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Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football

Senegal goalkeeper Mendy retires from international football

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 34, announced his international retirement on his social media accounts on Sunday, after eight years and 59 caps with the Lions of Teranga.

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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim classy Ultimate sprint doubles

Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim classy Ultimate sprint doubles

The US pair of Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek nailed Ultimate Championship sprint doubles after searing to victories in the 200m a day after sealing the 100m crowns.

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Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner

Carrick 'worried' by decision to award Man City winner

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said it was "worrying" a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling Haaland's winner should stand as 10-man Manchester City stunned Old Trafford on Sunday.

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Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m

Britain's Kerr wins men's Ultimate 1,500m

Britain's Josh Kerr produced a devastating last lap to seal a dominant victory in the men's 1,500m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday.

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Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner

Lobotka eases pressure on Allegri with Napoli winner

Napoli ended a three-match losing streak as Stanislav Lobotka struck to earn a 1-0 Serie A win over Bologna on Sunday, and ease pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri.

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Luckless Norris wants change in safety car rules

Luckless Norris wants change in safety car rules

Luckless Lando Norris on Sunday called for a change to the safety car rules that deprived him and McLaren of a likely victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Trump watches as Lowry wins Irish Open in record-breaking style

Trump watches as Lowry wins Irish Open in record-breaking style

Shane Lowry won the Irish Open title in record-breaking style on Sunday as US President Donald Trump watched the home hero's triumph at his Doonbeg course.

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Spaniard Enric Mas wins home Vuelta a Espana

Spaniard Enric Mas wins home Vuelta a Espana

Spanish rider Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a Espana title on Sunday as Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage in Granada, bringing the three-week Grand Tour to a close.

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Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war.

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Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli

Mercedes boss Wolff says long future for 'cucumber cool' Antonelli

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli was born at "another level" to his peers and rivals -- and can stay at the top in Formula One for 20 years.

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