Tennis

Davis Cup roundup: Spain completes comeback to make Final 8

Pedro Martinez, Jaume Munar and Pablo Carreno Busta all contributed to Spain's reverse sweep of Denmark on Sunday in Marbella to allow Spain to advance to the Davis Cup's Final 8.

Football

Soccer-Barcelona demolish Valencia 6-0 in front of small crowd

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona made light of playing in front of just 6,000 fans to thrash Valencia 6-0 in their first home game of the season, with three players netting twice in a goal-scoring carnival.

Football

Soccer-Modric nets decisive strike as Milan edge Bologna in tense encounter

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) -Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan to secure a 1-0 home win over Bologna on Sunday, a hard-fought Serie A result tempered by an injury to goalkeeper Mike Maignan and a red card for coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Basketball

Basketball-Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after thrilling win over Turkey

RIGA (Reuters) - Germany pulled off a stunning 88-83 victory over Turkey on Sunday to win the EuroBasket title for the first time since 1993, with point guard Dennis Schroeder draining a late jump shot and then adding a pair of high-pressure free throws in a thrilling climax.

Football

Soccer-Man United boss Amorim defiant after 3-0 derby thrashing by City

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was defiant in the face of growing criticism after his side were dismantled 3-0 by crosstown rivals Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium.

Football

Soccer-Isak still not ready, says Liverpool boss Slot, but may face Atletico

BURNLEY (Reuters) -Liverpool fans were denied the chance to watch British record signing Alexander Isak in action as he was left out of the match-day squad for Sunday's 1-0 victory at Burnley, but manager Arne Slot said they will not have to wait long.

Rugby

Rugby-France critical of their performance but proud of fighting spirit

EXETER, England (Reuters -France needed to dig deep to hold off Ireland to avoid a shock exit at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Sunday with their resilience earning them praise but their performance coming in for self-criticism.

Cricket

Cricket-India thump Pakistan in grudge Asia Cup clash

DUBAI (Reuters) -Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in a politically-charged Group A match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Barcola leads PSG past Lens to preserve unbeaten start

PARIS (Reuters) -Paris St Germain delivered a controlled 2-0 victory over RC Lens at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Bradley Barcola scoring both goals.

Football

Soccer-Man City and Haaland clobber United 3-0 in Manchester derby

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.

Rugby

Rugby-Rampant England beat Scotland to reach World Cup semis and break wins record

BRISTOL, England (Reuters) - England battered neighbours Scotland to keep their Women's World Cup juggernaut rolling on, running in six tries in a lopsided 40-8 victory on Sunday to reach the semi-finals and set a new world record for consecutive test wins.

Athletics

Athletics-Fraser-Pryce caps phenomenal career with final 100m sprint

TOKYO (Reuters) -Jamaican track icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran her final 100 metres at the age of 38 on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on a career that was studded with success but also shattered preconceived notions about age and motherhood in sport.

Cricket

Cricket-Rain has final say as England and South Africa share T20 series

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -The third and final Twenty20 International between England and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Sunday as rain had the final say in the series that finishes 1-1.

Football

Soccer-Last-gasp Salah penalty earns below-par Liverpool victory at Burnley

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah's stoppage-time penalty ensured Liverpool maintained their winning start to the Premier League season with a 1-0 victory at promoted side Burnley on Sunday.

Football

Kelantan squeeze past KL into FA Cup quarters, smoother sailing for Kuching

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan's Real Warriors may have lost the battle, but they won the war.

Athletics

Athletics-Davis-Woodhall adds world long jump title to Olympic crown

TOKYO (Reuters) -American Tara Davis-Woodhall leaped 7.13 metres for a dominant victory in the long jump final at the world championships on Sunday, adding the world title to the Olympic crown she won last year.

Rugby

Rugby-France come back from 13-point deficit to secure semi-final berth

EXETER, England (Reuters) -France survived a scare to advance to a ninth Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final, coming from behind to edge Ireland 18-13 in a tense quarter-final at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Athletics

Athletics-Seville delivers in style for world 100 metres gold

TOKYO (Reuters) - Oblique Seville scorched to the world 100 metres gold in a personal best 9.77 seconds on Sunday, leading a Jamaican 1-2 ahead of Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, second again in 9.82.

Football

Soccer-Manchester United hammer London City, Chelsea's Kerr scores in WSL return

LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester United striker Melvine Malard scored twice in her side's 5-1 thrashing of London City Lionesses and Sam Kerr netted on her return for Chelsea after a long injury lay-off as they beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Women's Super League on Sunday. 

Athletics

Athletics-American Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

TOKYO (Reuters) - American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden capped a dominant season in some style on Sunday by winning the women's 100 metres world title in 10.61 seconds, the fastest time ever run at a world championships.