Australia's hopes of reaching a first Davis Cup final in 14 years were shattered on Sunday when Belgium fought back from an overnight deficit to win their semi-final 3-2 and set-up a title showdown with neighbours France.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claimed drawing level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table did not enter his mind following their 4-0 win over Everton.

Japanese Sota Hara and Thailand’s Pujyanuch Prachayanipon won the men’s and women’s full marathon (42km) of the Hội An International Marathon 2017 in the ancient city yesterday.

Jiung Jang of Korail Cycle Team won the overall yellow jersey of the VTV International Cycling Tournament, or Tôn Hoa Sen Cup, which wrapped up yesterday.

The Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) officially opened yesterday in Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat.

Thăng Long Warriors crushed Danang Dragons 79-64 in the Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League at the Military Zone 5 Gymnasium in Đà Nẵng City yesterday.

Cantho Catfish beat defending champions Danang Dragons 76-68 in their Việt Nam Basketball Association (VBA) League match on home turf in the southern province of Cần Thơ today.

Marc Leishman blasted out of the gate at the BMW Championship on Thursday, firing a nine-under par 62 to take a two-shot first-round lead over Jason Day, Charley Hoffman and Jamie Lovemark in the US PGA Tour’s penultimate playoff event.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed he was contemplating a re-arranged fixture after the Gunners beat Cologne 3-1 in a Europa League opener marred by crowd trouble at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.