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Lionesses hero Agyemang returns to Brighton on loan
Michelle Agyemang, who shot to fame as England retained the women's Euros last month, has rejoined Brighton on loan from Arsenal.

Klopp 'decisive' in move to Leipzig, says Bakayoko
Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko said a conversation with Jurgen Klopp was the decisive factor in his move to RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven this summer.

'Historic' final a record sell-out, says Rugby women's World Cup chief
The Rugby World Cup final will set a record attendance for a women's game next month with a crowd of more than 80,000 spectators expected at a sold-out Twickenham, tournament organisers said on Tuesday.

Verma snubbed as India name Women's World Cup squad
Opener Shafali Verma was left out of India's squad on Tuesday for the upcoming 50-over Women's World Cup tournament after recent patchy form.

Markram, Maharaj lead South Africa to crushing win in ODI series-opener
Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday.

Azam, Rizwan demoted in contracts as Pakistan scrap A category
Pakistan demoted former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Tuesday in a contract review that scrapped the top category after a string of poor recent results.

Markram leads South Africa to 296-8 in ODI series-opener
A new-look Australian batting line-up face a tough chase after Aiden Markram's 82 off 81 balls led South Africa to 296-8 in the One-Day International series opener in Cairns on Tuesday.

South Africa quick Rabada out of Australia ODI series with injury
South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada was Tuesday ruled out of the three-match one-day international series against Australia because of inflammation in his ankle.

Home hero Piastri to have Australian F1 grandstand named after him
Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named after him at the Australian Grand Prix from next year, an honour the McLaren driver said was "surreal".

Swiatek beats Paolini to clinch WTA Cincinnati Open title
Iga Swiatek filled in a piece of her career tennis puzzle on Monday as she won the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time with a 7-5, 6-4 defeat of Jasmine Paolini.

Sinner vows to play US Open after Cincy retirement
Jannik Sinner insisted on Monday he would be ready to defend his US Open crown after illness forced him to retire from his Cincinnati Open final clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

Leeds beat Everton for perfect start to Premier League return
Lukas Nmecha's controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday.

Guirassy sends struggling Dortmund past Essen in German Cup
A 79th-minute goal from Serhou Guirassy took Borussia Dortmund to a 1-0 win at neighbours Essen in the first round of the German Cup on Monday.

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open as Sinner retires
Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness during the first set.

Doak joins Bournemouth as Liverpool exodus grows
Scotland international winger Ben Doak has joined Bournemouth in a deal worth up to £25 million ($34 million), taking Liverpool's tally from player sales beyond £200 million during this transfer window.

Lassana Diarra seeks 65 mn euros from FIFA and Belgian FA in transfer case
Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.

Alonso says 'no excuses' as Real Madrid prepare for La Liga opener
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened pre-season will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday.

Injured Springboks captain Kolisi out for four weeks
South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi will be sidelined for four weeks due to a knee injury suffered in a shock loss to Australia at the weekend, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.

Forest sign French forward Kalimuendo
French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

FIFA boss condemns racial abuse in German Cup games
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as "unacceptable", in a statement issued Monday.

Joao Felix says late Jota 'will forever be part of football history'
Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will "forever be a part of football history" following the Liverpool star's death aged 28.

Javelin star Kitaguchi finds new home in small Czech town
Reigning Olympic and world javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi has found a new home in a remote corner of the Czech Republic, a country that is home to several javelin legends.

German great Mueller has goal ruled out on MLS debut for Vancouver
Thomas Mueller made his Major League Soccer debut on Sunday as a second-half substitute for Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo that left the Germany great with "mixed feelings" after he had a goal disallowed for offside.

Social media hit Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.

Akie Iwai joins twin sister Chisato as LPGA winner with Portland Classic triumph
Japan's Akie Iwai fired six birdies in a six-under par 66 to win the Portland Classic by four strokes and join twin sister Chisato as a first-time LPGA winner in their rookie season on the US tour.

LIV's DeChambeau joins Henley and English as US Ryder Cup qualifiers
LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau joined PGA Tour players Russell Henley and Harris English in qualifying for US Ryder Cup team spots after Sunday's BMW Championship, the last US points event.

No.1 Scheffler outlasts MacIntyre to win BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler chipped in for birdie from 82 feet on the 17th hole on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour's BMW Championship by two strokes over Scotland's Robert MacIntyre.

Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.

Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.

PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha's deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes.

Rahm edges Niemann for LIV season title as Munoz wins at Indy
Spain's Jon Rahm captured his second consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday, shooting an 11-under par 60 before losing a playoff to Colombia's Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis.

World No. 3 Swiatek powers past Rybakina into Cincinnati WTA final
Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 in a match played in sweltering summer conditions.