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Roma take top spot in Serie A ahead of Milan derby

Roma take top spot in Serie A ahead of Milan derby

Roma moved top of Serie A on Sunday after winning 3-1 at Cremonese and taking a two-point lead over Napoli ahead of the Milan derby.

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Berrettini puts Italy on verge of third straight Davis Cup triumph

Berrettini puts Italy on verge of third straight Davis Cup triumph

Matteo Berrettini put Italy close to a third consecutive Davis Cup title after beating Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 6-4 in Sunday's first singles match.

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Ouedraogo stunner sends Leipzig second

Ouedraogo stunner sends Leipzig second

A second-half stunner from freshly minted Germany midfielder Assan Ouedraogo has helped RB Leipzig to a 2-0 home win over Werder Bremen on Sunday, allowing them to return to second.

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What does US 'terrorist' designation for Venezuela mean?

What does US 'terrorist' designation for Venezuela mean?

Washington's designation of an alleged Venezuelan cartel as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) takes effect on Monday, opening the door to new forms of US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

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Scotland thrash Tonga in Autumn Nations finale

Scotland thrash Tonga in Autumn Nations finale

Scotland rounded off their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a 56-0 hammering of Tonga at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Three key Irish takeaways from Autumn Nations Series

Three key Irish takeaways from Autumn Nations Series

Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series Test the 24-13 loss to South Africa, a "mad" match according to Irish head coach Andy Farrell, gives the hosts much to ponder ahead of the daunting Six Nations opener against France in Paris.

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Imperious Shiffrin swoops to 103rd win at Gurgl

Imperious Shiffrin swoops to 103rd win at Gurgl

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin picked up a record-extending 103rd World Cup victory when she posted the quickest time in both runs of the women's slalom at Gurgl on Sunday.

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Schmidt challenges Wallabies to 'roll up their sleeves' after gruesome year

Schmidt challenges Wallabies to 'roll up their sleeves' after gruesome year

Even at 60 years of age and with more than two decades of coaching experience, Australia coach Joe Schmidt has rarely experienced a tougher past few months.

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South African centurion Muthusamy celebrates 'awesome' Test journey

South African centurion Muthusamy celebrates 'awesome' Test journey

South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy on Sunday said he overcame doubts about his career after a forgettable first taste of Test cricket in India to come back and register his maiden century.

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Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk

Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players are letting manager Arne Slot down after the Premier League champions' collapse continued with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

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