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Chelsea splash out to beat Arsenal to 100 million euro Mudryk

Chelsea swooped to beat Arsenal to the signing of Ukrainian international winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk for a fee that could rise to 100 million euros (£88 million, $108 million) on Sunday.

Immobile blow but Lazio see off Sassuolo to keep in Euro chase

Lazio recovered from the early exit of injured captain Ciro Immobile to post a 2-0 win at Sassuolo on Sunday to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

Kohli's 166 helps India crush Sri Lanka by record 317 runs

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the highest ever victory margin in a one-day international as they swept the series 3-0 on Sunday.

Slalom master Kristoffersen secures 30th World Cup victory

Norwegian Henrik Kristoffersen posted his second victory of the season and the 30th of his career winning the men's World Cup slalom at Wengen on Sunday in very challenging conditions.

Tector top scores with 47 as Ireland make 141-9 in Zimbabwe T20

Harry Tector top scored with 47 as Ireland made 141-9 on Sunday in the series-deciding third Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Badminton king Axelsen secures Malaysia Open title

Danish ace Viktor Axelsen stormed to victory in the final of badminton's Malaysia Open on Sunday, successfully defending his title by outgunning Japan's Kodai Naraoka.

Gut-Behrami denies Brignone super-G double at St Anton

Swiss Olympic champion Lara Gut-Behrami denied Federica Brignone a quick-fire World Cup super-G double at St Anton on Sunday.

Gill, Kohli smash tons to power India to 390-5 in 3rd ODI

Opener Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli hit fluent centuries as India posted 390-5 against Sri Lanka in their bid to sweep the series in the third one-day international on Sunday.

Napoli's title dream fuelled by 'goal twins' Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia

Dazzling duo Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have Napoli dreaming after starring in a five-goal massacre of Juventus which made them clear favourites to claim a first Serie A title in over three decades.

Former cyclist Lieuwe Westra dies at 40 after battling depression

Former Dutch cyclist Lieuwe Westra, runner-up to Bradley Wiggins in the 2012 Paris-Nice, has died aged 40 after a life-long battle with depression, his biographer and Dutch media announced on Sunday.

Five-star Al-Attiyah and Benavides take honours at Dakar Rally

Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah on Sunday won his fifth Dakar Rally driver's title and second in a row, with Argentina's Kevin Benavides securing his second motorbike crown.

Driven Al-Attiyah shooting for Qatari sporting immortality

"My story is included in the history books for school children" Nasser Al-Attiyah proudly told ESPN in 2017 and with Sunday's fifth victory in the Dakar Rally he has guaranteed another chapter will be added.

Five-star Al-Attiyah and Benavides take the Dakar honours

Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah on Sunday won his fifth Dakar Rally driver's title and second in a row with Argentina's Kevin Benavides securing his second motorbike crown.

Purdy and Lawrence defy inexperience with touchdowns and composure

In a league where a 45-year-old Tom Brady remains the biggest star, playoff experience is invaluable, but on Saturday it was a rookie and a second-year quarterback who delivered breath-taking game-winning performances in the opening NFL playoff games.

Celtics sting Hornets, Grizzlies nab ninth straight win

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics overturned a double-digit deficit to extend their lead at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference on Saturday with a 122-106 road victory over the lowly Charlotte Hornets.

Jaguars overturn 27 point deficit, rookie Purdy stars for 49ers

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a remarkable playoff comeback, fighting back from 27 points down to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 while rookie quarterback Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers past the Seattle Seahawks 41-23 in the NFL playoffs on Saturday.

Nadal facing tough test in Australian Open defence

Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women's top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown.

Celtics sting Hornets, Grizzlies bag ninth straight win

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Boston Celtics overturned a double-digit deficit to extend their lead at the top of the NBA Eastern Conference on Saturday with a 122-106 road victory over the lowly Charlotte Hornets.

Two eagles lift Buckley to Sony Open lead

Hayden Buckley had two eagles in a six-under-par 64 on Saturday to grab a two-shot lead after three rounds of the Sony Open, where he's chasing a first US PGA Tour title.

Rookie Purdy leads 49ers past Seattle in playoff opener

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers into the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a stellar second half performance in Saturday's 41-23 wildcard round win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Sclavi's late try takes La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

La Rochelle prop Joel Sclavi scored an 81st-minute try as the holders beat Ulster 7-3 on Saturday to book their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

Real Sociedad triumph in Basque derby, Sevilla suffer

Real Sociedad strengthened their hold on third place with a convincing 3-1 Basque derby victory over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Pumas prop Sclavi takes 'not pretty' La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

La Rochelle forwards coach Donnacha Ryan said his side's 7-3 victory over Ulster on Saturday was "not pretty" as the holders booked their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

Vincent steps up as Heat down Giannis-less Bucks

Gabe Vincent scored 27 points and snaffled five steals as the Miami Heat took full advantage of the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to score a 111-95 defeat of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Milan trail leaders Napoli by nine despite fightback at Lecce

AC Milan's Serie A title defence suffered another blow on Saturday as despite coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Lecce the champions sit nine points behind rampant league leaders Napoli.

Pumas prop Sclavi takes La Rochelle into Champions Cup last 16

Argentina prop Joel Sclavi scored a late try to book holders La Rochelle's place in the Champions Cup last 16 as they edged Ulster 7-3 on Saturday.

Lampard will 'go again' after troubled Everton crash amid fans protest

Frank Lampard insisted he still has the stomach for Everton's relegation battle after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat against fellow strugglers Southampton amid furious fan protests on Saturday.

Late goals end Orlando Pirates' losing streak

Orlando Pirates snapped a three-match South African Premiership losing run when they scored two added-time goals to beat Golden Arrows 3-1 in Soweto on Saturday.

Klopp rages at 'really bad' Liverpool after Brighton shock

Jurgen Klopp labelled Liverpool's dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday as the worst he has seen during his Anfield reign.

'Unstoppable' Rashford the catalyst for Man Utd's Ten Hag turnaround

Marcus Rashford was Manchester United's hero once more in a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City on Saturday to maintain a remarkable revival in Erik ten Hag's first season in charge.

Dakar Rally to remain in Saudi Arabia, say organisers

Saudi Arabia will continue to be the home of the Dakar Rally for the next few years with race director David Castera telling AFP "we still have so many deserts to explore".

Man City fume as VAR 'joke' fuels Man Utd win, Brighton rock Liverpool

Manchester United fought back for a dramatic 2-1 win against Manchester City that left their arch rivals fuming over a controversial VAR decision to allow Bruno Fernandes' equaliser, while troubled Liverpool crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday.

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