14+ min ago   (567+ words) New York (AFP) – Alexander Zverev held off Ben Shelton to win the US Open on Sunday, capturing the second Grand Slam of his career just months after winning the French Open. Issued on: 14/09/2026 - 01:03 The top-seeded German ruthlessly snuffed out a…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago   (552+ words) The United States defeated a spirited France 97-79 in the 12th women's basketball World Cup final in Berlin on Sunday, winning for a record-extending 12th time. Playing in their first ever World Cup final, France lost their composure as the Americans turned on…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (278+ words) Paris (France) (AFP) – 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. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 21:07 "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle…...

4+ hour, 54+ min ago   (393+ words) Doonbeg (Ireland) (AFP) – 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. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 20:05Modified: 13/09/2026 - 20:23 Lowry carded a final round total of 63 and finished…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago   (518+ words) Berlin (AFP) – Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season to help Bayern Munich edge to a 2-1 win at promoted Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 18:37Modified: 13/09/2026 - 19:35 Handed the captain's armband with skipper Manuel Neuer rested, Kane scored with…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago   (442+ words) Cromvoirt (Netherlands) (AFP) – Team Europe produced a dominant display in Sunday's decisive singles to beat the United States and claim back the Solheim Cup after a dramatic three days of see-sawing fortunes. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 17:19 Playing in her first Solheim Cup,…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago   (332+ words) Madrid (AFP) – Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the world championship with his eighth victory of the season at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Madring on Sunday. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 16:59 The 20-year-old Mercedes driver finished clear of Max…...

23+ hour, 22+ min ago   (431+ words) New York (AFP) – Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 weeks, vowed to come back stronger after a season of disappointment. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 01:55 "I think overall…...

21+ hour, 30+ min ago   (309+ words) Miami (AFP) – Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash. Issued on: 13/09/2026 - 03:47 Messi curled in a superb strike on 62 minutes at Miami's Nu Stadium…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago   (536+ words) France won against host Germany in the women's FIBA World Cup semifinals Saturday and will now face the United States in the final Sunday after the four-time defending champion and tournament favorite defeated Spain in the other semifinal. Issued on:…...