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Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

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After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company into the world's top five in market value for most of the session as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.

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Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury

Koepka ready for US Open after left hand nerve injury

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka said Tuesday he will play in this week's US Open after withdrawing from last week's PGA Canadian Open with a left hand injury.

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Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals

Not even a career Slam will satisfy No.1 Scheffler's goals

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler can complete a career Grand Slam by winning this week's US Open but even a victory at Shinnecock will not satisfy the world number one.

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Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become 5th biggest company

Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become 5th biggest company

SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company above Amazon into fifth place in market value as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.

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Canada government sued over climate inaction

Canada government sued over climate inaction

Three young women and two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government seeking to force it to develop an action plan to meet its key climate goals.

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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava

Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava

US sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava.

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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history

Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history

He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after his two clinical goals made New Zealand football history.

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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return

Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June.

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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events

USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events

US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart criticized World Anti-Doping Agency officials on Tuesday over plans to change testing at major events, allowing sport federations a greater role.

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