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![New Zealand strike back as South Africa stumble to 140-5](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/de/9e/dd/New-Zealand-strike-back-as-South-Af-645916_small.jpg)
New Zealand strike back as South Africa stumble to 140-5
After being outplayed for two days, New Zealand held hope they could salvage the second Test as they reduced South Africa to 140 for five at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Sunday.
![Nets shock NBA champion Bucks, Morant dazzles in Grizzlies win](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/80/77/cd/Nets-shock-NBA-champion-Bucks--Mora-459655_small.jpg)
Nets shock NBA champion Bucks, Morant dazzles in Grizzlies win
Kyrie Irving returned from a two-week absence to score a season-high 38 points and lead the Brooklyn Nets to a nail-biting 126-123 win over the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.
![New Zealand strike back as South Africa stumble to 42-3](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/de/9e/dd/New-Zealand-strike-back-as-South-Af-394985_small.jpg)
New Zealand strike back as South Africa stumble to 42-3
New Zealand snared early wickets to have South Africa 42 for three and leading by 113 at tea on day three of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
![Brumbies, Crusaders stay unbeaten as newcomers Drua slump again](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/f3/b4/e1/Brumbies--Crusaders-stay-unbeaten-a-419642_small.jpg)
Brumbies, Crusaders stay unbeaten as newcomers Drua slump again
ACT Brumbies, Canterbury Crusaders and Queensland Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend but competition newcomers Fijian Drua slumped to another heavy defeat.
![Vela treble sparks LA, Charlotte struggle](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/60/56/6f/Vela-treble-sparks-LA--Charlotte-st-322964_small.jpg)
Vela treble sparks LA, Charlotte struggle
Carlos Vela fired a superb hat-trick as Los Angeles FC opened their Major League Soccer season with victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.
![De Grandhomme century pushes New Zealand past 250 against South Africa](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/83/22/8f/De-Grandhomme-century-pushes-New-Ze-456155_small.jpg)
De Grandhomme century pushes New Zealand past 250 against South Africa
A Colin de Grandhomme century boosted New Zealand in the second Test against South Africa on Sunday as they reached 253 for seven at lunch on day three in Christchurch.
![Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/27/42/98/Nilsen-soars-to-US-indoor-title--bo-021544_small.jpg)
Nilsen soars to US indoor title, books worlds berth
Olympic silver medallist Chris Nilsen soared to pole vault victory at the US indoor championships on Saturday to book his place at next month's World Championships.
![Berger in control at Honda Classic](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/5a/84/08/Berger-in-control-at-Honda-Classic-541411_small.jpg)
Berger in control at Honda Classic
Daniel Berger will take a five-shot lead into the final round of the Honda Classic after firing a one-under-par 69 to close in on his fifth career US PGA Title on Saturday.
![Jones urges England to be more 'ruthless' after nervy win over Wales](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/f8/c6/e1/Jones-urges-England-to-be-more--rut-915515_small.jpg)
Jones urges England to be more 'ruthless' after nervy win over Wales
Eddie Jones said England needed to be more "ruthless" after accepting they had the "rub of the green" in a 23-19 win over Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
![Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia as Abramovich hands over Chelsea control](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/d3/7c/1d/Poland--Sweden-refuse-to-play-Russi-951119_small.jpg)
Poland, Sweden refuse to play Russia as Abramovich hands over Chelsea control
Poland and Sweden insisted Saturday they will not play Russia in World Cup play-offs as Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich handed over control of the European champions in the latest shockwaves in sport following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
![Lampard fumes as Man City survive Everton scare](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/1d/06/4e/Lampard-fumes-as-Man-City-survive-E-612946_small.jpg)
Lampard fumes as Man City survive Everton scare
Frank Lampard described the decision not to award Everton a late penalty as "incompetence at best" as Manchester City ground out a 1-0 win at Goodison Park to move six points clear at the top of the Premier League.
!['I would fight': Tennis player Stakhovsky joins Ukraine military reserves](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/0a/85/5a/-I-would-fight---Tennis-player-Stak-130144_small.jpg)
'I would fight': Tennis player Stakhovsky joins Ukraine military reserves
Ukrainian tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky said Saturday he has joined his country's military reserves to fight the Russian invasion.
![Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Lewandowski shows Ukraine solidarity](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/d3/7c/1d/Super-sub-Sane-seals-Bayern-win--Le-414180_small.jpg)
Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Lewandowski shows Ukraine solidarity
Leroy Sane grabbed a late winner as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to open up a nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, while Robert Lewandowski led the league's show of support to Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion.
