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From fragile youngster to dominant star, Sabalenka chases more glory
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An insatiable work ethic and commanding court presence has propelled Aryna Sabalenka to the cusp of a fifth Grand Slam …
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Lowly Montauban 'not dead' in French Top 14 survival hunt
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Montauban head coach Sebastien Tillous-Borde is confident that his basement-sitters can save their Top 14 status despite …
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'Winter signing' Musiala returns to boost weary Bayern
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Midfielder Jamal Musiala has made a timely return for a Bayern Munich side who have grown weary in recent weeks as they …
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Elena Rybakina: Kazakhstan's ice-cool Moscow-born Melbourne finalist
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Born in Moscow but playing for Kazakhstan, Australian Open finalist Elena Rybakina once said that "I don't live …
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Power battle as Sabalenka clashes with Rybakina for Melbourne title
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Fire meets fire when hard-hitting Aryna Sabalenka clashes with big-serving Elena Rybakina in the women's Australian Open …
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Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived Sociedad
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Despite his optimism even Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo would not have banked on going five games unbeaten …
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Peers and Gadecki retain Australian Open mixed-doubles crown
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Wildcards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki became the first team to retain the Australian Open mixed-doubles title since …
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Kaori Sakamoto - Japan skating's big sister eyes Olympic gold at last
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Kaori Sakamoto is a fun-loving big sister to her Japan team-mates but a stone-cold competitor on the ice, determined to …
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Sumo diplomacy: Japan's heavyweight 'soft power' ambassadors
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Two giants stare each other down before colliding with a dull thud. After years on the sidelines, sumo is back centre …
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'Batman' confronts city over ICE Super Bowl plan
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A man dressed as Batman berated officials in the California city set to host the Super Bowl next month over claims they …
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US sprint star Richardson arrested on speeding charge in Florida
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US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested on Thursday in Florida, where she was reportedly clocked driving over …
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Arsenal seek fun factor as Frank searches for home comforts
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Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday desperate to prevent a Premier League wobble becoming something more serious as …
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Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Koepka makes PGA Tour return
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Justin Rose conjured a bogey-free 10-under par 62 to grab the first-round lead at Torrey Pines, where Brooks Koepka …
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Forest, Celtic into Europa League play-offs as Villa fight back
Jan 29 2026
Nottingham Forest will go into the Europa League play-off round after a 4-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday, while …
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Anthony Joshua speaks on camera for first time since Nigeria crash
Jan 29 2026
Anthony Joshua on Thursday broke weeks of public silence and spoke on camera for the first time since a car crash which …
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Forest, Celtic head into Europa League play-offs as Villa win
Jan 29 2026
Nottingham Forest will go into the Europa League play-off round after a 4-0 win over Ferencvaros on Thursday, while …
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De Kock ton clinches T20 series for South Africa against West Indies
Jan 29 2026
Quinton de Kock used a borrowed bat to hammer a series-clinching century for South Africa in the second T20 …
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Chiles's appeal to retain Olympic bronze sent back to CAS
Jan 29 2026
US gymnast Jordan Chiles's bid to retain her Paris Olympics bronze medal will continue after Switzerland's top court …
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If not now, when? LeBron tears stoke retirement talk
Jan 29 2026
The tears had barely dried on LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers uniform before the debate began anew. Is the NBA's …
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Holders PSG, Real Madrid among clubs awaiting Champions League play-offs draw
Jan 29 2026
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain and record 15-time winners Real Madrid are among the European giants who will have to …
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England look to fine tune for T20 World Cup with Sri Lanka series
Jan 29 2026
Ranked number three in the world, England have most of their boxes ticked ahead of next month's T20 World Cup, with …
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World Cup skiing returns to Crans-Montana after deadly fire
Jan 29 2026
Amid a subdued atmosphere one month after the deadly fire that killed 40 young people and injured 116, the Swiss resort …
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Pegula calls herself 'shoddy, erratic' in Melbourne semi-final loss
Jan 29 2026
Jessica Pegula called her display "shoddy" and "erratic" as her Australian Open run ended in the semi-finals to Elena …
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Sabalenka says Serena return would be 'cool' after great refuses to rule it out
Jan 29 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be "cool" to see Serena Williams return to tennis after the American …
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Rybakina plots revenge over Sabalenka in Australian Open final
Jan 29 2026
Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another "great battle" as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna …
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Irish Six Nations hopes hit by Aki ban
Jan 29 2026
Ireland's hopes of regaining the Six Nations title suffered a second blow in two days with veteran centre Bundee Aki …
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No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final
Jan 29 2026
Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka crushed Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in a politically charged Australian Open …
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Umpire call fired up Sabalenka in politically charged Melbourne clash
Jan 29 2026
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said that an umpire call against her for grunting helped fire her to victory over Ukraine's …
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Rybakina battles into Australian Open final against Sabalenka
Jan 29 2026
Elena Rybakina battled past Jessica Pegula into the Australian Open final on Thursday with the fifth seed setting up a …
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Power, pace and financial muscle: How Premier League sides are ruling Europe
Jan 29 2026
Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the …
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Ukraine's Svitolina feels 'very lucky' despite Australian Open loss
Jan 29 2026
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina said the plight of her homeland put her Australian Open semi-final loss Thursday into …
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Sabalenka crushes Svitolina in politically charged Australian Open semi
Jan 29 2026
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka powered into her fourth Australian Open final in a row with a dominant win over Ukraine's …
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China issues 73 life bans, punishes top football clubs for match-fixing
Jan 29 2026
China's football association issued lifetime bans to 73 people, including former national team head coach Li Tie, and …
