Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz open Nitto ATP Finals with wins

Former US national team and MLS goalkeeper Tony Meola, 56, suffered a heart attack one day before his birthday, undergoing a procedure following the incident. Meola, who ran four miles days before the heart attack, emphasized the importance of regular check-ups. A veteran of three World Cups and MLS All-Star, Meola had a successful career with 101 national team appearances and 35 shutouts, as well as 62 clean sheets in 250 MLS starts. Full Article

In a dominant display, France defeated Italy 73-24 in the Six Nations with Antoine Dupont leading the charge with a man-of-the-match performance, orchestrating 11 tries for Les Bleus. Despite a strong start from Italy, France quickly responded with forward tries before Dupont and Leo Barre added to the scoreline. The victory sets up a crucial match against Ireland as France aims to keep their title ambitions alive. Full Article

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim criticized his players for their slow starts after recovering from a 2-0 halftime deficit to draw against Everton, with goals from Beto, Doucouré, Fernandes, and Ugarte. Amorim expressed frustration at their lack of first-half presence and inability to address defensive issues, as United struggle in the Premier League standings. Despite their performance, Amorim remains uncertain about finding solutions but is focused on upcoming matches against Ipswich Town and Fulham...

In response to talk of Tottenham Hotspur being relegated, manager Ange Postecoglou dismissed the notion as "hysteria" aimed at putting pressure on him and the club, emphasizing the team's recent positive form with three consecutive wins. Winger Brennan Johnson's brace in a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town showcased Spurs' attacking prowess, as they aim to secure a spot in the Europa League quarterfinals. Postecoglou praised Johnson's scoring touch and the team's resilience, highlighting their determination...

Dave McMenamin, Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN, covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com, the Cavaliers for ESPN.com, and the NBA for NBA.com. Luka Doncic led the Lakers to a 123-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets with 32 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, ending the Nuggets' winning streak and L.A.'s losing streak in Denver. Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Doncic's performance, emphasizing his importance in controlling the offense alongside LeBron James...

Luka Doncic scored 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak with a 123-100 victory, showcasing his talent alongside LeBron James who scored 25 points. In another close game, Nic Claxton's buzzer-beater secured the Brooklyn Nets a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Portland Trail Blazers set a franchise record with a 141-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets led by Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. The Utah Jazz...