![Laker for life: James insists staying put](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/33/d3/d8/Laker-for-life--James-insists-stayi-960640_small.jpg)
Laker for life: James insists staying put
LeBron James has moved to damp down speculation about his future, saying he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of his career.
!['Stop it, Putin', 'No war please': How sport is reacting to Russian invasion of Ukraine](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/73/4c/d3/-Stop-it--Putin----No-war-please----554999_small.jpg)
'Stop it, Putin', 'No war please': How sport is reacting to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked widespread reaction in the sports world, with athletes condemning Moscow's actions while calls increase for the country to be isolated from international competition.
![Man City survive Everton scare to go six points clear](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/1d/06/4e/Man-City-survive-Everton-scare-to-g-885841_small.jpg)
Man City survive Everton scare to go six points clear
Phil Foden struck eight minutes from time as Manchester City escaped with a controversial 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Everton to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
![Vlahovic double gives Juventus hope of unlikely title charge](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/91/d7/b0/Vlahovic-double-gives-Juventus-hope-594176_small.jpg)
Vlahovic double gives Juventus hope of unlikely title charge
Dusan Vlahovic scored twice as Juventus claimed a 3-2 win at Empoli on Saturday to move within seven points of Serie A leaders AC Milan.
![England edge out Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/a0/ff/e7/England-edge-out-Wales-to-maintain--344105_small.jpg)
England edge out Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid
England maintained their Six Nations title bid and all but ended reigning champions Wales' hopes of a successful defence with a 23-19 win in an error-strewn contest at Twickenham on Saturday.
![Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Bundesliga shows Ukraine solidarity](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/d3/7c/1d/Super-sub-Sane-seals-Bayern-win--Bu-555155_small.jpg)
Super sub Sane seals Bayern win, Bundesliga shows Ukraine solidarity
Leroy Sane grabbed a late winner as Bayern Munich won 1-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to open a nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, while Germany's top-flight clubs showed solidarity in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
![England edge Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/a0/ff/e7/England-edge-Wales-to-maintain-Six--249360_small.jpg)
England edge Wales to maintain Six Nations title bid
England maintained their Six Nations title bid and all but ended reigning champions Wales' hopes of a successful defence with a 23-19 win in an error-strewn contest at Twickenham on Saturday.
![Eriksen returns to football as Premier League shows solidarity with Ukraine](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/14/11/7a/Eriksen-returns-to-football-as-Prem-305021_small.jpg)
Eriksen returns to football as Premier League shows solidarity with Ukraine
Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to football on Saturday, eight months after his cardiac arrest and Premier League players and fans showed their support for beleaguered Ukraine.
![France skipper Dupont warns against Grand Slam complacency](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/ef/b7/71/France-skipper-Dupont-warns-against-593608_small.jpg)
France skipper Dupont warns against Grand Slam complacency
France captain Antoine Dupont urged his side to guard against complacency after they moved within two matches of a first Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2010 by sweeping aside bogey team Scotland with a thumping 36-17 victory at Murrayfield on Saturday.
![Iyer leads India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/2f/b8/7b/Iyer-leads-India-to-T20-series-win--525694_small.jpg)
Iyer leads India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka
Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 74 as India hammered Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international to clinch the series on Saturday.
![Man Utd stumble again in Watford stalemate](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/ab/a9/d8/Man-Utd-stumble-again-in-Watford-st-358958_small.jpg)
Man Utd stumble again in Watford stalemate
Manchester United's challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League stumbled once more as Watford clung on for a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford to boost their hopes of survival.
![Eriksen restarts football career as Man Utd drop points](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/14/11/7a/Eriksen-restarts-football-career-as-455248_small.jpg)
Eriksen restarts football career as Man Utd drop points
Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to football eight months after his cardiac arrest on Saturday as Manchester United dropped points in their push for a Premier League top-four place with a 0-0 draw against Watford.
![Emotional Rublev wins title in Dubai after plea for peace](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/2b/74/64/Emotional-Rublev-wins-title-in-Duba-238284_small.jpg)
Emotional Rublev wins title in Dubai after plea for peace
An emotional Andrey Rublev said he will sleep for two days after securing his third trophy in seven days by ending the dream run of Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the Dubai final on Saturday.
![Swiatek claims Qatar Open title, dedicates win to 'suffering Ukraine'](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/7e/69/b5/Swiatek-claims-Qatar-Open-title--de-444344_small.jpg)
Swiatek claims Qatar Open title, dedicates win to 'suffering Ukraine'
Poland's Iga Swiatek swept aside Anett Kontaveit in the Qatar Open final on Saturday and dedicated her victory to "the people who are suffering in Ukraine".
