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Zverev defends injured Djokovic after Australian Open boos

Alexander Zverev defended Novak Djokovic for pulling out of their Australian Open semi-final with injury Friday, after the 24-time Grand Slam champion was booed by some spectators as he left court.

Aryna Sabalenka: the complete player in search of history

Aryna Sabalenka, who can write her name into the tennis record books with a third consecutive Australian Open title on Saturday, has become the complete player.

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South African Lategan wins Dakar stage 8 to consolidate lead

South African Henk Lategan (Toyota) consolidated his lead atop the driver standings of the Dakar Rally by winning the eighth stage on Monday.

Under-pressure Gatland rings Wales changes for Six Nations

Wales coach Warren Gatland recalled the experienced trio of Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau to his squad on Monday ahead of what promises to be a make-or-break Six Nations for the veteran New Zealander.

Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing.

African players in Europe: Ouattara stars in Bournemouth romp

Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara scored twice for Bournemouth in a 5-1 FA Cup third-round rout of second-tier West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Australian Open second round

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before following Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Man City mood lifted by three wins, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Monday the mood at Manchester City has been lifted by three straight wins but was cagey regarding potential recruits to strengthen his injury-hit squad in January.

Djokovic says fightback bodes well for Grand Slam record bid

Novak Djokovic said the way he fought back after losing the opening set of his first-round match bodes well in his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Beaten Kyrgios may have played his last Australian Open singles

A downbeat Nick Kyrgios said that his short-lived return to Melbourne Park on Monday might have been his last singles appearance at the Australian Open.

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Melbourne round two but Kyrgios out

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Djokovic survives wobble to launch bid for record 25th Slam crown

Novak Djokovic survived a first-set scare on Monday to begin his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown in shaky fashion.

Forest are Premier League title contenders, says Liverpool's Slot

Arne Slot says high-flying Nottingham Forest "deserve" to be treated as Premier League title contenders as he prepares Liverpool for a tricky trip to the City Ground on Tuesday.

Nortje back in South Africa squad for Champions Trophy

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Monday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan next month.

Sore, swearing Kyrgios out at first hurdle on Australian Open return

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open return was short-lived Monday as the combustible home hero exited in straight sets in the first round while firing expletives at his coaching box.

Alcaraz makes fast start in bid for first Melbourne title

Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a first Australian Open crown by dismantling Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets on Monday.

Swiatek embraces new approach in hunt for first Melbourne title

Iga Swiatek said Monday she hopes a new coach and a fresh approach will help propel her to a first Australian Open title.

Tiafoe vomits on court during five-set marathon win

Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court during a testing five-set win at the Australian Open.

Tiafoe vomits on court on during five-set marathon win

Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court during a testing five-set win at the Australian Open.

Sinner relief at warm Australian Open welcome amid doping scandal

World number one Jannik Sinner said he was relieved at his warm welcome despite a doping controversy as he powered into the Australian Open second round Monday with a hard-fought win over Nicolas Jarry.

Sinner gets warm welcome and survives tough workout at Australian Open

World number one Jannik Sinner was warmly welcomed on centre court despite a doping controversy and then powered into the Australian Open second round Monday with a hard-fought win over Nicolas Jarry.

Ruthless Gauff 'sets tone' for Australian Open title bid

Coco Gauff said she had "set the tone" for a deep Australian Open run after firing a warning shot to her rivals with a straight-sets defeat of a former champion in the first round Monday.

IOC long-shot Watanabe hopes 'crazy' Olympic idea sparks debate

Japan's Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his "crazy idea" to host the Games in five cities at once can spark debate.

Gauff, Swiatek off to flyers as Djokovic, Sinner launch Open quests

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of the tournament.

Swiatek battles past Siniakova into Australian Open second round

Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday to launch her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title and first at Melbourne Park.

Commanders win in NFL playoff return, Bills and Eagles advance

The Washington Commanders won their first NFL playoff game since 2005 as a 37-yard field goal from Zane Gonzalez, which went in off the upright, earned them a 23-20 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild card round on Sunday.

'It sucks': Tsitsipas first big name to fall at Australian Open

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said "it sucks" after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the worst part having to hang around before his next tournament.

Gauff off to a flyer before Djokovic, Sinner begin Open quests

World number three Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign in style Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the biggest casualty of the tournament so far.

Tsitsipas sent packing in Australian Open first round

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday with young American Alex Michelsen sending him packing in four sets.

In-form Gauff sweeps past Kenin to fire Australian Open warning

Coco Gauff fired an Australian Open warning shot Monday as she swept aside former champion and fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets on Rod Laver Arena.

Pacers halt Cavaliers' NBA winning streak, Celtics edge Pelicans

The Indiana Pacers erased a 15-point deficit to bring Cleveland's 12-game NBA winning streak to an emphatic end on Sunday, beating the league-leading Cavaliers 108-93.

Taylor beats Echavarria in playoff to take PGA Hawaii title

Canada's Nick Taylor birdied the second playoff hole to defeat Colombia's Nico Echavarria and win the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday for his fifth career US PGA Tour triumph.

New Australian Open coaching 'pods' get mixed reaction

The Australian Open has introduced court-side "coaching pods" at this year's tournament in a Grand Slam first, but they have met with a mixed reaction.

Let's dance! Sabalenka busts out her best moves at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka became an overnight internet sensation after busting out some dance moves on court at the Australian Open on Sunday night.

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