Patrick Reed wins in Dubai. Money earned can go toward fines for playing LIV

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Patrick Reed kept everyone at bay and closed with an even-par 72 on Sunday for a four-shot victory in the Dubai Desert Classic, his first European tour title that moves him back into the top 30 in the world for the first time since he joined LIV Golf.

Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Novak Djokovic has had a walkover into the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew 24 hours ahead of their scheduled fourth-round match with an abdominal injury.

Alex Honnold Reaches Top of Taipei 101 Skyscraper Without Ropes

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower about 90 minutes after he started. Wearing a red short-sleeve shirt, Honnold waved his arms back and forth over his head.

Carlos Alcaraz advances to the Australian Open quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – No sooner had Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals with a win over Tommy Paul, than attention turned to his serve. The top-ranked Alcaraz, in Australia trying to complete a career Grand Slam at the age of 22, has been remodeling it a little bit.

Injured Gio Reyna misses Gladbach game against Stuttgart

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) – Gio Reyna missed Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Bundesliga game against Stuttgart on Sunday because of muscular problems.

Edin Džeko repays jubilant welcome by scoring on his Schalke debut

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) – Edin Džeko scored minutes after going on for his Schalke debut to help the team snatch a 2-2 draw with Kaiserslautern in Germany’s second division on Sunday.

Undav seals 3-0 Bundesliga win for Stuttgart at Gladbach

BERLIN (AP) – Deniz Undav scored and Stuttgart rebounded from its Europa League loss at Roma with a 3-0 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

NBA postpones Grizzlies-Nuggets, Mavs-Bucks games because of winter storm

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The NBA postponed two games on Sunday in Memphis and Milwaukee because of the massive winter storm that has made for dangerous travel conditions across much of the U.S.

Snow and wind pick up in 2nd half of AFC championship game in Denver

DENVER (AP) – The heavy snow and swirling wind moved into the Mile High City for the second half of the AFC championship game Sunday as Denver played New England.