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Sadio Mane returns from injury that kept him out of World Cup

Sadio Mane returns from injury that kept him out of World Cup

Senegal forward Sadio Mane returned to action for Bayern Munich against Union Berlin on Sunday in his first match since a leg injury ruled him out of the World Cup in Qatar.

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Djokovic says 'surreal' to break Graf's world rankings record

Djokovic says 'surreal' to break Graf's world rankings record

Novak Djokovic says breaking Steffi Graf's record of 377 weeks at number one in the rankings on Monday is "surreal" and that he is proud to surpass one of the sport's all-time greats.

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Wave of support for Turkish father who lost daughter in quake

Wave of support for Turkish father who lost daughter in quake

A photo of a father holding his daughter's hand killed in Turkey's February 6 earthquake has provoked an outpouring of sympathy and support from around the world, he told AFP.

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France end Scotland's Six Nations Grand Slam dream

France end Scotland's Six Nations Grand Slam dream

France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 17 points to end Scotland's hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam with a 32-21 win on Sunday.

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Al Hilal thrash Al Duhail to reach AFC Champions league final

Al Hilal thrash Al Duhail to reach AFC Champions league final

Nigeria star Odion Ighalo scored four goals as title holders Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia blitzed Qatar's Al Duhail 7-0 on Sunday to reach the AFC Champions League final.

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Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega freed from detention: party

Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega freed from detention: party

Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega has been freed from prison two days after being detained in the country's Amhara region, the political party he founded said on Sunday.

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'Embezzled' Lebanese cash in Swiss banks: media report

'Embezzled' Lebanese cash in Swiss banks: media report

Banks in Switzerland are holding a substantial amount of the millions of dollars Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling, Swiss media reported on Sunday.

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Evenepoel wins 'insane' UAE Tour as Yates sizzles to summit win

Evenepoel wins 'insane' UAE Tour as Yates sizzles to summit win

World and Vuelta a Espana champion Remco Evenepoel began his season on a high with success in the UAE Tour after following home stage winner Adam Yates in Sunday's finish.

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Potter 'can't rely' on Chelsea board's support after Tottenham defeat

Potter 'can't rely' on Chelsea board's support after Tottenham defeat

Chelsea manager Graham Potter acknowledged he cannot rely on the support of the club's board for much longer after a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday heaped more pressure on him.

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Tompkins urges Six Nations strugglers Wales to find Italy 'answer'

Tompkins urges Six Nations strugglers Wales to find Italy 'answer'

Wales centre Nick Tompkins has insisted his side must "come back with an answer" when they face Italy in what promises to be a Six Nations wooden spoon decider.

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