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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing's most prolific Group 1 winner

Champion jockey James McDonald became the prolific Group 1 winner Saturday in Australian horse racing history, surpassing Damien Oliver when he steered Autumn Boy to victory in the Rosehill Guineas.

Pistons top Warriors to clinch NBA playoff berth

The Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday to become the first Eastern Conference team to clinch an NBA playoff berth.

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Eileen Gu makes history with Olympic freeski halfpipe gold

Eileen Gu soared to victory in the women's freeski halfpipe final on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in the history of the Winter Games.

Eileen Gu makes history with Olympic halfpipe gold

Eileen Gu soared to victory in the the women's freeski halfpipe final on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in the history of the Winter Games.

Sri Lanka restrict England to 146-9 in T20 World Cup Super Eights

Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage took 3-26 as Sri Lanka restricted England to 146-9 in the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash in Kandy on Sunday.

West Indies wary of Zimbabwe's 'X-factor' quick Muzarabani

West Indies coach Daren Sammy said Sunday his side had plans to counter Zimbabwe's giant quick bowler Blessing Muzarabani, while admitting the 2.03m (6ft 8in) beanpole had the "X-factor".

Eileen Gu wins Olympic gold in women's freeski halfpipe

Eileen Gu won the women's freeski halfpipe on Sunday to end her wait for a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, becoming the most decorated freestyle skier in the history of the Winter Games.

First 'dispersed' Winter Olympics a success -- and snow helped

The Milan-Cortina Games end on Sunday after nearly three weeks of action held over a vast area of northern Italy, with organisers and athletes hailing the most spread-out Winter Olympics in history as a success.

Jeeno Thitikul brings home LPGA win in Thailand

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul won the Honda LPGA tournament at home in Thailand on Sunday, shooting 24-under par, one stroke ahead of Japan's Chizzy Iwai.

Snowboard champion Karl '99 percent' sure parallel giant slalom will stay in Olympics

Snowboard gold medallist Benjamin Karl says he is "99 percent" sure that parallel giant slalom will remain on the Winter Olympics programme despite fears it will be axed.

Ka Ying Rising makes Hong Kong racing history with 18th win

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, stormed to his 18th win in a row on Sunday to break the long-standing Hong Kong record of Silent Witness.

Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flop

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is adamant the players he took to the Twenty20 World Cup were good enough, but the evidence suggests otherwise with a rebuild looming before they co-host the next tournament with New Zealand in 2028.

Knicks rally to down Rockets as Pistons, Spurs roll on

New York's Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 20 points in the second half and the Knicks erased an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 108-106 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Brumbies end 26-year jinx with thrashing of Crusaders

James Slipper scored a try in his 200th Super Rugby match as the ACT Brumbies broke a 26-year hoodoo on Sunday with a 50-24 hammering of the Canterbury Crusaders.

Son's LAFC defeats Messi and Miami in MLS season opener

Son Heung-min bested Lionel Messi in the battle of Major League Soccer's global superstars, setting up a 3-0 win for Los Angeles FC over Inter Miami on the US league's opening weekend.

Korda to face Paul in all-American Delray Beach final

Sebastian Korda reached his first ATP final in more than a year on Saturday, toppling third-seeded Italian Flavio Cobolli 7-6 (7/1), 6-1 to book a title showdown with Tommy Paul in Delray Beach, Florida.

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dies at 25

NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore died Saturday according to authorities in Indiana, who said the 25-year-old's death was under investigation.

Cron laments errors after Force crash to Blues in Super Rugby

Western Force coach Simon Cron has put a brave face on their second straight Super Rugby defeat, while admitting they must cut out ill-discipline and defensive errors if they want mount a serious challenge.

The Japanese snowball fight game vying to be an Olympic sport

At the foot of an active volcano in northern Japan, shouts ring out, competitors size each other up and snowballs whistle through the air in a very serious game of "yukigassen" -- a sport with Olympic dreams.

Bridgeman powers to six-shot lead over McIlroy at Riviera

Jacob Bridgeman closed in on a first US PGA Tour title on Saturday, firing an impressive seven-under par 64 to take a six-stroke lead over world number two Rory McIlroy heading into the final round of the Genesis Invitational.

Malinin highlights mental health as Shaidorov wears panda suit at Olympic skating gala

Ilia Malinin highlighted mental health struggles during an emotional performance at the Olympic figure skating gala on Saturday as men's gold medallist Mikhail Shaidorov got the crowd going to 'Kung Fu Panda'.

Timberwolves center Gobert suspended after another flagrant foul

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended for one game after picking up another flagrant foul, the NBA announced on Saturday.

Guardiola hails Man City's 'massive' win over Newcastle

Pep Guardiola labelled Manchester City's 2-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday as a "massive" moment in the Premier League title race.

Leaders Real Madrid stung at Osasuna, Atletico back on track

Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes.

PSG win to reclaim Ligue 1 lead after Lens lose to Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain brushed aside struggling Metz 3-0 to go back to the top of the Ligue 1 table on Saturday, taking advantage of a 3-2 defeat for title rivals Lens at the hands of Monaco.

Man City down Newcastle to pile pressure on Arsenal, Chelsea held

Manchester City piled pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly's brace clinched a crucial 2-1 win against Newcastle, while Chelsea's bid to reach the Champions League was dented by a 1-1 draw against lowly Burnley on Saturday.

Man City close gap on Arsenal after O'Reilly sinks Newcastle

Manchester City stepped up their Premier League title charge as Nico O'Reilly's double sealed a vital 2-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday.

Finland down Slovakia to claim bronze in men's ice hockey

Finland eased the heartbreak of their last-gasp semi-final loss by winning the Olympic men's ice hockey bronze medal match 6-1 against Slovakia on Saturday.

Canada beat Britain to win fourth Olympic men's curling gold

Canada, who were mired in a cheating controversy earlier in the tournament, beat Great Britain 9-6 in a tense final to win Olympic men's curling gold for the fourth time on Saturday.

Fly-half Jalibert ruled out of France side to face Italy

France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who started their first two matches of the Six Nations, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Italy in Lille, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Saturday.

Russell restart try 'big moment' in Scotland win, says Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend breathed a sigh of relief after his side's nail-biting 26-23 win over Wales on Saturday kept them in the reckoning for the Six Nations championship.

Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead as Dortmund held by Leipzig

Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move eight points clear of chasers Borussia Dortmund, who drew 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner