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Durant propels Nets past Magic, Celtics overwhelm Hornets
Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points to power Brooklyn to a 109-102 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday that kept the Nets trending in the right direction.

New Zealand golfer Ko returns to No. 1 in world
New Zealand's Lydia Ko is atop the women's golf world rankings for the third time in her career, regaining the number one spot on Monday a week after her LPGA Tour Championship triumph.

Why are Man Utd, Liverpool both up for sale now?
Manchester United fans have celebrated the news that the Glazer family are open to selling the club after an acrimonious relationship with supporters during their 17 years in charge.

Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts
Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare on a dramatic day of action in Qatar on Monday.

Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week's Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, the 15-time major champion said on Twitter on Monday.

Man with rainbow flag invades pitch during World Cup match
A man with a rainbow flag and wearing a T-shirt with the words "Respect for Iranian Woman" on the back invaded the pitch during a match at the Qatar World Cup on Monday.

'Neymar haters': Brazil political divide spills over to World Cup
Normally, it would be horrible news to football fans anywhere that their team's star player was injured.

Fernandes double sends Portugal into World Cup knock-outs
Bruno Fernandes scored twice to give Portugal a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday and send them into the knock-out stages of the World Cup alongside France and Brazil.

Brawn retires from Formula One saying his work is done
Ross Brawn announced Monday that he was retiring and leaving the position as managing director of motorsports at Formula 1, which he had held since 2017.

Brazil join France in World Cup knockouts as Ronaldo eyes progress
Brazil joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds on a dramatic day of action in Qatar on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo seeks to lead Portugal into the last 16.

Casemiro goal downs Switzerland to take Brazil into World Cup last 16
A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare.

'It's normal - it's Kudus': Ghana youngster lights up World Cup
Mohammed Kudus announced himself on the global stage with his brace at the World Cup on Monday to show why he is one of the most coveted young players in football.

Kudus at the double as Ghana sink South Korea in World Cup thriller
Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento's side facing an early exit.

Iran's World Cup team caught in dilemma over protests at home
With their country riven by unrest, Iran's football team are trapped in an impossible position at the World Cup as they head into a decisive clash with the United States.

Kenyan Sevens players to receive unpaid wages: sports minister
Kenya's Rugby Sevens players, who launched an appeal for donations to pay their bills, will be paid their overdue salaries this week ahead of the season-opening Dubai series, the country's sports minister said Monday.

Wales must give everything to beat England after 'heartbreak': Bale
Wales forward Gareth Bale said his team needed to give everything they had to beat England in the World Cup on Tuesday, having been "devastated and heartbroken" after their defeat by Iran.

Ecuador performances show football's global 'evolution', says coach Alfaro
Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro said on Monday his side's strong showing at the World Cup was proof of a narrowing gap between football's traditional powerhouses and the chasing pack.

Kudus double for Ghana sinks South Korea in World Cup thriller
Mohammed Kudus scored twice as Ghana beat South Korea 3-2 in a pulsating World Cup encounter on Monday to keep their World Cup hopes alive and leave Paulo Bento's side facing an early exit.

US coach sorry for flag furore ahead of Iran clash
United States coach Gregg Berhalter apologised on Monday for the furore triggered by a social media post depicting a modified version of Iran's flag as the two geopolitical foes prepared for their crunch World Cup showdown.

British sports minister to wear rainbow armband at World Cup
Britain's sports minister Stuart Andrew will wear the rainbow-coloured armband that FIFA prohibited players from using at the World Cup when he attends England's clash with Wales in Qatar on Tuesday.

Boxer Alvarez threatens Messi over World Cup jersey 'insult'
Champion boxer Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez issued a warning to Lionel Messi after a video emerged of the star celebrating Argentina's World Cup win over Mexico with a Mexican jersey on the floor.

Dutch rising star Gakpo will go 'much further', says Van Gaal
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said on Monday that he thinks Cody Gakpo will "evolve much further" after the youngster's two crucial goals at the World Cup.

Cameroon fight back to draw World Cup thriller with Serbia
Cameroon kept their hopes of making the last 16 of the World Cup alive on Monday after fighting back from two goals down to draw a thrilling Group G encounter with Serbia 3-3.

Luck of the draw for first ticket sales for Paris Olympics
Sports fans around the world can take their first steps to acquiring tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics by entering a draw this week, organisers announced on Monday.

Morata's time may be now for Spain after underwhelming decade
Spain and Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has a star-studded CV, spending time at Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, but is rarely considered an elite striker.

Last chance for Belgium's 'too old' golden generation at World Cup
Belgium's much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure.

Heading restricted for Scottish clubs to minimise brain injury risk
Heading for professional footballers in Scotland is to be restricted to one training session a week under new guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of long-term brain injuries.

Gap-toothed assassin Fuellkrug digs Germany out of World Cup hole
A wildcard selection in Germany's World Cup squad, journeyman striker Niclas Fuellkrug -- nicknamed 'Gap' due to a missing front tooth -- may have plugged coach Hansi Flick's biggest hole in Qatar.

India's Gaikwad hits seven sixes in one over
India batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday smashed an unprecedented seven successive sixes in one over of a 50-overs domestic match -- courtesy of a no-ball.

Eagles beat Packers as Rodgers exits, Bengals topple Titans
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles ran over Green Bay on Sunday, knocking Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers out in the third quarter of a 40-33 NFL victory.

Brazil without Neymar as Portugal target World Cup last 16
Brazil must do without injured star forward Neymar against Switzerland at the World Cup on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal into the last 16 in Qatar.

Warriors power past Timberwolves in convincing road win, Celtics cruise
Stephen Curry scored 25 points and the Golden State Warriors parlayed a hot start into a comfortable 137-114 NBA win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.