Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late double to help holders Portugal get off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Hungary in front of a 67,000 crowd on Tuesday as the forward became the all-time leading scorer at European Championship finals.
Richard McLaren, who has led investigations into Russian doping and corruption in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), has been put in charge of an investigation into international boxing, the Canadian law professor said on Monday.
Jon Rahm, forced to withdraw from his last start with a sizeable lead because of a positive COVID-19 test, is a favourite at this week's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego where hometown boy Phil Mickelson seeks the one major that has eluded him.
The six English clubs that said they would join the European Super League will pay a combined 22 million pounds ($31 million) as "a gesture of goodwill" and face a 30-point deduction if they attempt a similar move in future, the Premier League said on Wednesday.
Manchester United will create a fan advisory board and fan share ownership scheme as the English Premier League soccer club steps up engagement with its supporters following protests against its Glazer family owners.
Carlo Ancelotti said he will demand more goals from Real Madrid's strikers next season and promised to play thrilling, attacking football when he takes charge of the team for the second time.
Former Manchester United soccer player and Wales national team manager Ryan Giggs will stand trial on January 24 next year accused of deliberately headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling behaviour, a court ruled on Friday.
During his reign as heavyweight champion of the world, no one was more feared than Mike Tyson, who obliterated opponents with ruthless efficiency.
Five fans have been banned indefinitely from NBA arenas for "completely unacceptable" behaviour towards players and their families in separate incidents during Wednesday's playoff games.
Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic has warned against unrealistic expectations at the European Championship, saying his side must be wary of their group stage opponents before setting lofty targets.
Technical director James Allison said the mood at Mercedes was "lower than a snake's belly" after Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix and the search was on to find the Formula One champions' missing speed.
British triathlete Jonny Brownlee has had a preview of how Japan will play host at the Tokyo Olympics and he has faith the Games can go ahead safely while admitting it will be a very different experience.
Six birdies earned five-time major winner Phil Mickelson a two-stroke early clubhouse lead as brutal and blustery conditions tested competitors at the Ocean Course in the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wasn't the top coach on the team's wishlist this offseason. He might not have been the top Campbell, either.
Lando Norris can take former champions McLaren back to the top in Formula One, ex-team mate Carlos Sainz said on Wednesday after the 21-year-old Briton agreed a multi-year contract extension.
