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Nagelsmann's Bayern in 'results crisis' before PSG clash

Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday his team were in a "results crisis" ahead of next month's Champions League last 16 first leg with Paris Saint Germain.

Son fires Spurs past Preston, Leeds and Leicester advance in FA Cup

Son Heung-min ended a barren run in front of goal by scoring twice as Tottenham beat Preston 3-0, while Leeds and Leicester also advanced to the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday.

Bayern held at home to Frankfurt after Kolo Muani goal

Bayern Munich saw their lead in the Bundesliga cut to just one point on Saturday after Randal Kolo Muani's equaliser held the German champions to a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Martinez brace fires Inter past winless Cremonese and into second

Lautaro Martinez shot Inter Milan into second place in Serie A with both goals in Saturday's 2-1 win at Cremonese who are still yet to win a league game this season.

Union draw level with Bayern after Berlin derby win

Union Berlin climbed level on points with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, with a 2-0 away win at derby rivals Hertha Berlin.

Australian McIntyre guides Perpignan to surprise Stade Francais win

Australian fly-half Jake McIntyre scored 16 points as bottom club Perpignan surprised in-form Stade Francais 31-24 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Lens miss chance to go level with PSG atop Ligue 1

Lens missed the chance to go level on points with Paris Saint-Germain at the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday as they needed a late equaliser from substitute Adrien Thomasson to draw 1-1 away at Troyes.

Bland shares Dubai lead as McIlroy heads for driving range

England's Richard Bland moved into a share of the lead at the Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday as Rory McIlroy headed to the driving range after an inconsistent round.

Pedri earns subdued Barca nervy derby win at Girona

Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez earned his side a tense 1-0 Catalan derby victory at Girona on Saturday, opening a six-point gap ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

Marseille have 'agreement in principle' with Angers for Morocco's Ounahi

Marseille said on Saturday they had reached an "agreement in principle" with Angers for the signing of Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi.

Iranian Olympic skier flees to Germany: media report

Iranian Olympic skier Atefeh Ahmadi has quit her home country and applied for asylum in Germany, a Persian-language media outlet outside Iran reported Saturday, publishing an emotional interview with the athlete.

'Slumdog Millionaire' inspires Gubanova to European title

Georgia's Anastasiia Gubanova was crowned European figure skating champion on Saturday after a memorable performance to the soundtrack of the movie blockbuster "Slumdog Millionaire".

Tuisova scores for Lyon as Urios loses on Clermont coaching bow

Fiji centre Josua Tuisova crossed as Lyon beat Clermont 34-14 on Saturday in the French Top 14, handing Christophe Urios a defeat in his first game in charge of his new club.

Roma star Zaniolo out of Napoli trip after transfer spat, says Mourinho

Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo will not play in his team's clash at Serie A leaders Napoli after a bitter transfer row in which he turned down a move to Bournemouth, coach Jose Mourinho said on Saturday.

Leeds, Leicester avoid FA Cup shocks

Leeds beat Accrington Stanley 3-1 to book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in seven years as Leicester also avoided a shock with a 1-0 win at Walsall on Saturday.

Home wildcards win Australian Open men's doubles title

Wildcard home duo Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler won a first Grand Slam crown with victory in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Pogba available for Monza clash, says Juve's Allegri

Paul Pogba is available for Juventus' Serie A fixture with Monza after recovering from a long-term knee injury, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Saturday.

Shiffrin one away from Stenmark's all-time record after Czech win

Mikaela Shiffrin scooped up her 85th World Cup success on Saturday to leave the US ski sensation just one shy of the overall wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark.

Rybakina says struggled under Sabalenka 'pressure' in final loss

Elena Rybakina said she struggled with the "pressure" and aggression from Aryna Sabalenka in falling to defeat in the Australian Open final on Saturday.

Sabalenka rebuilds serve and nerve for Grand Slam breakthrough

Aryna Sabalenka's serve was in pieces a year ago and she was having to scrape through fraught battles in Australia as her fragile emotions were laid painfully bare.

'Speechless' Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka said it will take a "few more days" to sink in after battling back from a set down to win a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Shiffrin nails 85th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin scooped up her 85th World Cup success on Saturday to leave the US ski sensation just one shy of the overall wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark.

Odermatt edges Kilde in Cortina clash of titans

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt got the better of his great Norwegian rival Aleksander Aamodt Kilde with a narrow triumph at the World Cup super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo on Saturday.

Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.

Shiffrin on course for 85th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin is on target for her 85th World Cup win after forging into the lead in the first leg of the slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday.

Tsitsipas - Melbourne finalist who was 'a few breaths from dying'

Stefanos Tsitsipas will become Greece's first Grand Slam champion and a world number one if he wins the Australian Open final on Sunday -- he will have his father to thank if he does.

History and 'school of life' drive Djokovic through controversies

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title and it is his determination to be the greatest ever which drives him on through the controversies.

Djokovic riding high in pursuit of 22nd Slam title and top ranking

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his previous Australian Open finals so confidence is sky-high as he bids to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record and return to world number one.

Antetokounmpo's 41 points power Bucks, Warriors top Raptors

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his confirmation as an NBA All-Star team captain by pouring in 41 points to propel the Bucks to a 141-131 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday as the Memphis Grizzlies' slide continued.

Australian Open chief tells Djokovic family: 'Be really careful'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic's family to be "really careful" of people using the tournament's global exposure as a platform for "disruptive" purposes.

Teen Levito captures US women's figure skating title

World junior champion Isabeau Levito cemented her rising star status on Friday, topping the free skate to win the US Figure Skating women's title in San Jose, California.

Antetokounmpo scores 41 to power Bucks past Pacers