Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins Indonesia GP as Martin throws away championship lead

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia battled heroically from thirteenth on the grid to win an exciting Indonesia Grand Prix in Mandalika on Sunday, as he reclaimed the lead within the riders’ championship after Jorge Martin crashed out. Bagnaia crossed the road 0.306 seconds forward of Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales in second, whereas Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo, the 2021 world champion, completed third.

Rugby-New Zealand out to keep away from repeat of 2019 in semi-final week

The All Blacks are determined to keep away from any repeat of their disappointing 2019 expertise in subsequent week’s World Cup semi-final in opposition to Argentina, defence coach Scott McLeod mentioned on Sunday. Four years in the past, New Zealand romped in to the final 4 with an emphatic 46-14 victory over Ireland solely to be caught chilly by a superb England efficiency and are available a cropper per week later in Yokohama.

Tennis-Hurkacz wins thriller with Rublev to take Shanghai title

Hubert Hurkacz held his nerve in a dramatic tiebreak to defeat Andrey Rublev 6-3 3-6 7-6(8) in an exciting closing to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, his second ATP Masters 1000 title. Hurkacz served up 21 aces to Rublev’s 13, however Rublev responded with some highly effective photographs and the ultimate may have gone both manner earlier than the Pole got here out on prime in an enthralling closing set tiebreak.

Soccer-Clarke hails ‘phenomenal’ achievement after Scotland seal Euro 2024 spot

Scotland coach Steve Clarke hailed the progress his facet have made after they secured a berth at subsequent yr’s European Championship with two video games to spare. Spain’s 1-0 win over Norway on Sunday ensured a top-two end for Scotland in Group A, incomes them automated qualification for Euro 2024 in Germany.

Cricket-Win over England can kick-start Afghanistan cricket: Trott

Afghanistan’s outstanding 69-run win over defending champions England on the World Cup will give them the idea they will go toe-to-toe with cricket’s main nations for years to return, coach Jonathan Trott mentioned. Afghanistan posted 284 after half centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil, earlier than bowling out England for 215 to assert simply their second victory at a World Cup – eight years after their maiden win over Scotland in 2015.

NFL roundup: Browns destroy 49ers’ excellent season due to late FG

Dustin Hopkins kicked a go-ahead, 29-yard area aim with 1:40 left within the recreation and the host Cleveland Browns spoiled the San Francisco 49ers’ probability at an ideal season with a 19-17 victory on Sunday afternoon. Jake Moody had a golden alternative to permit San Francisco (5-1) to flee with a win, however he missed a 41-yard field-goal try large proper with six seconds to play.

Olympics-2026 Milano-Cortina sliding occasions to be held exterior Italy: organisers

The sliding occasions on the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will probably be held at a venue exterior Italy after the federal government determined to not pay for a brand new one, Games organising chief Giovanni Malago mentioned on Monday. Malago informed an International Olympic Committee (IOC) assembly that the federal government had determined to not put money into a venue for the Games leaving organisers no choice however to search for one overseas.

Rugby-Farrell kicks England into semis with traditional win over Fiji

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 factors to steer England to a gripping 30-24 World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji on Sunday because the Islanders surged again from 14 factors down earlier than the captain slotted a drop aim and penalty to win the sport. Centres Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant scored tries as England led 24-10 early within the second half on the again of their most spectacular efficiency for years.

NHL roundup: Auston Matthews’ 2nd straight hat trick lifts Leafs

Auston Matthews scored three objectives for the second straight recreation and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Minnesota Wild 7-4 on Saturday evening. William Nylander added two objectives and an help for the Maple Leafs, who’ve gained their first two video games of the season. Calle Jarnkrok had a aim and an help and Tyler Bertuzzi additionally scored for Toronto. Mitchell Marner, Morgan Rielly and John Tavares every had two assists.

Basketball-Liberty maintain off Aces in Game 3 to remain alive in WNBA Finals

New York Liberty beat the defending champions Las Vegas Aces 87-73 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday, staying alive within the best-of-five championship sequence after a pair of demoralizing losses on the street. Forward Jonquel Jones has been the hero of New York’s post-season and the 2021 MVP didn’t disappoint in entrance of a sellout crowd in Brooklyn as she put up 27 factors with eight rebounds to maintain the conflict of the WNBA “super teams” alive.

(With inputs from businesses.)