Australia capture first World Rugby Sevens season crown
Australia captured a first-ever World Rugby Sevens Series men's season crown on Sunday with a third-place finish at the campaign-ending Los Angeles Sevens tournament.
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Venus and Serena Williams handed US Open doubles wild card
Venus Williams will be reunited on court for the first time in four years after being handed a wild card into the doubles at the US Open, organisers confirmed on Saturday. Serena Williams, who is expected to retire after the US Open, has not partnered elder sister Venus in a doubles event since the duo lost in the last 16 at the 2018 French Open.
Xavi hails 'extraordinary' Lewandowski after double leads to convincing win for Barcelona
Barcelona manager Xavi hailed "extraordinary" Robert Lewandowski after the Polish striker scored twice in the 4-0 La Liga victory over Real Valladolid on Sunday evening.
Karim Benzema scores two late goals as 'energy' guides Real Madrid past Espanyol
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti attributed his team's 3-1 La Liga win at Espanyol to their superior "energy", with Karim Benzema scoring twice in the final few minutes on Sunday to keep the defending champions perfect from their first three games.
Brother’s alleged extortion video prompts response from Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba has released a statement saying he has been the victim of “extortion attempts” after his brother recorded a video promising “great revelations” about the ex-Manchester United player.
Barcelona ratings vs Valladolid: Lewandowski 9, Dembele 8, Kounde 7
Robert Lewandowski scored his second consecutive brace as Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 La Liga victory on Sunday.
Karim Benzema's late brace snatches win for Real Madrid at Espanyol
Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol on Sunday, their third in the first three games of the new La Liga season. Real Madrid sit top of the table on nine points, level with Real Betis. Barcelona and Villarreal are right behind on seven points, with Osasuna and Real Sociedad on six.
Robert Lewandowski bags double as Barcelona down Valladolid
Robert Lewandowski continued his strong start with Barcelona by scoring twice for the second game in a row as Jules Kounde made his debut in a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday. A typical poacher's finish from the Poland star on 24 minutes set Barca on their way before teenage midfielder Pedri added a second on the stroke of half-time at the Camp Nou. Lewandowski struck again just past the hour to make it four goals in three matches since his trumpeted summer arrival from Bayern Munich, with Sergi Roberto netting late on. "To have Lewandowski in your team is a blessing," said Barca coach Xavi Hernandez. "He's an extraordinary player. Spectacular. A natural leader. It's a blessing to have him with us, it's marvellous.