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SportAFP NewsCollins clinches first title after tough year
Danielle Collins of the United States became the WTA's 14th first time champion of 2021 when she clinched the Palermo title on Sunday.
SportAFP NewsAlcaraz follows in Nadal footsteps as 18-year-old champion
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest Spanish champion on the ATP Tour since Rafael Nadal in 2004 when he captured the Umag clay court title on Sunday.
SportYahoo CelebrityPiers Morgan reveals he tested positive for COVID-19
"I'm still here," the British TV personality wrote.
SportReutersSoccer-Bristol Rovers boss Barton charged with assault
The police said the charge was related to an incident that took place at a residential property in Kew, southwest London, last month in which a woman suffered a head injury. "Joseph Barton, 38 (2.9.82), of Widnes, is due to appear on bail on Monday 26 July at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court charged with assault by beating," the Met Police said in a statement.
SportAFP NewsLewandowski voted German Player of the Year
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was voted Germany's Footballer of the Year for the second year running on Sunday.
SportAFP NewsChampions Brazil held as Gignac rescues France in Olympic football
Reigning champions Brazil were held to a goalless draw by the Ivory Coast in the men's Olympic football competition on Sunday, while Andre-Pierre Gignac's hat-trick in a 4-3 win over South Africa kept France's hopes alive.
SportAssociated PressBrazil and Ivory Coast play to a 0-0 draw in Olympic soccer
Playing with 10 men for most of the game, Brazil held the Ivory Coast to a 0-0 draw on Sunday in the group stage of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. Brazil is the defending Olympic champion after winning on home soil at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Ivory Coast midfielder Eboue Kouassi was sent off in the 79th.
SportAssociated PressTeji Savanier's late goal lifts France over South Africa 4-3
Teji Savanier scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time and Andre-Pierre Gignac added three more to give France a 4-3 victory over South Africa on Sunday in the group stage of the men's Olympic soccer tournament. After a scoreless first half, Kobamelo Kodisang's goal put South Africa in front in the 53rd minute. Evidence Makgopa put South Africa back in front but Cignac again countered in the 78th.
SportYahoo News SingaporeTokyo Olympics: Naomi Osaka breaks media silence, even smiles
Naomi Osaka spoke to the media after winning her first Olympic match, ending an awkward two-month silence that had stirred debates on mental health.
SportYahoo SportsNaomi Osaka showed up ready to pursue gold — and ready to face the media
Osaka spoke to several media outlets after her first-round Olympic win.
SportAFP NewsAsian champions Qatar, Mexico reach Gold Cup semi-finals
Mexico took another step towards defending their CONCACAF Gold Cup title Saturday, scoring three first-half goals en route to a 3-0 rout of short-handed Honduras in a quarter-final match.
SportYahoo SportsWorld No. 1 Ashleigh Barty suffers stunning upset in Tokyo
The Wimbledon winner last month, Ashleigh Barty never found a rhythm against Sara Sorribes Tormo.
SportAssociated Press'Out of my body': Osaka sharp in debut at Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka is back playing, still winning, and also talking to the media again. The Japanese superstar who lit the Olympic cauldron defeated 52nd-ranked Zheng Saisai of China 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday in her first match in nearly two months. Osaka hadn't played since she withdrew from the French Open in May to take a mental health break, revealing that she has dealt with depression.
SportAFP NewsWorld No.1 Barty suffers shock defeat in first round of Olympics
World number one Ashleigh Barty crashed out of the Olympics women's singles tennis tournament in the opening round on Sunday, losing 6-4, 6-3 to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo.
SportAFP NewsDefending champion Murray out of Olympics singles with injury
Two-time defending Olympic tennis champion Andy Murray withdrew Sunday from the men's singles tournament due to a muscle injury, Team GB said in a statement.
SportAFP NewsAlcaraz becomes youngest ATP finalist in 13 years
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player in 13 years to reach an ATP final when he defeated compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the semi-finals of the Umag claycourt tournament on Saturday.
SportAFP NewsWijnaldum didn't feel 'Liverpool love'
Georginio Wijnaldum has said social media abuse was behind his decision to leave Liverpool, explaining he "didn't feel love" from a section of the club's support.
SportReutersOlympics-Soccer-U.S. rebound with 6-1 win over NZ, Britain and Sweden enter quarters
The United States women's soccer team returned to winning ways with a clinical 6-1 victory over New Zealand at Saitama Stadium on Saturday, while Britain and Sweden maintained perfect starts to book their places in the Olympic tournament's knockout stage. After suffering a first defeat in 30 months to Sweden in their Group G opener, the Americans, who are world champions, made a much-improved start against New Zealand, breaking the deadlock inside 10 minutes with a Rose Lavelle strike. Two second-half own goals compounded New Zealand's problems and U.S. substitutes Alex Morgan and Christen Press also got on the scoresheet as the pre-tournament favourites moved back into contention for a final-eight spot.
SportYahoo SportsMegan Rapinoe and Co. take criticism in stride as USWNT crushes New Zealand
The more people criticize, Rapinoe said, the more people care.
SportYahoo SportsUSWNT rebounds with 6-1 win over New Zealand, all but seals berth in Olympic knockout stage
Against a weaker opponent than Sweden, the Americans took a step in the right direction in Tokyo.
SportAssociated PressJanssen's goal gives Dutch women a 3-3 draw with Brazil
Dominique Janssen's 79th-minute goal pulled the Netherlands into a 3-3 draw with Brazil on Saturday in women's soccer at the Tokyo Olympics. Vivianne Miedema gave the Dutch the early lead in the third minute but Debinha countered with an equalizer in the 16th. The teams were knotted until the 59th, when Miedema scored another.
SportYahoo SportsNovak Djokovic cruises in Olympic opener, questions match scheduling decisions
Djokovic continued pursuit of his "Golden Slam" by dominating his opponent, who has an interesting story in his own right.
SportAssociated PressSweden's women win 2nd straight, down Australia 4-2
Fridolina Rolfo scored a pair of goals and Sweden won its second straight match in the group stage of the women's Olympic soccer tournament with a 4-2 victory over Australia on Saturday. Sweden, sitting atop Group G, opened the Tokyo Games with a 3-0 victory over the United States. Rolfo scored on a cross from Sofia Jakobsson to give Sweden the early lead against the Matlidas in the 20th minute.
SportAssociated PressWang scores 4, China draws 4-4 with Zambia in women's soccer
Wang Shuang scored four goals, including an 83rd-minute equalizer from the penalty spot, to give China a 4-4 draw with Zambia on Saturday in the group stage of the women's Olympic soccer competition. Barbra Banda scored three goals for Zambia, her second hat trick in as many games for a team making its first Olympic appearance. Wang scored in the sixth minute to give China the early lead, but Racheal Kundananji tied it for Zambia in the 15th.
SportAFP NewsHere to cheer: lucky few allowed for Olympic football
Koji Abe has never been to a football match before, but on Saturday he'll see his first and become one of the few in Japan to watch the Olympics in person.
