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Morant shines as Grizzlies top Magic in London

Morant shines as Grizzlies top Magic in London

Memphis star Ja Morant made a sparkling return from injury Sunday, scoring 24 points and handing out 13 assists to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic in London.

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Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title race

Real Sociedad end Barca winning streak to tighten Liga title race

Real Sociedad damaged Barcelona's title defence ambitions with a surprise 2-1 victory on Sunday in La Liga as Hansi Flick's side fell to a first defeat in 12 matches.

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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after ugly scenes mar final

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title after ugly scenes mar final

Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award.

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AC Milan in touch with Inter thanks to Fullkrug's first Serie A goal

AC Milan in touch with Inter thanks to Fullkrug's first Serie A goal

Niclas Fullkrug kept AC Milan in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce, his first for the seven-time European champions.

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Lyon climb to fourth in Ligue 1 with victory over Brest

Lyon climb to fourth in Ligue 1 with victory over Brest

In-form Brazilian Abner Vinicius scored what proved to be the winner as Lyon moved into the Ligue 1 top four with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Brest on Sunday.

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Morant shines as Grizzles top Magic in London

Morant shines as Grizzles top Magic in London

Memphis star Ja Morant made a sparkling return from injury Sunday, scoring 24 points and handing out 13 assists to lead the Grizzlies to a 126-109 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic in London.

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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 18

Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 18 dead, authorities said Sunday.

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South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

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Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Marcus Smith's late penalty secured Harlequins a surprise 27-17 victory away to former two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Sunday and a top-two finish in Pool 3, while the French side were eliminated.

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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

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