Jurgen Klopp, the manager who has brightened the Premier League with his quick wit and off-beat remarks, displayed his dark side after Liverpool dropped two precious points at Sunderland.

Serena Williams was troubled by windy conditions and some early rust before beating 69th-ranked Pauline Parmentier 6-3, 6-4 to launch her comeback from a four-month lay-off at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday.

Hanoi Buffaloes will compete in the Thailand Basketball Super League with three foreigners.

Becamex Bình Dương added two players to their line-up just a few days ahead of the V. League’s kick-off.

Việt Nam will take part in the Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan, in February.

Hundreds of Vietnamese journalists in three cities yesterday voted for Markman thủ Hoàng Xuân Vinh as the best player of 2016 due to his successful achievements during the year.

Thái Sơn Nam claimed yesterday won the second National Futsal Cup, held in HCM City.

Spanish great Rafael Nadal will be hoping the season-opening Brisbane International gives him the chance to kick-start his career following an injury-plagued 2016.