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Australia's Smith wary of following Warner's retirement plan

Australia's Smith wary of following Warner's retirement plan

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket.

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Three things we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen demonstrated that he and Red Bull have enough performance advantage in hand to deliver an unprecedented invincible year, by winning every race.

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Oil market rallies on Saudi output cut

Oil market rallies on Saudi output cut

Oil rallied Monday after key producer Saudi Arabia slashed output by a million barrels in a bid to prop up prices, while fellow OPEC+ members agreed to continue current cuts to 2024.

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Modric, Lloris among 'more than 10' Saudi targets: source

Modric, Lloris among 'more than 10' Saudi targets: source

Luka Modric and Hugo Lloris feature on a list of "more than 10" top-level Saudi Arabian football transfer targets headed by Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema, a source close to the negotiations has told AFP.

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Swiatek eyes last eight as shadow of war darkens French Open mood

Swiatek eyes last eight as shadow of war darkens French Open mood

Two-time champion Iga Swiatek targets a place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday as the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over the Grand Slam showpiece.

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England newcomer Tongue enjoying 'chilled' environment

England newcomer Tongue enjoying 'chilled' environment

Josh Tongue relished being involved in England's "chilled" environment after a promising Test debut led to the fast bowler's Ashes call-up.

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Spurs set to hire Celtic boss Postecoglou: reports

Spurs set to hire Celtic boss Postecoglou: reports

Tottenham are set to hire Celtic's Ange Postecoglou as their new manager according to reports on Monday.

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Trial begins for French youth accused of burning alive teen girl

Trial begins for French youth accused of burning alive teen girl

A man went on trial in France on Monday facing accusations of stabbing and then burning alive a 15-year-old girl in 2019 who was likely pregnant by him at the time.

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What we know about India's worst rail tragedy in decades

What we know about India's worst rail tragedy in decades

India's deadliest train disaster in decades killed at least 275 people and injured hundreds more, a tragedy officials have said was linked to an electronic signal system.

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'I feel 17', says Svitolina, new darling of French Open crowd

'I feel 17', says Svitolina, new darling of French Open crowd

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina says she feels "17 again" after being adopted as an honorary Frenchwoman ahead of her politically-charged quarter-final clash against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Roland Garros.

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