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Rast ends Shiffrin slalom streak to claim Kranjska Gora double

Camille Rast ended US star Mikaela Shiffrin's World Cup slalom streak on Sunday as the Swiss skier completed a double at Kranjska Gora a day after winning the giant slalom.

Australian cricket great Martyn out of coma in 'miracle'

Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it "a miracle".

Shiffrin trails Rast after Kranjska Gora slalom first run

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin clocked the second-fastest time behind Swiss Camille Rast in the first run of the World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora on Sunday.

Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her 2026 season off to a winning start for Japan in the United Cup, after Great Britain's Emma Raducanu pulled out of their singles clash with a fitness issue.

Former Australian Open champion Kenin opens 2026 with Brisbane win

Former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin opened her 2026 season with a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over Romanian qualifier Elena-Gabriele Ruse in the Brisbane International on Sunday.

Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease

Flamboyant England star Harry Brook admitted Sunday he was learning to be more patient, with a frustrating Ashes tour teaching him when he needs to curb his all-out aggressive approach.

Curry lifts Warriors in return, Brown scores 50 in Celtics win

Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 20 of his 31 points in a dazzling third quarter to propel the Warriors to a 123-114 NBA victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

Root, Brook tame Australia in rain-hit 5th Ashes Test

Joe Root and Harry Brook tamed Australia's all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Australia spin-less in Sydney Test for first time in 138 years

Australia pulled a 138-year first Sunday by failing to pick a spinner for a Sydney Cricket Ground Test, with skipper Steve Smith saying he had been backed into a corner.

Seattle Seahawks bag top seed on NFL final weekend

Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 13-3 with a dominant defensive display Saturday, capturing the NFC top seed and earning a favorable route to the Super Bowl.

Root, Brook stand passes 150 as England 211-3 in 5th Ashes Test

Joe Root and Harry Brook shared in an unbroken 154-run partnership on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand at tea on day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.

Bondi shooting responders honoured at Sydney Ashes Test

England and Australia's cricket teams honoured at the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney on Sunday emergency service personnel and members of the public who responded during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach.

Root and Brook dig in as England reach 114-3 in 5th Ashes Test

Joe Root and Harry Brook led a rescue mission after England lost three wickets in a torrid opening session of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney on Sunday.

Nigerian 7-footer, '23 NBA Draft pick, makes US college debut

James Nnaji, a 21-year-old Nigerian center who was selected in the 2023 NBA Draft but approved to play US college basketball, made his controversial debut on Saturday.

Bucs beat Panthers to keep NFL playoff hopes alive

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off Carolina 16-14 on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive to the bitter end of the NFL season.

Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season after second knee op

Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig will miss a second straight Major League Soccer season in 2026 after another surgery on his left knee, the Los Angeles Galaxy said Saturday.

Barca edge Espanyol as Flick thanks 'unbelievable' goalkeeper Garcia

Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga, with coach Hansi Flick left thanking his goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties

Pape Gueye scored twice as much-fancied Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 on Saturday and seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, while 10-man Mali edged Tunisia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

'Nothing concrete' in Rosenior Chelsea reports

Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior said on Saturday that there was "nothing concrete" about the reports linking him with the Chelsea job, after his team's 1-1 draw at Nice in Ligue 1.

Ten-man Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to reach Cup of Nations quarters

El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after their last-16 tie had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time.

Olmo, Lewandowski grab Barca late victory in Espanyol derby clash

Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga.

Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top in France as Pau lose

Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to Perpignan's resolve as the Top 14 leaders were stunned 30-27 by the lowly Catalans, who climbed off the foot of the table on Saturday with just their second victory of the season.

Nice snap losing run on Puel return

Former Leicester coach Claude Puel guided Nice to a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday as he started his second spell in charge by ending a six-game losing streak in the league.

Arsenal stretch Premier League lead as Villa win

Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home.

Bournemouth win a sign of Arsenal 'growth', says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's resilience to fight back from conceding early to beat Bournemouth 3-2 is a sign of his side's growth as they aim to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League.

Arsenal extend lead at top of Premier League, Villa win

Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday and stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home.

Rice double delivers six-point Premier League lead for Arsenal

Declan Rice shrugged off a knee injury to extend Arsenal's avantage at the top of the Premier League to six points with a come from behind 3-2 win at Bournemouth.

Villarreal beat Elche to move third in La Liga

Villarreal maintained the pressure on La Liga's giants with a 3-1 win at Elche on Saturday.

Wembanyama out of Spurs' NBA game against Blazers

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will miss the team's Saturday NBA home game against Portland due to a left knee injury, the team announced.

Teen Mbaye seals AFCON last-16 victory for Senegal over Sudan

Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers on Saturday in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match.

Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top as Pau lose