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Argentina's Milei denounces 'judicial persecution' of ally Bolsonaro

Argentina's Milei denounces 'judicial persecution' of ally Bolsonaro

Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed a conference of Latin American conservatives in Brazil Sunday, denouncing what he called the "judicial persecution" of far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, under investigation for an alleged coup attempt.

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Ohtani, Altuve gets starting nods as MLB All-Stars revealed

Ohtani, Altuve gets starting nods as MLB All-Stars revealed

Shohei Ohtani earned his fourth consecutive All-Star Game starting spot and Jose Altuve received his sixth overall as rosters for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game were revealed on Sunday.

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Thompson wins PGA John Deere Classic in record fashion

Thompson wins PGA John Deere Classic in record fashion

Davis Thompson birdied five of the first six holes and cruised to a record-setting four-stroke victory at the John Deere Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title.

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Sun inspired by YouTube greats in making Wimbledon history

Sun inspired by YouTube greats in making Wimbledon history

Lulu Sun became the first New Zealand woman to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday and hailed the inspiration she found by turning to YouTube to learn from Centre Court legends Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.

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Antetokounmpo ends Greek Olympic wait as Spain, Brazil also qualify

Antetokounmpo ends Greek Olympic wait as Spain, Brazil also qualify

Giannis Antetokounmpo steered Greece to an Olympic berth on Sunday as he overcame a slow start to score 23 points in an 80-69 qualifying tournament victory over Croatia in Piraeus.

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Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon career

Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon career

Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision which ended Andy Murray's Wimbledon career by withdrawing from their mixed doubles match on the eve of her fourth round singles defeat against Lulu Sun.

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Gauff crashes at Wimbledon as Alcaraz, Sinner locked on collision course

Gauff crashes at Wimbledon as Alcaraz, Sinner locked on collision course

World number two Coco Gauff was sent crashing out of Wimbledon by American compatriot Emma Navarro on Sunday as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were firmly locked on an All England Club semi-final collision course.

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Full-back Jaminet removed from France squad after racist comments

Full-back Jaminet removed from France squad after racist comments

Full-back Melvyn Jaminet has been removed from France's squad after a video of him making racist comments was published on social media, the French Rugby Federation announced on Sunday.

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'Despicable Me 4' tops N.American box office on opening weekend

'Despicable Me 4' tops N.American box office on opening weekend

Animated comedy "Despicable Me 4" rose to the top of the North American box office on its first weekend in theaters, according to figures from industry watcher Exhibitor Relations published Sunday.

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O'Ward outduels Palou to capture Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

O'Ward outduels Palou to capture Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Mexico's Pato O'Ward seized the lead off the final pit stop and held off Spain's Alex Palou down the stretch on Sunday to win the Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

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