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West Indies restore pride with high-scoring win over England

West Indies, led by explosive half centuries from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis, chased down a target of 219 to beat England with an over to spare to win by five wickets in their T20 international on Saturday.

Hull clings to one-shot lead over Korda, Zhang at LPGA Annika

England's Charley Hull fired a two-under par 68 and clung to a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda and China's Zhang Weiwei after Saturday's third round of the LPGA Annika tournament.

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La Rochelle edge Racing to set up Euro final against Leinster

Skipper Gregory Alldritt led La Rochelle into a second successive European Champions Cup final against Leinster after edging Racing 92 20-13 in an error-ridden match on Sunday.

Djokovic claims sixth Italian Open title, Swiatek makes it five in a row

Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome, while Iga Swiatek won her fifth straight tournament by dispatching Ons Jabeur.

Chelsea see off Man City to win women's FA Cup

Chelsea completed a Women's Super League and FA Cup double as Sam Kerr struck twice to see off Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling final at Wembley after extra time.

Guardiola urges Man City to seize title after dramatic West Ham draw

Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to seize the Premier League title on the last day of the season after a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham kept the destiny of the trophy in their hands on Sunday.

Djokovic beats Tsitsipas to claim sixth Italian Open title

Novak Djokovic won his sixth Italian Open title on Sunday after a straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6-0, 7-6 (7/5) in Rome.

Aussie Hindley wins Giro mountain battle as Yates wilts

Australian Jai Hindley won the first tough mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday as Spain's Juan Pedro Lopez just about held the overall leader's pink jersey.

Medvedev ready to play Wimbledon if ban reversed

World number two Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was ready to play at Wimbledon if the All England Club reverses its ban on Russian players but accepted it was a "tricky situation".

NBA legend Parker spurred on by first racing classic success

NBA legend Tony Parker said winning the French 1000 Guineas (Poule d'Essai des Pouliches) at Longchamp on Sunday gave him the "same burst of adrenaline" as when he won his four titles.

Man City comeback keeps title in their hands, Tottenham into top four

Manchester City came from 2-0 down to salvage a vital point in a 2-2 draw at West Ham to keep the Premier League title in their hands as Tottenham moved into the top four on Sunday.

Man City keep title fate in their hands despite Mahrez penalty miss

Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback from two goals down to keep the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands, but Riyad Mahrez's late penalty miss forced the leaders to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw at West Ham on Sunday.

Bastianini applies pressure and collects French MotoGP win

Enea Bastianini grabbed his third MotoGP victory in seven races this season as he took the French Grand Prix on Sunday.

'Depressed' Filipino bodybuilders out of SEA Games over doping rules

Bodybuilders from the Philippines were left heartbroken on Sunday after being barred from competing at the ongoing SEA Games for failing to fulfil anti-doping rules.

Bastianini wins French MotoGP for third win of the season

Enea Bastianini grabbed his third MotoGP victory in seven races this season as he took the French Grand Prix on Sunday.

Kane sends Spurs into the top four

Harry Kane's penalty moved Tottenham into the Premier League top four as Antonio Conte's men held their nerve to beat Burnley 1-0 on Sunday.

Swiatek retains Italian Open to claim a fifth straight title

Iga Swiatek swept to victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to retain the title and claim her fifth tournament crown in a row.

Swiatek wins Italian Open to claim a fifth straight title

Iga Swiatek swept to victory at the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to claim her fifth tournament crown in a row.

Ton-up Mathews steers Sri Lanka to 258-4 in Bangladesh Test

Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.

'Nation elated' as ruthless India win first Thomas Cup crown

India made history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time with a ruthless 3-0 upset of reigning champions Indonesia in Bangkok on Sunday.

Ruthless India make history with first Thomas Cup crown

India made history on Sunday by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time with a ruthless 3-0 upset of reigning champions Indonesia in Bangkok.

Memorable Symonds moments: From explosive batting to 'monkeygate'

Andrew Symonds, who has died aged 46, was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian cricket has seen, routinely thumping runs and taking wickets.

