Stephens backs move to strip Wimbledon of ranking points
Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens said she supports the decision to strip Wimbledon of ranking points in response to the tournament banning Russian and Belarusian players following the invasion of Ukraine.
Read moreUkraine war, pandemic push colour WHO international meet
The "devastating" Ukraine war loomed large Sunday as the World Health Organization opened its main annual assembly, threatening to overshadow efforts on other health crises and a reform push aimed at preventing future pandemics.
Read more'Maybe it was good to lose,' says Jabeur after French Open shock
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur suffered a shock French Open first round exit on Sunday but admitted: "Maybe it was good to lose".
Read moreFirst-major hopefuls take PGA spotlight as Tiger clears stage
With Tiger Woods pulling out of the PGA Championship before Sunday's final round, the spotlight fell upon six leaders chasing their first major title in a trophy shooutout at Southern Hills.
Read moreRovanpera wins Rally of Portugal to extend lead in title race
Finnish driver Kalle Rovenpera strengthened his lead in the World Rally Championship with victory ahead of Welshman Elfyn Evans in the Rally of Portugal on Sunday.
Read moreTurtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor
Three rescued loggerhead turtles were released into the Mediterranean off Tunisia on Sunday, one with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species.
Read moreThiem 'months' from top form after early French Open exit
Two-time French Open runner-up Dominic Thiem said he was "a few more months" away from returning to his best after crashing out in the first round at Roland Garros for the second straight year.
Read moreBiden warns of potentially 'consequential' monkeypox spread
Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard against the disease which has the potential for "consequential" impact if it were to spread further.
Read moreMbappe in position of power at PSG after agreeing to new deal
Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain confirms the Qatar-backed club's position of power within European football but also means the superstar striker is likely to wield huge influence as they rebuild for another assault on the Champions League.
Read moreAfghan women TV presenters vow to fight after order to cover faces
Women television presenters on Afghanistan's leading news channels on Sunday vowed to speak up for their rights after being forced by Taliban authorities to cover their faces on air.
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