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Krejcikova saves eight match points in US Open miracle

Barbora Krejcikova saved eight match points before defeating Taylor Townsend in an epic three-set battle to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.

First slip for champions Barca in Rayo draw

Champions Barcelona dropped their first points of the La Liga season with a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Imam-ul-Haq's hundred for Yorkshire in vain as Hampshire win One-Day Cup semi-final

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq latest hundred could not prevent Yorkshire losing to Hampshire in a rain-affected semi-final of English cricket's One-Day Cup on Sunday.

Barca hold on for draw against impressive Rayo

Champions Barcelona dropped their first points of the La Liga season with a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Debt-ridden Lyon beat Marseille to share summit with PSG in France

A late own goal gifted Lyon a 1-0 win over 10-man Marseille on Sunday lifting them level on points with Paris Saint-Germain in the French top flight.

Hometown hero Newgarden wins IndyCar season-ender in Nashville

Hometown hero Josef Newgarden won a late battle with New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin on Sunday to win the season-ending IndyCar Music City Grand Prix.

Alcaraz into US Open quarter-finals as Pegula advances

Carlos Alcaraz marched into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday as women's fourth seed Jessica Pegula shrugged off her recent run of poor form to advance to the last eight.

Struggling African giants Ahly sack Spanish coach Riveiro

Egyptian and African club giants Al Ahly sacked Spanish coach Jose Riveiro on Sunday after a 2-0 league loss to Pyramids in a Cairo derby.

Guardians pitchers Clase and Ortiz out 'until further notice'

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave indefinitely as a sports gambling investigation continues, Major League Baseball announced on Sunday.

Inter stunned by Udinese, defiant Vlahovic decisive for Juve

Inter Milan slumped to a shock 2-1 home defeat to Udinese on Sunday to lose early ground on Serie A leaders Napoli and rivals Juventus, who won 1-0 at Genoa thanks to Dusan Vlahovic.

Taiwanese-American NBA pioneer Jeremy Lin retires at age 37

Jeremy Lin, a Taiwanese-American guard whose 2012 heroics with the New York Knicks brought "Linsanity" to the NBA, announced his retirement from professional basketball on social media.

Champions New Zealand, Springboks, into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Reigning champions New Zealand reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a game to spare on Sunday as South Africa made it through to the knockout phase for the first time.

Liverpool show Arsenal killer instinct of champions, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners have to be more clinical if they are to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.

Escape room helps Pegula into US Open last eight

Jessica Pegula said a night out at an escape room helped solve the riddle of her poor form as she plotted a path to the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.

Defiant Vlahovic shoots Juventus to victory at Genoa

Dusan Vlahovic fired Juventus to a 1-0 win at Genoa on Sunday, the Serbia striker netting for the second time in as many games after being taken off the transfer list.

Szoboszlai took risk to shine in Alexander-Arnold's absence

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai said he "finally had his chance" to show his ability from free-kicks after scoring a stunning winner to beat Arsenal 1-0 in Sunday's clash between the Premier League title favourites.

Shi downs Kunlavut to win first world title, Yamaguchi takes women's crown

World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton world championship final on Sunday, while Japan's Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women's showpiece.

Szoboszlai stunner earns Liverpool win over title rivals Arsenal

Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick gave Liverpool first blood against Arsenal with a 1-0 win in Sunday's battle between the Premier League title favourites.

Guirassy brace blasts Dortmund past Union

A goal in each half from Serhou Guirassy and a late Felix Nmecha rocket lifted Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 home win over Union Berlin on Sunday.

Szoboszlai gem seals Liverpool win over Arsenal, Man City rocked by Brighton

Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliant free-kick fired Liverpool to a dramatic 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the season on Sunday.

Sutherland stars as Superchargers win Women's Hundred final

Australian Annabel Sutherland starred with both bat and ball as her team Northern Superchargers won their first women's title in English cricket's Hundred with a seven-wicket win over Southern Brave in Sunday's final at Lord's.

Ekitike wins late France call up as Cherki drops out

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has been called up to the French national team for the first time as a replacement for the injured Rayan Cherki, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Sunday.

Man City blew it in Brighton defeat admits Guardiola

Pep Guardiola blasted his Manchester City flops for forgetting "how to play" after they blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton on Sunday.

Piastri vows no let up in Formula One title race

Formula One world championship leader Oscar Piastri vowed Sunday to keep his foot firmly on the accelerator in his battle with McLaren teammate Lando Norris after opening up a 34-point lead at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Pegula swats Li to reach US Open quarter-finals

Jessica Pegula routed compatriot Ann Li in straight sets to march into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.

Shi downs Kunlavut to win first badminton world title, Yamaguchi takes women's crown

World number one Shi Yuqi of China fought from behind to beat Thai reigning champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles badminton world championship final on Sunday, while Japan's Akane Yamaguchi beat Chen Yufei of China in the women's showpiece.

Piastri rules, double trouble for Ferrari at Dutch Grand Prix

The penultimate edition of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday produced plenty of drama, with Oscar Piastri winning, a late retirement for his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, and double trouble for Ferrari.

Champions New Zealand see off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup last eight

New Zealand beat Japan by an ultimately convincing 62-19 on Sunday as the reigning champions reached the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a game to spare.

Vingegaard makes move as he powers to Vuelta stage nine win

Jonas Vingegaard claimed stage nine victory in the Vuelta a Espana on Sunday with a strong finish which helped him eat away at Torstein Traen's general classification lead.

From music to marijuana, US Open 'circus' challenges players

Whether it's the thumping music, the rowdy spectators or the aroma of marijuana, maintaining concentration presents a huge challenge for players at the world's most raucous Grand Slam.

Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri powered to victory at an incident-packed Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, with home favourite Max Verstappen claiming second place as Piastri's McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a dramatic breakdown late in the race.

Man City rocked by Brighton as West Ham ease pressure on Potter

Manchester City blew the lead in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the Premier League season, while Liverpool braced for their blockbuster clash with title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

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