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New Zealand star Ponga breaks arm in Rugby League World Cup opener

Star New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga faces missing the rest of the Rugby League World Cup after scans Friday showed he broke his arm in the thrilling tournament opener against Australia.

Brilliant Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to reach baseball's World Series for the first time in 44 years on Thursday after completing a 4-0 series sweep of the star-studded defending champions.

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Back from the grave: Partizan Belgrade rebound into Euroleague playoffs

With sold-out crowds, an ignited fan base and a late season rally, Partizan Belgrade's return to the Euroleague playoffs on Tuesday marks an end to a 13-year postseason drought for the club in basketball-crazed Serbia.

Police ban 171 Juve fans from stadium for Lukaku racist chants

Police in Turin on Monday said they had fined 171 Juventus fans and banned them from their stadium following racist chants leveled at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku.

Balbirnie helps Ireland bounce back in Sri Lanka Test

A career-best 95 by Andy Balbirnie helped Ireland reach a strong 319 for four at stumps on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday.

Peaty cites 'self-destructive' tendencies for time out from swimming

Triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty said he has been in a "self-destructive spiral" due to mental health issues that saw him not selected for the World Aquatics Championships later this year.

Timberwolves hold off Nuggets to stay alive, Warriors edge Kings

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, including a three-point dagger with 11.5 seconds left, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 114-108 in overtime Sunday to stay alive in the NBA playoffs.

Australia's NRL planning season-openers in Las Vegas: reports

Australia's National Rugby League is planning a double-header in Las Vegas to launch its 2024 season, alongside a boxing world-title bout and UFC, reports said Monday.

Japan-based Koroibete wins Australia's top rugby award

Japan-based Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete was named Australian rugby union's best player by his peers Monday, winning his second John Eales Medal despite featuring in only nine Tests in 2022.

Legends back in classroom with eye on football's levers of power

Fabio Cannavaro, John Terry and Tim Cahill are among the former football stars swapping the dressing room for the classroom on a course hoping to put more players in positions of power.

Warriors down Kings to level series, Knicks and Celtics on brink

Stephen Curry scored 32 points as the Golden State Warriors held off a ferocious fourth-quarter fightback from the Sacramento Kings to secure a series-leveling 126-125 victory in the NBA playoffs on Sunday.

Yoshida hits two homers in one inning to spark Boston MLB win

Japanese slugger Masataka Yoshida smashed two home runs in the eighth inning, one of them a grand slam, to spark Boston's 12-5 Major League Baseball victory Sunday at Milwaukee.

Southampton football director joining US Soccer: reports

Southampton director of football Matt Crocker has been hired by the US Soccer Federation as the organization's new sporting director, multiple US media reported on Sunday.

American Vu wins LPGA Chevron Championship for first major title

American Lilia Vu won her first major title on Sunday, defeating compatriot Angel Yin with a birdie on the first playoff hole to capture the LPGA Chevron Championship.

Antetokounmpo status unclear as Bucks aim to level series with Heat

Coach Mike Budenholzer says the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks can only wait and see if injured superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be ready for Monday's game four of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against the Miami Heat.

Warriors down Kings to square series, Knicks on the brink

Stephen Curry scored 32 points as the Golden State Warriors held off a ferocious fourth quarter fightback from the Sacramento Kings to secure a series-leveling 126-125 victory in the NBA playoffs on Sunday.

Spalletti urges calm as Napoli ready for title party

Luciano Spalletti said it isn't time for Napoli to start celebrating despite a last-gasp 1-0 triumph at Juventus leaving his team needing potentially one more win to claim a historic Serie A title.

US duo Hardy and Riley combine to win PGA pairs event title

Americans Nick Hardy and Davis Riley captured their first PGA titles on Sunday, winning the Zurich Classic in record-setting fashion to take the tour's only pairs tournament.

Raspadori fires Napoli past Juve and to the brink of title glory

Giacomo Raspadori fired Napoli to the brink of their first Serie A title in over three decades on Sunday with his stoppage-time winner in a 1-0 triumph at Juventus which was packed with late drama.

Marseille reclaim second after late Lyon own goal

Marseille climbed back into second place in Ligue 1 on Sunday after a 2-1 win at Lyon following a farcical own goal by Malo Gusto with the final kick of the game.

Ferran Torres earns Barca narrow win over Atletico as Sevilla stun Villarreal

Ferran Torres's strike helped Barcelona emerge from a recent slump to earn a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, taking a big step towards clinching their first title since 2019.

Raspadori smashes Napoli past Juve and to the brink of title glory

Giacomo Raspadori fired Napoli to the brink of their first Serie A title in over three decades on Sunday with his stoppage-time winner in a dramatic 1-0 triumph at Juventus.

'I'm not Nadal's replacement,' says Alcaraz as French Open hopes boosted

Carlos Alcaraz insisted Sunday that he is not Rafael Nadal's "replacement" as the teenager comfortably defended his Barcelona title, bolstering his bid to succeed his compatriot as French Open champion.

Man Utd will fight to derail Man City's treble bid: Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag vowed Manchester United would "give everything" to prevent Manchester City from matching his club's treasured treble after they beat Brighton to set up an FA Cup final against their fierce rivals.

NBA Knicks on brink of advancing as Brunson sinks Cavs

Jalen Brunson scored 29 points as the New York Knicks took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 102-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs on Sunday.

Becker keeps Union on Champions League course at Gladbach

Union Berlin remained on course for a debut Champions League berth after a second-half goal from Sheraldo Becker gave his side a 1-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday.

Oladipo out for rest of NBA playoffs after knee injury: Heat

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs after suffering a left knee injury, the team announced on Sunday.

Gregoritsch doubles up to send Freiburg third

A first-half brace from Michael Gregoritsch lifted Freiburg up to third in the Bundesliga after a 4-0 victory at home against struggling Schalke on Sunday.

Rahane magic helps CSK steamroll Kolkata in IPL

An electric 71 not out off just 29 balls by Ajinkya Rahane helped Chennai Super Kings rack up this season's highest total of 234-5 as they blew away Kolkata Knight Riders and moved top of the IPL table on Sunday.

Man Utd beat Brighton on penalties to set up FA Cup final against Man City

Manchester United beat Brighton on penalties at Wembley on Sunday to set up an FA Cup final against treble-chasing Manchester City.

Alcaraz claims back-to-back Barcelona titles

Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Sunday to claim a second successive Barcelona title and hammer home his status as likely successor to Rafael Nadal as French Open champion.

Ferran Torres earns Barca narrow win over Atletico Madrid