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Inaugural Ultimate a hit with the athletes, says Coe
The inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest worked "pretty well", according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, who hailed the "uniquely positive" feedback from athletes.
Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed playmaker Arda Guler on Monday ahead of the team's visit to face Elche in La Liga.
New coach won't use AI in bid to make South Korea fans happy
South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country "happy" after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, say South Korea
Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever", South Korean officials told AFP on Monday, also warning of "a serious shortage" of rooms.
South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away
South Korea's Olympic committee said Monday there was "a serious shortage of accommodation" at the Asian Games starting in Japan this week as officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb.
Table tennis siblings with China-born parents vow to usher in 'Japan's era'
Tomokazu Harimoto and his younger sister Miwa have followed in their parents' footsteps by becoming professional table tennis players -- but took their own path by representing Japan instead of rivals China.
Marcelo Gallardo appointed as new Ecuador head coach
Argentine manager Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed as the new head coach of Ecuador for the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign, the nation's football federation announced Sunday.
For club and comfort: Rodman makes it to Shelton's US Open final
US soccer star Trinity Rodman pulled double-duty on Sunday, starting the Washington Spirit's 3-0 home defeat to the Boston Legacy before making it to New York to watch boyfriend Ben Shelton play the US Open final.
Shelton hungry for more Grand Slam chances after US Open disappointment
Ben Shelton's first Grand Slam final ended in defeat on Sunday, but the 23-year-old American said his four-set loss to Alexander Zverev at the US Open only whetted his appetite for more.
Bills edge Texans while Bears beat Panthers in NFL record-setting opener
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston in a thrilling win over the Texans on Sunday while Chicago bested Carolina in the highest-scoring opening weekend game in NFL history.
Controversial Zverev: from tennis nearly-man to multiple Grand Slam winner
The Grand Slam floodgates have opened for Alexander Zverev, who cemented his status among the tennis elite with a US Open victory -- his second major in less than four months after more than a decade of toiling amid disappointment, controversy and injury.
Zverev holds off Shelton to win US Open title
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open on Sunday, expunging the memory of a bitter Flushing Meadows defeat with his second Grand Slam title.
Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season
Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday.
Yamal double helps Barca beat Levante, Atletico triumph
Lamine Yamal struck twice to help Barcelona to an exciting 4-2 win at Levante on Sunday in La Liga, extending the Catalans' perfect start to the season.
Toulouse back on track after hammering Bordeaux
Champions Toulouse bounced back from their shock defeat to La Rochelle last week with a stunning eight-try 48-12 thrashing of an under-strength Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.
Sassuolo stun Juve, Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
Sassuolo midfielder Vasilije Adzic scored a last-gasp winner against his parent club to consign Juventus to their first defeat of the season after a five-goal thriller on Sunday, while Napoli broke a three-match losing streak to beat Bologna.
Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an "error of judgment".
Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers
Buffalo's Josh Allen finally managed his first triumph at Houston and Lamar Jackson sparked Baltimore to a lopsided victory at Indianapolis on Sunday as most NFL teams began their 2026 campaign.
US fight off spirited France to win 12th World Cup
The United States won the women's basketball World Cup for a record-extending 12th time, defeating a spirited France 97-79 in the final in Berlin on Sunday.
Drivers give cool reception to new Madring circuit
Formula One’s new Madring circuit failed to capture the imagination of the fans or the drivers on Sunday when it delivered a processional Spanish Grand Prix decided by a safety car decision.
Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m hurdles afterburners to wrap up the Ultimate Championship in Budapest in sensational style on Sunday.
Maresca makes flawless Man City start to leave Man Utd trailing
Enzo Maresca took on the seemingly impossible job of succeeding Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, but the Italian is off to the perfect start after his 10 men defied Manchester United for a famous 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
Spaniard Mas claims 'special' home Vuelta a Espana triumph
Spanish rider Enric Mas said that his first Vuelta a Espana triumph was "special" after he secured the title on Sunday in Granada.
Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga.
Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim classy Ultimate sprint doubles
The US pair of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek nailed Ultimate Championship sprint doubles after searing to victories in the 200m a day after sealing the 100m crowns.
Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said it was "worrying" a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling Haaland's winner should stand as 10-man Manchester City stunned Old Trafford on Sunday.
Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m
Britain's Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men's 1,500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday.
Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner
Napoli ended a three-match losing streak as Stanislav Lobotka struck to earn a 1-0 Serie A win over Bologna on Sunday, and ease pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri.
Luckless Norris wants change in safety car rules
Luckless Lando Norris on Sunday called for a change to the safety car rules that deprived him and McLaren of a likely victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Trump watches as Lowry wins Irish Open in record-breaking style
Shane Lowry won the Irish Open title in record-breaking style on Sunday as US President Donald Trump watched the home hero's triumph at his Doonbeg course.
Spaniard Enric Mas wins home Vuelta a Espana
Spanish rider Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday as Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage in Granada, bringing the three-week Grand Tour to a close.
Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli was born at "another level" to his peers and rivals -- and can stay at the top in Formula One for 20 years.