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Lewandowski says 'my Bayern story has come to an end'

Robert Lewandowski said Monday that his time with Bayern Munich was over, without specifying his future plans, amid reports that Barcelona have made him an offer.

Ruud first Norwegian man to make French Open quarters

Eighth seed Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday with a four-set win against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.

Nadal loses out as Djokovic French Open clash gets night session

Rafael Nadal's French Open quarter-final against long-time rival Novak Djokovic will take place in Tuesday's night session at Roland Garros despite the 13-time champion's desire to play in the day.

Kasatkina, Kudermetova to share 'good memory' in French Open quarter-final

Daria Kasatkina on Monday said she is looking forward to sharing another "good memory" with Veronika Kudermetova when the Russian duo face each other in the French Open quarter-finals.

Gauff, Stephens in all-American French Open showdown

Teenager Coco Gauff will bid to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday at the French Open when she takes on experienced compatriot Sloane Stephens in the last eight.

Zverev says French Open organisers favouring Alcaraz

World number three Alexander Zverev has criticised French Open organisers, who he claims have favoured rising Spanish teen star Carlos Alcaraz, his quarter-final opponent at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Djokovic braced to deliver Nadal hammer blow at French Open

Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.

Australian basketball star Cambage denies racial slur

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage denied on Monday using racist language towards the Nigerian team during a warm-up game for last summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Pandya tipped as future India captain after Gujarat's IPL fairytale

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is being tipped as a future India captain after leading an unfancied debut team to victory in the world's most valuable cricket tournament.

Celtics beat Heat in game seven, face Warriors in NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics, sparked by 26 points from Jayson Tatum, advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating Miami 100-96 on Sunday, setting up a title showdown against the Golden State Warriors.

Celtics beat Heat, advance to face Warriors in NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics, led by 26 points from Jayson Tatum, advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating Miami 100-96 on Sunday, setting up a showdown against the Golden State Warriors.

Ji defeats Furue 3&2 to capture LPGA Match-Play crown

South Korean Ji Eun-hee won the LPGA Match-Play tournament on Sunday, defeating Japan's Ayaka Furue 3&2 in the championship match at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.

Australia unveil marathon cricket summer around T20 World Cup defence

Cricket Australia unveiled a bumper home fixture list on Monday with eight bilateral men's series against five different opponents either side of their defence of the T20 World Cup.

Burns beats Scheffler in playoff to win at Colonial

Sam Burns rolled in a 38-foot birdie putt from off the green at the first playoff hole to beat world number one Scottie Scheffler at the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday.

Dark ages at French Open as Alcaraz says 'unfair' if last-eight tie at night

Carlos Alcaraz claimed Sunday that it would "not be fair" if he has to play his French Open quarter-final on Tuesday night with Rafael Nadal pushing for a daytime slot for his blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic.

Nadal, Djokovic set up French Open quarter-final clash as Alacaraz cruises

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic and pledged to "fight until the end".

French Open day 8: Who said what

Who said what on the eighth day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday:

Berlusconi's Monza promoted to Serie A for first time

Silvio Berlusconi will return to Italian football's top table for the first time since selling AC Milan after his club Monza were promoted to Serie A on Sunday.

Alcaraz cruises into French Open quarter-finals

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz romped into his first French Open quarter-final on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Russian Karen Khachanov.

Ji, Furue book LPGA Match-Play title showdown

South Korean Ji Eun-hee pulled away late to beat American Andrea Lee 4&3 on Sunday to line up a title clash with Japan's Ayaka Furue at the LPGA Match-Play in Las Vegas.

Riot police clash with fans as Saint-Etienne relegated from Ligue 1

Saint-Etienne, one of France's biggest clubs, were relegated from Ligue 1 on Sunday after losing a penalty shoot-out in their play-off against Auxerre, who return to the top flight after 10 years away.

Pride and anger as Liverpool return to heroes' welcome

Thousands of fans lined the streets of the city as double cup-winners Liverpool returned home for an open-top bus parade on Sunday that took place amid a flood of conflicting emotions.

Nadal finished journey to chaotic Champions League final 'on foot'

Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he had to complete his journey to the Stade de France to watch Real Madrid's Champions League final against Liverpool "on foot".

Sweden's Marcus Ericsson wins 106th Indianapolis 500

Sweden's Marcus Ericsson won the 106th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, holding off Mexico's Pato O'Ward in a two-lap shootout after a late red flag halted the race.

'I know every match could be my last', says Nadal

Rafael Nadal admitted Sunday that his injury-hit career has forced him to contemplate that "every match I play here could be my last".

Perez tells Real Madrid to go for 15th European Cup amid huge celebrations in city

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez told the team to turn their attention to winning a 15th European Cup, as the players celebrated their latest Champions League triumph with thousands of fans in the Spanish capital on Sunday.

Mercedes boss hints at changes ahead for survival of Monaco race

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Sunday hinted at what may be needed for the under-threat Monaco Grand Prix to retain its place on the Formula One race calendar.

Australia's win in London sets up World Sevens finale title-decider

Hat-trick hero Henry Paterson scored a golden-point try as Australia beat New Zealand 19-14 in a Twickenham final to ensure the race for the overall World Rugby Sevens Series title will go down to the wire in August's concluding leg in Los Angeles.

Nadal, Djokovic set up French Open quarter-final clash

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic and pledged to "fight until the end".

Horner hails Perez for 'great team result'

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner hailed Sergio Perez on Sunday after the Mexican driver claimed a thrilling victory in a rain and crash-hit Monaco Grand Prix.

Hindley claims biggest honour in Italy, where rise began

Jai Hindley's Giro d'Italia win was earned in the country which gave him his start in cycling and led the Australian to becoming his country's first ever winner of the Grand Tour.

Nadal to face Djokovic in French Open quarter-final after epic win

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic.

Crestfallen Leclerc blames Ferrari for many mistakes

A crestfallen Charles Leclerc reluctantly criticised his Ferrari team on Sunday after their bungled strategy and confused communications cost him a likely victory in his home Monaco Grand Prix.

Hindley celebrates 'special' family reunion after Giro triumph

Jai Hindley had the sweetest of family reunions on Sunday, winning the Giro d'Italia in front of his parents after not having seen them since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Forest promoted to Premier League for first time in 23 years

Nottingham Forest clinched promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield in the Championship play-off final on Sunday.

Perez claims 'dream' Monaco win as bungled strategy foils Leclerc

Sergio Perez won a rain-disrupted Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as pole-sitter Charles Leclerc suffered another dose of ill luck on his home circuit.

Olympics host Paris under fire after Champions League 'fiasco'

French authorities faced questions Sunday over police tactics at the Paris Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid that descended into scenes of chaos before kick-off, with critics asking if the capital was ready to host the 2024 Olympics.

Djokovic says being No. 1 'best and worst' after reaching quarters

Novak Djokovic said that being world number one can be the "best and worst" thing after setting up a possible French Open quarter-final against old rival Rafael Nadal on Sunday.

Sergio Perez wins rain-disrupted Monaco Grand Prix