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Arsenal stumble at Southampton, Newcastle stun Spurs to go fourth
Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for just the second time this season in a frustrating 1-1 draw at Southampton, while Newcastle climbed to fourth place after punishing Hugo Lloris's mistakes in a 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday.
Newcastle beat Tottenham to move into Premier League top four
Newcastle moved into the Premier League top four with a 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday that dealt another blow to Spurs' title aspirations.
Leaders Union Berlin lament 'frustrating' loss at Bochum
Union Berlin missed a chance at reinstating their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, going down 2-1 at bottom side Bochum on Sunday.
Rushdie lost sight in eye, use of hand in attack: agent
Author Salman Rushdie lost vision in one eye and was left "incapacitated" in a hand after he was stabbed in the United States in August, his agent said in an interview published this weekend.
Griezmann strikes from corner as Atletico beat Betis
Atletico Madrid's rejuvenated Antoine Griezmann hit a brace, including one goal direct from a corner, to earn his team a 2-1 win at Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday.
Leaders Union Berlin lose to bottom side Bochum
Union Berlin missed a chance at reinstating their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, going down 2-1 away at bottom side Bochum on Sunday.
Arsenal stumble at Southampton, Villa soar after Gerrard sacking
Arsenal dropped points for just the second time this season in a frustrating 1-1 draw for the Gunners at Southampton as Aston Villa responded to the sacking of Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 thumping of Brentford.
Arsenal held as Armstrong rescues draw for Southampton
Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season as Stuart Armstrong's equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Sunday.
Kohli lost for words as India, Sri Lanka start on winning note
Virat Kohli was lost for words as his unbeaten 82 took India to a stunning last-ball win against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday after Sri Lanka had earlier strolled to a nine-wicket victory over Ireland.
France defender Varane's injury 'less serious than thought'
Manchester United's France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday.
Pope signs up for Lisbon World Youth Day
Pope Francis on Sunday made official his participation at World Youth Day in Lisbon next year, the largest gathering of young Catholics that had been postponed because of coronavirus.
Ogier takes 55th career rally win in Catalunya
Eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier claimed his 55th career victory with the Rally of Catalunya on Sunday as this season's overall winner Kalle Rovanpera finished third.
Marco Odermatt wins first World Cup ski race of season
Switzerland's Marco Odermatt claimed the opening race of the World Cup season by winning the giant slalom in Soelden, Austria, on Sunday.
Hurricane Roslyn hits Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Roslyn made landfall on the west coast of Mexico on Sunday as a powerful Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center said, as communities braced for damaging winds, a dangerous storm surge and flash flooding.
Kohli propels India to stunning last-ball win over Pakistan
An unbeaten 82 from Virat Kohli led India to a stunning last-ball win over Pakistan to supercharge their bid for a first Twenty20 World Cup crown since 2007 in front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Lydia Ko wins her first LPGA title in South Korea
New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a 65 on Sunday to capture her 18th LPGA Tour title at the BMW Ladies Championship -- and her first in South Korea, the country of her birth.
'Now I can relax!': Bagnaia on brink of MotoGP title after Malaysia win
Francesco Bagnaia declared he could relax at last after winning a dramatic Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday to put him on the brink of a first MotoGP world championship.
India restrict Pakistan to 159-8 at T20 World Cup
Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh both took three wickets as Pakistan made 159-8 against India in their opening game of the Twenty20 World Cup in an electric atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Bagnaia wins Malaysian MotoGP to stand on brink of world title
Francesco Bagnaia won a dramatic Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, but the champagne for the Italian's maiden MotoGP world championship remains on ice after rival Fabio Quartararo finished third.
Mendis powers Sri Lanka to big win over Ireland at T20 World Cup
Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.
England romp to victory as Rugby World Cup last eight decided
England turned on the power to rout South Africa 75-0 in Auckland on Sunday and set up a quarter-final against Australia as the last eight line-up was decided at the women's Rugby World Cup.
'Lost hope': Inflation, abuse force doctors to quit Turkey
Turkish doctor Mesut began his career wanting to help patients and be of use to his country, but now the threat of patient violence and soaring inflation has forced him to plan a move abroad.
Canada, Italy win to cement Rugby World Cup quarter-final spots
Unbeaten Canada and history-making Italy have confirmed women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final berths after ending group play with clinical wins in Auckland on Sunday.
US teen Malinin lands quad axel to win at Skate America
Ilia Malinin of the United States landed only the second quadruple axel ever performed in competition to become Skate America's youngest-ever men's champion on Saturday.
Astros, Phillies win big to reach brink of World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros advanced within a victory of the World Series thanks to Major League Baseball playoff triumphs on Saturday in vastly different fashions.
Celtics down Magic for third straight win, Spurs shock Sixers
Boston forward Jayson Tatum poured in 40 points as the Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 126-120 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 in the fledgling NBA season while the Philadelphia 76ers fell to 0-3.
Italy beat Japan to book Rugby World Cup playoff berth
A record-breaking day for Michela Sillari helped Italy beat Japan 21-8 in Auckland on Sunday and book their first visit to the knockout phase of a women's Rugby World Cup.
Astros blank Yankees to reach brink of World Series
Houston's Cristian Javier and five relievers pitched a three-hit shutout Saturday as the Astros beat the New York Yankees 5-0, moving within one victory of reaching the World Series.
Finch urges 'ultra-aggressive' response from stunned Australia
Aaron Finch has urged his battered Australian team to be "ultra-positive, ultra-aggressive" when they face Sri Lanka on Tuesday after their Twenty20 World Cup title defence was dealt a major blow by New Zealand.
Broncos QB Wilson out for Jets clash
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will miss Sunday's meeting with the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury with Brett Rypien taking his place, the NFL team said on Saturday.
Ferrari's Sainz clinches pole for USA Grand Prix in Austin
Carlos Sainz outpaced team-mate Charles Leclerc to take pole position as Ferrari dominated Saturday's tense qualifying for Sunday's United States Grand Prix.
Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz dead at 78
Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz, who made the energy drink a global phenomenon and forged a title-winning Formula One team and a sports empire, died on Saturday aged 78, the company said.