Sumo: Asashoryu wins New Year Grand Tournament

Sumo fighter Asashōryū Akinori returned to fighting after being on the injured list for nearly nine months, to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament held at Ryōgoku Kokugikan stadium in Tokyo, Japan. In a final bout, the 153kg Asashōryū beat Hakuhō Shō who had earlier defeated him in the regulation rounds. It was a well-matched playoff with both men entering the final round with a 14-1 record.

FC Barcelona defeats AS Roma 3-0 to win Joan Gamper Trophy

On Wednesday, Catalonia-based football club FC Barcelona defeated Rome-based Italian Serie A football club A.S. Roma 3–0 in the 2015 Joan Gamper Trophy played in Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona.

Hamilton wins 'incredible' Bahrain race, F1's 900th Grand Prix

Sunday saw Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton win the Bahrain Grand Prix after an "incredible" race he spent battling with teammate Nico Rosberg.

F.C. Barcelona wins UEFA Champions League 2014/15

On Saturday, F.C. Barcelona football club of Barcelona, Spain won the UEFA Champions League 2014–2015 which was held in Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin.

Australian swimmer Steph Rice announces retirement

One of Australia's most famous swimming Olympians, Stephanie Rice, 25, announced her retirement earlier today.