The Fort Worth Press

South Africa's Buhai hangs on to defend women's Australian Open crown

South African Ashleigh Buhai successfully defended her Australian Open title Sunday, overcoming late nerves to hold off charging fellow major winner Minjee Lee for a one-shot win.

George lifts Clippers over Warriors, late surge can't save Mavs

Paul George came through in the clutch for the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, but fourth-quarter heroics couldn't save the Dallas Mavericks in a 126-120 NBA loss to Oklahoma City.

Columbus comeback earns MLS Cup final clash with LAFC

The Columbus Crew came back from two goals down to beat top-seeded FC Cincinnati 3-2 after extra-time in a thrilling Major League Soccer Eastern Conference final, booking a place with defending champions Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup final.

George lifts Clippers over Warriors, Giannis triple-double fuels Bucks

Paul George drilled the game-winning three-pointer as the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 22-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday.

Columbus reach MLS Cup final with comeback win over Cincinnati

The Columbus Crew came back from two goals down to beat top-seeded FC Cincinnati 3-2 after extra-time in a thrilling Major League Soccer Eastern Conference final, booking a place in next week's MLS Cup.

Haughey wins 100m free in US Open meet record

Siobhan Haughey won the 100m freestyle in a meet record 52.94sec to claim her third title at the US Open swimming championships on Saturday as Katie Ledecky closed the meeting with a dominant 1,500m free win.

George lifts Clippers to NBA victory over Warriors

Paul George drilled the game-winning three-pointer as the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 22-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday.

Australia keep faith with Warner for first Pakistan Test

Veteran opener David Warner kept his spot in Australia's squad announced Sunday to face Pakistan in the first Test this month for what is expected to be his farewell series.

Nice lose unbeaten record as Lens inflict more pain on Lyon

Nice slumped to their first defeat of the season on Saturday as they lost 1-0 at Nantes and missed the chance to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1.

Taofifenua late try returns beaten Racing to Top 14 summit

Winger Donovan Taofifenua's late bonus point-claiming try sent Racing 92 back to the summit of the French Top 14 despite Saturday's 23-18 loss at Clermont.

Rodman shines in new-look USA win over China

Trinity Rodman starred as the new-look United States women's team enjoyed a 3-0 friendly win over China in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

Scheffler builds three-shot World Challenge lead, mixed day for Woods

World number one Scottie Scheffler fired two eagles in his seven-under par 65 to build a three-shot lead at the Hero World Challenge on Saturday as Tiger Woods continued his comeback with a one-under 71.

Newcastle inflict more misery on Man Utd, Arsenal extend Premier League lead

Newcastle inflicted a sixth Premier League defeat of the season on Manchester United as Arsenal beat Wolves 2-1 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top to four points.

Rodrygo helps Real Madrid keep pace with Girona in Liga title race

Rodrygo continued his fine goalscoring form to help Real Madrid ease to a 2-0 win over Granada on Saturday and reclaim the lead in La Liga.

Newcastle too good for Man Utd despite mounting injury crisis

Newcastle shrugged off an injury crisis to beat Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday thanks to Anthony Gordon's second-half winner.

Milan beat Frosinone to close gap on leaders Juve

AC Milan bounced back from Champions League disappointment with Saturday's 3-1 win over Frosinone which moved them to within four points of Serie A leaders Juventus.

England ready to handle expectations at Euro 2024, says Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate said he was confident his side could handle the expectations that come with being one of the favourites to win Euro 2024 after they were given a kind draw on Saturday for the finals.

Guirassy scores again as Stuttgart beat Bremen

Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy continued his remarkable Bundesliga scoring form this season, scoring a second-half penalty in a 2-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Rodrygo strikes again as Madrid catch Girona with Granada win

Rodrygo continued his fine goalscoring form to help Real Madrid ease to a 2-0 win over Granada on Saturday and reclaim the lead in La Liga.

Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw

Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents.

Lens inflict more pain on managerless Lyon

Lens shook off their midweek Champions League humiliation by Arsenal to condemn crisis-hit Lyon to a 3-2 defeat on Saturday in the club's first match since the exit of coach Fabio Grosso.

'Not a group of death': Struggling Germany welcome Euro 2024 draw

Struggling hosts Germany welcomed the outcome of Saturday's Euro 2024 draw, coach Julian Nagelsmann saying "it's not a group of death, but a very good one" after his side were placed with Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary.

Italy and Spain drawn together in Euro 2024 group stage

Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands.

Girona 'making history', go top with superb Valencia comeback

Girona sprang a stunning late comeback to beat Valencia 2-1 on Saturday and breathe fresh life into their shock La Liga title bid.

Heavy snow hits Beaver Creek World Cup ski race again

Heavy snowfall forced the cancellation of the Alpine skiing World Cup men's downhill at Beaver Creek on Saturday, just as it did to the previous race that was cancelled 24 hours earlier.

Nervy Arsenal extend Premier League lead, Burnley score five

Arsenal survived a late scare against Wolves on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as Burnley lifted themselves off the bottom with a 5-0 trouncing of 10-man Sheffield United.

Herve helps Toulon to Top 14 summit in Biggar absence

Uncapped fly-half Enzo Herve stepped in for the injured ex-Wales international Dan Biggar to guide Toulon to the summit of the French Top 14 with Saturday's 36-13 win over Pau.

Openda and Poulsen score as Leipzig beat Heidenheim to go fourth

Leipzig won 2-1 over promoted Heidenheim on Saturday, goals from Lois Openda and Yussuf Poulsen sending the home side past Borussia Dortmund and into fourth on the table.

Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup

Ten-man Germany beat France on penalties to win the Under-17 World Cup football final in Indonesia on Saturday, becoming the first team to win the world and European age titles in the same year.

Girona top Liga with superb late Valencia comeback