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Southgate reveals Scotland soft spot as 'great sporting rivalry' turns 150
England manager Gareth Southgate revealed on Monday he once supported Scotland at the 1978 World Cup as the old rivals prepare to do battle in a friendly to mark the 150th anniversary of their first meeting.
Murray confident as Davis Cup gears up for last 16
With the US Open, the last of this year's majors out of the way, the stage is cleared for the Davis Cup which enters its 16-team Finals group stage across four locations on Tuesday.
'Maximum respect' for Rubiales resignation: Spain coach
Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente said Monday he "respects" former football federation president Luis Rubiales' decision to resign after causing outrage by kissing a Women's World Cup player on the lips.
Portuguese court convicts hacker whose leaks rocked football
A court in Portugal on Monday convicted the hacker Rui Pinto over his "Football Leaks" revelations that exposed dodgy dealings in international football, sentencing him to a suspended four-year prison term.
Murray has 'huge motivation' to still be in Britain's Davis Cup team
Andy Murray says he has "huge motivation" to be a member of Great Britain's Davis Cup team despite questioning whether he deserved his place after his early exit at the US Open.
'Coaches know what to expect': Deschamps not surprised by Flick sacking
France manager Didier Deschamps said on Monday he was not surprised by the sacking of his Germany counterpart Hansi Flick.
Germany's Leupolz retires from international duty
Germany and Chelsea midfielder Melanie Leupolz has retired from international duty, the German FA announced on Monday.
Laurent Blanc axed by struggling Lyon: club
Laurent Blanc has left his post of coach at Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon "by mutual consent", the club announced on Monday.
Old rivals England the 'benchmark' for buoyant Scotland, says Clarke
Scotland are closing in on qualification for next year's European Championship, but manager Steve Clarke believes facing England in a friendly on Tuesday will give a true reflection of how far his side have come.
Swashbuckling French tycoon Bernard Tapie gets Netflix series
Netflix on Wednesday releases a series based on the life of Bernard Tapie, the controversial and popular French business magnate who was jailed in one of football's biggest match-fixing scandals, amid protests from his family.
Kohli, Rahul tons power India to 356-2 against Pakistan
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries as India posted a mammoth 356-2 against Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four match of the Asia Cup on Monday.
Laurent Blanc axed by struggling Lyon: source
Laurent Blanc has been sacked as coach of Ligue 1's bottom side Lyon, a source close to Blanc told AFP on Monday.
Voeller tasked with getting Euro 2024 hosts Germany back on track
Nine months before Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany, the hosts have turned to Rudi Voeller to get the team back on track before Tuesday's friendly against France after coach Hansi Flick was sacked.
Etzebeth out with shoulder injury for up to 10 days
Giant Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
Court to deliver verdict on hacker behind biggest leak in football history
A Portuguese court was due on Monday to deliver its verdict on hacker Rui Pinto, whose flood of "Football Leaks" revelations exposed dirty dealings in international football.
Springboks bat off concerns over Libbok's goal-kicking
South Africa's last two World Cup titles, in 2019 and 2007, highlighted the importance of a sharp-shooting goalkicker, Handre Pollard and Percy Montgomery's consummate skill off the kicking tee a key factor in their teams' success.
Three things learned from Wales v Fiji World Cup thriller
Wales and Fiji produced the match the Rugby World Cup required after a weekend of largely one-sided affairs with the Welsh winning a pulsating 32-26 cliffhanger in Bordeaux on Sunday.
Klinsmann in trouble after seven months and no wins with South Korea
South Korea face Saudi Arabia in a friendly at Newcastle United's St James' Park on Tuesday with Jurgen Klinsmann under severe pressure after a wretched start as coach.
49ers crush Steelers, Cowboys embarrass Giants on opening NFL Sunday
The San Francisco 49ers dominated Pittsburgh 30-7 in just one of the big wins of an NFL opening Sunday that ended with the Cowboys' 40-0 dismantling of the New York Giants.
Australia police ready to assist with Rubiales investigation
Australian police said Monday they are willing to help Spanish investigators probing sexual assault allegations levelled against Spain's outgoing football supremo Luis Rubiales.
Djokovic not setting any limit on Grand Slam titles
Novak Djokovic said he plans to play as long as possible while he is still capable of competing for the biggest prizes after winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday.
Medvedev salutes 'great' Djokovic after US Open finals
Daniil Medvedev lavished praise on Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star defeated the Russian at the US Open on Sunday for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
Williamson, Southee boost New Zealand's ODI World Cup squad
Kane Williamson and Tim Southee were included Monday in an experienced New Zealand squad for next month's 50-overs World Cup in India.
Djokovic honours Bryant after US Open win
Novak Djokovic paid tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant after he won his record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday, wearing a "Mamba Forever" shirt during the trophy presentation.
Novak Djokovic: undisputed king of tennis
Novak Djokovic, who won his fourth US Open and all-time record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago.
Yankees held hit-less through 10 but beat Brewers in 13 innings
The New York Yankees seized an unlikely triumph Sunday, spoiling Milwaukee's no-hit bid in the 11th inning before beating the Brewers 4-3 in 13 innings at Yankee Stadium.
Braves become first club to qualify for MLB playoffs
Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson smacked two-run singles in the seventh inning Sunday, lifting the Atlanta Braves over visiting Pittsburgh 5-2 to clinch a Major League Baseball playoff berth.
Wales put Gatland through emotional wringer in Fiji cliffhanger
Head coach Warren Gatland said Wales's nerve-wracking 32-26 victory over Fiji on Sunday in a pulsating Rugby World Cup match was "pretty significant" although he added he had been "pretty angry" at his side's chaotic end to the match.
Dixon wins IndyCar finale at Laguna Seca, series champ Palou third
New Zealand's Scott Dixon won a wild IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca Raceway on Sunday as newly crowned series champion Alex Palou settled for third.
Lee beats Hull in playoff to win LPGA Queen City crown
Australia's Minjee Lee birdied Sunday's second playoff hole to defeat England's Charley Hull and win the LPGA Queen City Championship while China's Yin Ruoning finished third to become world number one.
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland on Sunday as Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.