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Sad Nadal contemplates new injury concern as claycourt season looms

Rafael Nadal is facing renewed injury concerns after his 20-0 unbeaten run to start 2022 ended with a straight-sets defeat to 20th-ranked Taylor Fritz in the ATP Indian Wells Masters final.

Iniesta's Vissel fire manager after poor J-League start

Andres Iniesta's Japanese team Vissel Kobe have fired manager Atsuhiro Miura after a seven-game winless start to the new J-League season.

Fritz hands Nadal first 2022 defeat to lift Indian Wells trophy

Taylor Fritz stunned Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) on Sunday to win the ATP Indian Wells Masters and end the 21-time Grand Slam champion's perfect 20-0 run to start 2022.

Long playoff birdie gives Burns back-to-back PGA Valspar titles

Sam Burns sank a dramatic 35-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat rookie Davis Riley and capture his second consecutive US PGA Valspar Championship title.

Clasico thrashing could change everything for Barca, says Xavi

Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona's 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid could be transformative for the club after their Clasico demolition at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

Family of slain rugby player Aramburu denounce 'heinous crime'

The family of Federico Martin Aramburu, the former Argentina international rugby player shot dead in Paris on Saturday, have denounced the "heinous crime" and called on the police to be allowed to work "calmly".

Stubborn Brathwaite sets up decider in series finale

Kraigg Brathwaite's celebrated obduracy was again necessary after his first innings marathon 160 as the West Indies captain's unbeaten second innings half-century ensured another draw on the final day of the second Test against England at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.

Aubameyang scores twice as Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 4-0

Barcelona stunned Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory on Sunday as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a Clasico demolition at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Swiatek beats Sakkari for Indian Wells WTA title, No 2 world ranking

Former French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday to win the WTA Indian Wells title and move to a career-high ranking of number two in the world.

Dortmund held at Cologne to leave Bayern six points clear

Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw at Cologne on Sunday as Erling Haaland drew a blank, leaving Bayern Munich to finish the weekend six points clear in the Bundesliga.

Axelsen storms to second All England title

World number one Viktor Axelsen strolled to his second All England badminton title with a dominant 21-10, 21-15 win over India's Lakshya Sen in Birmingham.

Duplantis sets 'dream' world record, but Ingebrigtsen beaten

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis bettered his own pole vault world record as he soared to gold at the World Indoor Championships on Sunday, but Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen's bid to further underline his 1500m dominance came a cropper.

Browns confirm Watson trade after 'extensive' probe

The Cleveland Browns confirmed their acquistion of DeShaun Watson on Sunday, insisting the team carried out an "extensive" investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the quarterback before completing the blockbuster deal.

Duplantis plays 'free chips' to set new world pole vault record

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis held his nerve to better his world pole vault record at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade on Sunday.

Juve keep pressure on top three, Roma thump Lazio

Juventus put their Champions League woes behind them to consolidate fourth place in Serie A on Sunday with a 2-0 win over basement club Salernitana, while Roma stunned city rivals Lazio 3-0 with three first-half goals.

Liverpool set up FA Cup semi-final clash with Man City

Liverpool and Manchester City's bid for historic trophy-winning hauls will clash in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley next month after coming through their last eight ties in differing fashion on Sunday.

England take three early wickets in victory push

First-innings century-makers Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood were battling to defy an England victory surge at tea, with the West Indies at 65 for three at the interval on the final day of the second Test in Barbados on Sunday.

Duplantis betters world record, but Ingebrigtsen beaten

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis bettered his own pole vault world record as he soared to gold at the World Indoor Championships on Sunday, but Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen's bid to further underline his 1500m dominance came a cropper.

Sweden's Duplantis sets new world pole vault record

Sweden's Mondo Duplantis held his nerve to better his world pole vault record at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade on Sunday.

Leverkusen sub Paulinho strikes twice to sink Wolfsburg

Brazilian Paulinho came off the bench to score a late double and give Bayer Leverkusen a morale-boosting 2-0 win at Wolfsburg after a three-match losing streak.

Son shines as Spurs sink West Ham to bolster top-four bid

Son Heung-min fired Tottenham to a crucial 3-1 win against West Ham as the South Korean's double lifted his side within three points of the Premier League's top four on Sunday.

France coach Galthie's contract extended after Six Nations triumph

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side's stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027, the French rugby federation told AFP on Sunday.

France coach Galthie contract extended after Six Nations triumph

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side's stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027, the French rugby federation told AFP on Sunday.

Four-star Man City set up potential FA Cup semi against Liverpool

Manchester City finally got the better of Southampton at the third attempt this season with a 4-1 win to set up a potential FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool.

PSG thrashed at Monaco as Mbappe frustrated

Paris Saint-Germain were beaten 3-0 at Monaco on Sunday after a Wissam Ben Yedder double strike, as Neymar and Kylian Mbappe were both booked in a feisty Ligue 1 encounter.

Ferrari's Leclerc wins dramatic F1 season-opening Bahrain GP

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won a dramatic Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after reigning champion Max Verstappen was forced out with an electrical issue two laps before the end.

England attack in hope of victory over West Indies

With their sights set on a declaration to try and force victory, England raced along at better than a run-a-minute to reach 185 for six in their second innings, a lead of 281, at lunch on the final day of the second Test against the West Indies on Sunday.

Leipzig up to third after goalless home draw with Frankfurt

RB Leipzig climbed to third in the Bundesliga Sunday after taking a point in a frustrating goalless draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Four-star Man City, Crystal Palace into FA Cup semi-finals

Manchester City finally got the better of Southampton at the third attempt this season with a 4-1 win to move into the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Ferrari's Leclerc wins F1 season-opening Bahrain GP

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari won the Formula One season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after reigning champion Max Verstappen was forced out with engine trouble with just two laps remaining.

Dybala, Vlahovic score as Juve close in on Inter Milan

Paulo Dybala and Dusan Vlahovic struck in the first half as Juventus put their Champions League woes behind them to consolidate fourth place in Serie A on Sunday with a 2-0 win over basement club Salernitana.

Leipzig up to third after goalless home draw

RB Leipzig climbed to third in the Bundesliga Sunday after taking a point in a frustrating goalless draw at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Rabada exploits tricky pitch to set up South African win

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada exploited a tricky pitch to set up a convincing seven-wicket win for South Africa in the second one-day international against Bangladesh at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.

Maiden European title for emotional South African Norris

South African Shaun Norris cuddled his baby daughter and shed tears after a three-stroke victory in the Steyn City Championship near Johannesburg on Sunday gave him his first European circuit title.

Eriksen's Denmark return delayed after catching Covid

Christian Eriksen's return to the Denmark team, nine months after suffering a cardiac arrest playing for his country, will be slightly delayed because he has Covid, the federation announced Sunday.

RFU back Jones to oversee England revival after Six Nations slump

Eddie Jones was given the support of his bosses after saying he could revive England's fortunes ahead of next year's World Cup following a disappointing Six Nations that ended in defeat by Grand Slam champions France.

Crystal Palace thrash Everton to reach FA Cup semi-finals

Crystal Palace stormed into the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in six years with a 4-0 thrashing of struggling Everton on Sunday.

Paris Saint-Germain thrashed at Monaco as Mbappe frustrated