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'I doubted I'd ever return,' says Serena after winning comeback
Serena Williams admitted Tuesday that she feared her storied career was over after a leg injury at last year's Wimbledon forced her off tour for a year and saw her ranking plummet to 1,204 in the world.
Over and out as Gronkowski retires for second time
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the National Football League for the second time on Tuesday, walking away from a partnership with quarterback icon Tom Brady that included four Super Bowl victories.
Women's Euro 2022 organisers defend 'right balance' on venues
Euro 2022 oganisers have hit back at suggestions of a lack of ambition for the women's game over their selection of some small venues for July's tournament in England.
Chelsea's Lukaku set for Inter Milan return on loan: reports
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will rejoin Inter Milan on a one-year loan deal after a disappointing spell with the Premier League club, according to reports on Tuesday.
US businessman John Textor completes Lyon takeover
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said on Tuesday a deal had been struck for US businessman John Textor to complete a takeover of the seven-time French champions.
Smith, Holmgren tipped for top spot in NBA Draft
US college star Jabari Smith Jr. is strongly tipped to be chosen with the top pick by the Orlando Magic when the 2022 NBA Draft takes place on Thursday.
Serena makes winning return in Eastbourne doubles after year out
Serena Williams made a winning comeback after a year on the sidelines as the American legend teamed with Ons Jabeur to beat Sara Sorribes Tormo and Marie Bouzkova 2-6, 6-3, 13-11 in the Eastbourne International doubles on Tuesday.
'Win for whole country' as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Australia
Skipper Dasun Shanaka said Sri Lanka's four-run series clinching win over Australia on Tuesday was "much needed" for the island nation, which battles its worst ever economic crisis.
Serena returns to tennis in Eastbourne doubles after year out
Serena Williams made her comeback after a year out of tennis as the American legend teamed with Ons Jabeur in the Eastbourne International doubles on Tuesday.
France full-back Jaminet to join Toulouse
France full-back Melvyn Jaminet will join Toulouse from Perpignan ahead of next season, the record 21-time French champions announced on Tuesday.
'Saudi's good': heavyweight Joshua ducks 'sportswashing' jab
Britain's Anthony Joshua deflected concerns over "sportswashing" on Tuesday as he appeared in Saudi Arabia to promote his heavyweight boxing world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine.
Twenty women settle suits in Deshaun Watson case: lawyer
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached settlements with 20 women who filed lawsuits against the NFL superstar alleging sexual misconduct during massage sessions, a lawyer for the women said Tuesday.
Asalanka, spinners help Sri Lanka clinch ODI series
Charith Asalanka's maiden one-day international century and an inspired spin attack led Sri Lanka to a thrilling four-run series-clinching win over Australia on Tuesday.
Local star Milak shines but Dressel withdraws from two swimming finals
A capacity crowd at the World Swimming Championships was deprived of one star on Tuesday night as Caeleb Dressel scratched but saw the one they wanted, roaring local hero Kristof Milak to a world record.
Ollivon returns to lead France in Japan
Back-rower Charles Ollivon will captain France during next month's two-Test tour of Japan, the French Rugby Federation said on Tuesday.
Inzaghi extends Inter contract until 2024
Simone Inzaghi has signed an extension to his contract with Inter Milan which will keep him at the San Siro until 2024, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
Arsenal sign midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto
Arsenal announced on Tuesday they had signed Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira on a long-term contract for a reported fee of £34 million ($42 million), including add-ons.
FA chair backs Southgate despite poor England run
Gareth Southgate has been strongly backed by Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt following England's disappointing Nations League results, which included a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary.
Wales's Pivac warns Springboks are 'ultimate challenge'
Wayne Pivac head coach said on Tuesday that Wales face "probably the ultimate challenge" in tackling Rugby World Cup winners South Africa away from home at altitude.
Koepka joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf: reports
Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is set to become the latest star to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, media reports said on Tuesday.
Unwell Stokes misses England training ahead of third Test
England captain Ben Stokes missed training after feeling unwell on Tuesday as his side started their preparations for the Headingley Test.
Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussion
Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.
World Cup winner Goetze set to sign for Eintracht Frankfurt: reports
Mario Goetze, who scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final for Germany, is reportedly set to return to the Bundesliga by signing for Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt.
Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussions
Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.
Popovici keeps up the pace in 100m free at world championships
David Popovici took a lap to shake some of the gold dust out of his limbs on Tuesday, but then the 17-year-old surged through the field in 100m freestyle qualifying at the World Championships in Budapest.
'No external pressure' on World Rugby to change concussion protocols
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said no external groups caused it to change its return to play protocols for concussions that were announced on Tuesday.
Rugby league joins swimming in banning transgender athletes
The sport of rugby league on Tuesday joined swimming by banning transgender players from international competition, as world athletics said it was also considering a rule change.
Lightning thrash Avalanche to bounce back in Stanley Cup
The defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning roared back into Stanley Cup final contention on Monday, battering the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to claim their first win of the series.
Rugby league bans transgender players from women's internationals
The sport of rugby league on Tuesday banned transgender players from women's international matches while it develops a "comprehensive inclusion policy".
Tens of thousands salute triumphant Warriors in San Francisco
Tens of thousands of fans poured onto the streets of San Francisco on Monday to salute the victorious Golden State Warriors as the team celebrated its fourth NBA championship in eight seasons with an open-top bus parade.
Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction
Ryan Giggs resigned from his role as manager of Wales on Monday as the former Manchester United great awaits trial on an accusation of domestic violence.
Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne
Garbine Muguruza kickstarted a difficult season as the former Wimbledon champion beat Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) to reach the last 16 of the Eastbourne International on Monday.
Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick
Thomas Ceccon smashed a world record and compatriot Benedetta Pilato then continued Italy's strong start to the Swimming World Championships as she won a second gold of the evening in Budapest on Monday.
Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hinted track and field could follow swimming in bringing in a tougher policy on transgender athletes competing in women's events.
Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds
A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.
Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon
Andy Murray faces a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon next week, but believes he is in a better position than he was ahead of the championships last year.
Romanian Popovici, 17, wins men's 200m freestyle world title
A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals in the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.
Jabeur hails 'unbelievable' chance to pair up with Serena Williams
Ons Jabeur said Monday she "cannot wait" to team up with Serena Williams as the American star prepares to return to tennis at the Eastbourne International after nearly a year away.
Formula One's bid to end bouncing faces bumpy passage
Formula One's bid to intervene in the sport's 'porpoising' row on health and safety grounds produced ill-tempered clashes among team bosses and no progress during the Canadian Grand Prix at the weekend.