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Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

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Clark fends off McIlroy to win BMW Championship

Clark fends off McIlroy to win BMW Championship

A nervy Wyndham Clark birdied the final three holes to dramatically win the BMW Championship on Sunday, having earlier surrendered his five-stroke lead to Rory McIlroy.

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Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw

Liga holders Barcelona crush Elche, Atletico salvage Villarreal draw

Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.

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Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche

Raphinha, Lopez hit braces as Barcelona trounce Elche

Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.

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Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes

Spain's World Cup hero Torres saves PSG's blushes at Rennes

Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes.

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Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United

Swiss forward Embolo joins Atlanta United

Swiss striker Breel Embolo has signed for Atlanta United, the Major League Soccer club announced Sunday, in a deal reportedly worth $18 million.

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Jamieson gets Trump call after ending 14-year golf title drought

Jamieson gets Trump call after ending 14-year golf title drought

Scott Jamieson ended his 14-year wait for a European tour title on Sunday and then promptly found himself taking a phone call from Donald Trump.

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Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace

Norwegian King Harald's health has 'deteriorated': palace

The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald V, in hospital due to complications from a blood condition, has "deteriorated" over the weekend, a statement from the palace said Sunday.

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Latest 'Spider-Man' tops American box office for 4th weekend

Latest 'Spider-Man' tops American box office for 4th weekend

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.

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