Takumi Minamino scores twice as Japan see off Vietnam at Asian Cup
Japan overcame an early scare against a game Vietnam side to make a winning start to Group D of the 2023 Asian Cup at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Sunday.
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Manchester United looks to gain ground as Tottenham visits
After exiting European competition in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League this fall, Manchester United will look to take a step toward a return to continental play when they host Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic outlasts Dino Prizmic at Australian Open - ESPN
MELBOURNE, Australia — Dino Prizmic had never played a Grand Slam match — until he took on defending champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena in the Australian Open.
Ivory Coast kick off Cup of Nations with 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau
ABIDJAN :Ivory Coast's Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations opening game played in energy-sapping humidity on Saturday.
Inter thrash Monza 5-1 away with Calhanoglu, Martinez doubles
MONZA, Italy :Inter Milan outclassed Monza to chalk up a 5-1 away win in Serie A on Saturday with two goals each from Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez as they moved a provisional five points clear at the top after an exciting game with three penalties.
Dortmund sign Chelsea's Maatsen on loan to boost defence
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal to sign defender Ian Maatsen on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Friday (Jan 12).
Palacios last-gasp goal keeps Leverkusen clear at the top
AUGSBURG, Germany :Exequiel Palacios drilled in a stoppage-time goal to give Bayer Leverkusen a dramatic 1-0 win at Augsburg on Saturday and keep them top of the Bundesliga with a four-point advantage.
Djokovic primed for more success in new era at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic begins his Australian Open title defence against qualifier Dino Prizmic when the expanded Grand Slam kicks off on Sunday with few betting against him adding a record-extending 11th crown to his trophy cabinet in just over two weeks' time.