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Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

Just call me 'Clay-lah': Fernandez in French Open last-eight for first time

Teenager Leylah Fernandez reached the French Open quarter-finals for the first time on Sunday, revelling in her new nickname of "Clay-lah" in honour of her impressive run at Roland Garros.

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Djokovic cruises closer to Nadal clash as teens shine in Paris

Djokovic cruises closer to Nadal clash as teens shine in Paris

World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic reached a 16th French Open quarter-final on Sunday where old rival and 13-time winner Rafael Nadal could be waiting.

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Tension in Jerusalem at start of Israeli 'flag march'

Tension in Jerusalem at start of Israeli 'flag march'

Thousands of Israelis on Sunday started the annual nationalist "flag march" through Jerusalem that regularly stokes Palestinian anger, a year after tensions in the disputed Holy City exploded into war.

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Austria manager Rangnick no longer taking up new Man Utd role

Austria manager Rangnick no longer taking up new Man Utd role

Manchester United announced Sunday that Ralf Rangnick has decided against taking up a consultancy role with the English Premier League giants due to the demands of his new job as Austria manager.

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Rain plays havc with start of Monaco Grand Prix

Rain plays havc with start of Monaco Grand Prix

The Monaco Grand Prix finally got underway over an hour late and under a rolling start after heavy rain created scenes of chaos in the crowded confines of the narrow harbourside pit lane.

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Pacific 'very positive' on Australian re-engagement: PM

Pacific 'very positive' on Australian re-engagement: PM

Australia's newly elected prime minister has said Pacific leaders have been "very positive" about his government's renewed engagement, even as Beijing continues its diplomatic blitz across the increasingly contested region.

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Djokovic eases into possible Nadal quarter-final at French Open

Djokovic eases into possible Nadal quarter-final at French Open

Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarter-final meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

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Lumberjack athletes battle for woodcutting crown

Lumberjack athletes battle for woodcutting crown

Sixteen athletes from around the world sent woodchips flying on Saturday in an unusual competition, as they battled it out in Vienna for the Timbersports World Trophy.

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Rain delays start to Monaco Grand Prix

Rain delays start to Monaco Grand Prix

Rain has played havoc with the start of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix, with teams scrambling to change tyres to cope with the drenched street circuit.

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Bagnaia wins Italian MotoGP, Quartararo extends overall lead

Bagnaia wins Italian MotoGP, Quartararo extends overall lead

Francesco Bagnaia won the Italian MotoGP on Sunday while Fabio Quartararo extended his lead at the top of the championship standings.

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