Drink it in: Boisson wins first senior tour title in Hamburg
French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson entered the world’s top 50 for the first time on Monday after winning the biggest title of her fledgling career at the Hamburg Open.
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Pogacar begins final week of 2025 Tour de France in touching distance of legend
Three-time champion Tadej Pogacar will spend Monday’s rest day of the 2025 Tour de France savouring his feats in the Pyrenees of southern France that have helped him establish a four-minute lead over his arch rival and two-time victor Jonas Vingegaard.
Belgium’s Tim Wellens cruises to maiden Tour de France win on stage 15
Belgian champion Tim Wellens soloed to his first Tour de France victory on Stage 15, becoming the 113th rider in history to claim stage wins at all three Grand Tours. Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey ahead of Monday’s rest day.
Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to old name
President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins, which was considered offensive to Native Americans.
South Africa and Ghana advance to semis at women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Defending champions South Africa and Ghana advanced to Tuesday’s semi-finals at the women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following penalty shoot-out victories over Senegal and Algeria respectively.
Germany beat France on penalties to set up Spain semi-final at women’s Euros
Germany moved into the semi-finals at the 2025 women’s European championships on Saturday night following a penalty shoot-out victory over France.
Iran Women’s National Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan
The Iran women’s national football team have secured their place in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 2–1 victory over Jordan in their final qualifying match.
Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed wins Title Tuesday, defeating world stars
Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed, a 14-year-old grandmaster from Khuzestan, southern Iran, delivered a stunning performance by winning the prestigious Titled Tuesday online tournament, defeating several global chess stars.
Iran women’s basketball team reaches final of FIBA Asia Cup
The Iranian women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA Asia Cup Division B after a commanding 78–52 victory over Thailand in the semifinals.
France boss Bonadei plays down talk of revenge as Germany loom at women’s Euros
France women’s football team head coach Laurent Bonadei played down notions his side was seeking revenge against Germany on Saturday night in the quarter-finals of the 2025 European championships in Basel.