Sports

Spanish tennis star storms into second round with win over injured opponent Koepfer

US sprint star belittled US basketball league’s fame for not facing global rivals

The Italian feels ‘immensely honoured’, he will get more than $25m a year

Inzaghi’s side continues perfect start with 2-0 win, holds onto third position

Ex-athlete Pittman says Spanish football chief’s misconduct stirs up her own memories

Serb dethrones Alcaraz after demolishing Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 in first round

The Spanish legend calls out Rubiales for tarnishing women’s achievement

Teenager Yamal emerged as a creative force setting up goals in 4-3 win

Pakistan javelin thrower not 100% fit, but wants to go all out to be ‘number one’

Idea will bring more women to tennis: Jabeur; Rights issues won’t garner my vote: Evert

Winger sparkles with brace and assist as coach Pochettino earns first Chelsea win

Midfielder registers his fourth goal to help Los Blancos edge Celta Vigo 1-0

American combines 100m with 200m triumph at World Athletics Championships

Gymnastics star tops all-around standings with 59.300 points at halfway stage

Serb has no plans to retire, but admits chances to add to his 23 major titles will be slim

Pakistan javelin thrower to battle Indian Chopra for gold medal; qualifies for Paris 2024

Reds all set to roll out their new-look midfield when they visit Newcastle

Former Brazilian driver says ‘rigged’ Singapore race that year denied him of certain win

German champions strive for consistency as they host Bavarian rivals Augsburg

World body revokes country’s membership for not holding elections on time

Gymnastics star can become first to win eight national titles at US championships

Dutch runner wins 400m hurdles in 51.70sec; Williams, Watson spring major surprises

Tennis stars relish another potential showdown in US Open final

In-form US teen heads into US Open with hopes of landing her first Grand Slam title

Winners one win away from clinching American soccer's oldest knockout event, US Open Cup

ATP ‘Baseline’ programme will ensure financial support for top 250-ranked players

Team boss Vasseur says they were behind ‘tenths, not seconds’ in season’s first part

Kenyan runner produces imperious performance to win third 1500 gold medal

US Tour chief expects details for circuits’ merger to be finalised by December 31

Club says ‘appropriate’ for forward to rebuild career elsewhere after abuse allegations

Combatants will try to put kingdom’s MMA scene on the map in New York bouts

Spanish football president admits his mistake for kissing star player on lips during World Cup final trophy ceremony

New signing scores one, sets up another in Milan’s 2-0 win at Bologna in Serie A

Delivers first global title for Burkina Faso with victory in triple jump event

American sprinter trumps Jamaicans for stunning women's 100m gold

Gunners hold onto 1-0 lead against Palace despite being down to 10 men

Football showpiece erased all earlier doubts to deliver on its lofty ambitions

Chelsea coach wants patience after club suffers 3-1 defeat against West Ham

Sprinter shakes off racking cough, ADHD and depression in life to claim 100m title

Norwegian golfer fires course-record 61 to complete 72 holes on 17-under 263

American teen downs Muchova 6-3, 6-4 in WTA Cincinnati Open final

Serb pulls off 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 win over Alcaraz in nearly four hours for Cincinnati title

Players, referees and coaches at Berlin mourn the disparity that still exists in the game

Vilda’s side tame England 1-0 in final to lift their first silverware on biggest stage

Striker scores screamer before MLS side bags shootout win in Leagues Cup final

Forward sees club play 1-1 draw at Toulouse in his first game since contract dispute

Citizens beat Newcastle 1-0 to lay down early-season marker in title race

Shot put legend overcomes recent health scare to defend world championships title

Coach Diniz omits Paquetta from 23-player roster for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

American snaps career-long jinx against world number one, faces Muchova in final