Strasbourg wrapped up the Conference League group stage with a 3-1 win over Iceland’s Breidablik, finishing unbeaten and top of their group. Liam Rosenior’s men were held for much of the match but found the breakthrough in the final 10 minutes. The result guarantees Strasbourg direct qualification for the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs.
In the same competition, Crystal Palace and KuPS Kuopio drew (2-2), sending both clubs to the play-offs. Fiorentina fell away to Lausanne (1-0) and will also face the play-offs, while AEK Athens turned around Universitatea Craiova (3-2) with two stoppage-time goals.
In the Arab Cup final, Morocco defeated Jordan (3-2 aet) thanks to a brace from Hamed-Allah, just two days before the Africa Cup of Nations begins at home.
In alpine skiing, Marco Odermatt claimed his 50th World Cup victory in Val Gardena, ahead of Von Allmen (+0.15) and Paris (+0.19).
In biathlon, Lou Jeanmonnot finished second in the sprint in Le Grand-Bornand, three seconds behind Sweden’s Hanna Öberg, with Italy’s Dorothea Wierer completing the podium.
In the EuroLeague, Paris Basketball lost narrowly to Real Madrid (95-90), while Panathinaikos overcame leaders Hapoel Tel Aviv (93-82).
In the NBA, Charlotte Hornets beat Atlanta Hawks (133-126), while the New York Knicks edged the Indiana Pacers (114-113).