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'The Power of the Dog' triumphant with best film, director at BAFTAs

'The Power of the Dog' triumphant with best film, director at BAFTAs

Jane Campion's dark Western "The Power of the Dog" won BAFTAs for best director and best film on Sunday, beating Denis Villeneuve to the top prize although his sci-fi epic "Dune" won five other awards at the star-studded London ceremony.

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Raducanu exits Indian Wells with late collapse against Martic

Raducanu exits Indian Wells with late collapse against Martic

US Open champion Emma Raducanu suffered another disappointment Sunday, bowing out in the third round of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters in a 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 7-5 loss to Petra Martic.

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UN agencies condemn attacks on health care in Ukraine

UN agencies condemn attacks on health care in Ukraine

UN agencies on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to attacks on healthcare professionals and facilities in Ukraine, which have killed a dozen people, describing them as acts of "unconscionable cruelty".

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Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for several months' with torn knee ligaments

Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for several months' with torn knee ligaments

Florian Wirtz will be sidelined "for several months" after tearing knee ligaments as Bayer Leverkusen lost 1-0 at home to Cologne Sunday while elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Erling Haaland made his long-awaited return from injury for Dortmund.

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Durant pours in 53 points as Nets edge Knicks

Durant pours in 53 points as Nets edge Knicks

Kevin Durant erupted for 53 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday under the eye of teammate Kyrie Irving -- who couldn't play but attended as a spectator.

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Suarez and Fabregas support Messi and Neymar after PSG jeers

Suarez and Fabregas support Messi and Neymar after PSG jeers

Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas defended their friends and former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar after the pair were jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans on Sunday.

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Eagle lifts Burns to share lead at weather-hit Players Championship

Eagle lifts Burns to share lead at weather-hit Players Championship

Sam Burns rolled in a 76-foot eagle putt on the way to a three-under par 69 on Sunday to grab a share of the second-round lead alongside Tom Hoge in the weather-disrupted Players Championship.

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Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Arsenal move into top four

Chelsea shrug off sanction uncertainty, Arsenal move into top four

Chelsea shrugged off uncertainty over the club's future to beat Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz's late goal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while Arsenal moved into the top four with a 2-0 win over Leicester.

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Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for months' with torn knee ligaments

Germany starlet Wirtz out 'for months' with torn knee ligaments

Florian Wirtz will be sidelined for "several months" after the teenage Germany midfielder suffered a serious knee injury Sunday as Bayer Leverkusen lost 1-0 at home to Cologne in the Rhine derby.

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Messi and Neymar jeered as PSG fans rage at European exit

Messi and Neymar jeered as PSG fans rage at European exit

Paris Saint-Germain beat Ligue 1 strugglers Bordeaux 3-0 on Sunday amid incessant whistles directed at stars including Lionel Messi and Neymar from home fans furious at another European exit.

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