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Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Man Utd beat Leicester

Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Man Utd beat Leicester

Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Manchester United continued their upward trend with a 3-0 win at Leicester.

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Schick late show caps Leverkusen fightback to close gap on Bayern

Schick late show caps Leverkusen fightback to close gap on Bayern

An injury-time header from Patrik Schick helped Bayer Leverkusen to a come-from-behind 4-3 win at Stuttgart on Sunday, taking the defending Bundesliga champions to within six points of leaders Bayern Munich.

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Israel's Netanyahu seeks to fire internal security agency chief

Israel's Netanyahu seeks to fire internal security agency chief

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he was seeking to dismiss the head of Israel's internal security agency, who swiftly called the move political and said the premier expected "personal loyalty".

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Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title

Andreeva, 17, tops world No. 1 Sabalenka for Indian Wells title

Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva toppled world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to capture her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells.

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Defiant Slot focuses on Liverpool Premier League push after League Cup woe

Defiant Slot focuses on Liverpool Premier League push after League Cup woe

Arne Slot was defiant after his Liverpool side ended a miserable week with defeat to Newcastle in the League Cup final on Sunday, switching the focus to the team's Premier League charge.

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'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn

'I feel like I'm dreaming', says Newcastle's League Cup hero Burn

Dan Burn said Newcastle's historic League Cup final triumph against Liverpool felt like a dream as the defender capped an incredible week by scoring in the 2-1 win at Wembley on Sunday.

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Cavs win streak halted after Magic comeback

Cavs win streak halted after Magic comeback

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 13-point deficit to end the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game unbeaten streak with a gutsy 108-103 road victory on Sunday.

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Quick Mofokeng brace helps Pirates sink leaders Sundowns

Quick Mofokeng brace helps Pirates sink leaders Sundowns

Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice inside the first five minutes to give Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over leaders Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in a South African Premiership top-of-the-table clash.

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Marquez show rolls on with Marc beating Alex in Argentina

Marquez show rolls on with Marc beating Alex in Argentina

Marc Marquez thwarted his younger brother Alex once again to land the Argentina MotoGP on Sunday and maintain his perfect start to the season.

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Howe joy as Newcastle end 'years of hurt'

Howe joy as Newcastle end 'years of hurt'

Eddie Howe hailed his Newcastle history makers as they ended 56 "years of hurt" with a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday.

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