For the first time, the city of Juba hosts the first women's football tournament since the country gained its independence from Sudan in 2011. Seven teams representing different states in South Sudan are participating in this tournament.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi picked up a record-extending sixth - and third consecutive - European Golden Shoe award on Wednesday following his outstanding individual 2018-19 domestic campaign.

Competitive surfing was barely known in Myanmar until recently, but now one beach town is riding a wave of enthusiasm to the Southeast Asia Games for the first time ever.

The president of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) Borislav Mihaylov stepped down on Tuesday after the prime minister urged him to quit following racist abuse from Bulgarian fans towards black English players during their Euro 2020 qualifier.

Organizers canceled all practice and qualifying sessions for the Formula One Grand Prix car race and several rugby World Cup matches as a typhoon approaches. Past tragedy won't let them take any chances.

The Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England was marred by racist comments and gestures from home fans in Sofia. England ultimately won the match 6-0, edging closer to qualification.

England manager Gareth Southgate says his side made a statement against racist abuse during their 6-0 rout of Bulgaria.

Iran’s national team romped to a 14-0 win over Cambodia in World Cup qualifying. The result was not the only cause for celebration though, as women legally attended a game for the first time in decades.

Anne Haug has become the first German woman to win the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Germany also dominated the men's race, with Jan Frodeno setting a new course record and scooping his third title.

The German earned his second pole of the season at Suzuka, posting a time of 1 minute, 27.064 seconds. Charles Leclerc joins Vettel on the front row, with Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton on the second row.

An injury-hit Germany side had a further hitch late on, with in-form Serge Gnabry picking up a knock. But they'll still expect to take maximum points in this Group C clash. Follow the vital game with DW's live blog.

Eliud Kipchoge ran the fastest marathon ever on Saturday but didn't set a new world record. The Kenyan broke the two-hour mark, having compared it to being "the first man on the moon," but these weren't race conditions.