Sinner, Alcaraz Eye Wimbledon Semi-finals, Vekic Ends Sun Dream
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis's next generation.
Two France Rugby Players Detained Over Alleged Argentine Sex Assault
Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP.
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza where the crime allegedly took place.
Upstart Spain Confront Seasoned France For Spot In Euros Final
Luis de la Fuente's Spain are the form team of Euro 2024 but face tournament specialists France in Tuesday's semi-final in Munich.
'Extremely Dangerous': Health Experts Slam Doping-friendly Enhanced Games
Athletes at the Paris Olympics later this month will be tested for performance-enhancing drugs, but at a competition plotting to rival the Games, doping will be the point.
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Freewheeling Spain Face Austere French In Euro 2024 Final Bid
The battle between the two most successful national sides of the new millennium, Tuesday's Euro 2024 semi-final between France and Spain, also showcases two contrasting styles.
England Win On Penalties, Set Up Netherlands Semi-final At Euro 2024
England beat Switzerland on penalties on Saturday to keep their dreams of winning Euro 2024 alive as they advanced to a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands, who came from behind to defeat Turkey in the day's other match.
England Beat Switzerland On Penalties To Keep Euro 2024 Dream Alive
England's quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
Spain And France To Face Off In Euros Last Four, Turkey Lament 'Unfair' Demiral Ban
Spain will face France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after knocking out hosts Germany as Turkey reacted with dismay to defender Merih Demiral's two-match ban for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute.
'I Wish I Could Play Forever,' Says Tearful Murray At Wimbledon Farewell
It was the first episode of a retirement three-parter -- the 37-year-old Murray is scheduled to play mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon before he retires at the Paris Olympics.
Germany Face Spain, France Take On Portugal In Thrilling Euro 2024 Quarters
Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe's France up against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the late match.
Rising Stars Gakpo, Guler Lead Charge As Netherlands Battle Turkey For Euros Semis
Cody Gakpo and Arda Guler endured frustrating seasons but both have established themselves as their teams' vital players as the Netherlands face Turkey in a Euro 2024 quarter-final clash on Saturday in Berlin.
Tearful Murray Suffers Losing Start To Wimbledon Farewell
Andy Murray suffered a losing start in his farewell to Wimbledon on Thursday when he and brother Jamie were defeated in the first round of the men's doubles before the former champion wept openly on Centre Court.
India's World Cup Winners Return To PM Modi Praise, Victory Parade
India's T20 World Cup winners returned home to a heroes' welcome Thursday, greeted by huge crowds of euphoric fans and praised by a grinning Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a private reception.
Wimbledon Craves Murray Magic, Djokovic In Action
Andy Murray launches his Wimbledon farewell alongside his brother Jamie in the men's doubles on Thursday as Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek target the third round.
Erdogan To Attend Euro 2024 Match In Berlin As Diplomatic Row Spirals
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be in Germany for his country's Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday, the presidency told AFP, as Ankara and Berlin trade barbs over a Turkish footballer's celebratory gesture.
Mbappe, Ronaldo Face Off As France And Portugal Clash At Euro 2024
France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday in a quarter-final showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Masked Man: Will Mbappe Finally Fire For France At Euro 2024?
Kylian Mbappe leads France into Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal having yet to find his best form at the tournament after months of speculation about his club future and then the broken nose which overshadowed his team's opening game.
Alcaraz Marches On At Wimbledon As Osaka Returns To Centre Court
Carlos Alcaraz raced into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday to set up a mouth-watering duel with fellow crowd-pleaser Frances Tiafoe as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka returned to Centre Court for the first time in five years.
'I Made It': Thai 12-year-old Fulfils Olympic Skateboard Dream
Five years after stepping on a skateboard for the first time, Vareeraya Sukasem will represent Thailand at the Olympics, aged just 12.
Anti-doping Agency Sharpens Its Tools For Paris Olympics
In the battle against drug use at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency (ITA) plans to deploy a more streamlined, high-tech approach to identify and target potential cheats.
Turkey Set Up Euros Quarter-final With Dutch After Thrilling Win Over Austria
Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship for the first time since 2008.
Murray Out Of Wimbledon Singles As Djokovic Makes Bow
Andy Murray lost his race to be fit for the Wimbledon singles on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's crown.
'Amazing' Murray Faces Make-or-break Day At Wimbledon
Andy Murray's Wimbledon waiting game will end Tuesday when the two-time champion decides whether or not to play singles for the final time at the All England Club in what could be an emotional Centre Court farewell.
USA Crash Out Of Copa In Group Phase As Uruguay, Panama Advance
The United States crashed out of the Copa America on Monday after a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay, as Panama sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Bolivia.
Portugal Need Penalties To Set Up Euro 2024 Showdown With France
Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo's blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with France, who edged out Belgium 1-0 on Monday.
Alcaraz Starts Wimbledon Title Defence As Murray Wants 'Closure'
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career.
Mbappe Finds Face Mask 'Horrible' As France Captain Plays On With Broken Nose
France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as he prepared for Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024.
England Avoid Shock At Euro 2024 As Spain Ease Into Quarter-finals
England escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and reach the quarter-finals, while Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany.
Bellingham, Kane Rescue England From Shock Euro 2024 Exit To Slovakia
England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.
World Cup Was A Milestone For Cricket's Global Ambitions
The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, with India crowned champions on Saturday, but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game which is keen to expand its global footprint.
Dunblane: The Tennis Club That Forged Andy Murray
In a quiet corner of the peaceful town of Dunblane in central Scotland stands the unassuming tennis club that launched Andy Murray on the path to Wimbledon glory.
Djokovic Battles To Save Legacy Of Wimbledon's Golden Generation
Novak Djokovic is poised to mount a one-man battle to preserve the legacy of Wimbledon's golden generation in the face of an increasingly successful new wave spearheaded by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Venezuela Opposition Hold Defiant Rally One Month Before Election
The lights of several thousand mobile phones illuminated a main boulevard of Venezuela's San Cristobal city in a euphoric welcome to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, one month ahead of a deeply contentious presidential election.
France's Far-right Surge Risks Muddling Paris Olympics Message
When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling the message around openness and diversity that organisers have been pushing for years.
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