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Pelicans down Kings for first win of NBA season

The New Orleans Pelicans, fueled by a 22-point, 13-assist double-double from Jeremiah Fears, bagged their first win of the NBA season on Thursday with a 132-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Arsenal assess Bukayo Saka fitness concerns before Liverpool meeting

Saka is an injury doubt heading into Sunday’s showdown at the Etihad (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has once again been left to ponder how to fill the void left by Bukayo Saka following the winger’s latest injury blow. A fresh problem has derailed the England international’s season, forced off after just 10 minutes in last week’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

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Stimac looks to late show in must-win Asian Cup clash

Igor Stimac said his goal-shy India will try and wear down Syria and look to hit them late on in a must-win Asian Cup clash on Tuesday.

Zverev wins five-setter to reach Australian Open quarters

Alexander Zverev overcame a fierce challenge from Britain's Cameron Norrie to make the Australian Open quarter-finals after a gruelling five-set battle on Monday.

Russia's Kalinskaya reaches maiden Grand Slam quarter-final

Unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya powered into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday with a straight-sets thumping of Italian 26th seed Jasmine Paolini at the Australian Open.

Medvedev into Australian Open quarters, qualifier upsets Azarenka

Daniil Medvedev stayed on track for a third Australian Open final in four years on Monday as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the quarter-finals.

Medvedev marches into Australian Open quarter-finals

Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev overcame stubborn resistance from Portugal's Nuno Borges to book a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Yastremska hopes Ukraine proud of Australian Open exploits

Fearless Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska said she hoped she had made her war-torn country proud by reaching a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final Monday, while admitting it was emotionally hard.

Qualifier Yastremska ousts Azarenka at Australian Open, Alcaraz in action

Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska upset former champion Victoria Azarenka to surge into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday as Carlos Alcaraz sought to match the feat and make the last eight for the first time.

Five Olympic stars to watch in Paris

When the Paris Olympics open in six months' time on July 26, these five stars will be expected to light up the venues, delighting spectators and a TV audience of billions:

Delight for Mahomes, anguish for Allen as Chiefs foil Bills again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said his team had shown they could handle any NFL environment after winning Sunday at Buffalo to clinch their sixth straight place in the AFC Championship game.

Jokic nets season-high 42 to lead NBA Nuggets over Wizards

Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets over Washington 113-104 on Sunday.

Emotional Svitolina retires injured from Australian Open

Elina Svitolina retired in tears from her Australian Open fourth-round match against unseeded Czech player Linda Noskova after just three games on Monday.

Ukraine's Yastremska upsets Azarenka to make Australian Open quarters

Fearless Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska surged into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final Monday, stunning two-time champion Victoria Azarenka at the Australian Open.

Chiefs and Lions grab spots in NFL's conference championships

The Kansas City Chiefs reached the AFC Championship game for the sixth straight year while the Detroit Lions will play their first NFC Championship game in 33 years after victories in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

American Dunlap becomes first amateur since 1991 to win PGA Tour event

Reigning US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to win a PGA Tour title, winning a back-nine showdown on Sunday to capture the American Express tournament.

American Nick Dunlap becomes first amateur since 1991 to win PGA Tour event

Reigning US Amateur champion Nick Dunlap became the first amateur since 1991 to win a PGA Tour title, winning a back-nine showdown on Sunday to capture the American Express tournament.

Lions down Bucs to set up 49ers showdown

The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 to reach their first NFC Championship game in 33 years in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

Marseille, holders Toulouse out of French Cup after shoot-outs

Marseille and defending champions Toulouse were knocked out of the French Cup in the last 32 on Sunday, both falling in knife-edge penalty shoot-outs.

Morocco coach admits to AFCON blunders after DR Congo draw

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he blundered as his team drew 1-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations Group F draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.

Rampant Girona keep Liga lead, Madrid and Barca triumph

Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a thumping 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday.

Vlahovic double lifts Juventus to top of Serie A

Juventus won 3-0 at Lecce on Sunday to move to the top of Serie A and bring down the curtain on a weekend dominated by racist abuse aimed at Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in Udine.

'Too old' South African Zwane too good for Namibia in AFCON

Themba Zwane, a 34-year-old once deemed too old for international football, scored twice as South Africa trounced Namibia 4-0 on Sunday to get their Africa Cup of Nations campaign back on track.

Dovbyk hat-trick as Girona thrash Sevilla to reclaim Liga lead

Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a thumping 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday.

Salah to leave Egypt squad and return to Liverpool for injury rehab

Mohamed Salah will leave the Egypt squad at the Africa Cup of Nations to continue treatment on a hamstring injury at his club Liverpool, the country's football association said on Sunday, but they hope he will return to the tournament in Ivory Coast.

Saudis toil into Asian Cup last 16, Thailand inch closer

Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with nine men.

Ko wins Tournament of Champions for 20th career LPGA title

New Zealand's Lydia Ko won her 20th career LPGA title on Sunday, firing a two-under par 70 in the final round to capture the season-opening Tournament of Champions.

Alcaraz eyes Australian Open quarters as Azarenka dares to dream

Carlos Alcaraz faces unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday while Victoria Azarenka is dreaming of a third title.

Klopp expects Salah to return to Liverpool for injury rehab

Jurgen Klopp said it "makes sense" for Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool from representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for treatment on a hamstring injury.

Saudis labour into Asian Cup last 16, Thailand inch closer

Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played almost half the game with nine men.

Saudi Arabia beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan to reach Asian Cup last 16