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Fiji's Loganimasi in for banned Radradra against Ireland

Ponipate Loganimasi will replace the suspended Semi Radradra when Fiji face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, in one of three changes to the Pacific islanders' thrilling win over Wales a fortnight ago.

NFL issues security alert to teams about home burglaries

The NFL has issued an alert to team security officials and players union officials about organized criminals targeting players' home, including recent burglaries of Kansas City stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

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Nadal aims for Slam history, Medvedev wants to crash the party

Rafael Nadal will be looking to move ahead of his great "Big Three" rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by winning a record 21st Grand Slam crown in Sunday's Australian Open final -- but Daniil Medvedev is ready to crash the party.

NFL legend Brady poised to retire after 22 seasons: reports

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady is poised to retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports Saturday.

All-round Moeen stars as England level Windies T20 series

Stand-in skipper Moeen Ali starred with bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 34 runs to set up a series decider on Sunday.

No world shot put record for Crouser due to measuring error

There was no men's shot put world record by Ryan Crouser on Saturday at the Millrose Games despite an erroneous reading from a faulty laser measurement device that showed a historic mark.

Tom Brady: simply the best

Tom Brady forged a reputation as the greatest quarterback in NFL history in a two-decade career studded with a slew of records that may never be beaten.

Fourth-tier Versailles reach French Cup quarter-finals

Fourth-tier outfit Versailles reached the French Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a shock 1-0 win at Ligue 2 leaders Toulouse.

Hosts Cameroon and Burkina Faso through to AFCON semi-finals

Cameroon and Burkina Faso qualified for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday with Karl Toko-Ekambi's double leading the hosts to a 2-0 win over Gambia before the Stallions edged Tunisia 1-0 in the late game.

Moeen rallies England to 193-6 against West Indies in 4th T20

England stand-in captain Moeen Ali struck seven sixes, including four in a row off Jason Holder, as his quickfire 63 took the tourists to 193 for six in the fourth Twenty20 international against the West Indies in Bridgetown on Saturday.

Burkina Faso defeat Tunisia again as hero Ouattara turns villain

Dango Ouattara scored on the stroke of half-time as 10-man Burkina Faso completed a hat-trick of Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final victories over Tunisia with a 1-0 win in Garoua on Saturday.

Ko grinds past Kang to grab LPGA lead at windy Boca Rio

New Zealand's Lydia Ko fired a level par 72 in blustery conditions to seize a two-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the LPGA at Boca Rio.

Coleman makes triumphant return in 60m at Millrose Games

Reigning world 100 meters champion Christian Coleman returned from a two-year layoff on Saturday with a victory in the 60m dash at the 114th Millrose Games.

NFL legend Brady to retire after 22 seasons: reports

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports Saturday.

Adama Traore rejoins Barca on loan from Wolves

Spain international Adama Traore will return to Barcelona after signing from Wolves on loan until the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Saturday.

Japan's Kobayashi retakes ski jumping World Cup lead

Japanese star Ryoyu Kobayashi started the final weekend of ski jumping action before the Winter Olympics with victory in Willingen to reclaim the World Cup lead on Saturday.

Top 14 leaders Bordeaux-Begles too strong for Castres

Bordeaux-Begles dominated Castres to win 23-10 on Saturday and increase their lead at the top of the French Top 14 table.

Toko-Ekambi goals fire Cameroon into Cup of Nations semi-finals

Cameroon are through to the semi-finals of their Africa Cup of Nations after Karl Toko-Ekambi's double fired them to a 2-0 win over Gambia on Saturday in the hosts' first game at the tournament since the deadly crush in Yaounde.

Mane resumes Senegal training after head injury

Senegal star Sadio Mane has returned to training ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Equatorial Guinea after suffering suspected concussion in their last match.

Caicedo joins Inzaghi at Inter as Sensi heads for Sampdoria

Genoa striker Felipe Caicedo has teamed up again with former Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi at Serie A leaders Inter Milan, the club announced on Saturday, as midfielder Stefano Sensi heads on loan to Sampdoria.

