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Puel back as Nice manager after Haise exits
Claude Puel was on Monday named the new coach of struggling Ligue 1 club Nice, taking over the reins from Franck Haise.
Dazzling Dupont brings France cheer heading into new year
France were worthy Six Nations champions in 2025 but the awful knee injury suffered by their captain and scrum-half Antoine Dupont in Dublin in March cast a long shadow over the celebrations.
ICC rates MCG pitch 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Test
The Melbourne Cricket Ground's seam-friendly pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated "unsatisfactory" Monday by the International Cricket Council after it ended inside two days.
Wawrinka 'at peace' with retirement but no plans to go quietly
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka said Monday he was "at peace" with his decision to make 2026 his last year on tour but insisted there were still goals to meet.
NBA-best Thunder end skid while Kawhi hits career-high 55
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia 129-104 on Sunday, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Steelers, Panthers lose to set up NFL showdowns for playoff berths
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of showdowns next week for post-season spots.
Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator
Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation.
Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams was suspended one game by the NBA on Sunday for roles in an on-court fight.
Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test
England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a hamstring injury, their third fast bowler to head home early during the series.
De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'
Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a "disruptor" to the pair's tennis dominance.
NBA-best Thunder end two-game skid as Raptors win in OT
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead reigning champion Oklahoma City over Philadelphia 129-104 on Sunday as the NBA's winningest team snapped a two-game losing streak.
Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss
Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be "silly" to change England's management team after losing the Ashes, with players "absolutely committed" to the current set-up.
Algeria advance to AFCON last-16, Cameroon hold Ivory Coast
Algeria on Sunday became the third country after Egypt and Nigeria to qualify for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations by edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in Rabat through a Riyad Mahrez penalty.
Diallo scores again as champions Ivory Coast draw with Cameroon
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored for Africa Cup of Nations defending champions Ivory Coast in a 1-1 draw with Cameroon on Sunday that left them sharing top spot in Group F.
Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle
Antoine Dupont scored his first Top 14 try in more than 14 months and quickly added a second as he led a spectacular Toulouse display as they routed La Rochelle 60-14 Sunday and moved top of the standings.
Steelers, Panthers lose to set up showdowns for playoff berths
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to miss out on clinching NFL playoff berths, setting up a pair of winner-take-all showdowns next week for post-season spots.
Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta
Inter Milan stayed at the Serie A summit on Sunday after beating Atalanta 1-0 to maintain their slender lead over local rivals AC Milan.
Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16
Algeria secured their place in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Riyad Mahrez penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland
Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while high-flying Sunderland were held 1-1 by Leeds on Sunday.
Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak
Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the women's World Cup slalom under lights in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.
Calvert-Lewin stretches hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League game as Leeds denied Sunderland a place in the top five with a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Nkunku fires Milan top of Serie A, Hojlund keeps Napoli in touch
Christopher Nkunku fired AC Milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the France forward's first goals in Italy's top flight.
Liverpool's set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Premier League champions have to improve a woeful record defending set-pieces if they are to continue an upturn in form.
Mozambique end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory
Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller in Agadir on Sunday.
Former England cricket boss Morris dies aged 62
Glamorgan announced the death of Hugh Morris, the former chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), at the age of 62 on Sunday.
Nkunku breaks Serie A goal duck to fire AC Milan top
Christopher Nkunku fired AC Milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the France forward's first goals in Italy's top flight.
Hakimi to feature in Morocco's final AFCON group game
African player of the year Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations when hosts Morocco play Zambia on Monday, coach Walid Regragui confirmed.
Master Lock Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart ocean race for fifth time
Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect's bid for a third straight title.
Giannis triumphant in NBA return as Spurs win streak ends
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo made a triumphant return from an eight-game NBA injury layoff on Saturday while San Antonio's win streak was ended at eight games by the Utah Jazz.
Texans reach NFL playoffs and Ravens win to stay in hunt
C.J. Stroud threw two early touchdown passes and the Houston Texans advanced to the NFL playoffs with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.
'Acoustic hazard': Noise complaints spark Vietnam pickleball wars
The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles starts before sunrise and ends after midnight at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports -- or rage at the noise it makes.