Schooling loses first SEA Games gold over swim controversy

Olympic swimming hero Joseph Schooling had a first gold of this year's Southeast Asian Games dramatically snatched away when Singapore's sprint relay team were disqualified.

Andrew Symonds: Australian all-round great loved by teammates

Andrew Symonds, who died on Saturday night in a car crash aged 46, was instantly recognisable on the cricket field with a mop of dreadlocks poking out from his baggy green cap and lips gleaming with white zinc cream.

Charlo knocks out Castano to claim undisputed crown

Jermell Charlo knocked out Argentina's Brian Castano to become the first undisputed super welterweight champion in history on Saturday.

Cartoon alien aims to ease World Cup culture shock in Qatar

A cartoon series on an alien who crash-lands in World Cup host Qatar aims to ease a culture clash between more than a million foreign football fans and the conservative state's residents.

Sho' goes on as Ohtani blasts 100th home run

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani blasted his 100th Major League Baseball home run on Saturday as the Los Angeles Angels cut loose in their road game against the Oakland Athletics.

Blues tighten Super Rugby grip as Crusaders down Brumbies

The Auckland Blues crushed the Queensland Reds to tighten their grip at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, while the Canterbury Crusaders inflicted a rare defeat on the ACT Brumbies at the weekend.

Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Swashbuckling former all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been killed in a car crash, Cricket Australia said Sunday, in another tragic blow for the sport after the recent deaths of fellow greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.

Australian cricket star Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Explosive former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car crash, local reports and fellow players said Sunday, in another tragic blow for the sport after the recent deaths of Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.

Lee leads by one at LPGA Founders Cup

Australia's Minjee Lee fired a three-under-par 69 to stay one shot clear of the field after the third round of the LPGA Founders Cup in New Jersey on Saturday.

Colombia's Munoz leads Spieth by one at Byron Nelson

Sebastian Munoz fired an eagle and five birdies in a six-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over three-time major winner Jordan Spieth after three rounds of the US PGA Tour Byron Nelson tournament.

Relegated Venezia frustate Roma's European ambitions

David Okereke scored within the first minute as Venezia frustrated European hopefuls AS Roma 1-1 at the Stadio Olimpico hours after being relegated from Serie A on Saturday.

Ahly stay on track for third straight CAF Champions League title

Mohamed Sherif equalised in added time for Al Ahly of Egypt as they drew 2-2 at Entente Setif of Algeria on Saturday to stay on course for an unprecedented third straight CAF Champions League title.

NBA's Bucks cancel watch party after shootings near arena

The Milwaukee Bucks cancelled a game seven watch party at their Fiserv Forum outdoor plaza on Sunday after 20 people were wounded in shootings outside the arena on Friday.

Monaco leapfrog Marseille, Bordeaux woes intensify

Marseille slumped to third in the Ligue 1 table after defeat at Rennes on Saturday, while Bordeaux remain on the cusp of relegation after a goalless draw with Lorient.

Djokovic's 1,000th career win sets up Roland Garros replay in Rome final

World number one Novak Djokovic took his place in the Italian Open final on Saturday by claiming his 1,000th career win in straight sets over Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-3 in Rome.

Stellenbosch speedster Du Preez catches champions Sundowns napping

Speedster Ashley du Preez scored twice as Stellenbosch stunned champions Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 on Saturday in the penultimate round of the South African Premiership.

Roses joy for Yorkshire's ton-up Root

Former England captain Joe Root scored his maiden Roses hundred on Saturday, the Yorkshireman making 147 against a Lancashire attack featuring Test teammate James Anderson.

Liverpool FA Cup win is a huge boost for quad bid, says Alisson

Liverpool spot-kick hero Alisson Becker said the team's FA Cup final victory against Chelsea on penalties would give them a huge confidence boost as they chase a historic quadruple.

Klopp says 'nails are gone' after FA Cup penalty drama

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said his "nails are gone" after his side beat Chelsea on penalties in a final for the second time this season to win the FA Cup.

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