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Unnatural physique turns Evenepoel into a Tour de France contender
When Remco Evenpoel announced in April that he would not race any more until July's Tour de France, eyebrows were raised.
Thousands welcome home Argentina squad, without Messi, despite World Cup loss
Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain.
Argentina squad returns, without Messi, after World Cup final loss
Most of Argentina's football team landed back home Monday, as thousands of fans waited to welcome them, following their 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, according to the airport authority.
World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of a million on bus parade
New World Cup champions Spain began their celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday early evening, with a jubilant crowd of over a million people out to celebrate, local authorities told AFP.
"The pain is immense," says Messi of World Cup defeat
Lionel Messi said on Monday that after Argentina's World Cup final loss "the pain is immense and it's going to take a long time for this wound to heal."
'Giant of the game': Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Chess legend Judit Polgar rejects becoming Hungary's president
Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar's offer to help turn the page on the Viktor Orban era as the country's president.
Spanish king hails World Cup heroes as celebration tour begins
Spain's World Cup winners were hailed by the country's king on Monday in Madrid after returning from the United States with the game's most desired trophy in tow.
Kevin Keegan: The 'Mighty Mouse' who conquered Europe
Kevin Keegan earned Messiah status at Newcastle and conquered Europe with Liverpool in a remarkable career that took him from rejection by Doncaster to global stardom.
'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over British Open penalty: reports
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US president Donald Trump in a bid to resolve his rules row at the British Open.
Three things we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes may appear to be the runaway Formula One leaders, but closer examination suggests rivals Ferrari have found the consistency and reliability to fight for both championships after the summer break.
Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecoming
After their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players, including Messi, would not be on the flight.
Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'
Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the Belgian football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.
Plane carrying Spain's World Cup winning team lands in Madrid
A plane carrying Spain's newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid on Monday, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in the United States.
McCullum confident he can work with new England Test coach
Brendon McCullum insists he can work alongside England's next Test coach despite being sacked from the role.
Hungary PM proposes chess great Judit Polgar for president
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar wants chess legend Judit Polgar to become the country's president as part of his political remake after forcing an ally of his nationalist predecessor Viktor Orban from office.
Lara calls for celebration of 'father figure' Sobers
Brian Lara has urged the "whole of the Caribbean" to celebrate Garry Sobers following the death of the West Indies legend.
Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names
It was a World Cup in which football's biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy deservingly went to a formidable if unspectacular Spain side who were simply too strong, even without Lamine Yamal being at his thrilling best.
Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph
Thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans in Madrid bellowed out the Queen song "We are the Champions" following Spain's victory in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat
Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era
Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic comeback led by Lionel Messi in the World Cup fizzled out against Spain.
Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted Spain were the better team following his team's 1-0 extra-time defeat in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.
Mbappe retains World Cup Golden Boot crown
Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in Sunday's final.
Enzo Fernandez joins World Cup final red card hall of shame
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez on Sunday joined the hall of shame of those players sent off in a World Cup final.
Messi denied dream farewell as abject Argentina lose World Cup final
Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain's 1-0 win.
Dort to Hawks, Risacher to Mavs in three-team NBA swap
The Oklahoma City Thunder sent guard Lugentz Dort to Atlanta while the Hawks moved 2024 top overall NBA Draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas in a three-team swap on Sunday.
Mbappe wins World Cup Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe won the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot on Sunday after Lionel Messi failed to add to his tally in the final in New Jersey.
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup, shatter Messi dream
Ferran Torres scored an extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on Sunday and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.
Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.
Brook hails England coach McCullum's impact in series win over India
Harry Brook lauded coach Brendon McCullum for his role in England's first one-day international series victory over India since 2018 following an entertaining 27-run win at Lord's on Sunday.