Hyderabad: In July, Renault announced that Fernando Alonso will return to Formula 1 in 2021, taking over in the cockpit from Daniel Ricciardo.
Alonso, of Spain, won the world championship in 2005 and 2006 driving for the manufacturer.
The same month saw Leeds United promoted to England's Premier League for the first time in 16 years.
It was only the second season in charge at Elland Road for Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Staying with soccer, the (English) FA Cup was won Arsenal.
Having left Manchester City earlier in the campaign, first-time boss Mikel Arteta masterminded a 2-1 defeat of Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
There were summer managerial changes at both Juventus and FC Barcelona.
Andrea Pirlo succeeded Mauricio Sarri at the former, with former Barca defender Ronald Koeman taking the helm at the latter after leaving the Dutch national team.
Sevilla continued their remarkable record in the Europa League with a sixth trophy win.
Julen Lopetegui's side beat Inter Milan 3-2 behind closed doors in Germany.
In boxing, August saw Russia's Alexander Povetkin inflict a second career defeat on Dillian Whyte with a fifth-round knockout, leaving the British heavyweight's world title dream in tatters.
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Meanwhile, there was more soccer success for Bayern Munich.
The German club claimed their sixth UEFA Champions League title in August thanks to a 1-0 defeat of Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon.
Back in Formula 1, the Williams family ended their involvement in the sport after 43 years as the team was sold to a U.S. private equity firm.
Sir Frank Williams and Claire Williams said their goodbyes following the Italian Grand Prix.
Naomi Osaka was all smiles in September as she posed with the U.S. Open trophy a day after winning her second women's singles title at Flushing Meadows.
The Japanese player fought from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka.
After a thrilling finish the same month, Tadej Pogacar became the youngest post-World War II champion and first Slovenian to win cycling's Tour de France.
Ice hockey's Stanley Cup was lifted by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Dallas Stars were defeated by four games to two in the finals series.
Autumn (U.S. - "Fall") also saw Gareth Bale return to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Welsh forward rejoined his former club on loan from Real Madrid seven years after he left for a then world-record fee.
