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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45

Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam.

'Positive signs' on hospitalised Australian cricket great Martyn

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn is showing "positive signs" after being hospitalised in an induced coma with meningitis, ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist said.

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Fritz banishes brain freeze to advance into ATP Toronto semis

US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) and reach the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals.

NFL buys 10% stake in ESPN, which buys NFL Network, RedZone

The NFL sold its NFL Network and Sunday RedZone television show to ESPN on Tuesday in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the US-based sports television network.

Tauson ousts Keys and advances to WTA Canadian Open semis

Danish 16th seed Clara Tauson stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday and advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open.

Jobe Bellingham 'anxious' about following Jude at Dortmund

Jobe Bellingham admitted on Tuesday to having "anxieties" on following in brother Jude's footsteps after joining Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

Belgium's Evenepoel to join Red Bull-Bora in 2026

Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel will leave Soudal Quick-Step at the end of this season, the team said on Tuesday, and join Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe.

Man Utd, Newcastle make bids for Leipzig striker Sesko: reports

Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday.

Wirtz unfazed by huge Liverpool price tag

Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag "doesn't matter" as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a switch to champions Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.

Hobbled at home, Nigerian sportswomen dominate abroad

As Nigerian women dominate sports on the continent, they're facing off not just against top talent abroad but a domestic atmosphere of mismanagement and pay disparities -- and even the risk of repression for speaking out.

Former Arsenal player Partey granted bail on rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.

Malaysia tycoon pleads guilty in Singapore to abetting obstruction of justice

A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty there Monday to abetting the obstruction of justice, in a case linked to one that saw a former minister jailed for accepting gifts as a public servant last year.

England face searching Ashes questions after India series thriller

England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw.

Zverev to meet Khachanov in ATP Toronto semi-finals

Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters.

Zverev ignores fan distraction to advance to ATP Toronto semis

Alexander Zverev reached his 21st Masters 1000 semi-final on Monday by ending the Canadian title defence of Alexei Popyrin 6-7 (8/10), 6-4, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters.

Rybakina to face teen Mboko in WTA Canadian Open semis

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, and Canadian teen Victoria Mboko advanced to a WTA Canadian Open semi-final matchup with triumphs on Monday in the Montreal hard court event.

Rybakina advances to WTA Canadian Open semis

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, advanced to the semi-finals of the WTA Canadian Open on Monday when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk retired in the second set with a wrist injury.

NBA Spurs agree to four-year extension with Fox: reports

NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $229 million, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Cincinnati Masters

Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory.

Brazil's Paixao promises 'big things' at Marseille unveiling

Brazil striker Igor Paixao was unveiled at Marseille on Monday as he vowed to deliver in Ligue 1 the form and ambition he showed at Feyenoord.

Shubman Gill: India's elegant captain

Shubman Gill will fly home to India with plenty of credit after a sensational campaign with the bat against England and a hard-earned series draw in his first outing as Test captain.

England v India: Three talking points

India will return home satisfied after levelling their five-Test series against England following a dramatic six-run win at the Oval as the home side rue a costly late collapse.

India's Siraj 'woke up believing' ahead of Test heroics

Mohammed Siraj said he never lost faith in his own ability to deliver a sensational victory for India in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Monday.

Frustrated Stokes refuses to blame Brook for England collapse

Ben Stokes said he was frustrated by England's failure to secure a Test series win against India but refused to blame Harry Brook for his dismissal, which sparked a dramatic collapse.

Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030

Czech striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through to 2030, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.

Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

Ferrari may have endured another afternoon to forget in Hungary on Sunday with polesitter Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton a disappointing 12th, but their underlying performance showed they could be challengers for victories this season.

Lions hooker Sheehan banned over Lynagh incident

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches for flattening Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh in Saturday's third and final Test, World Rugby announced on Monday.

Siraj stars as India beat England by six runs in fifth-Test thriller

Mohammed Siraj was India's hero as they beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end the series level at 2-2.

Tycoon who brought F1 to Singapore pleads guilty in graft case

A Malaysian hotel tycoon who helped bring Formula One to Singapore pleaded guilty Monday to abetting the obstruction of justice, in a rare corruption case in the city-state that saw a former transport minister jailed last year.

Fritz fights through to reach ATP Toronto Masters quarters

Taylor Fritz battled into Monday morning before finally getting past Czech Jiri Lehecka with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (7/5) victory in three hours to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP Toronto Masters.

Pakistan beat West Indies by 13 runs to capture T20 series

Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub combined for a 138 opening partnership and Pakistan defeated the West Indies by 13 runs on Sunday to capture their T20 International Series.

Teenage kicks: McIntosh, 12-year-old Yu set to rule the pool at LA 2028

The Los Angeles Olympics are three years away, but Summer McIntosh showed at the swimming world championships why she will be one of the stars of the Games while 12-year-old Yu Zidi is shaping up to be a major threat.

Australia name experienced squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Australia on Monday unveiled an experienced squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup, retaining 17 players from the last tournament in New Zealand four years ago.

Messi out indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury': club

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" in a statement on Sunday.

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