In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries
Rafael Nadal on Sunday withdrew from the Australian Open with a muscle tear after he played his first tournament in almost a year.
Read moreNapoli's nightmare continues after crumbling at Torino
Napoli plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Torino which ended with fiery protests from fans and humiliation for the troubled Serie A champions.
Read moreBangladesh's Hasina wins re-election after polls without opposition
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
Read morePeterhansel takes 50th Dakar win, Spanish rider in 'serious condition'
Dakar Rally veteran Stephane Peterhansel notched up a record-equalling 50th stage win on Sunday as Spanish rider Carles Falcon was reported in a "serious condition" after crashing in Saudi Arabia.
Read moreAl Jazeera says two Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike
Al Jazeera on Sunday said two of its Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip were killed in an Israeli strike on their car, in what the Qatar-based media network claimed was a "targeted killing".
Read moreBangladesh cricket captain Shakib wins parliament seat
Bangladeshi cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan won a seat in the country's parliament Sunday after a landslide victory in a general election boycotted by the opposition, an official said.
Read morePakistan internet disrupted as opposition launches election campaign
Internet and social media services across Pakistan were severely disrupted Sunday night as the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan prepared to launch a massive online campaign ahead of elections next month.
Read moreDe Bruyne back for Man City as holders power into FA Cup fourth round
Kevin De Bruyne made his long-awaited return for Manchester City as the FA Cup holders thrashed Huddersfield 5-0 in the third round on Sunday.
Read moreDakar Rally motorcyclist in 'serious' conditon after crash
Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon was helicoptered to hospital with serious injuries in Saudi Arabia on Sunday after crashing during the second stage of the Dakar Rally.
Read moreBangladesh's Hasina heads to victory after polls without opposition
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looked certain Sunday to win a fifth term in office following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation", as partial results pointed to an overwhelming victory.
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