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Newcastle season can still be 'very special', says Howe
Eddie Howe is confident that Newcastle's season can still end on a "very special" note despite a disappointing campaign so far as he targets FA Cup glory.
Gill, Jurel help India clinch Test series against England
Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel kept calm to lead India to a series-clinching five-wicket win over England on day four of the fourth Test on Monday.
Japan's Premier League winner Okazaki to retire at end of season
Former Japan international Shinji Okazaki, who won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016, announced Monday that he will retire at the end of the season.
India 118-3 at lunch chasing 192 to win England series
England's spinners hit back with three wickets on Monday, including skipper Rohit Sharma, as India reached 118-3 at lunch in their chase of 192 to clinch the fourth Test and the series.
Formula One: Teams guide - part 2
AFP Sport's rundown of the teams and drivers preparing for the start of the 2024 Formula One championship in Bahrain next Saturday (drivers: nationality, age, position/points last season):
Formula One: Teams guide - part 1
AFP Sport's rundown of the teams and drivers preparing for the start of the 2024 Formula One championship in Bahrain next Saturday (drivers: nationality, age, position/points last season):
Messi grabs late leveller for Miami at Galaxy
Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday.
Jokic powers Denver over Warriors as Giannis leads Bucks' win
Nikola Jokic posted his 18th triple double of the season to lead reigning NBA champion Denver's 119-103 victory at Golden State on Sunday.
Klopp ranks Liverpool's League Cup glory as his 'most special' trophy
Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool's League Cup final triumph against Chelsea as the "most special" trophy of his career as the German learned he can win with kids.
Irish secret of success? They don't panic, says Farrell
Ireland are two wins away from unprecedented back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams but what pleases head coach Andy Farrell most is that when they appear vulnerable they "find a way" to get back on top.
France in Six Nations rut, still haunted by World Cup ghosts
Ever since France's agonising defeat to South Africa in October's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, Les Bleus' head coach Fabien Galthie and his players vowed to come to terms with the loss and move on.
Six Nations third-round talking points
Ireland moved one step closer to back-to-back Grand Slams by beating Wales, Scotland proved too hot for England to handle and Italy held 14-man France to a dramatic draw.
Pumas claw New Zealand to seal Canada Sevens three-peat
Holders Argentina came from behind to defeat New Zealand 36-12 to win their third straight Canada Sevens crown in Vancouver on Sunday, tightening their grip on the eight-leg World Rugby SVNS Series.
US rookie Knapp wins Mexico Open in his ninth PGA start
American rookie Jake Knapp captured his first PGA Tour title in only his ninth series start, outdueling Finland's Sami Valimaki down the back nine Sunday to win the Mexico Open.
Baez sweeps to Rio title
Sebastian Baez eased past Argentine compatriot Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio ATP clay-court tournament on Sunday for his fifth title.
Modric thunderbolt breaks Sevilla hearts as Madrid win again
Veteran midfielder Luka Modric's curling strike gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday, lifting them eight points clear of Barcelona atop La Liga where they are unbeaten in 20 games.
New Zealand sink Dupont, France at Vancouver Sevens
Antoine Dupont's first tournament with France's seven-a-side squad ended in disappointment at the Canada Sevens on Sunday with Les Bleus losing 28-26 to New Zealand in the semi-finals.
Giannis powers Bucks in NBA blowout over Sixers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and passed off nine assists to lead the dominant Milwaukee Bucks in a 119-98 NBA victory at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Mbappe will play 'when I want him', says PSG coach Luis Enrique
After taking off Kylian Mbappe as Paris Saint-Germain struggled to a home draw with Rennes on Sunday, coach Luis Enrique said the soon-to-leave superstar will play "when I want him".
NBA suspends five players for roles in Heat-Pelicans brawl
Miami Heat scoring leader Jimmy Butler was among five players suspended by the NBA on Sunday for their roles in an on-court brawl between the Heat and New Orleans Pelicans.
Martinez joins Serie A's 100 club as Inter stay nine clear
Lautaro Martinez scored his 100th Serie A goal on Sunday as he netted twice in Inter Milan's 4-0 thumping of Lecce which kept their league lead over Juventus at nine points.
Klopp revels in Liverpool's 'insane' League Cup triumph
Jurgen Klopp admitted injury-hit Liverpool's 1-0 win against Chelsea in the League Cup final was "absolutely insane" as his side triumphed at Wembley despite finishing the match with a host of raw youngsters.
PSG scrape draw against Rennes with last-gasp Ramos penalty
Goncalo Ramos converted a penalty with the last kick of the game to give Paris-Saint Germain a 1-1 home draw against bogey side Rennes on Sunday.
Beier brace sends Hoffenheim past disappointing Dortmund
Two goals in three minutes from Maximilian Beier took Hoffenheim to a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Sunday, the hosts' first loss this year.
Galthie denies France in 'crisis' after Italy draw
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Sunday his side were not in crisis after a dramatic 13-13 draw at home to Italy in the Six Nations.
Van Dijk hails 'incredible' Liverpool kids after League Cup glory
Virgil van Dijk paid tribute to Liverpool's "incredible" young guns as the Dutch defender's late goal grabbed a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the League Cup final on Sunday.
Liverpool win League Cup as Van Dijk strikes late to sink Chelsea
Liverpool won the League Cup in dramatic fashion as Virgil van Dijk's header late in extra-time sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.
Garbisi 'sorry' for penalty miss as Italy hold France in Six Nations
Paolo Garbisi said he apologised to his teammates after hitting the post with a dramatic last-gasp penalty as Italy drew 13-13 against France in the Six Nations on Sunday, adding more pressure on hosts' head coach Fabien Galthie and his side.
Garbisi penalty agony as Italy stun France with Six Nations draw
Paolo Garbisi failed with a last-gasp penalty as Italy drew 13-13 against France in the Six Nations on Sunday, adding more pressure on hosts' head coach Fabien Galthie and his side.
Last-gasp Rugani saves Juve, Napoli held at death by Cagliari
Daniele Rugani saved Juventus with a last-gasp strike in Sunday's 3-2 home win over Frosinone which ended a worrying winless streak, while another added-time strike gave Cagliari a 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Minamino strikes late to send Monaco third in Ligue 1
Japan striker Takumi Minamino scored in the second minute of added time to give Monaco a last-gasp 3-2 win at Lens on Sunday and lift the visitors to third in Ligue 1.
Minimako strikes late to send Monaco third in Ligue 1
Japan striker Takumi Minamino scored in the second minute of added time to give Monaco a last-gasp 3-2 win at Lens on Sunday and lift the visitors to third in Ligue 1.