New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.

The governing body of women's tennis announced a new circuit structure on Tuesday with a "pathway to handing out equal prize money" for men and women at combined WTA 1000 and 500 events.

Kvitova and Vekic had played twice on Saturday after a rain delay on Friday but it was the Czech who did not drop a set in the entire tournament.

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

If any England players need advice on scoring against an African team ahead of Sunday's clash, they need look no further than their manager Gareth Southgate.

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.

More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Elina Svitolina said she will donate her prize money from WTA tournaments to Ukraine's military and to help with humanitarian efforts following Russia's invasion of her country last week.

It was Novak Djokovic's first match this year after his Australian Open hopes were dashed when he was deported following an 11-day saga revolving around his decision not to have a COVID-19 vaccination.

Messi has spoken at length about the dream of winning a title with Argentina and his compatriots know how much an international trophy means to him.

Garbine Muguruza was relieved to finally avoid tripping at the last hurdle and end her trophy drought

A factor that could work in the Belgian's favour is the unprecedented nature of this year's Grand Slam.

Sets up Venus tie on return after COVID-19 hiatus at the Top Seed Open.

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

'There are some challenges and combining parenting at home and teaching the kids at home and still going to practice and things like that, so it was challenging but at the same time you get through that together.'

The emotional funeral service was attended by about 300 people, a witness said. Video of the final winning 'goal' by Martinez has gone viral on Mexican social media.

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

City were given a stern test on a wet and windy night at a noisy Kassam Stadium but two goals from Raheem Sterling eventually saw them through.

Liverpool never truly imposed themselves on the game but their trademark perseverance paid off and earned them a place in Saturday's final.

Liverpool fielded a starting lineup consisting mainly of reserves and youth team players with an average age of 19.4, a club record.

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev remarkably reached his ninth final of the season as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 7-5 at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.

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List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

'When she hits her peak she's so dangerous because she moves well.'

Spain's Garbine Muguruza successfully defended her Monterrey Open title on Sunday when Victoria Azarenka retired injured from her first WTA singles final in three years.

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

It was in the 1960s that the Beetle attained its cult status, when it became almost synonymous with the hippie movement -- and succeeded in shaking off the grim history of its origins. As Volkswagen announces the end of the Bug's journey, Amrita Singh goes down a nostalgic road.

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Here's capturing the car's 80-year-old legacy, and popularity, in photographs.

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It's French Open time! The tennis world's only clay court Grand Slam begins on Sunday and the best of the best will battle it out.

Being the reigning Wimbledon champion and former French Open winner has its perks for Garbine Muguruza, like being invited to walk the red carpet at this year's Oscars in Hollywood.

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These eight images show the wonderfully weird world around us.

Mischa still finds time to tease 'Sascha', despite his little brother's rapid ascent up the tennis rankings.