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NBA issues fines to Hornets guard Ball, T-Wolves guard Anthony

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 for making offensive and derogatory comments and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 for an obscene gesture by the NBA on Sunday.

Britain dump out holders Canada to reach BJK Cup semi-finals

Britain knocked out defending Billie Jean King Cup champions Canada as singles wins for Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter completed a 2-0 victory in Malaga on Sunday.

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Osaka ready to boycott Wimbledon over ranking points row

Former world number one Naomi Osaka is prepared to boycott Wimbledon over the decision to strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points, admitting: "I'm leaning towards not playing".

Ukraine will be ready for World Cup play-off: Scotland boss Clarke

Scotland manager Steve Clarke expects Ukraine to be focused in their World Cup play-off showdown despite the impact of the war in their homeland.

Ellen van Dijk sets cycling one hour world record

Ellen van Dijk set a track cycling world record on Monday, racing 49.254km in one hour to beat Joss Lowden's old record by 848 metres.

Nadal strolls at French Open as Osaka, Krejcikova crash out

Rafael Nadal kicked off his quest for a 14th French Open title with a straight-sets win over Jordan Thompson, but former world number one Naomi Osaka and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova tumbled out in the first round Monday.

Nadal cruises into French Open second round

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-extending 14th French Open title with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Australian world number 82 Jordan Thompson on Monday.

Avram Glazer defends Man Utd reign after troubled season

Avram Glazer has defended his family's controversial reign as Manchester United owners after a troubled season marred by fan protests.

Party time as Covid-delayed SEA Games close in Hanoi

The SEA Games in Vietnam's capital Hanoi came to a noisy and colourful close on Monday after more than two weeks of competition in everything from athletics to football and eSports.

Defending champion Krejcikova 'hits wall' in French Open exit

Reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova said she physically "hit the wall" as crashed out in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday, losing 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to French teenager Diane Parry.

Mbappe says he consulted Macron over PSG deal

Kylian Mbappe made the startling revelation Monday that he had talked over his potential transfer to Real Madrid with Emmanuel Macron, saying he appreciated the "good advice" of the French president, who wanted the Paris Saint-Germain star to stay in France.

Osaka, Krejcikova out at French Open as Swiatek extends run

Former world number one Naomi Osaka and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova lost in the first round of the French Open on Monday, while women's title favourite Iga Swiatek stretched her winning streak to 29 matches.

Mbappe says he will not overstep role as a player under PSG deal

Kylian Mbappe said Monday he would not interfere in the management of Paris Saint-Germain or in transfer policy after he decided to snub Real Madrid to stay with the club.

'Care and understand': Tsurenko says 'only five players' asked about Ukraine war

Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko on Monday pleaded with her fellow professionals "to care and understand" and claimed that only "four or five players" had asked about the three-month war being waged in her country.

Dortmund name Terzic as new head coach, sign Ozcan from Cologne

Bundesliga runners-up Borussia Dortmund have continued rebuilding for next season by naming Edin Terzic as head coach and signing Turkey midfielder Salih Ozcan on Monday.

Man City's Mendy pleads not guilty to nine sex offences

Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy denied nine sexual offences against six young women as he appeared in court on Monday.

Osaka says she may skip Wimbledon over ranking points row

Former world number one Naomi Osaka said Monday she may skip Wimbledon over the decision to strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points.

New Man Utd boss Ten Hag aims to smash Liverpool-City duopoly

Manchester United's new manager Erik ten Hag believes it is possible to end the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool despite taking over a struggling side that finished a lowly sixth in the Premier League.

Liton, Mushfiqur slam centuries to put pressure back on Sri Lanka

Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das hit centuries and shared a record stand to turn the tide for Bangladesh in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Monday after a disastrous start.

Osaka out at French Open as Swiatek extends winning run

Former world number one Naomi Osaka lost in the first round of the French Open on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament, while women's title favourite Iga Swiatek stretched her winning streak to 29 matches.

