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Scotland stay in contention for 2026 World Cup, Dutch move closer
Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a win over Finland.
Nutty? Security stepped up at World Conker Championships
Competitors at the UK-based World Conker Championships were subject to "airport-style" security after last year's event was plagued by cheating allegations.
Germany's Nagelsmann backs Wirtz to 'create lovely moments' at Liverpool
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday backed under-fire Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz to shine in the Premier League.
Nervy Scotland edge past Belarus to boost World Cup bid
Scotland edged closer to 2026 World Cup qualification with an unconvincing 2-1 win against Group C makeweights Belarus at Hampden Park on Sunday.
Scotland take lead in World Cup qualifying group, Dutch move closer
Scotland moved top of their 2026 World Cup qualifying group with a tense 2-1 win at home to Belarus on Sunday, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a comfortable win over Finland.
Kiplimo, Feysa power to victory in Chicago
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
World No. 204 Vacherot in shock after 'crazy' Shanghai triumph
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot said he was in shock Sunday after beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP 1000 tournament.
'Stubborn' Gauff beats Pegula to win all-American Wuhan Open final
Coco Gauff said her "stubborn" decision to defy her coach and play in China after a tough US Open had paid off after she beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in Wuhan.
Pakistan recover to 313-5 after South Africa strike back in first Test
Pakistan rode on a brilliant 93 from Imam-ul-Haq to reach 313-5 after a brief fightback from South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.
Gauff beats Pegula in straight sets to win Wuhan Open
Coco Gauff overcame Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday to clinch the third WTA 1000 title of her career in an all-American final at the Wuhan Open.
World No.204 Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai 'fairytale'
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot on Sunday beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win the Shanghai Masters 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and become the lowest-ranked champion in the history of ATP 1000 events.
Campbell leads West Indies fightback against Kuldeep-inspired India
The West Indies did not lose a wicket after tea to be 173-2 in their second innings at the end of day three of the second Test Sunday after following on, but they still need 97 runs to make India bat again.
World number 204 Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot on Sunday beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win the Shanghai Masters.
Haq misses out on century as South Africa strike on stroke of tea
Opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for 93 just before tea as Pakistan reached 199-4 on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.
West Indies 35-2 following on after Kuldeep takes five for India
The West Indies were 35-2 in their second innings at tea on the third day of the second Test on Sunday after following on 270 runs behind India.
Schauffele battles doubts to end title drought in Japan
Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele admitted he "definitely had doubts" that he could lift another trophy after ending his title drought at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Sunday.
Five-wicket Kuldeep runs through West Indies, India enforce follow-on
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed five wickets as India bowled out the West Indies for 248 and enforced the follow-on in the second Test on Sunday.
Pakistan 107-1 at lunch in first South Africa Test
Opener Imam-ul-Haq hit a solid half-century as Pakistan reached 107-1 at lunch on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Lahore on Sunday.
Brewers oust Cubs and will face Dodgers in MLB playoffs
William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn and Brice Turang blasted solo home runs to give Milwaukee a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in a winner-take-all Major League Baseball playoff showdown.
Treading fine line, NBA money machine kicks into gear on China return
The NBA brought star-studded lineups to Macau this week for the league's return to China after six years but many of the biggest wins happened off the basketball court, industry insiders and experts told AFP.
Messi brace lifts Inter, Mueller grabs game-winner for Whitecaps
Lionel Messi scored twice to spark Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, seizing the lead in Major League Soccer's scoring table in a key victory for the Florida club.
Woods undergoes lower back disc replacement surgery
Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his lower back after experiencing pain and a lack of mobility, the 15-time major golf champion announced on Saturday.
Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup as Italy stay in hunt
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday, edging closer to qualifying for a first World Cup finals since 1998.
Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before Israel clash
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a Group I fixture with Israel which will be flanked by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Italy beat Estonia in World Cup qualifier before contested Israel clash
Italy beat Estonia 3-1 in Saturday's 2026 World Cup qualifier in Tallinn before a contested Group I fixture with Israel which will be flanked by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Gerrard rejects chance of Rangers return
Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has ruled himself out of contention to return for a second stint as manager of struggling Rangers, reports said on Saturday.
Police disperse pro-Palestinian activists outside Israel v Norway match
Norwegian police on Saturday dispersed a gathering of pro-Palestinian activists with tear gas and made several arrests in Oslo during Israel's defeat to Norway in a World Cup qualifier, according to AFP journalists.
Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup return in easy win over Israel
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick despite missing a penalty as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday to edge closer to qualifying for a first World Cup since 1998.
Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone power England to summit of Women's World Cup
England stamped their authority on the Women's World Cup with a commanding 89-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, powered by a classy hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt and a masterly spell of spin from Sophie Ecclestone.
Simmonds guides Pau to Top 14 summit with Bayonne win
English fly-half Joe Simmonds scored 22 points to lifted Pau to the summit of the French Top 14 on Saturday with a 47-24 success over in-form Bayonne.
Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match
Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported.
Pogacar chats with Merckx after Il Lombardia landmark
Tadej Pogacar revealed that he had a chat with Eddy Merckx after winning Il Lombardia for a record-breaking fifth straight time on Saturday, emulating the cycling icon.