Mattia Destro came off the bench and scored the winner in his first appearance of the season as unbeaten Roma ended a streak of four draws with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday.

The win moved Roma back within three points of Italian league leader Juventus, which beat Bologna 2-0 Friday.

Three-time world champion Patrick Chan has vowed to stick to his "Olympic winning formula" despite his defeat at the Grand Prix Final, the last gathering of top stars before the Sochi Games.

Japanese teen Yuzuru Hanyu topped the six-man field both in the short program and the longer free-skate in Fukuoka, Japan, to hand the Canadian his first defeat of the Olympic season.

Atlanta's Kyle Korver set an NBA record by draining a three pointer in his 90th consecutive game as the Hawks beat Cleveland 108-89 on Friday.

Korver's three pointer in the first quarter broke the mark of 89 games in a row which was set by Dana Barros in 1996.

London Olympic gold-medalist Ryota Murata is ready to take his pro career to the next level after his win over American Dave Peterson on Friday.

Murata, Japan's first gold medal-winning boxer in 48 years, is set to feature on Top Rank's next card at the Venetian Macao in Macau on February 22, having signed with the American promoters in June.

The strength of Arsenal's grasp on top spot in the Premier League will be tested on Sunday when Manchester United's latest conquerors Everton visit the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have bounced back from their 1-0 loss at United last month with three consecutive victories, culminating in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hull City, but the chasing pack remain on their tails.

Germany coach Joachim Loew has admitted his friendly relationship with USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann will be put on hold when their teams meet at the World Cup.

Germany play the USA in Recife on June 26 in their final group match having also drawn Ghana and Portugal in Group G.

English newspapers reacted with horror Saturday after England were doomed to play Italy in the sweltering Brazilian jungle, in a World Cup draw that also pits them against Uruguay and Costa Rica.

For several papers, the reaction of Football Association chairman Greg Dyke said it all -- upon hearing the news, he had been caught on camera drawing a finger across his throat.

Arturo Vidal and Giorgio Chiellini struck in either half to hand Juventus a 2-0 away win at Bologna on Friday which gave the Serie A leaders a six-point lead over second-placed Roma.

Four days ahead of a crucial trip to Istanbul, where Juve need a point against Galatasaray to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, coach Antonio Conte left a host of regulars on the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is poised to return to NBA action on Sunday for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in April.

Bryant's return, fervently awaited by the Lakers faithful, was announced with suitable drama in a video posted on his Facebook page.

Reigning champions Spain will begin their defense of the World Cup with a rematch of the 2010 final against the Netherlands, while England were paired with Italy in Friday's draw.

Spain, who won their first title in South Africa four years ago, start their Group B campaign against the three-time runners-up on June 13 in Salvador.