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Mertens beats Gauff to set up Swiatek clash at China Open
Elise Mertens beat a listless Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday to seal her spot in the China Open quarter-finals, where she will face Iga Swiatek.
Benin full of pride at role in Messi's last dance
Football fans in Benin declared that it was "an honour" that the west African nation provided the opposition for Lionel Messi's final international appearance -- and most only had eyes for the Argentinian superstar.
Dodgers beat Braves and Padres avoid sweep in MLB playoffs
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven superb innings Tuesday to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers within one victory of advancing in the Major League Baseball playoffs, while San Diego avoided being swept by Milwaukee.
Messi says Argentina retirement is 'saddest day of my career'
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the "saddest day of my career" on Tuesday after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.
US beat Canada 1-0 to wrap up four-win international break
US teen Justin Ellis scored the only goal as Mauricio Pochettino's young team ground out victory against Canada to cap a flawless international window with four wins from four friendlies.
Verstappen revival to be put to the test in steamy Singapore
Max Verstappen's resurgence in Malaysia will be put to the test just 300 kilometres south at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, where the Red Bull driver may need to overcome the elements and his own poor record at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Emotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires.
Dodgers push Braves to the brink of MLB playoff exit
Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman smacked home runs Tuesday to power the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers over Atlanta 3-1 and to the brink of advancing in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Emotion, tears as Messi prepares for Argentina farewell
An emotional Lionel Messi prepared to bring the curtain down on his glittering 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in a friendly against Benin.
Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word about giving him game time in Nations League matches, but said he remained available for his country.
Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark
Harry Kane refused to rule out catching Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of the international goalscoring charts after netting twice against the Czech Republic to celebrate his record-equalling 125th England cap.
England needed to 'move on' from World Cup pain, says Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel hailed England's response to an agonising World Cup exit after scoring 14 goals in their opening four Nations League matches.
Spain fight back to beat Croatia, Kane adds to record for England
Spain fought back against Croatia to win 2-1 in Split on Tuesday and remain perfect in Nations League Group A3 while Harry Kane continued his hot form as England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to stay second.
O'Neill to stay at Celtic after period of "reflection"
Martin O'Neill confirmed on Tuesday he will remain as Celtic manager after reflecting on his future during the international break.
Merino double helps Spain beat Croatia, reach Nations League quarters
Mikel Merino hit a brace to help World Cup winners Spain seal qualification to the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Croatia on Tuesday.
Kane marks 125th England cap with Wembley Nations League double
Harry Kane celebrated his record-equalling 125th England cap with two trademark goals as Thomas Tuchel's side cruised past the Czech Republic 3-0 on Tuesday for their third straight Nations League win.
As Messi bows out, Argentines say 'thank you'
Argentines will bid farewell to Lionel Messi with a huge "thank you" themed send-off in Buenos Aires on Tuesday as the legendary captain ends his more-than-two-decade international career with a friendly against Benin.
Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.
WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday.
Furyk vows US will 'do more' to end Ryder Cup losing streak
United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Tuesday he will ask his players to "do more than any American team has in the past," to end a woeful run on European soil.
'Itching' for change: Shiffrin cuts back slaloms this season
Alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin announced on Tuesday she will be competing in fewer slalom events this coming campaign, focusing instead on the giant slalom and super-G.
Iyer hits ton as India hammer West Indies in T20 opener
Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden T20 international century to lead India to a convincing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening match on Tuesday.
Mandhana named India women's team captain after Kaur quits
India's cricket board on Tuesday named Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the women's team after Harmanpreet Kaur resigned from the job earlier in the day.
Bhuvneshwar returns to India's T20 squad for New Zealand tour
Seam Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to India's T20 squad after a four-year absence from international cricket as selectors on Tuesday named him for the tour of New Zealand.
New investor forecasts LIV Golf teams could be worth $100 mn each
LIV Golf teams could be worth up to $100 million (£75 million) each, even though it's just under a month since the breakaway tour filed for bankruptcy protection, according to the man leading new investment into the troubled venture.
'Destined' Djokovic wins China Open, extending unbeaten record
Tennis great Novak Djokovic credited his "never-die spirit" for carrying him to the 102nd title of his career as he won the China Open on Tuesday when his opponent Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final.
Djokovic wins China Open and keeps unbeaten record after de Minaur retires
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an astonishing unbeaten streak in Beijing and winning the 102nd title of his career.
Djokovic wins China Open after de Minaur retires
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday after his opponent Alex de Minaur retired from the final, extending an astonishing unbeaten streak in Beijing and winning the 102nd title of his career.
Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since injury return
Carlos Alcaraz said he "didn't want to take anything for granted" after winning his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff in Tuesday's Japan Open final.
FIFA chief Infantino hit by Norwegian double complaint
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a potential abuse of power and conflict of interest after the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) filed formal complaints to two FIFA committees.
Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since return from injury
Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after beating the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in Tuesday's Japan Open final.
India, Qatar, S.Africa among nations who want to host 2036 Olympics
India, Qatar and South Africa were confirmed on Tuesday among the seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics.