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Swiatek extends lead on top of WTA rankings

Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her lead at the top of the WTA rankings released on Monday after her French Open triumph in Paris over American Coco Gauff, who moves closer to the Top 10.

French Open champion Nadal up to fourth in ATP rankings

French Open winner Rafael Nadal and beaten finalist Casper Ruud climbed one and two places to fourth and sixth respectively in the ATP rankings released Monday.

England name wings May and Nowell in training squad

Wings Jonny May and Jack Nowell were Monday named in a 35-man England squad for a three-day training camp taking place this week as part of preparations for their tour of Australia.

Petrov stands down as Bulgaria coach after Georgia defeat

Yasen Petrov has quit as Bulgaria's national football coach after watching his team lose 5-2 to Georgia in the Nations League.

Kerr salutes 'breathtaking' Curry after Warriors win

Golden State coach Steve Kerr saluted the "breathtaking" contribution of Stephen Curry after the Warriors star inspired a series-levelling victory over Boston in the NBA Finals on Sunday.

Ruthless Minjee Lee on path to 'golf greatness'

Minjee Lee was hailed in Australia Monday as "on the path to greatness" after her composed victory at the US Women's Open, which her proud golfing brother Min Woo admitted brought tears to his eyes.

Curry stars as Warriors down Celtics to level NBA Finals series

Stephen Curry scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors roared back into NBA Finals contention on Sunday with a series-levelling 107-88 game two victory over the Boston Celtics.

Curry stars as Warriors down Celtics to level series

Stephen Curry scored 29 points as the Golden State Warriors roared back into NBA Finals contention on Sunday with a series-levelling 107-88 game two victory over the Boston Celtics.

Nadal braced for make-or-break week after French Open triumph

Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open with daily pain-killing injections in his troublesome left foot and will now attempt to find a permanent cure for the injury, warning his record-breaking career is on the line.

Aussie Lee wins US Women's Open with 72-hole scoring record

Australia's Minjee Lee won the 77th US Women's Open on Sunday, rolling to a four-stroke victory to capture her second career major golf title in record-smashing fashion.

Horschel's eagle magic seals Memorial win

Billy Horschel conjured a moment of magic to close out victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Sunday.

Castres, Montpellier in Top 14 semi-finals, La Rochelle, Toulouse in play-offs

Castres and Montpellier qualified directly for the Top 14 semi-finals on Sunday with defending champions Toulouse and newly-crowned European champions La Rochelle going into the play-offs.

Messi conjures up five-timer in Estonia friendly

Lionel Messi scored all the goals in Argentina's 5-0 friendly win over Estonia in Pamplona, Spain on Sunday.

Canada friendly with Panama cancelled: Canada Soccer

Canada's friendly international with Panama was cancelled just hours before kick-off on Sunday after players went on strike over a proposed new labor deal.

Ronaldo steers Portugal past Switzerland, Spain held in Prague

Cristiano Ronaldo marshalled Portugal past Switzerland in the Nations League on Sunday as Gavi made history becoming Spain's youngest ever scorer.

Aussie Power holds off Rossi to win IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix

Australia's Will Power held off American Alexander Rossi by one second to win the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday and seize the series season points lead.

Sub Mohamed upstages Liverpool stars with late Egypt winner

It was billed as the Mohamed Salah versus Naby Keita show, but Mostafa Mohamed took centre stage with a late winner as Egypt beat Guinea 1-0 on Sunday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Ukraine's players make nation proud despite falling short of World Cup

Ukraine's World Cup dream is over after a cruel 1-0 defeat to Wales in Sunday's play-off final left a nation ravaged by war without the release of seeing their country compete in Qatar later this year.

Warholm injured on Rabat return, Thompson-Herah wins 100m

Karsten Warholm, the Olympic champion and world-record holder in the 400m hurdles, pulled up injured on his return to competition at the Diamond League meet in Rabat on Sunday, just weeks before the Norwegian star defends his world title.

Spain held by Czechs as Gavi becomes youngest scorer

Gavi became Spain's youngest scorer ever and Inigo Martinez headed home a late equaliser as Spain drew 2-2 with the Czech Republic in the Nations League in Prague on Sunday.

Bale hails 'greatest result' as Wales deny Ukraine World Cup dream

Gareth Bale hailed Wales' qualification for a first World Cup since 1958 as the greatest result in their history after a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Cardiff cruelly denied the war-torn nation a place in Qatar.

Three things we learned from the first England-New Zealand Test

Former captain Joe Root's unbeaten century guided England to a five-wicket win against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday.

Ruud says Nadal 'looked fine' in French Open final

Beaten French Open finalist Casper Ruud said Rafael Nadal "looked fine" despite his injury problems in Sunday's showpiece match and that he enjoyed the experience despite suffering a comprehensive defeat.

Nadal admits 'I can't keep going like this' but looking for solution

Rafael Nadal said Sunday that he cannot keep playing if he has to keep having his troublesome foot numbed, admitting "I can't keep going like this, but I am working to find a solution".

Wales spoil Ukrainian dreams to reach first World Cup in 64 years

Gareth Bale led Wales to their first World Cup since 1958 as Ukraine's dreams of lifting the spirits of a war-torn country were cruelly denied by a 1-0 defeat in Cardiff on Sunday.

Zimbabwe's Vincent seals maiden Asian Tour win in England

Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent sank a seven-foot putt on the final hole to seal a one-shot win over Travis Smyth in the International Series England on Sunday.

Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals

Rafael Nadal moved two clear of old rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race to finish with the most men's Grand Slam titles with victory in Sunday's French Open final.

Root puts captaincy cares behind him as he joins '10,000 club'

Joe Root underlined the talent that had long seemed obvious from early in his career when he became just the second England batsman to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.

Nadal defies injury woes to win French Open again

Rafael Nadal was a doubt to even play at the French Open due to a chronic left foot injury, but the 'King of clay' ended the fortnight in Paris with a record-extending 14th Roland Garros crown.

League of their own: 14-time winners in sport

Rafael Nadal romped to his 14th French Open title on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 thrashing of Casper Ruud in Sunday's final.

Rafael Nadal, modest warrior with iron will to win

There are three certainties in life -- death, taxes and Rafael Nadal winning the French Open.

Thanks for the memories: Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles

Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open title on Sunday when he defeated Norwegian Casper Ruud in straight sets.

'I will fight to keep going', says Nadal after French Open title

Rafael Nadal said he would "fight to keep going" after beating Casper Ruud in the final to win his 14th French Open title on Sunday, despite being hampered by injury.

Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.

Soumillon celebrates late birthday present as Vadeni wins French Derby

Christophe Soumillon landed his fourth French Derby on Sunday a day after celebrating his 41st birthday as he guided home Vadeni to an impressive victory.

Quartararo wins Catalonia MotoGP, as Espargaro pays dearly for error

France's world champion Fabio Quartararo extended his lead in this season's title race after winning the Catalonia MotoGP on Sunday helped by an astonishing error by his closest pursuer Aleix Espargaro.

Van Aert powers to Criterium du Dauphine win

Jumbo's Wout van Aert won the opening stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday afer a hilly 192km run from La Vaulte Sur Rhone to Beauchastel.

Gauff runner-up at French Open for second time

Coco Gauff suffered a second heartbreaking French Open final defeat when she and American partner Jessica Pegula were beaten by Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women's doubles final on Sunday.

Dominant Tanak wins Rally of Sardinia

Hyundai's Ott Tanak won the Rally of Sardinia on Sunday ahead of Irishman Craig Breen in a Ford, while world championship leader Kalle Rovanperä extended his lead at the top.

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