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New mum Osaka's love for tennis rekindled as she makes comeback
Japan's Naomi Osaka admitted Saturday she almost gave up tennis but had rekindled her love of the sport after becoming a mother earlier this year as she prepares for a return in Brisbane.
Sabalenka says room for improvement ahead of Australian Open defence
Aryna Sabalenka admitted Saturday she was feeling the pressure after a breakthrough 2023 saw her claim her a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but a new mindset was helping her deal with it.
Nadal draws qualifier at comeback tournament in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent.
Defending Olympic gold top 2024 priority for Zverev
Defending his Olympic gold medal is the top priority for Alexander Zverev in 2004, but the world number seven says he is also ready to contend at Grand Slams.
Jaguars quarterback Lawrence ruled out of Panthers clash
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been ruled out of Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers due to a shoulder injury, the team said on Friday.
Saudi-based Mane heads Senegal defence of Africa Cup of Nations crown
Defending champions Senegal have to show that having won the Africa Cup of Nations with players playing in the biggest European leagues they can now triumph with those competing in the Saudi championship, said head coach Aliou Cisse.
Norrie beats teammate Boulter's boyfriend as Britain down Aussies
Britain eased to victory over hosts Australia in their United Cup opener on Friday with Cameron Norrie defeating Alex de Minaur the boyfriend of British teammate Katie Boulter.
Ten Hag says Man Utd's new investors 'want to work with me'
Erik ten Hag insists Jim Ratcliffe wants to work with him even though he is yet to speak to the British billionaire as he prepares to take control of football operations at troubled Manchester United.
Ancelotti extends Real Madrid contract until 2026: club
Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach.
Klopp expects Liverpool to maintain title bid without Salah
Jurgen Klopp is adamant Liverpool will be able to maintain their Premier League title charge despite the imminent loss of Mohamed Salah to African Cup of Nations duty.
Tiger or pussycat? Knives out as Benzema slumps in Saudi
When Karim Benzema joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad this year on a lucrative deal, a comfortable pre-retirement stint seemed assured for the Ballon d'Or winner.
Man City's Grealish burgled during match
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish was burgled while the England star was playing in his club's Premier League match at Everton on Wednesday.
Spain edge Brazil 2-1 to begin United Cup
World number 11 Beatriz Haddad Maia got her season off to a winning start Friday, but it was not enough to prevent Brazil crashing 2-1 to Spain as the mixed teams United Cup kicked off in Perth.
Knee injury dashes Schwarz's hopes of World Cup ski crown
Marco Schwarz's dreams of being crowned men's skiing World Cup overall champion are in tatters after the Austrian was ruled out of the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.
Cummins the hero as Australia beat Pakistan to win series
A fired-up Pat Cummins bagged five wickets and 10 in the match to earn Australia a nail-biting 79-run win in the second Test and clinch the series against a battling Pakistan Friday.
Celtics rally from 21 down to hand Pistons 28th straight defeat, Wembanyama shines
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 21-point deficit to hand the Detroit Pistons a record-equalling 28th straight NBA defeat 128-122 in overtime on Thursday.
Ugandan teen Paralympian enjoys confounding stereotypes
At just 14 she was the youngest Paralympian at the Tokyo Games.
Browns clinch NFL playoff berth with win over Jets
Resurgent Cleveland quarterback Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns in a 37-20 NFL victory over the New York Jets on Thursday that saw the Browns punch their ticket to the playoffs.
Celtics rally to hand Pistons 28th straight NBA defeat
The Boston Celtics piled more misery on Detroit Thursday, rallying from a 21-point deficit to hand the Pistons a record-equalling 28th straight NBA defeat 128-122 in overtime.
Nadal 'feeling good' but plays down Australia expectations
Rafael Nadal said Friday he was "feeling good" but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from a near year-long injury absence.
Cummins takes two as Pakistan chase Australia Test win
Australia skipper Pat Cummins removed Pakistan counterpart Shan Masood for a stubborn 60 with the race to win the second Test in Melbourne finely poised on Friday.
Man City sitting pretty during festive fixtures
Manchester City will have enjoyed the festive fixtures, with slip-ups from their Premier League title rivals leaving them within touching distance of the top.
Mourinho's 'smashing lads' have Juventus in their sights
Jose Mourinho will hope his "bunch of smashing lads" from AS Roma build on their impressive 2-0 win over defending Serie A champions Napoli last weekend and dent Juventus's title-chasing ambitions on Saturday.
World number one Djokovic taking it 'season by season'
World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping his latest trip to Australia is not the last, but admits that at 36 he is now taking it "season by season".
Pakistan lose Shafique in run chase to win Australia Test
Mitchell Starc removed opener Abdullah Shafique cheaply Friday as Pakistan stuttered in their chase of an unlikely 317 to win the second Test in Melbourne.
Bills star Miller says assault allegation '100% false'
Two-time Super Bowl champion Von Miller said Thursday the allegation he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend is "100% false" as he addressed the alleged November incident for the first time.
Arsenal fail in Premier League summit bid as Spurs lose thriller
Arsenal missed out on the chance to return to the Premier League summit on Thursday, losing 2-0 to West Ham as Tottenham went down in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.
Arsenal miss out on Premier League top spot as Spurs lose thriller
Arsenal missed out on the chance to return to the Premier League summit on Thursday, losing 2-0 to West Ham as Tottenham went down in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.
Ravens eye top seed in battle of MVP contenders
The Baltimore Ravens can clinch the top seed in the AFC as the battle for the playoffs heats up in the penultimate round of NFL regular season games on New Years Eve.
South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad revealed his frustration on Thursday over his players being under-rated following an innings-and-32-run win over number one ranked India in the first Test in Centurion.
South Africa crush Indian hopes with innings victory in Centurion
India’s dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings and 32 runs defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
From Euroleague to US, Savo Drezgić Joins DME Basketball Program
Athlete+ is excited to announce Savo Drezgić's move from Euroleague basketball and Partizan BC to DME Academy, Florida. This transition, happening this January, is a testament to Drezgić's exceptional talent and commitment to developing his academic and athletic careers.Athlete+, a consulting agency dedicated to supporting international talent within the U.S. high school and university system, has facilitated Drezgić's move to DME Academy, positioning him in front of NCAA and NBA scouts."Savo has played at the highest levels in Europe, and now he will get the chance to play against the best competition here in the United States (USA). He’s a very talented player and comes from a great family. He and his brother Lazar will be great additions to DME Academy, and we are very excited to see what the future holds for them here at DME!", said Matt Panaggio, Director of Men's Basketball at DME Academy.