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Police make arrest after Man Utd's Greenwood accused of assault
Manchester police said they had arrested a man on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday after Manchester United suspended Mason Greenwood following allegations on social media.
Cameroon crush stadium given green light to host Cup of Nations final
The final of the Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday lifted its suspension of the venue where eight people died in a crush on January 24.
US, UK ramp up sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine
The United States and Britain on Sunday flagged new and "devastating" economic sanctions against Russia, as Washington and its NATO allies step up efforts to deter any invasion of Ukraine.
Salah inspires Egypt to place in Cup of Nations semi-finals
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a place in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Sunday as the record seven-time champions came from behind to defeat Morocco 2-1 in extra time in Yaounde.
Anger, reflection as N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday'
Relatives of 13 civil rights protesters shot dead in Northern Ireland by British soldiers 50 years ago demanded justice on Sunday, as they commemorated one of the darkest days in modern UK history.
Spanish leaders and stars glory in Nadal's record
Spanish royalty, athletes and politicians were quick to heap praise on compatriot Rafael Nadal after his record 21st Grand Slam title on Sunday at the Australian Open.
Federer and Djokovic praise 'great champion' Nadal for Slam record
Rafael Nadal's record 21st Grand Slam title, secured in an epic Australian Open final on Sunday was hailed by both Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who had been tied with him on 20.
Davidson du Pont claims trotting's Prix d'Amerique at third attempt
Davidson du Pont finally hit the Prix d'Amerique jackpot at the third attempt at Vincennes on Sunday.
Newcastle sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Lyon
Newcastle on Sunday announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £40 million ($54 million).
Newcastle sign Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon
Newcastle on Sunday announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Man Utd sideline Greenwood after assault accusation
Mason Greenwood will not play or train with Manchester United "until further notice", the English Premier League giants said Sunday.
Medvedev 'not that disappointed' after losing two-set lead to Nadal
Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on "unreal" Rafael Nadal.
Nadal's mightiest comeback secures 'special' 21st Slam
Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with "a special" 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
21-Slam salute: Who said what about Nadal
Rafael Nadal on Sunday became the most successful men's Grand Slams player when a second Australian Open gave him a record 21st title, taking him one ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Five memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
Rafael Nadal made tennis history on Sunday by winning the Australian Open for his 21st Grand Slam title, moving one ahead of "Big Three" rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on the men's all-time list.
21-Slam salute: Who has said what about Nadal
Rafael Nadal on Sunday became the most successful men's Grand Slams player when a second Australian Open gave him a record 21st title, taking him one ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday'
Relatives of 13 civil rights protesters shot dead in Northern Ireland by British soldiers 50 years ago demanded justice on Sunday, as they commemorated one of the darkest days in modern UK history.
Grand manners: obsessive Nadal makes tennis history
Finicky to the point of distraction, Rafael Nadal cuts an instantly recognisable figure on court with idiosyncrasies that are regarded as charming by his fans but often irritating by opponents.
Dupont and Ntamack called up to France Six Nations squad
World player of the year Antoine Dupont and his Toulouse half-back partner Romain Ntamack have been called up to the France squad after recovering from Covid-19, the French Rugby Federation announced on Sunday.
'Celebration of queerness': S.Africa drag queens keep scene alive
A leggy blonde sashays with the grace of a Hollywood star then drops into the splits, mesmerising an enthusiastic Johannesburg audience not used to watching major shows by international drag queens.
Nadal comes from two sets down to make history with 21st Slam
Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and claim a record 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
Brignone and Huetter share Super-G honours in Olympic boost
Federica Brignone said Sunday's joint-first with Cornelia Huetter in the final World Cup Super-G race before the Winter Olympics will give her a lot of confidence going to Beijing.
Hovland nets Dubai Desert Classic after final round fireworks
Viktor Hovland made a remarkable final round charge to defeat Richard Bland in the first play-off hole and win the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.
Russia says wants 'respectful' ties with US
Russia said Sunday it wants "mutually respectful" relations with the United States and denied posing a threat to Ukraine, as the UK said it was preparing fresh sanctions against Moscow.
Liverpool sign Colombian star Diaz from Porto
Colombian international winger Luis Diaz signed for Premier League side Liverpool on Sunday from Portuguese side FC Porto, which will place further doubt on the future of their Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday' with sombre memorial
The Northern Irish city of Londonderry began commemorations Sunday of one of the darkest days in modern UK history when, 50 years ago, British troops without provocation killed 13 unarmed civil rights protesters.
Turmoil ahead for Italy after bruising presidential vote
The re-election of President Sergio Mattarella in Italy has temporarily averted a political disaster and may ease the passing of key reforms, but Machiavellian plotting by political parties has just begun, analysts warn.
Socialist reign at stake in Portugal election
Portugal voted Sunday in a close-fought election, with no party expected to garner a majority in parliament in a fragmented political landscape that could see the far right make huge gains.
Boston ties snow record as 'bomb cyclone' batters eastern US
Blinding snow whipped up by powerful winds pummeled the eastern United States into Sunday's early hours, as one of the strongest winter storms in years triggered transport chaos and power outages across a region of some 70 million people.
Socialist reign at stake in Portugal election, far right eyes big gains
Portugal votes Sunday in a tight election, with no party expected to garner a majority in parliament in a fragmented political landscape that could see the far right make huge gains.
Sealed off: Inside the 'closed loop' at the Beijing Winter Olympics
The Beijing Olympics are taking place in a strict "closed loop" with 60,000 competitors, journalists and the Chinese workforce looking after them cut off from local people and tested for Covid-19 every day.
China factory activity edges down in January amid Covid outbreaks
Factory activity in China edged down in January, official figures showed Sunday, but slightly exceeded expectations as businesses struggled with sporadic disruptions due to coronavirus outbreaks.