The Knights’ incredible preliminary final win over the Penrith Panthers showcased everything Justin Holbrook has done to turn the club aroundFew teams have been mired in mediocrity longer than the Newcastle Knights, a club from a region that few dispute is the heartland of rugby league in Australia. They are built on the legend of Andrew “Joey” Johns …

Phillies were at risk of blowing comfortable wildcard leadVictory over Rays deprives Diamondbacks of comebackBryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa homered, and Zack Wheeler delivered like a Game 7 ace to bring the Philadelphia Phillies back from the brink of collapse and send them into the playoffs. Their 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday clinched the final …

2026 Presidents Cup honorary chairman Donald Trump had his speech suddenly interrupted in humiliating fashion before the final day of play at Medinah in Chicago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will enter the final six months of his contract in January.

Highlights from the final day of the Presidents Cup, where Team USA dominated the Sunday singles to close out a comeback victory over the International Team.

Scottie Scheffler has been widely praised for his ‘amazing’ sportsmanship after being left frustrated by American crowd behaviour during his Presidents Cup singles victory.

Yuna Nishimura completed a maiden LPGA Tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, as England’s Lottie Woad withdrew during the final round.

United States produced a remarkable fightback to beat the International Team and win the Presidents Cup, with Jacob Bridgeman claiming the winning point.

Leicester 38-40 SaracensVisitors hold on despite Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card At the full-time whistle, Brendan Venter let out a roar of delight. Until then the South African had been on his best behaviour, but after beginning his return to the Saracens hotseat with a nail-biting victory against Leicester, Venter could no longer hold it in.It no doubt felt …

One year from a home World Cup, in circumstances comically heroic, this was the match Australia neededWith four minutes to go, and four players down, Australia lead by two tries against the world champions in Perth. The Wallabies have been unbeaten in four matches under new coach Les Kiss, but they have not yet been tested against a rugby power. If they were …

Americans dominate final day singles contestsUS president gives speech before final dayThe United States made a stunning rally to capture an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup title on Sunday, completing a 17-13 victory over the Internationals with Donald Trump in attendance.Jacob Bridgeman secured the clinching point at Medinah by sinking a four-foot par putt …

I don’t take calls from Premier League managers, he saysEngland play Czechia in Prague on TuesdayThomas Tuchel says it would be “madness” to allow his England players or the clubs to pick and choose their matches during the elongated Nations League window as he promised to go full throttle for victory against Czechia in Prague on Tuesday.The manager …

Kevin Pietersen has promised to challenge England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum in his new role as a specialist mentor to the team, saying it's precisely why he was brought in.

The United States complete a thrilling comeback on the final day to beat the Internationals and win an 11th successive Presidents Cup.

New coach still learning about his squad as they prepare to face Switzerland with the Napoli midfielder expected to return in NovemberAn elongated international window does not prevent Sébastien Pocognoli from glancing towards the next one. Scott McTominay’s absence from Scotland’s opening set of Nations League games is understandable as the Napoli …

Jürgen Klopp ‘unbothered’ despite 1-0 home defeatGakpo goes off in 2-1 win, Portugal edge past NorwayGreece stunned Germany 1-0 in Augsburg to go top of their Nations League group and spoil Jürgen Klopp’s debut in the home dugout.Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the only goal in the 74th minute, earning Greece their first-ever victory in 11 matches against …

This was the final game of the league's opening round, but it will be tough to better it across the rest of the campaign. It had everything - including thrilling scores, injuries, changes and a red card.

Fresh off watching Texas edge Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday, the president arrived at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago for the tournament's final day.

Evans' latest blow came in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals when he was clattered by safety Budda Baker after making a catch. He is just the latest star to be sidelined with injury.

Dimitrios Kourbelis struck 16 minutes from time in Augsburg to give Greece, who have failed to qualify for the last three World Cups, a famous win over Klopp's Germany.

The Americans headed into Sunday singles three points down and at risk of a humbling loss, but Scottie Scheffler and Co won eight of the 12 singles matches to seal an 11th straight win.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

The United States snatched an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup victory after a remarkable final-day fightback saw claim a stunning 17-13 win over the Internationals.

Oasis star leaves fans bemused with his ‘scoop’

MATT BARLOW: West Ham hero Miklosko, who died this month at the age of 64, had a great influence on Kinsky's early career as an agent and mentor.

JAMES SHARPE: Every Premier League side during this time can feel aggrieved about something, whether it's the few million quid difference for finishing a place lower than they might.

The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their controversial Nations League fixture at a neutral venue in Hungary.