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Two years after her emotional Tokyo Olympics exit, US superstar Simone Biles made a spectacular and dramatic return to international gymnastics at the world championships on Sunday in a "once in a lifetime" performance.

Paramount's new kids' movie "Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie" bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, with a tail-wagging take estimated at $23 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Two years after her emotional Tokyo Olympics exit, US superstar Simone Biles made a spectacular and dramatic return to international gymnastics at the world championships on Sunday.

Jon Rahm was inspired by the legacy of Spanish Ryder Cup heroes as he played a crucial role in Europe triumphing over the United States in Rome on Sunday.

Australia kept their faint hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup knockout stages alive with an unconvincing 34-14 victory over minnows Portugal on Sunday.

Ott Tanak avoided any final day mishaps to clinch the Rally of Chile on Sunday as Kalle Rovanpera's title celebrations were put on hold.

Luke Donald said Sunday his Europe team proved their doubters wrong after reclaiming the trophy from the United States, hailing his 12 players as "superstars" following a convincing victory in Rome.

Rory McIlroy said on Sunday that being the leading points scorer in Europe's Ryder Cup victory was "redemption" after his disappointing performance at Whistling Straits two years ago left him in tears.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Sunday defended his club and the people of Naples against accusations of racism after a video published online mocked him for missing a penalty.

American skipper Zach Johnson admitted he "would love to start the week over" after his team failed to retain the Ryder Cup following a miserable start despite a rally in Sunday's singles.

Pakistan's spin bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan Sunday said the team with the strongest bowling unit, capable of stemming the runs on India's batting-friendly pitches will win the World Cup.

The future of US aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance after a last-gasp deal to avoid a government shutdown, despite President Joe Biden's attempts to reassure Kyiv it will get what it needs to fight Russia.

The Boston Celtics obtained former Milwaukee guard Jrue Holiday from the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA deal, according to multiple reports Sunday, responding to the Bucks landing Damian Lillard.

"I woke up a bit sad and it really hit me" Frankie Dettori told AFP hours away from his final ever rides in France, signing off in their flagship meeting featuring European racing's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Luke Donald said Sunday he is expecting a big fight for the next Ryder Cup in New York after his Europe team reclaimed the trophy from the United States in Rome.

Rory McIlroy said on Sunday that being the leading points scorer in Europe's Ryder Cup victory "means a lot" after his disappointing performance at Whistling Straits two years ago left him in tears.

Kenta Chiba led the way as Japan dominated the men's team all-around qualifiers at the world gymnastics championships on Sunday in Antwerp.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank bemoaned his side's inability to hold onto the lead when a man up after a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Tommy Fleetwood enjoyed the winning moment as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday, wrapping up a 16.5-11.5 victory despite a blistering American singles charge.

Britain's ruling Conservatives opened their annual conference Sunday, with the party's chairman conceding they were "the underdogs" heading into a general election expected next year amid widespread economic woes.

Nottingham Forest came from a goal and a man down to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on Sunday.

The Netherlands halted extraction from Europe's biggest gas field on Sunday, which was resulting in earthquakes that have shaken local residents for decades and threaten to persist.

Tommy Fleetwood clinched the crucial half-point as Europe regained the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday, taking an unassailable lead despite a blistering American singles charge.

China swept four gold medals in track and field at the Asian Games on Sunday to celebrate national day, but their perennially underachieving men's football team were dumped out by South Korea.

Favourite Ace Impact gave trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and jockey Cristian Demuro their second win in four years in Europe's most prestigious race the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.

Hundreds of Indonesians paid emotional tributes Sunday to the victims of a football stadium crush a year ago that killed 135 people in one of the world's worst sports disasters.

Dethroned Chinese world champions Wang Jianan and Feng Bin bounced back to win Asian Games gold on Sunday in front of a delirious home crowd and then set their sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Perfectionist New Zealand were on Sunday planning a "harsh" review of their last match despite trouncing Italy 96-17 in a 14-try demolition, defence coach Scott McLeod said.

Britain's ruling Conservatives opened their annual conference Sunday, with the party's chairman conceding they were "the underdogs" heading into a general election expected next year amid widespread economic woes.

Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm led Europe to the brink of regaining the Ryder Cup from a battling United States on Sunday as the hosts moved to within half a point of victory, leading 14-7 despite a blistering American charge.

The president-elect of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, secured the release of his jailed mentor on Sunday, a day after divisive polls that saw the pro-Beijing leader vow to rebalance relations with New Delhi.

The match officials at fault for a botched VAR call that cost Liverpool a goal in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Saturday have been removed from duty for the rest of the Premier League weekend.