Sávio savours debut goal as Spurs coast to emphatic Carabao Cup win over Charlton
Tottenham defeated Charlton in the Carabao Cup at home after struggling with only four domestic wins last season. The victory provided relief following a 3-0 loss to Brentford the previous Saturday.
Angel Reese is turning trolls and talk of ‘mebounds’ into fuel for a breakthrough
Angel Reese missed a crucial last-second shot attempt against Indiana on August 16, with the Dream losing 95-91 in overtime. She subsequently committed to improving and moving past the loss through competitive determination.
Bueckers, Wings win, seal last WNBA playoff berth
The Dallas Wings defeated Portland 96-78 to secure the eighth and final WNBA playoff berth. Guard Paige Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 pick, reached the postseason for the first time.
Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz
Serena Williams returned to the US Open after 1,453 days away and played mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz, winning their first-round match before losing in the quarter-finals to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. The pairing combined for 30 Grand Slam singles titles, a record for a mixed-doubles team at a major championship.
Vuelta a España: Tadej Pogacar punishes peloton with mighty solo win on stage four
Tadej Pogacar broke away from competitors with approximately 50 kilometers remaining on stage four, winning solo by more than three minutes in Andorra la Vella. The Slovenian cyclist attacked on the ascent to the second climb, establishing a decisive lead on the brutal mountain terrain.
Angel Reese breaks two WNBA rebounding records in one night during Dream win
Angel Reese secured 26 rebounds in a single game, setting a WNBA record while simultaneously breaking the single-season rebounding record. The Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-71 on Monday with Reese's rebounding performance.
Chelsea’s front three dazzle as they edge out Fulham in derby thriller
Chelsea's front three of Cole Palmer, João Pedro, and Morgan Rogers defeated Fulham in their derby match, with new centre-back Maxence Lacroix providing an assist on his debut. Palmer appeared rested and determined after previous injury issues, while Rogers scored his first goal since his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa.
Post-Pep Premier League era begins with blast of hyper-managed shock and awe | Barney Ronay
The Premier League season began with noticeably new possession numbers, intense physicality, and rhythm in games. The shift reflects changes following Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City, with fresh tactical approaches emerging across matches.
Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth at the Dutch Grand Prix and blamed Ferrari's strategy decisions for costing him a podium position. Hamilton criticized the team for being too slow to pit Charles Leclerc when Hamilton was running quicker on a different tire strategy.
Liverpool’s Szoboszlai spot-on with late, late leveller to salvage point at Newcastle
Dominic Szoboszlai scored a late equalizer to earn Liverpool a draw against Newcastle. The match featured attacking football from both sides under managers Matthias Jaissle and Andoni Iraola.
Teófimo López outpoints Rolly Romero to win title in third weight class
Teófimo López won a 12-round majority decision over Rolly Romero with scores of 115-113 and 116-112 to claim the WBA welterweight title. López became a three-division champion, adding the welterweight belt to his previous 135-pound and 140-pound titles.
Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 batters while allowing the Dodgers to overcome a 3-0 first-inning deficit against Pittsburgh. Los Angeles won 4-3 in Skubal's first game with the defending World Series champions.
Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to snatch Dutch GP pole
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, outpacing Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in second and third place. Norris achieved the feat despite his McLaren car being slow through low-speed corners, having also claimed pole at Hungary in the previous race.
How to watch South Africa v New Zealand: Live stream the first Greatest Rivalry Test for free from anywhere
# Summary A Greatest Rivalry Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is beginning in Johannesburg, featuring the two top-ranked men's rugby teams. The first match can be watched via live stream from anywhere.
Geno Smith throws a TD as Jets beat Steelers 17-0
Geno Smith threw a touchdown pass on a 69-yard drive in the Jets' 17-0 preseason victory over Pittsburgh. Smith completed all 7 pass attempts for 65 yards, including a 13-yard flip to Jelani Woods in the end zone.
Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry
Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3-0 in their Premier League title defence opener at Emirates Stadium. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard secured the comfortable victory.
Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper out of US Open as injuries take their toll
Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1, is withdrawing from the US Open due to a right knee injury after not competing since defending his Wimbledon title last month. Jack Draper is also out of the tournament while recovering from a bone bruise in his left arm.
Contenders primed to chase down Antonelli as F1 season resumes
Antonelli holds a substantial lead in the championship as the Formula One season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break. Title contenders are entering the final stretch of competition, with rivals viewing the young Italian's lead as still within reach going into Zandvoort.
Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
Arsenal will pursue another Premier League title rather than defend their current one, according to manager Mikel Arteta's messaging strategy. Multiple rival clubs are appointing new managers this season, suggesting traditional contenders may struggle and creating opportunities for Arsenal's title push.
‘Here we go’: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury absence
Carlos Alcaraz will return to competition at the US Open after a four-month absence from injury. The seven-time major winner has not played since April and missed both the French Open and Wimbledon due to a wrist issue.
‘Why would you want to retire me?’: Novak Djokovic is still driven by doubt
A Prime Video documentary reveals that 39-year-old Novak Djokovic, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles and 428 total weeks at number one in ATP rankings, remains driven by doubt and stubbornness. The film explores how Djokovic's childhood experiences and siege mentality continue motivating him despite his status as the greatest male tennis player ever.
Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030
Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing that keeps him with the team through 2030. This decision ends 18 months of speculation about potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.
'Exceptional' Robinson hailed as he and Tongue cut match ball in half
England bowlers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each took five wickets to dismiss Pakistan for 171 runs on day one at Headingley. Robinson was called exceptional by teammate Tongue after their combined performance.
England skittle Pakistan at Headingley on Root's return as Test captain
England bowled Pakistan out for 171 in their first innings at Headingley, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each taking five wickets. Joe Root returned as England Test captain while rain delays and Pakistan's brief resistance punctuated the match.
Messi scores first goal since father's death
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death, pointing to the sky in tribute during a Major League Soccer match. Inter Miami drew 2-2 against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.
Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts lead 10th inning charge, Dodgers sweep Rockies
The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 6-4 in 10 innings to complete a three-game sweep that required 28 total innings. Mookie Betts began the scoring with an infield single, followed by runs from Kyle Tucker and Kiké Hernández.
Clark, Mitchell set mark for WNBA duo in Fever win
Kelsey Mitchell and Caitlin Clark combined to score 53 points as the Indiana Fever defeated the Tempo 101-95 on Tuesday. Mitchell scored 16 points in the first quarter alone and finished with 29 total points before sitting out the fourth quarter.
Brewers shell Mariners 22-0, tied for largest shutout win in 139 years
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0, tying the modern baseball record for largest shutout victory. Three players hit three-run home runs and the Brewers matched their franchise record for runs scored in a single game.