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NBA fines Horford for elbow to groin against Germany's Wagner
Boston Celtics center Al Horford was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for delivering an elbow to the groin of Orlando rival Moritz Wagner.
Key moments from the World Cup final
Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time in Qatar on Sunday.
Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level following extra time.
Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday.
Two tries for Dupont as Toulouse beat Sale in Champions Cup
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont scored twice as Toulouse ran in seven tries in a 45-19 bonus-point win over Sale in the second matchday of the Champions Cup on Sunday.
Argentines ready as expectations soar ahead of World Cup final
Argentines were out in force from early morning Sunday in Buenos Aires as the nation's expectations reached fever pitch hours ahead of the World Cup final against France in Qatar.
Alcaraz confident of hitting top form for Australian Open
World number one Carlos Alcaraz is confident he will be ready to compete at his best level at next month's Australian Open, despite an abdominal injury that shortened his preseason training block.
Braathen claims Alta Badia giant slalom, Odermatt extends leads
Lucas Braathen won Sunday's World Cup giant slalom at Alta Badia as reigning champion Marco Odermatt extended his lead at the top of the discipline and overall standings.
Shiffrin wins Super-G to close in on World Cup record
Mikaela Shiffrin claimed her 77th World Cup victory in Sunday's Super-G race in St. Moritz to close in on the record for overall women's victories of fellow American Lindsey Vonn.
Borthwick set to be named England rugby boss on Monday: reports
Former England lock Steve Borthwick is set to be named as the country's new head coach on Monday, according to British media reports.
MacNeil shatters 100m fly record as two more relay bests set at short course titles
Canada's Maggie MacNeil destroyed the 100m butterfly world record Sunday and the United States shattered the women's 4x100m medley relay mark to wrap up the six-day World Short Course Championships.
Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager
Gareth Southgate will remain as England manager despite the crushing disappointment of their quarter-final exit at the World Cup, the English Football Association confirmed on Sunday.
Kranjec fastest in Alta Badia giant slalom first run
Slovenia's Zan Kranjec topped the times after the first run of Sunday's alpine skiing World Cup giant slalom, giving himself a chance of moving top in the discipline's standings.
AFP's team of the World Cup
As the World Cup draws to a close, AFP Sport reporters have chosen their team of the tournament in Qatar in a 4-3-3 formation.
World Cup hits and misses
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have dazzled at the World Cup in Qatar, while Morocco caught the imagination of a continent on their run to the semi-finals.
World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans
There is no new name on the trophy and many of football's global superstars are taking their final bow but the most controversial World Cup in history will be remembered as a tournament of firsts.
Vikings win division with historic comeback win, Bills clinch playoff berth
The Minnesota Vikings authored the biggest comeback in NFL history to clinch the NFC North division title with a 39-36 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.
Expectation soaring in Argentina ahead of World Cup final
With Argentina reaching fever pitch just hours before Lionel Messi and his teammates take on France in the World Cup final, football fans throughout the country felt a sense of destiny brewing.
Booker scores 58 as Suns beat Pelicans, Thunder top Grizzlies
Devin Booker scored 58 points to propel the Phoenix Suns to a come-from-behind 118-114 victory over New Orleans on Saturday, his second 50-point performance of the NBA season.
Women's World Cup will be safe despite fan violence: Australian football chief
Football Australia boss James Johnson vowed tough sanctions Sunday after a goalkeeper was attacked during an A-League match, but insisted the sport was safe and there were no concerns about co-hosting the women's World Cup next year.
Heat rally to beat Spurs in NBA Mexico City game
The Miami Heat pounced late to beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-101 on Saturday in Mexico City, where commissioner Adam Silver discussed the prospect of NBA expansion south of the border.
Messi's Argentina in World Cup final showdown with France
Argentina face defending champions France in the World Cup final on Sunday with Lionel Messi seeking to win the honour that has so far eluded one of football's greatest ever players.
Team Thomas lead PNC Championship with Woods duo in pursuit
Tiger Woods and son Charlie, trying to improve on their runner-up finish of last year, were chasing Justin Thomas and his dad, Mike, in the PNC Championship family golf tournament on Saturday.
Vikings clinch division with historic comeback win
The Minnesota Vikings authored the biggest comeback in NFL history to clinch the NFC North division title with a 39-36 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.
La Rochelle beat 'frustrated' Ulster as Ospreys end French losing streak
La Rochelle added to "frustrated" Ulster's misery in the Champions Cup on Saturday with a 36-29 victory behind closed doors in Dublin after the match was switched from snow-hit Belfast.
Cuban women, finally, in boxing ring
With a strong right jab to the face of her opponent, Elianni Garcia Polledo on Saturday won the first official women's boxing match in sports-crazed Cuba.
Southgate to remain England manager - reports
Gareth Southgate will stay on as England manager and target the Euro 2024 title, despite the misery of his team's World Cup quarter-final exit, British media reported Saturday.
La Rochelle beat 'frustrated' Ulster in closed-door Champions Cup clash
La Rochelle added to "frustrated" Ulster's misery in the Champions Cup on Saturday with a 36-29 victory behind closed doors in Dublin after the match was switched from snow-hit Belfast.
France sweat on players' fitness after virus outbreak ahead of World Cup final
France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
Leicester, Saracens edge close to Champions Cup knockout round
Former winners Leicester and Saracens edged closer to the Champions Cup knockout rounds on Saturday with their second successive pool stage wins.
Modric, 37, sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia
Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League.
African team to win World Cup in '15-20 years', says Morocco coach
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he believes an African team will win the World Cup in the next "15 to 20 years" after his team finished fourth in Qatar.