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Duplantis conquers pole vault at Silesia Diamond League

Duplantis conquers pole vault at Silesia Diamond League

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis had a tilt at a new world record, but it wasn't to be, after he'd tied up victory at the Diamond League meet in Silesia on Sunday.

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England cricketer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'

England cricketer Carse under investigation after 'nightclub incident'

England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after he was reportedly involved in an incident at a nightclub in Derby on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed.

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France's badminton gold winners set for obscurity back home

France's badminton gold winners set for obscurity back home

Newly-crowned badminton world champion Alex Lanier on Sunday said he would go unrecognised on French streets despite adding a second gold on a historic day for the sport.

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McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash

McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash

Formula One world champion Lando Norris stormed to victory in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, sealing back-to-back wins in a race marred by a huge crash for local hero Max Verstappen.

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Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa

Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa

Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.

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Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start

Giroud scores as Lille give Davide Ancelotti winning start

Olivier Giroud scored the opening goal as Lille gave Davide Ancelotti a winning start as coach with a 2-0 victory at Angers in their Ligue 1 opener on Sunday.

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Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback

Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback

Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement.

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Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha broke the half-marathon world record on Sunday in the streets of Buenos Aires becoming the first man to run under 57 minutes.

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Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions

Mo'unga returns for All Blacks against Johannesburg Lions

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will make his first appearance for New Zealand since the 2023 Rugby World Cup when they face the Lions franchise in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

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Belgian sprinter Philipsen wins Renewi Tour

Belgian sprinter Philipsen wins Renewi Tour

Home rider Jasper Philipsen powered to overall victory in the Renewi Tour by winning his third stage of the race in Belgium on Sunday.

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