Juventus keep marching on; Rockets create record in NBA

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Despite missing out a number of scoring opportunities in the first half, Mario Mandzukic made amends by inspiring his side to a 2-0 win over Empoli.

BASKETBALL

Rockets beat T-Wolves 142-130

With a balanced scoring attack, Houston Rockets defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 142-130, creating a record along the way.

With 22 three pointers in the game, the Rockets broke the record set by Golden State Warriors last season, notching up their eighth game this season with over 20 three pointers.

CRICKET

Smith warns team of Indian fight back after Pune win

After their stupendous victory in the first Test against India at Pune, Australia captain Steven Smith has warned his players not to rest on their laurels and expects the Indians to ‘come back hard’ during the rest of the series.

FOOTBALL

Juve defeat Empoli 2-0

Juventus look set for their sixth successive Serie A title as they romped home to a routine 2-0 victory against Empoli.

Monaco, Chelsea and Bayern Munich consolidated their top position in Ligue 1, Premier League and Bundesliga respectively, while Sevilla continued their unlikely bid for a La Liga title with a come-from-behind 2-1 win in the Seville derby.