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Modric hits rocket as Real Madrid beat Girona

Modric hits rocket as Real Madrid beat Girona

Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

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Eleven-try France hammer Italy 73-24 in Six Nations

Eleven-try France hammer Italy 73-24 in Six Nations

France got their Six Nations campaign firmly back on track with an 11-try masterclass in a 73-24 thrashing of Italy on Sunday to stay in touch with tournament leaders Ireland.

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Kohli hits ton as India push Pakistan to brink of Champions Trophy exit

Kohli hits ton as India push Pakistan to brink of Champions Trophy exit

Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday and push the title holders to the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.

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Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Zelensky offers to resign in exchange for Ukrainian NATO membership

Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday -- the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion -- that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance.

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US ski star Shiffrin hits 100 to cement legendary status

US ski star Shiffrin hits 100 to cement legendary status

Mikaela Shiffrin's 100th World Cup victory on Sunday cemented her place as the best alpine skier ever, the American vowing there was more to come in her iconic career.

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Global prayers for 'critically ill' pope

Global prayers for 'critically ill' pope

Pope Francis spent his tenth day in hospital Sunday as Catholics around the world prayed for his recovery, the day after the Vatican warned the 88-year-old's condition was "critical".

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Forest felled by Isak as Newcastle bolster top four bid

Forest felled by Isak as Newcastle bolster top four bid

Newcastle blew Nottingham Forest away with four goals in 11 minutes as Alexander Isak's double inspired a vital 4-3 win in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.

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Man City's Haaland ruled out for Liverpool clash

Man City's Haaland ruled out for Liverpool clash

Manchester City will be without top scorer Erling Haaland for Sunday's Premier League clash against leaders Liverpool due to a knee injury.

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Referee 'corruption' accusations leave Marseille president Longoria facing punishment

Referee 'corruption' accusations leave Marseille president Longoria facing punishment

Marseille president Pablo Longoria faces likely punishment from the French footballing authorities after an outburst on Saturday in which he claimed his club were the victims of "corruption" following a 3-0 Ligue 1 loss to Auxerre.

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Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' at Nasrallah funeral

Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' at Nasrallah funeral

Hezbollah's leader vowed "resistance" was not over as tens of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah Sunday at his Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group after a devastating war with Israel.

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