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Central African Republic president tipped to win third term

Central African Republic president tipped to win third term

The Central African Republic's incumbent president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, was widely expected to win a third term in an election Sunday in which he touted his efforts steadying a nation long plagued by conflict.

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Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland

Spurs deliver big win for Frank as Calvert-Lewin denies Sunderland

Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while high-flying Sunderland were held 1-1 by Leeds on Sunday.

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Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak

Shiffrin produces her 'best, best run' to extend slalom streak

Mikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the women's World Cup slalom under lights in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday.

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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.

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Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet

Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet

Donald Trump said Sunday he had "productive" talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin hours before the US president meets Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, in a year-end sprint to seal a deal to end the war.

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Calvert-Lewin stretches hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland

Calvert-Lewin stretches hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League game as Leeds denied Sunderland a place in the top five with a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

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Nkunku fires Milan top of Serie A, Hojlund keeps Napoli in touch

Nkunku fires Milan top of Serie A, Hojlund keeps Napoli in touch

Christopher Nkunku fired AC Milan top of Serie A with a brace in Sunday's 3-0 win over Verona at the San Siro, the France forward's first goals in Italy's top flight.

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Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump

Zelensky to push new Ukraine peace deal in meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky will push a new peace plan for Ukraine when he sits down with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday, bolstered by the backing of European leaders but with his capital Kyiv still reeling from a massive Russian bombardment.

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Liverpool's set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk

Liverpool's set-piece problems a 'killer' - Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the Premier League champions have to improve a woeful record defending set-pieces if they are to continue an upturn in form.

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Mozambique end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory

Mozambique end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory

Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller in Agadir on Sunday.

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