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Baffert-trained Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby victory
Medina Spirit has been stripped of last year's Kentucky Derby victory and trainer Bob Baffert suspended and fined over the colt's positive drug test last May, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) said Monday.
Djokovic triumphs to loud cheers in first match since Australia deportation
Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday.
'Easier if Djokovic gets vaccinated,' says Murray
Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic's stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes "it's not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events".
Djokovic triumphs in first match since Australia deportation
Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday.
Alonso 'confident' of Alpine's F1 chances
Double world champion Fernando Alonso said on Monday Alpine are "confident" of their chances this Formula One season as they presented their new car.
Djokovic finally gets season underway to loud cheers in Dubai
World number one Novak Djokovic finally got his season underway in Dubai on Monday, playing for the first time this year after being deported from Australia for not being vaccinated.
Lukaku's form no laughing matter for Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday that Romelu Lukaku should not be made fun of after the £98 million ($133 million) striker had just seven touches in the weekend's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Italy's Brignone unsure of Milan-Cortina 'dream'
Federica Brignone said Monday that she is unsure whether she will take part in the 2026 Winter Olympics on home turf after capturing silver at the Beijing Games.
Morata says Allegri persuaded him to stay at Juventus
Alvaro Morata said on Monday he stayed at Juventus in January after coach Max Allegri insisted the arrival of Dusan Vlahovic would help him.
After slow day in Abu Dhabi, Cavendish brings the heat
After a day of slow-motion cycling, Mark Cavendish hit top speed in the final 400 metres on Monday to edge Jasper Philipsen and win the second stage of the UAE Tour.
African players in Europe: Aubameyang scores special hat-trick
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick for Barcelona against Valencia at the weekend -- the first player this century to fire a treble in La Liga, the Premier League, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.
Lille aim to be 'party poopers' against European champions Chelsea
A Lille side sitting in mid-table in Ligue 1 head to London to face Chelsea this week hoping to play the role of "party poopers" against the reigning European champions, their coach Jocelyn Gourvennec told AFP.
Ireland edge into T20 World Cup qualifier semis
Ireland edged into the semi-finals of qualifying for this year's T20 World Cup on net run-rate with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Germany in Oman on Monday.
Wales' Faletau fit again to face England
Bath's Taulupe Faletau has been called up to the Wales squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations meeting with England.
Scotland lose Sutherland, Gray to injury for France clash
Scotland will be without Rory Sutherland and Jonny Gray as well as Javan Sebastian, Scott Cummings and Cam Redpath for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France as Gregor Townsend was forced to draft in six players to his squad on Monday.
Asian golf great Kyi Hla Han dies aged 61
Kyi Hla Han, one of the biggest figures in Asian golf both as a player and an official, has died, it was announced on Monday.
Curry wins MVP with 16 threes in a 50-point all-star performance
Somebody forgot to tell Stephen Curry that the three-point contest was Saturday as the Golden State Warriors superstar put on a shooting clinic to lead Team LeBron to victory in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
Beijing Olympics closes after golden moments and doping storm
The Beijing Winter Olympics have closed with IOC chief Thomas Bach hailing a smoothly run event and a "safe Games" in the midst of the Covid pandemic, but the gold medals were overshadowed by a doping controversy.
Juve's struggles continue despite new blood ahead of Villarreal clash
Juventus made a splash in the January transfer window when they snatched hot prospect Dusan Vlahovic and Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria, but their arrival has yet to provide the hoped-for boost ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit to Villarreal.
Suns' Paul out for 6-8 weeks with broken thumb
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul will be out for an extended period of time with a broken thumb, which he suffered in a game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, US media reported on Sunday night.
After Beijing Winter Olympics, China eyes World Cup goal
After staging both a Summer and now a Winter Olympics, there is one major international sports event left for China to host -- the football World Cup.
Michigan coach Howard takes swipe at a Wisconsin assistant after loss
Former NBA player Juwan Howard is likely facing a suspension after the University of Michigan head coach slapped a University of Wisconsin coach on the side of the face during the post game handshake line on Sunday.
Captain Durant, guard Mitchell to miss NBA All-Star Game
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will both miss Sunday's 71st NBA All-Star Game, pulling out just hours before the scheduled tip-off in Cleveland, Ohio.
Spanish teen Alcaraz wins ATP Rio final
Spanish 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz beat Argentina's Diego Schwartzman in two dazzling sets Sunday to win the Rio Open final, becoming the youngest ATP 500 champion ever.
Chile's Niemann wins second PGA Tour title at Riviera
Joaquin Niemann's gritty even par 71 was enough to give the 23-year-old Chilean his second US PGA Tour title on Sunday, a two-shot triumph in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
Beale returns to Waratahs as he targets fourth World Cup
Versatile playmaker Kurtley Beale signed for the NSW Waratahs on Monday to keep himself in the frame to play for Australia at a fourth World Cup next year.
Utah guard Mitchell to miss NBA All-Star Game with illness
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell pulled out of Sunday's 71st NBA All-Star Game just hours before tip-off due to an illness.
Kiwi own-goal hat trick helps US to She Believes Cup win
Three own goals by New Zealand defender Meikayla Moore helped deliver the reigning Women's World Cup champion United States a 5-0 victory Sunday over the Football Ferns in the She Believes Cup.
Last-gasp Volavola sinks former club Bordeaux in Racing win
Racing 92 fly-half Ben Volavola kicked a match-winning penalty after the siren to help sink former club and French Top 14 leaders Bordeaux 16-13 on Sunday.
Britain's Norrie beats Opelka in ATP Delray Beach final
Britain's Cameron Norrie captured his third career ATP title on Sunday, outlasting American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/4) in Sunday's ATP Delray Beach Open final.
Johnson, DeChambeau nix Super League speculation
US stars Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday became the latest top players to snub a proposed Saudi-backed Super Golf League.
Reus eyes Rangers comeback as Dortmund, Bayern return to winning ways
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus said his side had regained their confidence after he inspired them to a cathartic 6-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday, and set his sights on a Europa League comeback against Rangers in midweek.
Inter slump to Sassuolo defeat to miss out on top spot
Inter Milan missed the chance to reclaim the Serie A summit on Sunday after falling to a 2-0 home defeat to giant-killers Sassuolo which allowed AC Milan to keep top spot.
Reus eyes Rangers comeback as Dortmund and Bayern return to winning ways
Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus said his side had regained their confidence after he inspired them to a cathartic 6-0 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday, and set his sights on a Europa League comeback against Rangers in midweek.
Aubameyang hat-trick fires Barca to Valencia win, Sevilla slip up again
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang marked his first La Liga start for Barcelona with a hat-trick on Sunday as the Catalans thrashed Valencia 4-1 to climb back into La Liga's top four.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
There may be a Premier League title race after all as a Harry Kane-inspired Tottenham ended Manchester City's unbeaten run stretching back to October, while Liverpool kept up their chase of the leaders by seeing off Norwich.
Lewandowski and Reus at the double as Bayern and Dortmund bounce back
Two goals from Robert Lewandowski saw Bayern Munich maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga as both they and Borussia Dortmund bounced back from recent shock defeats with emphatic victories on Sunday.
Leverkusen striker Schick out for 'weeks' with calf injury
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick will be out for "some weeks" after picking up a calf injury in his side's defeat to Mainz, the club said Sunday.
Yadav, Venkatesh star as India sweep T20 series against W. Indies
Batsmen Suryakumar Yadav and Venkatesh Iyer helped India beat West Indies by 17 runs in the third Twenty20 international on Sunday to sweep the series 3-0.