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Gardner spins Australia Day backlash into match-winning performance

Gardner spins Australia Day backlash into match-winning performance

Ashleigh Gardner says she sought strength from the backlash she faced after protesting the re-scheduling of an international on a politically sensitive date as she inspired Australia to a crushing Women's T20 World Cup win over New Zealand.

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Sinner defeats Cressy in Montpellier to claim seventh title

Sinner defeats Cressy in Montpellier to claim seventh title

Italy's Jannik Sinner captured his seventh career title on Sunday when he defeated serve-and-volleyer Maxime Cressy 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in the Montpellier ATP final.

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Rashford strikes again as Man Utd late show sinks Leeds

Rashford strikes again as Man Utd late show sinks Leeds

Marcus Rashford extended his hot streak with the late goal that inspired Manchester United's 2-0 win against old rivals Leeds on Sunday.

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Maroof and Naseem propel Pakistan to 149 against India

Maroof and Naseem propel Pakistan to 149 against India

Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and hard-hitting Ayesha Naseem shared a quick-scoring partnership to lift their team after a slow start in their Women's T20 World Cup against India at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

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Herrada leads Tour of Oman after second stage win

Herrada leads Tour of Oman after second stage win

Spain's Jesus Herrada won the second stage of the Tour of Oman on Sunday to take the overall lead of the five day race on a steep final climb.

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UN warns of aid failure for Syria as quake toll hits 33,000

UN warns of aid failure for Syria as quake toll hits 33,000

The UN denounced Sunday a failure to get desperately needed aid to war-torn regions of Syria, while warning that the death toll of over 33,000 from an earthquake that also devastated Turkey could double.

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France hits out at 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army

France hits out at 'Black Panther' over depiction of its army

Paris' defence minister on Sunday condemned the latest instalment of Marvel's Black Panther franchise, which depicts French troops caught trying to steal resources belonging to the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda.

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Brentford equaliser at Arsenal not properly checked by VAR officials

Brentford equaliser at Arsenal not properly checked by VAR officials

The body responsible for refereeing in the Premier League admitted on Sunday that Brentford's equalising goal in a 1-1 draw at Premier League leaders Arsenal was not properly checked for offside by the VAR officials.

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NATO chief's departure plan relaunches succession race

NATO chief's departure plan relaunches succession race

The NATO alliance confirmed Sunday that its long-serving chief would leave office in October, launching a new round of speculation about his successor.

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Marini tops final day Malaysia MotoGP test

Marini tops final day Malaysia MotoGP test

Luca Marini of Italy was the fastest rider as the MotoGP pre-season test concluded at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia on Sunday, clocking in ahead of reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

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