Guardiola hails 'legends' as Man City prepare to party

Pep Guardiola described his Manchester City players as "legends" after they staged an incredible fightback to win the Premier League, with fans preparing to line the streets on Monday to hail their heroes.

Swiatek powers into French Open second round

French Open favourite Iga Swiatek breezed into the second round at Roland Garros on Monday, beating Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0 to extend her winning run to 29 matches.

Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round

Naomi Osaka was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Monday, 12 months after controversially quitting the tournament.

'For Lewandowski, Bayern is history', says his agent

Robert Lewandowski's agent Pini Zahavi has made it clear the Polish striker wants to leave Bayern Munich, amid reports Barcelona have made an offer.

Racing legend Piggott hospitalised: family

Nine-time Epsom Derby-winning jockey Lester Piggott has been hospitalised in Switzerland where he lives, his son-in-law, English trainer William Haggas, said.

Disgraced ex-Pakistan captain Salman Butt gets Singapore job

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt, who was banned over a high-profile spot-fixing scandal, has been appointed to a coaching role with Singapore's national team, cricket officials said.

Liton, Mushfiqur hit fifties to inspire Bangladesh recovery

Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das hit unbeaten fifties to help Bangladesh recover from a top-order collapse in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Dhaka on Monday.

'King' Kohli to 'Baby AB': Hits and misses of the 2022 IPL season

The high-octane Indian Premier League moves into the playoffs this week with four teams left to battle for the glitzy Twenty20 championship and the winners to be crowned in Sunday's final.

Marriage proposals to 'Magician': five SEA Games moments

The 31st SEA Games in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi close later Monday after nearly two weeks of records, adulation and marriage proposals.

Warriors on brink as Curry, Wiggins sink Mavs

Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals on Sunday with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

Thomas comeback seals PGA victory after Pereira collapse

Justin Thomas matched the greatest last-day comeback in PGA Championship history on Sunday, roaring back from seven strokes down at Southern Hills to capture his second major title.

Thomas credits tough talk from 'Bones' for PGA triumph

Justin Thomas credits a tough talk from caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay with changing his attitude in time to win the PGA Championship, matching the biggest last-round comeback in its history.

Djokovic, Nadal launch French Open bids as Swiatek puts streak on line

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 13-time French Open winner Rafael Nadal start their Roland Garros campaigns on a star-studded Monday, while women's favourite Iga Swiatek begins her quest for a second title in three attempts.

Fuelled by Premier League dynasty, Man City crave Champions League legacy

Manchester City's latest Premier League title triumph established the champions as a burgeoning dynasty, but Pep Guardiola won't be satisfied until their domestic bliss becomes the catalyst to conquer Europe.

Stress and nerves too much for Pereira to win PGA title

Chile's Mito Pereira led or shared the lead after every hole except the one that mattered most in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship in an epic major collapse.

Thomas beats Zalatoris in playoff to win PGA Championship

Justin Thomas defeated fellow American Will Zalatoris by one stroke in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win a tension-packed PGA Championship on Sunday at Southern Hills for his second major title.

Barcelona finish with defeat by Villarreal, Granada go down

Barcelona finished 13 points behind La Liga champions Real Madrid after ending their turbulent season with a whimper on Sunday by losing 2-0 at home to Villarreal.

'Dream chaser' Alcaraz sweeps into French Open second round

Teenage Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz said the best part about being touted as the future of Grand Slam tennis was that he is realising a "dream that is not for everyone".

Castres beat Perpignan to book third Top 14 play-off spot

Castres became the third Top 14 team to book a berth in the six play-off spots after beating league strugglers Perpignan 28-12 on Sunday.

Pereira clings to lead as back-nine PGA drama begins

Chile's Mito Pereira, making only his second major start, clung to a one-stroke lead at the turn in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship as a back-nine trophy battle began.

Hamilton reflects on what might have been in stunning drive

Lewis Hamilton was left reflecting on ‘what might have been’ on Sunday after producing a vintage ‘world champion’ show at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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