Factbox: Ownership of leading European soccer clubs
A group led by U.S. billionaire Daniel Friedkin is in talks to buy AS Roma although the Italian soccer club said a formal deal had not yet been agreed.
NHL roundup: Blackhawks outlast Blue Jackets in shootout
Dylan Strome and Erik Gustafsson each scored in the third period as the visiting Chicago Blackhawks rallied from a two-goal deficit on Sunday to record a 3-2 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have earned a point in 10 straight contests.
Top 25 basketball roundup: No. 22 WVU drops No. 2 Ohio State
Freshman Miles McBride scored a career-high 21 points off the bench to help No. 22 West Virginia upset No. 2 Ohio State 67-59 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland on Sunday.
NFL roundup: 49ers clinch No. 1 seed in thriller over Seahawks
Raheem Mostert rushed for two second-half touchdowns and San Francisco made a late defensive stand to claim the NFC West crown and No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs with a 26-21 win over host Seattle on Sunday night, the final game of the NFL’s regular se…
NBA roundup: Davis, Lakers top Doncic, Mavs
Anthony Davis had 23 points and nine rebounds as the host Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 108-95 on Sunday night at Staples Center.
Tennis: Australian great Court hits out at LGBTI education, trans athletes
Australian tennis great Margaret Court has launched a tirade against transgender athletes and called the teaching of LGBTI materials at schools the work of the “devil” in a fiery sermon at her Perth church.
49ers hold off Seahawks, Patriots stunned by Dolphins
The San Francisco 49ers held off a late charge by the Seattle Seahawks to claim the NFC’s top seed while defending Super Bowl champions New England were stunned by the Miami Dolphins on the final day of the NFL regular season.
Tokyo 2020 to take measures after asbestos found at venue: Asahi
Tokyo 2020 organizers will take “emergency countermeasures” after asbestos was found at the water polo venue for next year’s Games after initially opting against treating it when it was discovered two years ago, Asahi newspaper reported on Monday.
NFL: Vikes’ ice-cool kicker Bailey nails $1 million bonus
Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey slotted four field goals from four attempts on Sunday and while it was not enough to give his team the win over Chicago it did earn him a $1 million bonus, local media reported.
Patriots stunned by Dolphins, Eagles win East
The New England Patriots were stunned by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, costing them a first-round bye in the playoffs, while the Philadelphia Eagles won the National Football Conference (NFC) East division on the final day of the NFL regular season.
