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Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win BJK Cup

Czech Republic beat Ukraine to win BJK Cup

Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova delivered a first Billie Jean King Cup title since 2018 for the Czech Republic with victories over Ukraine in the final in Shenzhen on Sunday.

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West Indies reach 295-7 after Greaves ton in India ODI

West Indies reach 295-7 after Greaves ton in India ODI

Opener Justin Greaves hit his maiden one-day international century to guide West Indies to 295-7 in the first of three matches against India on Sunday.

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Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to Anfield after suffering a "minor injury" on international duty with Sweden.

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England closing the gap on Spain says Kane

England closing the gap on Spain says Kane

Harry Kane insists England are close to the level of Spain despite losing their Nations League clash with the world champions.

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Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa

Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa

Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa's two main cities, Johannesburg and Cape Town, police said on Sunday, in the latest criminal violence to hit the country.

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Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks

Inspired Wallabies notch statement Test win over Springboks

Len Ikitau scored twice as Australia claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Les Kiss with a dramatic 42-38 win in the one-off Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday.

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Spain PM vows action as housing protest sparked by eviction grows

Spain PM vows action as housing protest sparked by eviction grows

A growing protest camp in the heart of Madrid over unaffordable housing pushed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday to pledge swift government action.

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Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury

Assefa's world record bid at Berlin Marathon foiled by injury

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.

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Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Leylah Fernandez notched her first WTA title in nearly a year on Sunday, overcoming a shaky start against Australia's Talia Gibson to win the Singapore Open final 7-5, 6-0.

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Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Alex Bodi is relying on scientific collaboration and international partnerships to build up ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink. According to those in charge of the project, a German conglomerate operating internationally is playing a central role: the group is providing financial backing for the venture and can look back on a 30-year track record of success.

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