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Three key Irish takeaways from Autumn Nations Series
Ireland's final Autumn Nations Series Test the 24-13 loss to South Africa, a "mad" match according to Irish head coach Andy Farrell, gives the hosts much to ponder ahead of the daunting Six Nations opener against France in Paris.
Imperious Shiffrin swoops to 103rd win at Gurgl
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin picked up a record-extending 103rd World Cup victory when she posted the quickest time in both runs of the women's slalom at Gurgl on Sunday.
Schmidt challenges Wallabies to 'roll up their sleeves' after gruesome year
Even at 60 years of age and with more than two decades of coaching experience, Australia coach Joe Schmidt has rarely experienced a tougher past few months.
South African centurion Muthusamy celebrates 'awesome' Test journey
South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy on Sunday said he overcame doubts about his career after a forgettable first taste of Test cricket in India to come back and register his maiden century.
Liverpool a 'mess' says Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players are letting manager Arne Slot down after the Premier League champions' collapse continued with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
First blind women's T20 cricket World Cup boosts sport
Blind women from India won the world's first T20 cricket championship in Sri Lanka on Sunday, following a tournament seen as pushing the limits of the visually impaired.
France eye Dupont boost for Six Nations defence
France ended their turgid Autumn Nations Series with a lacklustre 48-33 win over Australia on Saturday with thoughts moving quickly onto the return of captain Antoine Dupont in time for the defence of their Six Nations title.
McLaren boss apologises to Norris, Piastri for Vegas disqualification
McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella offered a forthright apology to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri who were both disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and his title hopes were boosted further with the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both being disqualified.
Muthusamy, Jansen put South Africa on top in second India Test
Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 to guide South Africa to a commanding 489 all out on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.
Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified on Sunday from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
War refugee Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Holders Australia drawn with New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup
Holders Australia were drawn Sunday in the same group as fellow heavyweights New Zealand for next year's Rugby League World Cup, with Brisbane announced as host of both the men's and women's finals.
Muthusamy's maiden Test century powers South Africa to 428-7
Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century to steer South Africa to a challenging 428-7 at the second break on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.
Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, Norris edges closer to crown
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as McLaren's Lando Norris finished second to edge closer to a maiden drivers' title.
Muthusamy anchors South Africa to 316-6 in second India Test
Senuran Muthusamy's gritty half-century anchored South Africa to 316-6 at the first break on day two of the second Test against India on Sunday.
Harden's 55 leads Clippers win as Pistons streak hits 12
James Harden scored a Los Angeles Clippers-record 55 points in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while the Detroit Pistons stretched their win streak to 12 games by beating Milwaukee 129-116.
Kim's first top-10 in 14 years as Ballester wins maiden pro title
Anthony Kim recorded his first top-10 in 14 years as Spanish youngster Josele Ballester won his maiden professional title at the Asian Tour's Saudi International.
Gotham crowned NWSL champions after Lavelle breaks Spirit
US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL championship in three seasons on Saturday.
Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes
Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.
England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation
A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.
'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test where the hosts were reduced to 12 men on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.
No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship
Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul surged to a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship, firing an eight-under-par 64.
Neres double fires Napoli top in Italy
Champions Napoli thumped Atalanta 3-1 to climb back top of Serie A on Saturday inspired by a brace from their Brazilian winger David Neres.
Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and set up two more as Les Bleus edged Australia 48-33 in Paris on Saturday to secure a top seed at the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Pogba returns in Monaco loss as PSG stay top in France
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win over Le Havre.
Harden's club-record 55 points leads Clippers over Hornets
James Harden scored a team-record 55 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday, extending the Hornets' losing streak to five games.
Farrell proud of Ireland after 'mad' Test with South Africa
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell labelled the 24-13 defeat by South Africa a "mad" match while his captain Caelan Doris called the Autumn Nations Series Test "chaotic" as they were at one point reduced to 12 men.
South Africa beat ill-disciplined Irish to end Dublin drought
South Africa secured their first win in Dublin since 2012 with a 24-13 victory in a gripping Autumn Nations Series Test over an ill-disciplined Ireland side that at one point were reduced to 12 men.
Spain to face holders Italy in Davis Cup final
Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez helped Spain set up a Davis Cup final with two-time defending champions Italy after eliminating Alexander Zverev's Germany 2-1 on Saturday.