane will join their T20 World Cup squad in the West Indies after missing matches in the United States because his visa was denied, the cricket association said Monday.

Olympic boost as China's Shi rises to badminton no.1 for first time

China's Shi Yuqi will rise to badminton world number one for the first time this week and is targeting Olympic glory in Paris to go with the milestone.

Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

Angel Di Maria scored the only goal as Argentina warmed up for the defence of their Copa America crown with a 1-0 friendly victory over Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday.

Pakistan coach Kirsten defends New York surface

Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten defended the playing surface at New York's T20 Cricket World Cup venue on Sunday following his team's defeat to India in a low-scoring contest.

Mexico's Ortiz edges Meronk for LIV Golf Houston win

Mexico's Carlos Ortiz nabbed his first LIV Golf victory on Sunday, firing a five-under par 67 to eat Adrian Meronk by one stroke in Houston, Texas.

Ice-cool Scheffler holds on to clinch Memorial crown

World number one Scottie Scheffler held his nerve down the stretch to clinch a one-shot victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament in Ohio on Sunday after a tense final round duel with Collin Morikawa.

Heartbreak in Pakistan after cricket World Cup loss to India

Pakistan fans were dejected Monday after a loss to arch-rivals India compounded their cricket T20 World Cup misery, with some declaring their campaign a lost cause after only two matches.

Leclerc says Ferrari double flop 'hurts'

Two weeks after his emotional triumph for Ferrari at his home Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc on Sunday refused to blame his team after both he and Carlos Sainz failed to finish the Canadian Grand Prix.

France stifled by Canada in Euros warm up

In their final warm up friendly before Euro 2024 favourites France were held to a 0-0 draw by Canada on Sunday although late substitute Kylian Mbappe almost stole the win.

Norris and Piastri confirm McLaren revival

Lando Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri delivered further strong evidence of the team's revival by finishing second and fifth behind the triumphant Max Verstappen in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

'One of my worst races,' says Hamilton after missing podium

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had driven "one of the worst races" of his long career on Sunday when he finished fourth behind Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix.

Strom shoots 60 to win LPGA ShopRite Classic

Linnea Strom captured her first US LPGA title in sensational style on Sunday, firing an 11-under-par 60 to win the ShopRite Classic by one stroke.

Mahuchikh retains Euro title, Asher-Smith at the double

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh earned her war-afflicted country its first gold medal of the European championships in Rome when she won the women's high jump on Sunday.

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