Marta Kostyuk continued her outstanding form in Paris on Sunday, but it was what the Ukraine star revealed afterwards that made her triumph even more exceptional.

LIVERPOOL 1-1 BRENTFORD - LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Given the frailties shown this season, one could never trust Liverpool not to chuck away Champions League qualification.

West Ham was relegated and Tottenham survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made their exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer.West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 but that wasn't enough to climb out of the relegation zone because fourth-to-last Tottenham also won, 1-0 at home to Everton, to stay two points clear of its London rival.That meant West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League was over and Tottenham will be in the top division for a 49th straight season.Guardiola's decade-long tenure at Manchester City which has included six Premier League titles ended with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa that featured a mid-match guard of honor for first Bernardo Silva and then John Stones, two of Guardiola's stalwarts.Salah was given a standing ovation before he kissed the Anfield turf during his second-half substitution in his 442nd and last game for Liverpool, in which he grabbed an assist in a 1-1 draw with Brentford. The Egypt winger finished his nine years with the Reds with 257 goals.Arsenal has already clinched the title and closed its first championship-winning campaign since 2004 with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace ___Steve Douglas is at https://twitter.com/sdouglas80___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

West Ham was relegated and Tottenham survived on an emotional final day of the Premier League season when Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah made their exits after record-breaking spells in English soccer.West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 but that wasn't enough to climb out of the relegation zone because fourth-to-last Tottenham also won, 1-0 at home to Everton, to stay two points clear of its London rival.That meant West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League was over and Tottenham will be in the top division for a 49th straight season.Guardiola's decade-long tenure at Manchester City which has included six Premier League titles ended with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa that featured a mid-match guard of honor for first Bernardo Silva and then John Stones, two of Guardiola's stalwarts.Salah was given a standing ovation before he kissed the Anfield turf during his second-half substitution in his 442nd and last game for Liverpool, in which he grabbed an assist in a 1-1 draw with Brentford. The Egypt winger finished his nine years with the Reds with 257 goals.Arsenal has already clinched the title and closed its first championship-winning campaign since 2004 with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace ___Steve Douglas is at https://twitter.com/sdouglas80___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

West Ham's relegation to the Championship has now been confirmed following a tense final day of the Premier League season.Though they beat Leeds 3-0 at home, Tottenham's 1-0 victory over Everton has seen them fall at the last hurdle. West Ham had started the season with high hopes under Graham Potter but their campaign never got going, despite Nuno Espirito Santo coming in.Nuno had worked wonders at Nottingham Forest last term but West Ham ultimately found themselves sucked into a battle they couldn't win.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe Hammers have insisted they want to keep with Nuno, whose stock remains high among the club hierarchy.But it's set to be a big summer of change at the London Stadium, especially in the wake of Karren Brady's departure from the club last month.Several big names, including Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville and Matheus Fernandes, are all poised to attract interest from elsewhere.Bowen has been linked with Liverpool and Newcastle, while Fernandes is believed to be a target for Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.West Ham picked up all three points against Leeds through second-half goals from Taty Castellanos, Bowen and Callum Wilson.But their lack of ruthlesness up top has, in particular, been a glaring issue. Whether it can now be solved in the Championship remains to be seen.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Gabby Logan set to be given historic BBC role for World CupTyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to buy football club with Netflix twistLuke Littler left appalled by Oleksandr Usyk controversy as boxing branded 'gone'For Tottenham, they will count themselves extremely fortunate.Just 12 months ago, after beating Manchester United to win the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs insisted they wouldn't ever be sucked into a relegation dogfight again.They turned to Thomas Frank in the summer adamant that the Dane would be able to seamlessly solve their defensive problems.However, despite a positive start, Frank found himself alarmingly out of his depth and paid the price when he was relieved of his duties in February.Panicking over their Premier League status, Spurs considered a variety of different candidates to come in on an interim basis.Club legends Harry Redknapp and Tim Sherwood even offered their services, despite the pair being out management for some time.But Tottenham went for Cristian Stellini, undeterred by previous sackings at Marseille and Juventus.Stellini failed to win round members of the squad, with both morale and results worsening. Despite picking up a crucial draw against Liverpool, he vacated the dugout after just four matches at the helm.Roberto De Zerbi has fared fare better in the time since, however.They have picked up 11 points since his appointment, with Sunday's 1-0 triumph over Everton seeing hard work pay off.Joao Palhinha was the hero, breaking down in tears after scoring while wild celebrations took place around him.Tottenham are safe for another season. However, the dark days aren't gone just yet and better decision-making is required from top to bottom. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Sunderland's Herrington Country Park buzzes with festival energy for the last Big Weekend day.

Die SG-Handballer haben am Sonntag im Rennen um die Champions-League-Qualifkation einen herben Rckschlag erlitten.[mehr]

De Pep Guardiola Mohamed Salah en passant par Andy Robertson et Bernardo Silva, Anfield et l'Etihad Stadium ont rendu hommage, comme il se doit, toutes leurs lgendes ce dimanche lors de la dernire journe de Premier League.

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has collected nearly every award and accolade imaginable over the last year as he led the Hoosiers to an undefeated national championship season in 2025. But Cignetti was able to somehow add another prestigious honor to his name on Sunday. Cignetti was the honorary pace car driver ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, leading the field prior to Sunday's race. He drove a custom-painted, USA-themed Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X capable of reaching speeds up to 233 mph. He led the 33-car field around the 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the pace laps before peeling off into the pit lane just before the start. Cignetti joins a prestigious group of individuals who have driven the pace car ahead of the Indy 500. Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan had that honor last season, while Ken Griffey Jr., Danica Patrick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jim Harbaugh, Roger Penske, Jeff Gordon, Guy Fieri and Morgan Freeman are just a handful of the notable individuals who've served as the pace car driver ahead of the Indy 500. Who Is Curt Cignetti? Cignetti has quickly become one of the most recognizable coaches in college football, especially in Indiana. He turned a struggling Hoosiers program into a national powerhouse, leading them to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 and a national championship last season. Before arriving in Bloomington, he rebuilt James Madison into a consistent contender, leading the Dukes to No. 10 Top 25 rankings over five seasons. Known for his confident "Google me, I win" persona, he brought that same edge to Indiana and delivered results immediately. In less than two years, Cignetti has transformed the Hoosiers into a championship program. He went 11-2 in his first season coaching Indiana, leading the Hoosiers to a surprise playoff berth in 2024. A year later, Indiana reached the sport's mountaintop. Indiana went 16-0, with Cignetti helping quarterback Fernando Mendoza en route to a Big Ten title and a national championship. Why Curt Cignetti Was Chosen Cignetti was selected as the honorary pace car driver in recognition of his rapid rise as one of Indianas most prominent sports figures after turning the Hoosiers into a national contender. His success made him a fitting representative for the state on one of racings biggest stages. Ahead of the race, Cignetti drove the 1,250-horsepower Corvette during the pre-race parade and pace laps, leading the 33-car field to the green flag before exiting just before the start. Sarah Fisher, a seven-time Indianapolis 500 competitor, will then handle pace car duties during caution periods. Cignettis impact in Indiana sports has been so rapid that even the states biggest stages now feel like a natural extension of his success. He has become a coach who seems capable of turning any opportunity into another display of his reach and influence.

Erling Haaland won a third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City on Sunday despite not featuring in Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad.