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Sunderland rout hapless Burnley

Sunderland cruised to a 3-0 win against Burnley on Monday to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe and push the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation.

Hosts Australia to open Rugby World Cup against Hong Kong

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of next year's Rugby World Cup, organisers announced on Monday.

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Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero slammed his squad's lack of depth as "disgraceful" after their quiet end to the transfer window on Monday.

Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool were set to win the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer window, while Crystal Palace swooped for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan.

FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.

Borthwick backs Itoje to get 'big roar' off the bench against Wales

Steve Borthwick backed Maro Itoje to make a "massive impact" when the mourning England captain comes off the bench against Wales in his side's Six Nations opener on Saturday.

Mateta move to Milan scuppered by medical concerns: source

Jean-Philippe Mateta's potential deadline-day move to AC Milan from Crystal Palace has fallen through for medical reasons, a source told AFP on Monday, confirming Italian media reports.

Italian biathlete Passler suspended after pre-Olympics doping test

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has failed a doping test and was on Monday provisionally suspended from competing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Sri Lanka drop Test captain De Silva from T20 World Cup squad

Sri Lanka on Monday dropped Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva from their 15-man T20 World Cup squad led by Dasun Shanaka.

Arteta seeks Arsenal reinforcement for injured Merino

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are "actively looking" for a replacement for the injured Mikel Merino in the closing hours of the transfer window.

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener against Wales

England captain Maro Itoje will be on the bench for his side's Six Nations opener at home to Wales on Saturday.

Rahm says golfers should be 'free' to play where they want after LIV defections

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm on Monday said golfers should be free to choose to play "where they want", following the latest defection from LIV Golf ahead of the Saudi-backed circuit's season opener in Riyadh this week.

Rosenior will not rush Estevao return from Brazil

Liam Rosenior has refused to put a timescale on Estevao's return to action for Chelsea after he was granted compassionate leave to travel to his native Brazil.

Mercedes ready to win F1 world title, says Russell

George Russell believes he has been handed a car ready to win the world championship as Mercedes head into a new era for Formula One as the title favourites.

Barca coach Flick 'not happy' with Raphinha thigh strain

Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for the Copa del Rey clash at second-tier Albacete on Tuesday because of a thigh strain and coach Hansi Flick said something had to "change" regarding the Brazilian's preparation.

Rink issues resolved, NHL stars chase Olympic gold at Milan

With ice rink concerns solved just weeks before the opening faceoff, National Hockey League stars return to the Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina for the first time since 2014.

Rodri rages that officials 'don't want' Man City to win

Manchester City midfielder Rodri called on referees "to be neutral" in a furious tirade after their Premier League title bid suffered another setback following a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

African players in Europe: Ouattara dents Villa title hopes

Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara scored the winner as 10-man Brentford dented the Premier League title hopes of Aston Villa with a shock 1-0 win at the weekend.

Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet - reports

Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million), according to British media reports on Monday.

Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's Lakers

The New York Knicks spoiled what might have been LeBron James's last game at Madison Square Garden, stretching their win streak to six games with a 112-100 victory.

San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics' opening ceremony

One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday.

France great Benazzi relishing 'genius' Dupont's Six Nations return

French rugby federation (FFR) vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi says the sport needs "genius" Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' superstar prepares to make his Six Nations return against Ireland on Thursday.

South Korea football bosses in talks to avert Women's Asian Cup boycott

South Korea football bosses said on Monday they were in talks with players to avert a boycott of next month's Women's Asian Cup and expected the national team to train for the tournament as scheduled.

Hatred of losing drives relentless Alcaraz to tennis history

Carlos Alcaraz says that his absolute hatred of losing drives him to keep making landmarks after becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Djokovic hints at retirement as time seeps away on history bid

Novak Djokovic leaves the Australian Open still stuck on 24 Grand Slam titles and with fresh doubts about how many more tries he will have at winning an outright-record 25th.

Reigning world champs Tinch, Hocker among Millrose winners

Reigning world champions Cordell Tinch and Cole Hocker won titles Sunday at the 118th Millrose Games indoor track meet, while fellow American Yared Nuguse missed a fourth consecutive mile title.

Real Madrid scrape win over Rayo, Athletic claim derby draw

Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.

PSG beat Strasbourg after Hakimi red to retake top spot in Ligue 1

Nuno Mendes scored a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain survived the second-half sending-off of Achraf Hakimi to beat Strasbourg 2-1 on Sunday and reclaim top spot in Ligue 1.

NFL Cardinals hire Rams' assistant LaFleur as head coach

Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinater for the Los Angeles Rams, was named head coach of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, on a five-year deal, the Cardinals announced Sunday.

Arsenal scoop $2m prize for winning FIFA Women's Champions Cup

Arsenal scooped the biggest financial prize in women's club football history by beating Corinthians 3-2 after extra time to win the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup on Sunday.

Atletico agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.

Real Madrid's Bellingham set for month out with hamstring injury

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss the club's upcoming Champions League play-off matches against Benfica after suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday.

Man City won't surrender in title race: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title despite blowing a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday.

Korda captures weather-shortened LPGA season opener

Nelly Korda captured her 16th career LPGA title on Sunday at the season-opening Tournament of Champions after the event was shortened to 54 holes by sub-freezing temperatures.

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