NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims
WASHINGTON: American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.
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Braves' Acuna confronted by two fans in seventh inning of win - ESPN
DENVER — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was confronted by two fans in right field during Monday's game at Coors Field, an encounter that left the star player knocked to the ground.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts odds-on favorite to win NL MVP - ESPN
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Mookie Betts has gone in just two weeks from long shot to odds-on favorite to win the National League MVP award at sportsbooks around the nation.
Mother of beleaguered Spanish soccer federation chief starts hunger strike to defend him
The mother of Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales started a hunger strike Monday in a church in southern Spain in defence of her son, who is under fire for kissing a player during the Women's World Cup awards ceremony.
New Zealand lock Barrett cleared to play in World Cup opener
New Zealand lock Scott Barrett will face no further sanction after his red card in the record 35-7 loss to South Africa at Twickenham on Friday, leaving the second row free to line up against France in the Rugby World Cup opener on Sep 8.
Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales's mother on hunger strike over her son's treatment
A week after Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, kissed Spain's Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup awards ceremony, his reputation is in tatters and his future hangs in the balance.
Why VAR did not overturn penalty awarded to Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
VAR was right not to overturn Manchester United's penalty against Nottingham Forest because of the contact made on Marcus Rashford in the area, according to a former Premier League referee.
Bruno Fernandes has answered his Manchester United captain critics for now
Bruno Fernandes will be under no illusions following the start to the Premier League season about the scrutiny which surrounds the Manchester United captaincy.