Former France fly-half Guy Laporte dies at 69

Guy Laporte, a fly half on the France squad that reached the first World Cup final in 1987, has died aged 69, Graulhet rugby club, where he was president, announced on Saturday.

Harding leads McIlroy in Dubai

Justin Harding stayed patient throughout a demanding third round of the Dubai Desert Classic to maintain a two-shot lead on Saturday with Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit.

Collins to 'walk away proud' after Australian Open defeat

Danielle Collins says she will "walk away proud" after pushing world number one Ashleigh Barty hard in her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Saturday.

US paying athletes to 'disrupt' Winter Olympics: China state media

The United States is paying athletes to "create disturbances" during the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese state media reported Saturday.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis win Australian Open men's doubles

Australian bad boys Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday, beating compatriots Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell on Rod Laver Arena.

Suter wins Garmisch downhill in final Olympic tune-up

Reigning world champion Corinne Suter boosted her morale ahead of the Olympic downhill in Beijing with victory at Garmisch-Partkenkirchen on Saturday in the weekend's final tune-up races before the Winter games, which starts next week.

Rod Laver, Kylie Minogue lead tributes to 'complete player' Barty

Tennis great Rod Laver and pop princess Kylie Minogue led the tributes to Ashleigh Barty after she won her first Australian Open title Saturday, with Laver calling her "the complete player".

Barty ends 44-year drought in 'dream come true' Australian Open

An imperious Ashleigh Barty said it was a dream come true after on Saturday becoming the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years, but the memories made along the way were more important than the trophy.

Australia's darling Barty: a sportswoman of many talents

Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty has been a professional cricketer, won a golf tournament and now taken her place among the giants of Australian tennis after winning her home Grand Slam on Saturday.

Battling Barty breaks 44-year hoodoo to win Australian Open

An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.

'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts handed to Australian Open fans

Activists handed out 1,000 "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts to spectators ahead of the Australian Open women's final Saturday to highlight concern for the Chinese tennis star.

Polarising 'chess player' Medvedev harbours a dark side

For someone most often said to play tennis as if it were chess, Daniil Medvedev has had a white-knuckle ride into Sunday's Australian Open final.

Mannerisms make the man: obsessive Nadal on cusp of 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.

Nadal goes for historic 21st Slam, Medvedev can be spoiler again

Rafael Nadal is chasing a record 21st Grand Slam crown in Sunday's Australian Open final but Daniil Medvedev is once again ready to act as the spoiler.

Medvedev cops $12,000 fine for umpire rant at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of US$12,000 Saturday following his extraordinary outburst at the chair umpire during his semi-final win over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open.

US ski star Shiffrin aiming for more Olympic gold

Mikaela Shiffrin will head to Beijing with a proven Olympic track record and on the back of World Cup form after a tumultuous year that has kept her in the spotlight as one of the world's best alpine skiers.

$Avalanche star MacKinnon diagnosed with facial fracture$

Avalanche star MacKinnon diagnosed with facial fracture

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon has been diagnosed with a facial fracture and a concussion after being bloodied by a hard hit in Wednesday's NHL game, the team announced on Friday.

Japan's 'Ice Prince' Hanyu reigns over Olympic skating

All eyes will be on Yuzuru Hanyu when he attempts to complete a hat-trick of Olympic figure skating golds in Beijing, but don't expect that to bother him -- Japan's "Ice Prince" revels in the spotlight.

No slogans: Beijing curbs its enthusiasm for Winter Olympics

When Beijing won the bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics, crowds poured onto the streets of the Chinese capital bursting with national pride. Two decades later, locals are noticeably lukewarm about the Winter Games.

Day, Zalatoris share Torrey Pines PGA Tour lead

Two-time winner Jason Day birdied the last three holes in a five-under par 67 on Friday for a share of the third-round lead alongside Will Zalatoris in the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open.

Peru stun goal-shy Colombia, Venezuelan Rondon's treble sinks Bolivia

Second half substitute Edison Flores gave Peru a smash and grab 1-0 victory away to goal-shy Colombia as goalkeeper David Ospina's gaffe cost the hosts in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

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