Puncture proves no problem for classy Carlos Sainz as he wins Dakar first stage
Three-time winner Carlos Sainz took the overall lead in the car section of the Dakar Rally on Sunday after winning the first stage despite suffering a puncture early on.
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Dobson delighted after Dayimani sparkles again in Stormers' victory past Lions
Stormers head coach John Dobson was delighted after No 8 Hacjivah Dayimani produced another sparkling performance in their victory over the Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
India's Pant recovering, 'in high spirits' after car caught fire in horror crash
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant is in "high spirits" and recovering from surgery after his horror car crash but will likely miss the upcoming Test series against Australia, media reports said Sunday.
Nadal crashes in season-opening match ahead of Australian Open title defence
Rafael Nadal lost his opening match of the season Saturday in the countdown to the defence of his Australian Open title, but women's world number one Iga Swiatek cruised to victory at the United Cup.
Defending Dakar motorobike champion Sunderland crashes out
Sam Sunderland's defence of his Dakar Rally motorbike crown ended on this year's first stage as he was taken to hospital with back pain following a crash on Sunday organisers said.
Arsenal have 'desire' to be champions, says beaming Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 4-2 win at Brighton proved the Premier League leaders have the "desire" required to lift the title for the first time since 2004.
Bulls must 'look inward' to improve after Sharks URC mauling, says Jake White
Bulls director of rugby Jake White conceded that his team was out-muscled by a Springbok-filled, powerful Sharks team that overpowered them at Kings Park on Saturday.
US soccer owes almost everything to Pele, who played with Jomo Sono at New York Cosmos
US footballer Bobby Smith does not hold back his tears when paying tribute to "King" Pele: the rise of the game in the United States owes almost everything to the Brazilian legend, says his former New York Cosmos teammate.