Evergreen Monfils to defend Auckland title in 2026
The ageless Gael Monfils will return to the Auckland Classic in January to defend his title, a year after becoming the oldest player to win an ATP Tour crown.
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Swiatek downs Paolini to claim first Cincinnati Open title
Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4, with the Pole third seed sending a powerful message ahead of the U.S. Open.
Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return
LEEDS, England :A late penalty from new signing Lukas Nmecha earned promoted Leeds United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their first match back in the Premier League on Monday night.
Guirassy goal sends Dortmund past Essen in German Cup
ESSEN, Germany -Borussia Dortmund needed a superb finish by forward Serhou Guirassy in the 79th minute to break the resistance of third-division club Rot-Weiss Essen and earn a nervous 1-0 victory in the German Cup on Monday.
Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after ailing Sinner retires in final
Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired as he was feeling unwell on Monday, raising concerns about the Italian's fitness just days before he is due to begin the defence of his U.S. Open title.
Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after Sinner retires in final
Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired while trailing 5-0 in the first set of their final on Monday.
German FA opens investigation after racist abuse in Cup matches
The German Football Federation (DFB) has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse incidents at two German Cup matches, the German soccer governing body said on Monday after FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.
Messi leads Argentina's revamped squad for Venezuela and Ecuador qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES :Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.