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Pakistan selector and ex-captain Misbah resigns after coach sacked
Pakistan cricket selector and ex-captain Misbah-ul-Haq resigned following the shock sacking of red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed in the wake of successive Test defeats to England, sources told AFP Tuesday.
Messi legacy will 'live forever', says Beckham
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football.
Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian Alvarez in the final hours before the transfer window closes.
Osaka channels NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round
Naomi Osaka channelled NBA fashion trailblazer Allen Iverson on Monday as she battled into the second round of the US Open.
South Korea hire former Spain boss Moreno as interim coach
South Korea's underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
Tsitsipas says Kyrgios's positive cocaine test 'kind of expected'
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Monday that he was not surprised that his old rival Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and was suspended.
Australia axe Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series
Marnus Labuschagne was axed Tuesday from Australia's one-day squad to face Zimbabwe and South Africa, but rising stars Cooper Connolly, Ollie Peake and Joel Davies made the cut.
Top-seeded Zverev opens US Open campaign
Alexander Zverev captured his first Grand Slam title at the French Open this year, and now the US Open top seed is eager for another crack at the Slam that got away.
Kushner blames soccer power struggle for World Cup plan collapse
Investor Joshua Kushner on Monday blamed power struggles within global football for the outrage over FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, admitting his firm "would not have gotten involved" if it had anticipated the backlash.
Buoyant Alcaraz shakes off nerves to advance at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz made a flying start to his US Open title defense on Monday, overcoming nerves after a lengthy layoff due to injury and defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets.
Tributes to 'eternal' Messi on Argentina retirement
The football world on Monday paid homage to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi after his decision to retire from the national team.
Arteta hails Arsenal's 'finishers' after Saka kills off Villa
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa on Monday.
Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo
Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Alcaraz makes winning return at US Open, Sabalenka safely through
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.
Everton agree to sign Monaco's Balogun: reports
Everton have agreed to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun from Monaco in a deal worth £40 million ($54 million), according to reports on Monday.
Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa
Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions' 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.
Alcaraz wins US Open first-round match after injury layoff
Carlos Alcaraz opened his US Open title defense in solid fashion Monday, defeating Russia's Roman Safiullin in straight sets in his highly anticipated first singles match in more than four months.
Cycling superstar Pogacar has surgery after Vuelta crash
Tadej Pogacar had an operation on his fractured collarbone on Monday as he begins his recovery from the heavy fall that put paid to his Vuelta a Espana ambitions.
Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye
Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth £65 million ($88 million), according to reports on Monday.
Sabalenka kickstarts US Open three-peat bid as Fils crashes out
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a rare US Open three-peat got off to a winning start Monday as she dispatched Camila Osorio, while French rising star Arthur Fils suffered a surprise loss.
Fils upset by resurgent Tsitsipas at US Open
Rising French star Arthur Fils tumbled out of the US Open Monday, losing his opening match to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets.
Happy to be back in NY, Sabalenka advances
Aryna Sabalenka opened her US Open title defense with a win Monday, turning back Colombian Camila Osorio in fairly comfortable fashion to advance to the second round.
Pakistan ditch coaches, send seven players home after England defeats
Pakistan have replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and pace-bowling chief Umar Gul, and sent seven players home, in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England.
Pakistan sack coach, send seven players home after England defeats
Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.
Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.
It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club.
Djokovic's Grand Slam future uncertain after brutal US Open defeat
A record-setting 25th Grand Slam title looks even further from Novak Djokovic's grasp after the Serb great's brutal first-round exit from the US Open.
French Top 14 boss offers 'no guarantees' for first Club World Cup
French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless southern hemisphere teams work to accommodate the wishes of their European counterparts.
Munoz reunites with Glasner after joining Forest from Palace
Colombia right-back Daniel Munoz will be reunited with manager Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest after completing a move from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on Monday.
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for £124 million
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.