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Australia back-row forward Tom Hooper signs for Exeter
English Premiership club Exeter on Tuesday announced the signing of Australia back-row forward Tom Hooper, who will arrive ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Teenager Fonseca in Melbourne stunner as Medvedev survives big scare
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.
No Premier League clubs charged with PSR breaches
The Premier League will not issue any fresh charges against clubs over breaches of its financial rules after all were deemed compliant for the 2023/24 campaign, though Leicester could still be sanctioned over a charge brought last season.
Teen qualifier Fonseca beats ninth seed Rublev in Melbourne stunner
Fearless teenage qualifier Joao Fonseca beat ninth seed Andrey Rublev on his Grand Slam debut on Tuesday in the biggest shock of the Australian Open so far.
Itoje replaces George as England captain for Six Nations
Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick said Tuesday as he named a 36-man squad for the tournament.
Barca chief Laporta says he is blameless over Olmo registration issue
Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended his handling of the Dani Olmo registration issue and lashed out at enemies attacking the club in a fiery speech on Tuesday.
Arteta highlights 'terrible consequences' of online abuse after Havertz targeted
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has flagged the "terrible consequences" of online abuse after Kai Havertz and his wife were targeted on social media following Sunday's FA Cup loss to Manchester United.
De Minaur makes fast start in bid to deliver home Australian Open champion
Local hope Alex de Minaur said he has never felt better after getting his Australian Open off to a flying start Tuesday in the pursuit of a near-five-decade first.
Vingegaard targeting Tour de France and Vuelta in 2025
Jonas Vingegaard will eye a third Tour de France title and also race the Vuelta a Espana this year, he announced Tuesday as his Visma team prepare for the new season.
Arsenal 'actively looking' at January transfers after Jesus injury
Mikel Arteta said Tuesday that Arsenal are "actively looking" to improve their squad, revealing the club are "very worried" about an injury to Gabriel Jesus, who has reportedly ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.
Vendee Globe winner Dalin banishes nightmare of 2021
French mariner Charlie Dalin made up for the bitter disappointment of four years ago to win the round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Tuesday, crossing the finishing line off the coast of Vendee in a record time.
Medvedev faces fine after smashing racquet, camera in Melbourne meltdown
Daniil Medvedev faces a hefty fine after mangling his racquet and a net camera in an epic temper tantrum before battling through a five-set roller coaster to start his Australian Open on Tuesday.
Medvedev survives big scare as women's seeds flourish in Melbourne
Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racquet and avoided a huge shock at the Australian Open on Tuesday to join a rampant Taylor Fritz and veteran Gael Monfils in the second round.
Paolini in the mood as she races into second round at Open
Jasmine Paolini underlined her Australian Open title credentials with an almost flawless march into the second round on Tuesday.
French sailor Charlie Dalin wins Vendee Globe in record time
French mariner Charlie Dalin won the round-the-world Vendee Globe race on Tuesday, crossing the finishing line off the coast of Brittany in a record time.
Monfils 'crazy happy' after epic Australian Open win aged 38
A "crazy happy" Gael Monfils said age was just a number Tuesday after the 38-year-old Frenchman toppled young countryman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open.
Medvedev survives big scare to join Fritz, Monfils in Open round two
Last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev smashed his racquet and avoided a huge shock at the Australian Open on Tuesday before joining a rampant Taylor Fritz and veteran Gael Monfils in the second round.
Racquet-smashing Medvedev survives Australian Open fright
A volatile Daniil Medvedev mangled his racquet in an epic temper tantrum Tuesday before battling through a five-set roller coaster to stay alive at the Australian Open.
Veteran Monfils downs big-serving Mpetshi Perricard in Melbourne epic
French veteran Gael Monfils battled through a five-set thriller to topple young countryman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Australian Open on Tuesday as he enjoys a late-career resurgence.
Lakers, Clippers return to court amid LA wildfire devastation
The Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action on Monday with a strong nod to the first responders battling the Los Angeles wildfires and hoping to bring "some joy" to their ravaged city.
Fritz confident of Slam success after Australian Open demolition job
Taylor Fritz said he was "very confident" about making a Grand Slam breakthrough after dropping just five games to blitz into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday.
Rybakina teaches teenager harsh lesson at Australian Open
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina dished out a harsh tennis lesson to teenager Emerson Jones on Tuesday, racing into the Australian Open second round 6-1, 6-1.
Rams dominate Vikings in NFL playoff game moved because of LA fires
With catastrophic wildfires blazing in their home city, the Los Angeles Rams dominated the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday in Arizona to reach the second round of the NFL playoffs.
Fritz blitzes through as Medvedev, 'Demon' launch Open campaigns
Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while rampant fourth seed Taylor Fritz was among the early winners on day three.
Fritz fires warning with Australian Open demolition job
Taylor Fritz dropped just five games to blitz into the Australian Open second round Tuesday as he looks to build on a breakthrough 2024 and snap a long title drought by American men in Melbourne.
Edwards steps up late as Timberwolves beat Wizards
Anthony Edwards scored 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter as the Minnesota Timberwolves used a late surge to subdue the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 120-106 on Monday.
'Disruptor' Medvedev and The Demon embark on road to Australian Open glory
Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women's action.
Colombia star Rodriguez leaves La Liga for Mexico
Colombia captain and ex-Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Club Leon after a brief and unsuccessful stint with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, the clubs announced on Monday.
Timberwolves' Edwards fined again for 'obscene gestures'
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was fined $50,000 for making "obscene gestures toward a game official," the NBA said Monday.
Lazio fire far-right falconer after online penis posting
Lazio fired the far-right sympathiser who handles their eagle mascot on Monday after he posted online a series of videos and pictures of his erect penis.
Under-fire Wales boss Gatland accepts change likely unless results improve
Wales coach Warren Gatland said on Monday he knows his job is on the line after naming a Six Nations squad he hopes will end the national side's record-breaking losing streak.
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.