Gael Monfils has been all business in reaching the US Open semi-finals, but the flashy French player scoffs at the idea he’s damped down the showmanship on purpose.

Louis Armstrong’s moving ‘What a Wonderful World’ serenaded fans Tuesday as the US Open bid farewell to the stadium named after the legendary jazz trumpeter before it confronts the wrecking ball next week.

The final day of matches at the 2016 IHF Super Globe arrives today, and it brings with it the ultimate game starring the champions of the 2015 event.

Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber are joined by friendship, Polish roots and cosy coffee chats, but today they’ll be ruthless in pursuit of a place in the US Open final.

Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for making disparaging remarks during the opening T20 game against Australia.

England chief Andrew Strauss said yesterday that players have three days left to decide if they are willing to tour Bangladesh amid ongoing security concerns surrounding the country.

Glenn Maxwell is hoping his brilliant unbeaten 145 in the first Twenty20 against Sri Lanka on Tuesday will put him back on track to represent Australia in the longer formats of the game.

Francois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

Almaz Ayana will sign off her stellar 2016 season in Brussels tomorrow by trying to add the 5,000 metres world record to the incredible 10,000 mark she set at the Rio Olympic Games last month.

Tiger Woods said yesterday he hopes to return to competitive golf next month at a tournament in California, but the 14-time major champion warned his much-anticipated return would depend on his continued recovery.

The start of a new football season brings optimism and hope, but it also raises new doubts and fears. Some are genuine, others not so, while in some cases they may even be totally unfounded.

There were 14 coaches at the launch of Qatar Stars League’s new season but it was Jorge Fossati who was the cynosure of all eyes.