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Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco, Rennes implode early at Lorient

Giroud strikes late to lift Lille past Monaco, Rennes implode early at Lorient

Olivier Giroud struck in added time on Sunday to give Lille a 1-0 win over visiting Monaco.

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Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of trees in West Bank village

Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of trees in West Bank village

Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Sunday in the presence of the Israeli military, according to AFP journalists who witnessed the scene.

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David strikes on Serie A debut as Juve ease past Parma

David strikes on Serie A debut as Juve ease past Parma

Jonathan David made a goalscoring start to his Serie A career on Sunday, netting the opening goal in Juventus' straightforward 2-0 win over Parma.

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Sabalenka into US Open second round as Fritz, Shelton advance

Sabalenka into US Open second round as Fritz, Shelton advance

Aryna Sabalenka launched the defence of her US Open crown with a battling victory on Sunday as American men's hopes Taylor Fritz and Blake Shelton advanced safely.

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England's Botterman aiming to be world's 'best loosehead prop'

England's Botterman aiming to be world's 'best loosehead prop'

Hannah Botterman has set her sights on becoming the "best loosehead prop in the world" following her outstanding display in England's Women's Rugby World Cup opener.

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Kneecap defy critics with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig

Kneecap defy critics with 'Free Palestine' chant at Paris gig

Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, repeated their criticism of Israel's war in Gaza during a performance outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.

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New Zealand start Women's Rugby World Cup defence by downing battling Spain

New Zealand start Women's Rugby World Cup defence by downing battling Spain

Reigning champions New Zealand started their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup title with a 54-8 win over a gutsy Spain in York on Sunday.

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Winless Man Utd need to 'grow up', says Amorim

Winless Man Utd need to 'grow up', says Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes his side need to show more maturity after blowing the lead to draw 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday and remain without a win this season.

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Shelton romps into US Open second round

Shelton romps into US Open second round

In-form home hope Ben Shelton got his US Open campaign off to a smooth start on Sunday with a comfortable straight sets victory over Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse.

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Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory

Man Utd still winless after Fulham draw, Everton open new stadium with victory

Manchester United remain without a Premier League win this season after being held 1-1 at Fulham on Sunday, while a Jack Grealish-inspired Everton opened their new stadium with a 2-0 victory over Brighton.

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