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Nigeria's president pays tribute to Fela Kuti after Grammys Award

Nigeria's president pays tribute to Fela Kuti after Grammys Award

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid tribute to Afrobeat king Fela Kuti after his posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, the first African artist to be honoured this way.

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Inter eight clear after win at Cremonese marred by fans' flare flinging

Inter eight clear after win at Cremonese marred by fans' flare flinging

Inter Milan extended their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points with Sunday's 2-0 win at Cremonese, a match which was marred by away fans nearly hitting the hosts' goalkeeper Emil Audero with a firecracker.

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England underline World Cup
credentials with series win over Sri Lanka

England underline World Cup credentials with series win over Sri Lanka

England completed a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20 international to wrap up the three-match series with a game to spare at Pallekele on Sunday.

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Guirassy brace helps Dortmund move six behind Bayern

Guirassy brace helps Dortmund move six behind Bayern

Serhou Guirassy scored twice in the second half as Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat last-placed Heidenheim 3-2 at home on Sunday and move six points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

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Solanke's scorpion kick denies Man City as Spurs hit back

Solanke's scorpion kick denies Man City as Spurs hit back

Dominic Solanke's breathtaking scorpion kick delivered a major blow to Manchester City's Premier League title bid as Tottenham fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 on Sunday.

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Man City held by Solanke stunner, Sesko delivers 'best feeling' for Man Utd

Man City held by Solanke stunner, Sesko delivers 'best feeling' for Man Utd

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge hit a fresh stumbling block as Dominic Solanke's acrobatic strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for struggling Tottenham on Sunday, while Benjamin Sesko secured another thrilling 3-2 win for Manchester United over Fulham.

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'Send Help' debuts atop N.America box office

'Send Help' debuts atop N.America box office

Horror flick "Send Help" debuted atop the North American box office at $20 million, industry estimates showed Sunday, as Melania Trump's new documentary bested expectations.

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Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US

Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US

Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos.

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Carrick revels in 'best feeling' after Man Utd leave it late

Carrick revels in 'best feeling' after Man Utd leave it late

Michael Carrick said Manchester United's last-gasp winner against Fulham was the "best feeling" after Benjamin Sesko sealed a pulsating 3-2 victory on Sunday.

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Olympic chiefs admit 'still work to do' on main ice hockey venue

Olympic chiefs admit 'still work to do' on main ice hockey venue

The main ice hockey venue for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics still needs "frantic" work but all scheduled matches will be played there, organisers said on Sunday.

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