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IPL auction records tumble as Pant, Iyer break $3 mn mark

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history Sunday when he sold for a record $3.2 million, as teams splashed out on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Salah sends Liverpool eight points clear after Southampton scare

Mohamed Salah fired Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders survived a scare from lowly Southampton thanks to the Egypt star's second half double on Sunday.

Tuipulotu try helps Scotland end Australia's bid for a Grand Slam

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu scored a try against the land of his birth in a 27-13 win over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday that dashed the Wallabies' dream of a Grand Slam.

Davis Cup organisers hit back at critics of Nadal retirement ceremony

Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week in Malaga, despite some criticism of the event from people close to the player.

Noel in a 'league of his own' as he wins Gurgl slalom

Frenchman Clement Noel won a second straight World Cup slalom at Gurgl in Austria on Sunday assuring his triumph with a blistering first run.

A dip or deeper decline? Guardiola seeks response to Man City slump

Pep Guardiola said he expected a slip in Manchester City's standards sooner or later but even he has been shocked by the English champions' implosion in a five-game losing streak.

IPL auction records tumble as Pant and Iyer snapped up

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history Sunday when he sold for a record $3.2 million, as teams splashed out on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Olympic champion An wins China crown in style

South Korea's Olympic champion and world number one An Se-young blew away home hope Gao Fangjie in just 38 minutes to win the China Masters on Sunday.

It's party time for Las Vegas victor Russell on 'dream weekend'

A delighted George Russell claimed the third win of his career as Mercedes delivered an impressive one-two at the Las Vegas Grand Prix –- and then said he had no idea why his car was so fast.

Former Masters champion Reed seals dominant Hong Kong Open win

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed won for the first time in four years with a dominant three-stroke victory at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

Norris applauds 'deserved' champion Verstappen

Lando Norris clapped his congratulations for Max Verstappen from the cockpit of his McLaren car after the Dutchman claimed a fourth consecutive drivers' world title by finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Jaiswal and Kohli slam centuries as Australia stare at defeat

Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 and Virat Kohli roared back to form with a vintage century Sunday as India zeroed in on victory against Australia in the first Test in Perth.

Kohli blasts century as India declare against Australia

Virat Kohli roared back to form with a vintage century against Australia on Sunday with India declaring their second innings when he achieved the feat in the first Test at Perth.

Verstappen 'never thought' he'd win four world titles

Max Verstappen admitted he "never thought" he would win four world titles after wrapping up the 2024 Formula One championship under the Las Vegas lights.

Former Masters champion Reed wins Hong Kong Open

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed triumphed on the Asian Tour for the first time with a dominant three-stroke victory at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

Awesome foursomes: Formula One's exclusive club of four-time world champions

Max Verstappen on Saturday became just the sixth driver to win four Formula One world titles.

Smylie beats 'idol' Cameron Smith to win Australian PGA Championship

Elvis Smylie claimed a "life-changing" two-shot victory at the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday after staring down major winner Cameron Smith to secure his maiden DP World Tour title.

Five key races in Max Verstappen's 2024 title season

Max Verstappen clinched a fourth straight Formula One title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday night.

Max Verstappen: Young, gifted and single-minded four-time F1 champion

At 27, Max Verstappen, who has sealed a fourth straight world title, is a veteran of 10 Formula One seasons in which he has forced officials and aficionados to seemingly spend as much time consulting rule books as record books.

'Star is born': From homeless to Test hero for India's Jaiswal

India's Perth Test hero Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit a stunning century on Sunday, rose to stardom from being homeless and selling snacks on the streets to finance his cricketing ambitions.

Verstappen wins fourth consecutive Formula One world title

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Formula One world title under the lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday.

Jaiswal slams majestic 161 but Australia fight back in Perth

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.

IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Premier League opens its "mega-auction" later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Majestic Jaiswal 141 not out as India pile pain on Australia

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal burnished his soaring reputation Sunday with a majestic unbeaten 141 as India piled on the runs to take the first Test in Perth away from Australia.

Giannis, Lillard lead Bucks over Hornets as Spurs beat Warriors

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and Damian Lillard added 31 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over visiting Charlotte 125-119 on Saturday, stretching their NBA win streak to four games.

Juan Mata agent slammed as 'cowardly' by angry A-League coach

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has lashed out at Juan Mata's "cowardly" agent after criticism about a lack of playing time for the former Manchester United and Chelsea star.

Marta inspires Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Orlando Pride won the National Women's Soccer League championship for the first time with Zambian Barbra Banda getting the goal in a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit on Saturday.

Robertson wants policy change for overseas-based All Blacks

Coach Scott Robertson said Sunday he will ask New Zealand Rugby bosses to make overseas-based players eligible for the All Blacks in a bid to keep up with pacesetters South Africa.

Red Bulls win 'Hudson River derby' to reach conference final

The New York Red Bulls struck twice early in their MLS Eastern Conference semi-final to defeat local rivals New York City 2-0 on Saturday.

Neuville wins world title after Tanak crashes at Rally Japan

Belgium's Thierry Neuville won his first world title at the age of 36 on Sunday after championship rival Ott Tanak crashed out at the season-ending Rally Japan.

Neuville wins world rally title after Tanak crashes in Japan