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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, England eye last 32

Under-fire Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday as England and Ghana chased a place in the last 32.

Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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England's Stokes, Atkinson under investigation for nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are being investigated for breaking team rules in a nightclub incident after the first Test against New Zealand.

Give Brazil the respect we deserve, says World Cup star Guimaraes

Brazil star Bruno Guimaraes insisted Monday his team should get "the respect they deserve" as they get ready to kick off their bid to win a record-extending sixth World Cup.

Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39

France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.

Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data

Recreational boating activity in Monegasque waters surged during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, reaching nearly six times the level observed the previous week, the maritime tracking website MarineTraffic reported on Monday.

Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach

Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as coach of Sassuolo last week, has signed a two-year contract with Fiorentina, the Serie A club announced on Monday.

Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win

Denmark's Anthon Charmig broke clear on the final climb of the long second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Monday to claim the biggest win of his career.

France's Konate to join Real Madrid until 2030

France international Ibrahima Konate has agreed a four-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Liverpool, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday.

'Rusty' Afghanistan need more Tests, says coach Pybus

Coach Richard Pybus said Afghanistan's Test team were "rusty" in their heavy defeat to India on Monday and needed more Test fixtures to help them improve.

England coach McCullum 'hopeful' Archer available for second Test

England could face a tricky decision over Jofra Archer's return, with coach Brendon McCullum "hopeful" that the fast bowler will be available for next week's second Test against New Zealand.

McKeown on fire at Australian trials as Short challenges 400m freestyle world record

World record holder Kaylee McKeown clocked the fastest 50m women's backstroke of the year Monday as she warms up for the Commonwealth Games while Sam Short swam a blistering 400m freestyle.

Suthar stars on debut as India crush Afghanistan in biggest Test victory

India's Manav Suthar returned a match haul of seven wickets on debut as India hammered Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on Monday, their biggest victory in a Test.

Bangladesh seek ODI upset against depleted Australia

Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on the eve of a three-match ODI series.

Denmark's Eriksen in 'good spirits' after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen is in "good spirits", said the Danish team football doctor, despite being hospitalised after collapsing during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship.

Outclassed Afghanistan 98-5 as India close in on innings win

India left an outclassed Afghanistan reeling at 98-5 to close in on a thumping innings victory after debutant spinner Manav Suthar claimed six wickets in the one-off Test on Monday.

Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return

Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager.

World Cup star 'really sorry' after missing daughter's birth

South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has some making up to do after missing the birth of his first child because he is preparing for his fourth World Cup.

Suthar takes six wickets on debut as India make Afghanistan follow on

Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on on day three of the one-off Test on Monday.

Suthar takes six wickets as India bowl out Afghanistan for 152

Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took six wickets as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on, the hosts leading by 412 runs on day three of the one-off Test on Monday.

Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship.

Australia's Marsh and Head out of Bangladesh ODI series

Captain Mitchell Marsh and star batsman Travis Head were ruled out of Australia's one-day international series in Bangladesh Monday with Josh Inglis to lead the side.

'I'm in a dream': Tearful Korda wins golf's US Women's Open

Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, holing a clutch birdie putt at 17 and sealing a one-shot triumph at Riviera Country Club with a heart-stopping short putt at the last.

World number one Korda wins US Women's Open golf championship

Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open on Sunday, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.

Poston beats Gerard in playoff to win PGA Memorial title

JT Poston defeated fellow American Ryan Gerard in a playoff with a par on the second extra hole to capture the Memorial tournament on Sunday for his fourth career PGA Tour title.

Zverev says first Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'

Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major titles after years of near-misses and heartbreak on the biggest stage.

Odegaard on target as Norway draw with Morocco

Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday.

Cobolli says cramps hampered him in French Open loss to Zverev

Flavio Cobolli said he was hit by cramps late in his French Open final defeat by Alexander Zverev on Sunday, as he faded in a tense fifth set.

Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'

Dutch giants Feyenoord said on Sunday they had sacked Robin van Persie as coach after a frustrating season that saw them finish 19 points adrift of champions PSV Eindhoven.

Ex-All Black Brown to join New Zealand from Springboks after World Cup

New Zealand Rugby announced on Monday Tony Brown would leave his role with the Springboks to join the All Blacks as an assistant coach after next year's World Cup.

Denmark's Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest during the European Championships.

'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge

Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success.

'Finally a happy end' for tennis' former nearly-man Zverev

After trying for over a decade to win a Grand Slam and overcoming an array of challenges, Alexander Zverev finally achieved his major breakthrough at the French Open.

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