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Italy Davis Cup winner Sinner 'heartbroken' over doping accusations

Italy Davis Cup winner Sinner 'heartbroken' over doping accusations

World number one Jannik Sinner said his off-court turmoil over doping accusations was "heartbreaking", after winning the Davis Cup with Italy on Sunday to complete a stellar year.

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Romania PM fends off far-right challenge in presidential first round

Romania PM fends off far-right challenge in presidential first round

Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was leading in the first round of presidential elections Sunday according to exit polls, with the far right not yet assured of a place in the second round, despite a breakthrough in support.

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Japan coach Jones abused by 'some clown' on Twickenham return

Japan coach Jones abused by 'some clown' on Twickenham return

Eddie Jones said he was abused by a fan at half-time on his return to Twickenham for the first time since being sacked as England boss in Japan's 59-14 defeat on Sunday.

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Springbok Du Toit named World Player of the Year for second time

Springbok Du Toit named World Player of the Year for second time

South Africa back-rower Pieter-Steph du Toit was named best men's player in the 15-a-side game while France's Antoine Dupont took the Sevens award at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.

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Iran says will hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK on Friday

Iran says will hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK on Friday

Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog.

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Mbappe on target as Real Madrid cruise to Leganes win

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid cruise to Leganes win

Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday in La Liga.

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Sampaoli beaten on Rennes debut as fans disrupt Nantes loss

Sampaoli beaten on Rennes debut as fans disrupt Nantes loss

Former Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli's began his Rennes tenure with a 1-0 loss at Lille on Sunday, while riot police were deployed to stop an attempted pitch invasion by Nantes fans.

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Israel records 250 launches from Lebanon as Hezbollah targets Tel Aviv, south

Israel records 250 launches from Lebanon as Hezbollah targets Tel Aviv, south

Israel's military said Hezbollah fired around 250 projectiles into its territory from Lebanon on Sunday, with the militants saying their attacks targeted the Tel Aviv area and Israel's south.

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Australia coach Schmidt still positive about Lions after Scotland loss

Australia coach Schmidt still positive about Lions after Scotland loss

Joe Schmidt remained upbeat about Australia's chances against the British and Irish Lions despite Scotland dashing the Wallabies' hopes of a Grand Slam with a 27-13 win at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Man Utd 'confused' and 'afraid' as Ipswich hold Amorim to debut draw

Man Utd 'confused' and 'afraid' as Ipswich hold Amorim to debut draw

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United were "confused" and "afraid" as his first match in charge of the troubled club ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw at struggling Ipswich on Sunday.

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