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Man City win race to sign forward Semenyo

Manchester City added to their attacking arsenal on Friday with the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million ($87 million).

'Would be fun': Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased Friday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world's top two prepare to open their seasons with a lucrative exhibition match in South Korea, a week before the Australian Open.

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Suns stun NBA-best Thunder as East-leading Pistons top Cavs

Devin Booker drilled the game-winning three-pointer in the final second as the Phoenix Suns rallied to silence the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105 on Sunday.

Broncos take top seed as Steelers, Panthers reach NFL playoffs

Denver grabbed an NFL playoff top seed, Carolina backed into a first playoff berth since 2017 and Pittsburgh captured a winner-take-all showdown to reach the post-season on a hectic final Sunday of the campaign.

Root's majestic 160 powers England to 384 in final Ashes Test

An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 before England were dismissed for 384 at tea on day two of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Monday.

Cricket Australia boss hits out at 'archaic' bad light rules

Frustrated Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg vowed Monday to take up "archaic" bad light rules with the sport's governing body after a third of the opening day at the fifth Ashes Test was lost.

Century-maker Root steers England to 336-6 in final Ashes Test

An imperious Joe Root scored his second century of the Ashes series and 41st overall Monday to steer England to a commanding 336-6 at lunch on day two of the fifth and final Test against Australia.

Broncos grab top seed while Panthers reach NFL playoffs

The Denver Broncos captured a top seed in the NFL playoffs while the Carolina Panthers backed into their first post-season berth since 2017 without taking the field on a hectic season-closing Sunday.

Root in Ponting territory with 41st Test century at 5th Ashes Test

Master batsman Joe Root scored his second century of the Ashes series Monday to move to 41 overall and draw level in third place with Australian great Ricky Ponting on the all-time list.

Messi's Miami sign Canada goalkeeper St. Clair

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have signed Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, the Major League Soccer 2025 goalkeeper of the year, the MLS Cup champions said on Sunday.

Pistons top Cavs as Pacers' NBA misery continues

Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and reserve Daniss Jenkins delivered a dazzling 25 as NBA Eastern Conference leaders Detroit held off Cleveland 114-110 on Sunday.

Gonzalo treble helps Real Madrid thrash Betis, Atletico hopes dented

Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.

Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded

Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020, citing "concerns regarding transparency and governance" within the body.

France's Le Garrec inspires La Rochelle to Toulon rout

Antoine Dupont's France understudy Nolann Le Garrec scored 24 points as La Rochelle hammered a much-changed Toulon 66-0 to move up to seventh in the French Top 14 table.

Hosts Morocco reach AFCON quarter-finals as Cameroon knock out South Africa

A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday, with Cameroon now standing in the way of the hosts after the Indomitable Lions edged South Africa 2-1 in their last-16 clash.

Inter Milan reclaim Serie A summit

Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.

Atletico title hopes dented in Real Sociedad draw

Atletico Madrid could only manage a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad on Sunday, leaving them 11 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Doue, Dembele light up first Paris derby in over 35 years

Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele marked their returns to the Paris Saint-Germain starting XI by securing a 2-1 win over Paris FC on Sunday as the French capital enjoyed its first top-flight derby since 1990.

Panthers advance to NFL playoffs after Falcons beat Saints

The Carolina Panthers advanced to the NFL playoffs on Sunday without stepping onto the field, capturing a post-season berth on tie-breakers thanks to Atlanta's 19-17 victory over New Orleans.

Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa's expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.

'A gift' to be back, says Rodri despite Man City stumble

Rodri said his return to fitness is a "gift" despite the disappointment of Manchester City dropping two points late on in a 1-1 draw against managerless Chelsea on Sunday.

Morocco lose injured playmaker Ounahi for rest of AFCON bid

Morocco's hopes of winning the Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt a blow with the news that playmaker Azzedine Ounahi will miss the remainder of the tournament with a calf injury.

Man City title hopes hit by managerless Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad.

Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow, Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller

Manchester City's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as managerless Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed's stunning last-gasp strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.

Managerless Chelsea dent Man City title hopes

Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad.

Ekitike's absence in Fulham draw leaves Slot with threadbare options

Arne Slot is sweating on the extent of Hugo Ekitike's injury after the Liverpool striker missed Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw against Fulham.

Frank defends Johnson sale after Spurs jeered in Sunderland draw

Thomas Frank defended Tottenham's decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.

Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'

Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United's hierarchy to "do their job" after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.

Diaz sends Morocco to AFCON quarter-finals

Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of Nations by scoring to take Morocco into the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday.

Amorim takes heart from Man Utd character in battling Leeds draw

Ruben Amorim praised Manchester United for keeping their cool at hostile Elland Road after Matheus Cunha rescued a 1-1 draw against Leeds on Sunday.

Liverpool denied by late drama at Fulham, Man Utd held by Leeds

Harrison Reed struck a stunning equaliser for Fulham to salvage a 2-2 draw against Liverpool as both sides scored in stoppage time, while Manchester United were held 1-1 at Leeds on Sunday.

Osaka wins after Raducanu pullout, Swiss book United Cup quarter-finals

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her 2026 season off to a winning start for Japan in the United Cup, after Great Britain's Emma Raducanu pulled out of their singles clash with a foot injury.

Liverpool held by Fulham after last-gasp Reed rocket

Liverpool were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Fulham on Sunday as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser just moments after Cody Gakpo netted for the Reds.

Gonzalo Garcia hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe