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Sinner sweeps to US Open title for second Grand Slam triumph
Jannik Sinner won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday when he swept aside Taylor Fritz in the US Open final, shattering American hopes of a first male champion at the majors in 21 years.
Venezuela's opposition figure flees to Spain, vows to 'continue the fight'
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia -- who insists he, not strongman Nicolas Maduro, is Venezuela's legitimate president-elect -- fled for exile in Spain Sunday and vowed to "continue the fight" for freedom and democracy.
Smith heroics for England remind Collingwood of Gilchrist
Jamie Smith's dashing 67 in the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday sparked memories of Australia great Adam Gilchrist for England assistant coach Paul Collingwood on what was an otherwise chastening day for the home side.
Thousands protest Mexican judicial reform
Thousands of Mexicans, mainly court employees and law students, protested in the capital Sunday against a controversial judicial reform that would see judges elected by popular vote.
Roglic wins 'crazy' record-equalling fourth Vuelta
Primoz Roglic won the Vuelta a Espana for a record-equalling fourth time on Sunday, the perfect pick-me-up after crashing out of the Tour de France.
Venezuela's opposition figure flees to Spain to save 'his life'
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia -- who insists he, not strongman Nicolas Maduro, is Venezuela's legitimate president-elect -- fled for exile in Spain Sunday to save his own life, the opposition said.
Nissanka leaves Sri Lanka in sight of third Test win over England
Pathum Nissanka's superb unbeaten fifty left Sri Lanka eyeing a memorable win over England as the third Test at the Oval headed for a dramatic finish.
Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline next year's Super Bowl half-time show in New Orleans, the artist confirmed in a statement on Sunday.
Thousands defy roadblocks in rally for Pakistan ex-PM Khan
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan gathered in Islamabad on Sunday despite authorities' attempts to block the protesters' main routes into the capital, AFP journalists noted.
Jordanian gunman kills 3 Israelis at West Bank crossing as Gaza war rages
A truck driver shot dead three Israeli guards at a border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan Sunday before being "eliminated", Israel's military said, as it pounded Gaza with new strikes.
Roglic wins record-equalling fourth Vuelta
Primoz Roglic won the Vuelta a Espana for a record-equalling fourth time on Sunday.
Russia advances in east Ukraine, launches deadly air strikes
Russia on Sunday said its forces had advanced in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv reported deadly air attacks and urged the West to allow it to carry out more retaliatory strikes inside Russia.
Cowboys quarterback Prescott agrees record $240 mln extension
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has agreed a mammoth four-year $240 million that will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history, multiple US media reports said Sunday.
Swiss double in Paralympic wheelchair marathons, Dutch women retain basketball title
Switzerland won both Paralympic wheelchair marathons on Sunday while the Netherlands secured back-to-back women's wheelchair basketball titles, denying the USA on the final day of competition.
New 'Beetlejuice' creeps its way to top of N.America box office
It was 36 years in the coming, but Warner Bros.' new comedy horror "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" scored a sensational opening this weekend, earning an estimated $110 million in North American theaters, analysts said.
South Africa captain Kolisi leaves Racing 92: French Top 14 club
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has left Racing 92 with two years of his contract still to run, the French Top 14 club announced on Sunday.
Funeral for slain athlete Cheptegei in Uganda on Sept 14
The funeral for Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, will be held on September 14 in her home country, organisers said Sunday.
Dolphins star Hill arrested on way to season-opener
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was arrested by police for a traffic incident as he drove to the team's season-opening game on Sunday, the NFL franchise confirmed.
Smith hits back after England collapse against Sri Lanka
Jamie Smith's dashing 67 revived England after they suffered a dramatic collapse in the third Test against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday.
Weather delays final regattas in Louis Vuitton Cup
The last three races in the round robin stage of the Louis Vuitton Cup, which decides the challenger to America's Cup holders New Zealand, were postponed Sunday because of what organisers called "unstable and dynamic weather conditions".
Venezuela's Gonzalez Urrutia: from placeholder to opposition pointman
Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, a soft-spoken grandfather who spurns the spotlight, was thrust into the crosshairs of Venezuela's iron-fisted regime when he became the last-minute opposition candidate for July 28 presidential elections.
Marquez thanks rain for San Marino MotoGP win as leader Martin pays for gamble
Marc Marquez revelled in the rain which helped him win Sunday's San Marino MotoGP as weather confusion allowed Francesco Bagnaia to slash the Jorge Martin's championship lead.
Boeing, union reach preliminary deal to avert Seattle-area strike
Boeing has agreed on a preliminary new contract with union leaders that includes a hefty wage hike that would avert a strike in the Seattle region, the two sides announced Sunday.
Neuville wins Acropolis Rally to close in on world title
Thierry Neuville edged closer to his first world championship title at the age of 36 after winning the Acropolis Rally on Sunday as main title rival Sebastian Ogier rolled his Toyota.
Venezuela's opposition figure fled to Spain to save 'his life'
Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia had no choice but to flee Venezuela for exile in Spain to save his own life amid a "brutal wave of repression" after disputed presidential elections, the leader of the opposition Maria Corina Machado said Sunday.
Trump, Harris tied on eve of televised presidential debate
The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to polls released Sunday, two days before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold their first -- and potentially only -- televised debate.
Paris Paralympics the greatest ever, say former Olympics executives
The Paris Paralympics were the "greatest ever" according to one former IOC marketing executive while another told AFP it "delivered in spades" the thing that people relate most to in sport -- emotion.
Pope exit revives Sri Lanka's hopes in third Test against England
England captain Ollie Pope was dismissed for just seven to leave the third Test against Sri Lanka on his Oval home ground in the balance on Sunday.
Gunman kills 3 Israelis at West Bank crossing as Gaza war rages
A truck driver shot dead three Israeli guards at a border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan Sunday before being "eliminated", Israel's military said, as it pounded Hamas targets in Gaza.
Marquez wins San Marino MotoGP as leader Martin pays for rain gamble
Marc Marquez won the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Sunday while Francesco Bagnaia closed in on championship leader Jorge Martin whose gamble on pitting for rain tyres came with a heavy cost.
Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
Carsley's 'refreshing' England overhaul launches new era
Declan Rice hailed Lee Carsley's "refreshing" debut as the England interim boss launched a new era by unveiling his commitment to attack in Saturday's 2-0 win against Ireland.