Spain win EuroBasket title, topping France 88-76 for gold
BERLIN: For Spain, almost all of the names on the national team’s roster have changed in recent years.
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Cameron Smith claims first LIV Golf title at Chicago
Chicago: Reigning British Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia won his first LIV Golf title on Sunday, holding off Dustin Johnson and Peter Uihlein down the stretch to win the Chicago Invitational.
Las Vegas Aces win first WNBA title, Chelsea Gray named MVP
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut: Chelsea Gray scored 20 points to lead the Las Vegas Aces to their first WNBA title in a 78-71 road win over the Connecticut Sun in Game 4 on Sunday.
Real Madrid triumph at rivals Atletico in spiky derby
MADRID: Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over neighbors Atletico Madrid in a heated derby on Sunday to return to the top of La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have started their title defense in perfect fashion, with a 100 percent record from six games. This victory took Real two points above Barcelona, who had leapfrogged into first on Saturday.
Alcaraz seals Spain’s spot in Davis Cup quarterfinals
PARIS: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz sealed Spain’s berth in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday by beating South Korea’s Kwon Soon-woo in straight sets.
SA edged out in rain-interrupted Davis Cup tie by Bulgaria
South Africa were handed a 3-0 defeat by Bulgaria on Sunday in theeir Davis Cup World Group II tie at the National Tennis Centre in Sofia.
Ireland beat Barbados to make Davis Cup play-offs
Ireland have beaten Barbados 3-2 in the Davis Cup to progress to the World Group I playoffs next year.
Laver Cup 2022: Matteo Berrettini and Tommy Paul named as alternates for Team Europe and Team World in London
Matteo Berrettini and American Tommy Paul have been named as alternates for Team Europe and Team World respectively at this year’s highly-anticipated Laver Cup. Alternates are available to compete in place of one of their teammates in case of injury or withdrawal. Both Berrettini and Paul will participate in all appearances and preparations for the tournament which gets underway on September 23 and concludes on September 25, with all the action live on Eurosport and discovery+.