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US Women's NBA star Parker retires

US Women's NBA star Parker retires

Candace Parker, a three-time Women's NBA champion and two-time Olympic champion for the United States, announced her retirement on Sunday after 16 WNBA seasons.

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Arsenal can cope with pressure of 'beautiful' title challenge: Arteta

Arsenal can cope with pressure of 'beautiful' title challenge: Arteta

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's tense 3-2 win at bitter rivals Tottenham proved they can cope with the pressure of their "beautiful" challenge to win the Premier League.

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Inter continue Serie A title party as Abraham saves Roma at Napoli

Inter continue Serie A title party as Abraham saves Roma at Napoli

Inter Milan began their official Serie A title party on Sunday as the newly-crowned champions were acclaimed by crowds throughout their city after a straightforward 2-0 win over 10-man Torino.

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Brest win nine-goal derby thriller to close in on Champions League

Brest win nine-goal derby thriller to close in on Champions League

Brest took another big step towards qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history by scoring deep in injury time to beat Rennes 5-4 in an incredible Ligue 1 game on Sunday.

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England's Jacks makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton

England's Jacks makes case for T20 World Cup inclusion with IPL ton

England's Will Jacks on Sunday served a timely reminder for his inclusion in the T20 World Cup with a match-winning 41-ball 100 for IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Manchester City overcame relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to close to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal and keep the destiny of the title race in their own hands.

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France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant Atos

France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant Atos

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said he had moved to acquire the "sovereign activities" of debt-laden French tech giant Atos and prevent foreign ownership of them.

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Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

MGM's tennis-based romance "Challengers" opened this weekend atop the North American box office, taking in an estimated $15 million behind positive reviews and the powerful net game of actor/singer Zendaya, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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In Lebanon, top French diplomat seeks Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation

In Lebanon, top French diplomat seeks Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation

France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.

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Lyon set up Barcelona Women's Champions League final showdown

Lyon set up Barcelona Women's Champions League final showdown

Record eight-time winners Lyon will face holders Barcelona in the final of the Women's Champions League next month after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away on Sunday to win their semi-final tie 5-3 on aggregate.

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