![Haraguchi off mark for Union, Bundesliga shows Ukraine solidarity](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/3f/76/28/Haraguchi-off-mark-for-Union--Bunde-443194_small.jpg)
Haraguchi off mark for Union, Bundesliga shows Ukraine solidarity
Japan midfielder Genki Haraguchi finally scored his first goal for Union Berlin Saturday while around Germany, Bundesliga clubs showed solidarity in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
![France thrash Scots to stay on course for Grand Slam](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/fc/cc/cb/France-thrash-Scots-to-stay-on-cour-193358_small.jpg)
France thrash Scots to stay on course for Grand Slam
France stayed on course for their first Six Nations Grand Slam and title since 2010 with a thumping 36-17 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
![Eriksen returns to football eight months after cardiac arrest](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/07/3e/03/Eriksen-returns-to-football-eight-m-385619_small.jpg)
Eriksen returns to football eight months after cardiac arrest
Christian Eriksen made an emotional return to competitive football eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch, coming on as a substitute for Brentford against Newcastle on Saturday.
![Van Aert shows early-season power to win Het Nieuwsblad](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/8f/0f/82/Van-Aert-shows-early-season-power-t-543083_small.jpg)
Van Aert shows early-season power to win Het Nieuwsblad
Local hero Wout van Aert opened the classic season by surging away from a powerful pack to win Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday.
![Spurs crush sorry Leeds to boost Premier League top-four hopes](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/2f/9b/cd/Spurs-crush-sorry-Leeds-to-boost-Pr-454582_small.jpg)
Spurs crush sorry Leeds to boost Premier League top-four hopes
Tottenham hammered Leeds 4-0 on Saturday to put a smile back on the face of Antonio Conte and plunge Marcelo Bielsa's team deeper into Premier League relegation trouble.
![England call up Daly for injured Tuilagi against Wales](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/dc/ca/f5/England-call-up-Daly-for-injured-Tu-845305_small.jpg)
England call up Daly for injured Tuilagi against Wales
England summoned Elliot Daly into their starting XV to play Wales in place of injured centre Manu Tuilagi when coach Eddie Jones announced a revised team just over two hours before kick-off in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
![Nissanka, Shanaka power Sri Lanka to 183-5 in India T20](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/16/07/3e/Nissanka--Shanaka-power-Sri-Lanka-t-099505_small.jpg)
Nissanka, Shanaka power Sri Lanka to 183-5 in India T20
Opener Pathum Nissanka and an explosive Dasun Shanaka put on an attacking stand to guide Sri Lanka to 183 for five against India in their second Twenty20 international on Saturday.
![Man Utd players plead for peace in Ukraine](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/34/ff/8e/Man-Utd-players-plead-for-peace-in--468558_small.jpg)
Man Utd players plead for peace in Ukraine
Manchester United and Watford players stood together with a sign saying "peace" in six languages ahead of Saturday's Premier League match in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
![Christian Eriksen named as sub for Brentford](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/d6/7d/ce/Christian-Eriksen-named-as-sub-for--542684_small.jpg)
Christian Eriksen named as sub for Brentford
Christian Eriksen was named among the Brentford substitutes for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.
![Spurs crush Leeds to keep Premier League top-four hopes alive](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/2f/9b/cd/Spurs-crush-Leeds-to-keep-Premier-L-165865_small.jpg)
Spurs crush Leeds to keep Premier League top-four hopes alive
Tottenham hammered Leeds 4-0 on Saturday to put a smile back on the face of Antonio Conte and plunge Marcelo Bielsa's team deeper into trouble towards the foot of the Premier League.
![Italy game a chance for Carbery to move up a level, says Catt](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/c3/79/8e/Italy-game-a-chance-for-Carbery-to--255584_small.jpg)
Italy game a chance for Carbery to move up a level, says Catt
Joey Carbery performed well against France but Sunday's Six Nations clash with Italy gives the fly-half the chance to "make sure he grasps that next level" said Ireland attack coach Mike Catt on Saturday.
![Kristoffersen wins slalom in Garmisch as Olympic stars struggle](https://www.rcatelegramnewscalifornia.com/media/shared/articles/d3/bd/cf/Kristoffersen-wins-slalom-in-Garmis-155162_small.jpg)
Kristoffersen wins slalom in Garmisch as Olympic stars struggle
Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen won the men's World Cup slalom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Saturday as several top names struggled to recapture their medal-winning form from the Winter Olympics.