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England spinners deal key blows in first Sri Lanka Test
Off-spinner Dom Bess removed Dinesh Chandimal (20) and Niroshan Dickwella (29) while left-armer Jack Leach sent back Dasun Shanaka to reduce the hosts to 302-7 at tea.
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Thirimanne century leads Sri Lanka fightback in first England Test
Opener Lahiru Thirimanne completed a battling century on Sunday as Sri Lanka clawed their way back against England.
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No delay to Australian Open despite fourth positive Covid case
The tournament was thrown into disarray when three people tested positive to COVID-19 on two of the 17 charter flights.
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Top-ranked Tai pushes through to finals of badminton's Thailand Open
The Taiwanese player made a strong start, but Blichfeldt's strong defence caused her problems.
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Bassino grabs third women's giant slalom victory of the season
On an icy slope, Bassino was fastest in the first run in 1min 4.15sec, with Gisin second and overall World Cup leader Petra Vlhova third.
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Sri Lanka openers hold off England attack in Test struggle
Kusal Perera hit a half century as Sri Lanka's openers resisted England's pace and spin attack Saturday after Joe Root's double century took the tourists to a mammoth 421.
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South Africa arrive for first Pakistan tour in 14 years
The team, led by wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, was whisked from the airport under state-head level security accorded by the hosts, the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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Guardiola warns against scapegoating Premier League stars for celebrations
Julian Knight, the MP who chairs the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee, labelled some of the scenes at matches 'brainless', saying they give out an 'awful message'.
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Rooney ends playing career to become full-time Derby boss
Derby confirmed the 35-year-old former forward had agreed a permanent deal until 2023, having succeeded Phillip Cocu on an interim basis in November.
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Mourinho casts doubt on Bale's future at Tottenham
The 31-year-old's second spell at Spurs has so fair failed to live up to expectations as a lack of fitness and form has prevented Bale from making an impact for Mourinho's men.
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India fight back but Australia hold edge in decisive Test
Australia finished the first day on 274 for five, with Cameron Green on 28 and Tim Paine alongside him on 38 to put the home side marginally in front on a benign Gabba wicket.
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France's Stephane Peterhansel wins Dakar Rally for 14th time
The 55-year-old Mini driver, aided by co-pilot Edouard Boulanger, finished ahead of Qatari Nasser al-Attiyah (Toyota), with Spain's Carlos Sainz rounding out the podium in another Mini.
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'Anything can happen' with Tokyo Olympics: Japan minister
Public support for the Olympics has plummeted in Japan, with a recent poll finding that more than 80% of respondents think the Games should be cancelled or postponed again.
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Man United face title test in Liverpool showdown
After unexpectedly gate-crashing the title race with nine wins during an 11-match unbeaten run, Manchester United head to Anfield knowing they have a golden opportunity to open up a potentially priceless six-point lead over Jurgen Klopp's men.
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Boucher wants Kallis back in South African coaching set-up
Kallis, South Africa’s leading all-time Test run-scorer, is currently in Sri Lanka as a batting consultant with the England team on a short-term contract.
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Murray's Australian Open in doubt after positive virus test
The former world number one was due to travel to Australia on one of a series of charter flights laid on by tournament organisers but is still isolating at home in London.
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Smith 'feeds off' criticism warns Paine ahead of Gabba showdown
Smith has faced accusations he had been trying to cheat by scuffing up batsman Rishabh Pant's guard at the crease during the tense drawn third Test at Sydney, which left the series locked at 1-1.
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Fulham silence Mourinho with late leveller to deny Spurs
Harry Kane had put the hosts ahead in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Cavaleiro struck in the closing stages to leave Mourinho frustrated.
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Foden strike against Brighton sends Man City third in Premier League
The 2018 and 2019 champions started the season sluggishly but have hit the accelerator in recent weeks and are now just one point behind Liverpool with a game in hand.
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Kallis enjoying time with 'arch-enemy' England after South Africa exit
Outstanding all-rounder Kallis, the third highest run-scorer in Test history, has been retained by England as a batting consultant for their two-match series in Sri Lanka starting Thursday.
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Can Man Utd sustain Premier League title push?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor on Tuesday courtesy of a Paul Pogba goal to move three points clear of champions Liverpool after 17 games.
