In Monday's top Sports News (January 27, 2020), the sporting world is mourning after the death of Kobe Bryant - The Black Mamba.
From Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo, sports stars paid tribute to the NBA legend who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California, US. His teenage daughter Gianna was also killed in the crash.
Later in the day, World No. in tennis Rafael Nadal defeated his rival Nick Kyrgios in four sets in the Australian Open.
Ahead of this clash, Kyrgios was seen wearing Lakers jersey as a tribute to the American basketball legend.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. From Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo, sports stars pay tribute to Kobe Bryant - The Black Mamba
The 41-year-old was along with nine others and according to reports, the crash ignited brushfires, making it hard for rescue crews to get close to the site.
The former LA Laker and his daughter were reportedly on their way to Mamba Academy near Thousand Oaks, California, for basketball practice, when the crash occurred.
2. Australian Open: World No.1 Rafael Nadal beats spirited rival Nick Kyrgios in four sets
World no. 1 Rafael Nadal is through to his 12th quarter-final in Melbourne after beating rival Nick Kyrgios in Australian Open.
The former Australian Open champion Nadal won 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in three hours and 38 minutes.
3. Pakistan stay as No.1 ranking side after 3rd T20I against Bangladesh abandoned due to rain
Rains abandoned the third T20I clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Lahore, giving the home side a 2-0 series victory.
The series win helped Pakistan hang on their spot with 270 points and leading over Australia by just one point.
4. IND vs NZ: Is Virat Kohli going to change team combination for 3rd T20I?
The Men in Blue are entering the 3rd ODI confident with a 2-0 lead over New Zealand.
While the Eden Park Stadium in Auckland, gave a merry time to batsmen, it sure gave a rough patch to bowlers in the two T20I matches between India and New Zealand.
5. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Faf du Plessis! WATCH South African captain's one-handed catch against England
South African skipper Faf du Plessis took a stunning one-handed diving catch at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
When Beuran Hendricks bowled a full and wide delivery, Joe Root went after it, however, the ball hit the edge and flew to Faf who stretched to pluck an absolute screamer.
