Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Tennis-Belarusian Sabalenka says Wimbledon ban on gamers ‘modified nothing’

Wimbledon’s determination to ban Belarusian gamers from final 12 months’s event “changed nothing”, world quantity 5 Aryna Sabalenka mentioned on Sunday as she hoped to return to the grasscourt Grand Slam in 2023 having missed its followers and environment. Wimbledon organisers banned gamers from Russia and Belarus final 12 months resulting from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is a key staging space for the invasion, which Russia calls a “special military operation”.

NFL roundup: 49ers clip Raiders in OT, win ninth straight

Tashaun Gipson Sr. intercepted Jarrett Stidham’s move on the fourth play of extra time and Robbie Gould avenged an earlier miss with a 23-yard discipline aim because the San Francisco 49ers gained their ninth straight sport, beating the host Las Vegas Raiders 37-34 on Sunday. Gould additionally had an opportunity to be the hero on the ultimate play of regulation however pushed a 41-yarder extensive to the proper, prompting extra time. The 49ers (12-4) moved into the No. 2 playoff place within the NFC and stayed alive for the No. 1 seed with one week left within the common season.

Rugby-Leinster apologise after pro-IRA music performed at stadium

Leinster Rugby have issued an apology after a pro-IRA music was performed at their stadium following Saturday’s 41-12 win over Connacht. The apology got here after the Wolfe Tones’ ‘Celtic Symphony’ was performed. The music’s lyrics check with assist for the paramilitary Irish Republican Army that sought to finish British rule in Northern Ireland.

NHL roundup: Hurricanes prime Devils in shootout, lengthen historic run

Andrei Svechnikov scored the lone aim within the shootout because the Carolina Hurricanes prolonged their franchise-record profitable streak with a 5-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday in Newark, N.J. Derek Stepan scored twice whereas Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas additionally tallied for the Hurricanes, who’ve gained 11 straight and recorded a degree in 17 straight video games (15-0-2) — additionally a franchise document. Antti Raanta made 24 saves earlier than stopping all three Devils makes an attempt within the shootout.

Tennis-Kyrgios and Kokkinakis to defend Australian Open doubles crown

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis has confirmed he’ll companion compatriot Nick Kyrgios to defend their males’s doubles crown on the Australian Open this month. The duo, dubbed “The Special Ks”, turned the primary wildcard crew to win the win the title at Melbourne Park within the skilled period.

Golf-Former Ryder Cup participant Lane dies at 62

Former Ryder Cup participant and five-times European Tour winner Barry Lane has died on the age of 62, the DP World Tour mentioned in a press release on Sunday. Lane made 693 begins on the European Tour, which is now generally known as the DP World Tour, and is fourth on the Tour’s all-time look listing.

Soccer-Chelsea drop extra factors in top-four pursuit after draw at Forest

Chelsea dropped extra factors of their quest to climb again up the Premier League standings as Serge Aurier earned Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw with Graham Potter’s aspect on Sunday. Fresh from their first league win in six video games final trip towards Bournemouth, Chelsea began nicely within the Nottingham drizzle, with Raheem Sterling firing them into the lead within the sixteenth minute along with his first league aim since August.

Soccer-Decisive Odegaard leads from entrance as Arsenal scale new heights

Any doubts whether or not a younger Martin Odegaard may shoulder the duty of the captain’s armband for Arsenal have been erased in half a season after he guided them to the highest of the Premier League with a seven-point lead. Odegaard, who turned 24 final month, has been Arsenal’s most influential participant this season, oozing confidence in midfield and fuelling the membership’s first actual title problem in years.

NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets finish Celtics’ profitable streak

Nikola Jokic had 30 factors, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Denver Nuggets gained their eighth consecutive dwelling sport by beating the Boston Celtics 123-111 on Sunday evening. Jokic made 10 of his 13 discipline aim makes an attempt and was 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. It was his ninth triple-double of the season. Denver performed with out beginning guard Jamal Murray (harm administration). Bruce Brown changed Murray within the beginning lineup and completed with 21 factors.

Soccer-Lens keep in title race as they hand PSG first league lack of the season

Lens beat Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain 3-1 on Sunday to present the champions their first league lack of the season, narrowing the hole on the prime between the 2 groups. PSG have been with out Neymar, who was suspended after getting despatched off towards Strasbourg on Wednesday, and Lionel Messi who is continuous his post-World Cup restoration.

(With inputs from businesses.)