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Embiid scores 41 on return for Sixers, Celtics roll on
Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets 124-115.
Senegal enjoy winning start to AFCON defence, Cameroon and Algeria held
Lamine Camara scored a stunning brace as Senegal began their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-0 win over Gambia on Monday, but fellow heavyweights Algeria and Cameroon were both held in their opening matches.
Algeria held by Angola in Cup of Nations opener
Algeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Angola in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, with a second-half Mabululu penalty denying the 2019 champions a winning start.
Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA's best in 2023
Lionel Messi was crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London.
Embiid scores 41 on return in Sixers romp
Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets 124-115.
Alcaraz, Swiatek bring the stardust on day three of Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz and women's world number one Iga Swiatek are the headline acts on day three of the Australian Open on Tuesday as Emma Raducanu makes her Grand Slam comeback from injury.
Nadal sees 'potential' in Saudi Arabia as he signs up as tennis ambassador
Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push.
Joshua sees Ngannou fight as road to undisputed heavyweight shot
Anthony Joshua said on Monday he is hoping a fight against ex-mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou will lead to a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Brave 10-man Guinea hold Cameroon in another AFCON surprise
Guinea joined a growing list of surprise sides at the Africa Cup of Nations by drawing 1-1 against five-time champions Cameroon in Group C on Monday despite playing the second half with 10 men.
Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup
South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday.
Joshua to face Ngannou in Saudi on March 8
Anthony Joshua will face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on March 8.
Son demands South Korea 'commitment' in Asian Cup title quest
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min warned that the Asian Cup was "all about commitment" as South Korea look to end a 64-year title drought.
Camara stars as Senegal start AFCON defence with win over Gambia
Lamine Camara scored twice as Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Gambia in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
'Shark' Kane can beat Lewandowski's Bundesliga goals record - Tuchel
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane is capable of breaking Robert Lewandowski's 41-goal single-season Bundesliga record with the England captain off to a sensational start at the German champions.
PSG's Lee upstages misfiring Son as S. Korea win Asian Cup opener
Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in upstaged Son Heung-min with two goals as South Korea began their bid for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Monday.
No regrets as Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback
Naomi Osaka said she had no regrets and had done "the best that I could possibly do" after her Grand Slam comeback came to an abrupt halt at the Australian Open on Monday.
Osaka crashes out as Medvedev, Gauff power on at Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam comeback ended abruptly Monday, crashing out to Caroline Garcia, but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men's third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne.
England can thrive in India despite late arrival: Duckett
Ben Duckett insists England can thrive in their forthcoming Test series in India despite criticism of the decision to arrive in the country at the last minute.
Osaka loses at Australian Open on Grand Slam comeback
Naomi Osaka fell at the first hurdle in her Grand Slam comeback on Monday, losing 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) to Caroline Garcia in the first round of the Australian Open.
Mercedes chief Wolff signs new contract
Toto Wolff signed a three-year contract to remain as team principal and chief executive of Formula One outfit Mercedes on Monday.
Adopted Brazilian dreams big for 'our Hong Kong' at Asian Cup
Everton Camargo admits he would be playing lower-league football if he had stayed in Brazil, so he switched to Hong Kong and is their danger man at their first Asian Cup in more than half a century.
Raonic retires to put De Minaur through at Australian Open
Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic handed in-form local hope Alex de Minaur an easy passage into the Australian Open second round on Monday when he retired injured in the third set.
Murray says 'definite possibility' he has played final Australian Open
Five-time finalist Andy Murray said Monday there was a "definite possibility" that he has played his final Australian Open after slumping out at the first hurdle.
Medvedev, Gauff power through at Australian Open as Murray crashes out
Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova and veteran Andy Murray were sent packing.
Murray crashes out in Australian Open first round
Five-time finalist Andy Murray slumped out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday, with the British veteran outplayed by Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
Eddie Jones wants Japan to be 'fastest in world'
Japan need to obey the rules of physics and become the "fastest team in the world" in order to compensate for their relatively small size, new rugby coach Eddie Jones said Monday.
Worldly-wise tennis star Shelton relishing new experiences
Ben Shelton admitted Monday the past year had been a whirlwind, with one of tennis's hottest young prospects learning a lot about himself and the world.
Veteran Wawrinka has no plans to retire after Australian Open defeat
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka said he has no plans to call it quits after losing in the Australian Open first round on Monday and hopes to be back next year aged 39.
Medvedev, Gauff power through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback
Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing.
Tsitsipas finds top gear at Australian Open after wobble
Stefanos Tsitsipas was given a brief scare by lucky loser Zizou Bergs on Monday before roaring back to win his first-round match at the Australian Open 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.
Cowboys crash out with shock loss to Packers, Lions advance
The Dallas Cowboys crashed out of the NFL playoffs with a humiliating 48-32 defeat to the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers in the wildcard round on Sunday while the Detroit Lions advanced with a 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Cramps and tears as Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open
Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious cramp in pushing third seed Daniil Medvedev hard at the Australian Open on Monday.
Five talking points in 2024 cycling season
The 2024 men's cycling season gets underway at the Tour Down Under this week at the start of a year which will see a potentially spectacular Tour de France and the Paris Olympics.
Button sets new sights on 'emotional' Le Mans
It is 15 years since Jenson Button claimed the Formula One drivers championship but as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) prepares to get underway at the end of February, the Briton told AFP he is eyeing new peaks, not least the iconic Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Lillard buzzer-beater lifts Bucks over Kings, Nuggets cool off Pacers
Damian Lillard drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning 143-142 NBA overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Gauff powers through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback
US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the Australian Open second round on Monday but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing as Naomi Osaka readied for her Grand Slam comeback.
Cowboys owner Jones floored by painful Packers mauling
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he was "floored" by his team's 48-32 NFL playoff exit to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, labelling it the most painful playoff he had experienced.
Gauff finds rhythm to reach Australian Open second round
Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, beating unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3, 6-0 in a one-sided affair on centre court.
Murray's playoff birdie delivers emotional Hawaii PGA victory
Grayson Murray sank a 38-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to win a three-man playoff on Sunday at the US PGA Tour Sony Open, completing a stunning personal comeback.