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Kyrgios to make competitive return at Brisbane next month after injuries

Nick Kyrgios will make his return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International ahead of the Australian Open, saying Friday it was "going to be sick".

Australian World Cup penalty hero Vine takes mental health break

Australian Women's World Cup hero Cortnee Vine said Friday she is stepping away from football to focus on her mental health with her new-found fame taking its toll.

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'Beautiful challenge' for Leverkusen as Alonso makes Anfield return

Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield for the first time on Tuesday, as his Bayer Leverkusen side take on Liverpool in the Champions League, the trophy he helped the Reds win in 2005.

Gyokeres can give Amorim ideal Sporting send-off against Man City

Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim is relying on red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres to land a blow on future rivals Manchester City, in his final Champions League match at the helm on Tuesday.

Asia football chief hails North Korea 'pipeline of future stars'

North Korea boasts a "dynamic pipeline of future stars", Asia's football chief said Monday, after they won a second Women's World Cup in a matter of weeks.

Mavericks ride hot start to big victory over Magic

Luka Doncic scored 14 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Dallas Mavericks got off to a hot start en route to a 108-85 NBA victory over the injury-hit Orlando Magic on Sunday.

'Race that stops a nation': Buckaroo, Vauban favourites for Melbourne Cup

Buckaroo and Vauban head into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as joint favourites in Australia's "race that stops a nation", where there will be a record four women jockeys.

Miller 'lucky to walk away' from Malaysian MotoGP crash

Jack Miller admitted Monday he was lucky to walk away from a nasty crash at the Malaysian MotoGP, with his team saying it was a stark reminder of the dangers riders face.

Lions maul Packers, Jackson shines in Ravens victory

The Detroit Lions dominated the Green Bay Packers in a 24-14 NFL victory at rain-lashed Lambeau Field on Sunday, winning the battle for supremacy in the NFC North division.

Sydney becomes seventh world marathon major

Sydney was elevated on Monday to the World Marathon Majors, joining the likes of London, New York and Boston at the pinnacle of global distance racing.

Marseille edge past Nantes to rise to second in Ligue 1

Marseille climbed into second place in Ligue 1 on Sunday as Jonathan Rowe and Mason Greenwood provided just enough spark to inspire a 2-1 win at Nantes.

Atalanta stun Serie A leaders Napoli as Inter close gap

Atalanta brought Serie A leaders Napoli down to earth with a bump with a 3-0 victory on Sunday as Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals.

Bass boots game-winner for Buffalo against Dolphins

Tyler Bass drilled a 61-yard field goal in the waning seconds Sunday to lift Buffalo to a 30-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins in an NFL thriller that strengthened the Bills' grip on the AFC East division.

'Insane', 'invaluable' Verstappen moves to brink of world title

Max Verstappen was described as "insane" and "invaluable" on Sunday after delivering one of the greatest wet weather drives to win the Brazilian Grand Prix and move to the brink of a fourth successive world Formula One title.

Alpine's shock Brazil double podium not on 'bingo card'

French duo Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly delivered an unexpected double podium finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix behind Max Verstappen on Sunday as Alpine enjoyed their best result for more than a year.

England eye statement win after New Zealand 'medicine': Itoje

Maro Itoje insists England are ready to deliver a statement win after taking their "medicine" in a painful defeat against New Zealand.

'English' critics blasted as Verstappen moves to brink of world title

Max Verstappens father Jos revelled in his son's masterful victory in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix and said it was a clear response to his English critics.

Man Utd off to worst Premier League start after Chelsea draw

Moises Caicedo's strike denied Manchester United victory in their first Premier League game since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Norris rues bad luck at Brazilian Grand Prix as F1 title dream fades

Lando Norris said he made too many mistakes and blamed bad luck for his failure to win from pole position on Sunday as Max Verstappen stormed to a sensational victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Salah drops Liverpool contract hint

Mohamed Salah dropped a cryptic hint about his Liverpool future on Sunday as the Egypt star said he would never forget the feeling of scoring at Anfield "no matter what happens".

Fernandes apologised to Ten Hag after Man Utd sacking

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he called Erik ten Hag to apologise on behalf of the players after the Dutchman was sacked as manager this week.

Olmo fires Barca past Espanyol as Simeone's son strikes for Atletico

Dani Olmo scored twice on his first start as he comes back from injury as Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Verstappen strikes title blow with chaotic Brazilian GP win, Norris sixth

Three-time world champion Max Verstappen produced a virtuoso drive in often atrocious conditions to regain control of this year's world championship on Sunday when he charged from 17th on the grid to win the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Man Utd held by Chelsea in first Premier League game since Ten Hag sacking

Moises Caicedo's strike denied Manchester United victory in their first Premier League game since sacking Erik ten Hag as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

Verstappen wins chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix, Norris sixth

Max Verstappen won a chaotic, rain-lashed Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, roaring back from 17th on the grid to reignite his push for a fourth successive world title.

Zverev to 'let the results come' as he seeks first Grand Slam title

Alexander Zverev said he will "let the results come to me" as he targets a first Grand Slam trophy of his career in 2025.

Swiatek, Gauff make winning WTA Finals starts on day of contrasts

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff enjoyed winning starts to their WTA Finals campaigns in Riyadh on Sunday, albeit in contrasting fashion.

Olmo double helps Liga leaders Barca to derby win over Espanyol

Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona on his first start after an injury absence as they beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Dutchman Nageeye and Kenya's Chepkirui win at New York Marathon

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won his first major marathon crown and Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui won her race debut on Sunday at the 53rd New York Marathon.

Spurs blow Villa away in second-half rampage

Dominic Solanki scored twice as Tottenham blitzed Aston Villa in the second half on Sunday, winning 4-1 to move just two points behind their rivals for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Swiatek comes from behind to beat Krejcikova at WTA Finals

Iga Swiatek kicked off her WTA Finals title defence with a hard-fought victory, rallying back from a set and a double-break down to overcome eighth-seeded Barbora Krejcikova in Riyadh on Sunday.

Zverev outclasses Humbert to win Paris Masters

Germany's Alexander Zverev won the Paris Masters on Sunday by defeating home hope Ugo Humbert 6-2, 6-2 in a dominant display by the new world number two.

Simeone's son strikes as Atletico beat Las Palmas

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-0 win over Las Palmas on Sunday in La Liga to move third and end a run of poor form, with coach Diego Simeone's son Giuliano netting his first goal for the club.

Atalanta stun Serie A leaders Napoli