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Second-ranked Zverev battles illness ahead of Shanghai Masters
Alexander Zverev revealed Tuesday he was still battling lung inflammation that saw him hospitalised after last month's Laver Cup and caused him to miss the China Open in Beijing.
Fils saves match point to beat Humbert in all-French Japan Open final
France's Arthur Fils came back from a match point down to win the Japan Open with a 5-7, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory over countryman Ugo Humbert on Tuesday.
Sinner staves off Chinese wildcard to set up Alcaraz final
Jannik Sinner ignored the bubbling controversy over his steroid case and a roaring home crowd to set up a China Open final against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday.
Bayern's Kane returns to training before Aston Villa clash
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returned to training on Tuesday ahead of his side's Champions League trip to Aston Villa after sustaining an ankle injury at the weekend.
Pohang thump Shanghai Port as Gwangju on top in AFC Champions League
A brilliant second-half display by Pohang Steelers saw them thump 10-man Shanghai Port 3-0 on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite on a great night for South Korean clubs.
Alcaraz sweeps into Beijing final as home hero extends fairytale
Carlos Alcaraz sent Daniil Medvedev packing to reach his first China Open final on Tuesday as 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her fairytale renaissance.
Mariners stunned at home by Buriram in AFC Champions League Elite
Australia's Central Coast Mariners slumped to a dismal home defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, stunned 2-1 at home by Thailand's Buriram United and finishing the match with 10 men.
Alcaraz downs Medvedev in straight sets to reach Beijing final
Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz emulated Rafael Nadal in reaching a China Open final as he sent Daniil Medvedev packing 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday.
Jaiswal leads India to remarkable victory in rain-hit Bangladesh Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 51 on Tuesday as India pulled off a remarkable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a rain-hit second Test in Kanpur that lost two-and-a-half days to bad weather.
China Open history-maker Zhang nearly quit after long losing run
Zhang Shuai admitted Tuesday she nearly quit after losing 24 matches in a row -- now the world number 595 is into the quarter-finals of her home China Open.
Bangladesh crumble for 146, India need 95 to sweep series
Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets apiece as Bangladesh crumbled to 146 all out on the final day of the rain-hit second Test on Tuesday, leaving India needing 95 runs to sweep the series 2-0.
Frustrated French clubs turn away players in post-Olympics sports boom
Many amateur French sports clubs are struggling to cope with a wave of enquiries and a boom in wannabee players sparked by the Paris Olympics.
Defiant history-maker Zhang Shuai powers into Beijing last eight
The 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai added another chapter to her renaissance as she rolled into the quarter-finals of her home China Open on Tuesday to make more history.
Goff perfect as Lions claw Seahawks, Titans sink Dolphins
The Detroit Lions sent the Seattle Seahawks spinning to their first defeat of the NFL season on Monday with an emphatic 42-29 victory in the Motor City.
Champions League can put Asian women's football on map, say players
Women's football in Asia can close the gap on Europe and North America with this week's launch of the AFC Women's Champions League, say players from top Japanese side Urawa Reds Ladies.
Vinicius taking control as holders Madrid face Lille
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is hoping to end October with a first Ballon d'Or in his hands in Paris, but his month also begins in France with a Champions League visit to Lille on Wednesday.
Bologna living the dream with Champions League clash at Liverpool
Bologna face their biggest match in 60 years on Wednesday when they take on Liverpool at Anfield, the sort of glamour fixture fans were dreaming of when the Serie A team surprised everyone by reaching the Champions League.
Australia look to cement dominance in women's T20 World Cup
Australia are hot favourites for their seventh title at the women's T20 World Cup starting Thursday in their first tournament appearance since the retirement of four-time tournament-winning captain Meg Lanning.
Aston Villa target repeat of 1982 Champions League heroics against Bayern
Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that fatigue will be no excuse as his side aim to emulate the most memorable night in the club's history against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83: team
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit king who left the sport in disgrace after being banned for betting on games, died Monday aged 83, his former team confirmed.
Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83: US media
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit king who left the sport in disgrace after being banned for betting on games, died Monday aged 83, multiple US media outlets reported.
Braves, Mets split double-header to seal wild card berths
The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves split their weather-delayed double-header to seal their places in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.
Evanilson off the mark in Bournemouth win over Southampton
Bournemouth's record signing Evanilson scored his first goal for the club as the Cherries beat Southampton 3-1 on Monday.
LeBron James 'given life' by playing with son, Olympic gold
LeBron James said Monday the historic prospect of playing alongside eldest son Bronny for the Los Angeles Lakers has given him a new lease of life ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
Guardiola promises strong City side in Slovan Champions League tie
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Monday he would not take Slovan Bratislava lightly in this week's Champions League clash as his squad continues to adjust to life without key midfielder Rodri.
Renault to end Formula One engine production from 2026
Renault are to stop producing Formula One engines from 2026, ending almost half a century of use in Formula One, the French manufacturer's Alpine team announced on Monday.
PSG's Dembele axed for Arsenal clash over disciplinary reasons: Luis Enrique
Ousmane Dembele was axed from Paris Saint-Germain's squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Arsenal because he did not "comply with or respect the expectations of the team", coach Luis Enrique said.
Bulked-up Wemby eyes Spurs playoff return
A bulked-up Victor Wembanyama said on Monday leading the San Antonio Spurs back to the playoffs is the "minimum objective" as he prepares for his second season in the NBA.
South Africa pick three spinners for Bangladesh Test series
South African cricket coach Shukri Conrad on Monday named three spin bowlers in a 15-man squad to play two Tests in Bangladesh next month.
Basketball great Mutombo dies aged 58: NBA
Congolese-American basketball great Dikembe Mutombo, renowned as one of the best defensive players in NBA history, has died aged 58, the league announced on Monday.
Sinner defies doping case to join Alcaraz, Medvedev in Beijing semis
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner defied the controversy surrounding his doping case to join Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Monday in the China Open semi-finals.
Britain and Italy inseparable in Louis Vuitton Cup final
Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli remain tied in the Louis Vuitton Cup final after winning a race each to leave the standings at 3-3 on Monday.