Fast bowler Dale Steyn claimed innings figures of three for 48, and match figures of eight for 65, as New Zealand were bowled out for 211 in their second innings in the second test. South Africa completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand on Monday after thumping the visitors by an innings and 193 runs on the fourth day of the second test.

Bayern Munich won the race to sign former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, beating off competition from Chelsea and Manchester City. Guardiola, who won 13 trophies with Barcelona, will take over from Jupp Heynckes in June.

Wayne Rooney scored a ninth-minute winner to send Manchester United through to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over a spirited West Ham United on Wednesday. Rooney then went on to miss a second-half penalty, blazing his effort high into the Stretford End.

Lance Armstrong finally confessed his doping sins to talk show host Oprah Winfrey. The disgraced cyclist spoke exclusively with Oprah in a two-part interview which was broadcast on Thursday and Friday across the globe.

Sri Lanka beat Australia by four wickets after swing bowler Nuwan Kulasekara (5/22) destroyed the home team in the third one-day international in Brisbane on Friday. Australia were bowled out for 74. The fourth one-day international was called off due to rain in Sydney on Sunday. The hosts trail 2-1 in the five-match series.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the Abu Dhabi Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, a woeful start to the season for the world's top two golfers.

Mitchell McClenaghan (4/20) claimed the best-ever figures by a New Zealander on debut to help New Zealand upset South Africa in a one-wicket victory in the first one-day international in Paarl on Saturday.

South Africa and Cape Verde drew 0-0 in a poor start to the African Cup of Nations at the National Stadium on Saturday night. It didn't get any better in the second game between Angola and Morocco, meaning the die-hard fans who braved the weather didn't see a single goal on the opening day.

Barcelona lost in La Liga for the first time this season, falling to a shock 3-2 defeat at mid-table Real Sociedad. Leonel Messi scored his tenth goal in as many league games to match the La Liga record set by fellow Barca players Mariano Martín and Brazil's Ronaldo.

Stephane Peterhansel claimed a record fifth Dakar Rally drivers title on Saturday, and 11th overall of his career, while French compatriot Cyril Despres captured a fifth motorcycling crown. SA's Giniel de Villiers finished second in the cars to secure his fourth podium in the world's most gruelling motorsport race.

With a tearful tribute, a lot of laughs and a handful of broad-brimmed hats, Tony Greig was given a fitting farewell at the SCG on Sunday. The former England cricket captain and commentator died on December 29 after suffering a heart attack during a battle with lung cancer.

Early goals from Juan Mata and Frank Lampard put Chelsea in complete control in their Premier League match against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but Theo Walcott’s brilliant 58th minute strike gave Arsene Wenger’s team hope. Chelsea won 2-1 to consolidate their third place behind the two Manchester clubs.

Welshman Jamie Donaldson achieved the biggest victory of his career after edging out fellow Briton Justin Rose and Dane Thorbjorn Olesen on a thrilling final day at the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare to beat Stanislas Wawrinka in a five-hour epic at the Australian Open. Having finally seen off Stan Wawrinka, he ripped off his shirt and bared his chest in an echo of last year's victory over Rafael Nadal.