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Senegal coach Thiaw banned, fined after AFCON final chaos
Jan 29 2026
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches and fined $100,000 …
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Australian Open chief Tiley says 'fine line' after privacy complaints
Jan 29 2026
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said Thursday it was "a fine line" between player promotion and privacy after top …
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Russia's Petrosian skates in Valieva shadow at Milan-Cortina Olympics
Jan 29 2026
Adeliia Petrosian will be in a fierce spotlight when she takes to the ice at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics four …
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Serena Williams refuses to rule out return to tennis
Jan 29 2026
Serena Williams has reignited speculation that she could make a return to tennis, refusing to rule it out when asked and …
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No white flag from Djokovic against Sinner as Alcaraz faces Zverev threat
Jan 29 2026
Novak Djokovic knows all too well the mountain he must scale to capture an elusive record 25th Grand Slam crown, but the …
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Senegal coach Thiaw gets five-match ban after AFCON final chaos
Jan 29 2026
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa …
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Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona ease into Champions League last 16
Jan 29 2026
Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris …
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US ambassador says no ICE patrols at Winter Olympics
Jan 29 2026
A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not carry out …
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Rockets veteran Adams out for rest of NBA season
Jan 28 2026
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams will miss the rest of the NBA season after surgery on his left ankle, the team said …
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Holders PSG happy to take 'long route' via Champions League play-offs
Jan 28 2026
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Wednesday that a "catastrophic" run of Champions League matches against …
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Allrounder Molineux named Australian women's cricket captain
Jan 28 2026
Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across …
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Sabalenka faces Svitolina roadblock in Melbourne final quest
Jan 28 2026
Relentless Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces a Ukrainian roadblock between her and a fourth straight Australian …
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Haaland ends barren run as Man City reach Champions League last 16
Jan 28 2026
Erling Haaland ended his 10-game wait for a goal from open play as Manchester City beat Galatasaray 2-0 on Wednesday to …
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Barcelona rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16
Jan 28 2026
Barcelona came from behind to thrash FC Copenhagen 4-1 and qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on …
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Arsenal complete Champions League clean sweep for top spot
Jan 28 2026
Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top …
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Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into Champions League last 16, dumps out Napoli
Jan 28 2026
Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with a brace in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Napoli which …
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PSG and Newcastle drop into Champions League play-offs after stalemate
Jan 28 2026
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United will both go into the Champions League play-off round after …
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Real Madrid face Champions League play-off after Benfica loss
Jan 28 2026
Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real …
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Kolo Muani and Solanke send Spurs into Champions League last 16
Jan 28 2026
Second-half goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke helped Tottenham qualify directly for the Champions League …
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LA mayor urges US to reassure visiting World Cup fans
Jan 28 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday urged the US government to provide reassurances to World Cup visitors, days …
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Madrid condemned to Champions League play-off after Benfica loss
Jan 28 2026
Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real …
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Barca rout Copenhagen to reach Champions League last 16
Jan 28 2026
Barcelona came from behind to thrash Copenhagen 4-1 and qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday …
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Salah ends drought as Liverpool hit Qarabag for six to reach Champions League last 16
Jan 28 2026
Mohamed Salah ended his Liverpool goal drought as the Reds crushed Qarabag 6-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the …
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Bayern inflict Kane-ful Champions League defeat on PSV
Jan 28 2026
A clinical finish from prolific England striker Harry Kane earned Bayern Munich a 2-1 win against PSV Eindhoven …
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Pedro double fires Chelsea into Champions League last 16, dumps out Napoli
Jan 28 2026
Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with the winning brace in Wednesday's 3-2 win at …
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Norway's Kristoffersen wins Schladming slalom
Jan 28 2026
Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen edged teammate Atle Lie McGrath to win the final men's World Cup slalom before the Winter …
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Brady latest to blast Belichick Hall of Fame snub
Jan 28 2026
NFL quarterback great Tom Brady, who teamed with Bill Belichick to win six Super Bowls with New England, is the latest …
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Former Masters champ Reed returning to PGA Tour from LIV
Jan 28 2026
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed said Wednesday he is leaving the LIV Golf league and will return to the PGA Tour …
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Aki a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener over disciplinary issue
Jan 28 2026
Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders …
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Villa's Tielemans ruled out for up to 10 weeks
Jan 28 2026
Aston Villa's Premier League title bid has suffered a major blow after Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans was ruled out …
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Norway's McGrath tops first leg of Schladming slalom
Jan 28 2026
Norway's Atle Lie McGrath was fastest down the first leg of the final men's World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics …
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Seifert, Santner give New Zealand consolation T20 win over India
Jan 28 2026
A half-century by Tim Seifert and skipper Mitchell Santner's three wickets steered New Zealand to a 50-run consolation …
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'Forced disappearance' probe opened against Colombian cycling star Herrera
Jan 28 2026
An investigation into "forced disappearance" has been opened against former cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera, who is …
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Sterling agrees Chelsea exit after troubled spell
Jan 28 2026
Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday as the former England forward finally ended his nightmare …
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Lucas Paqueta signs for Flamengo in record South American deal
Jan 28 2026
Brazil's Flamengo have signed West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta, the English club confirmed Wednesday, in a record …
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Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds
Jan 28 2026
Turkey's main Kurdish football team is to face action by the national football body for sharing a video in solidarity …
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Heart attack ends iconic French prop Atonio's career
Jan 28 2026
France prop Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday …
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One dead, five injured in clashes between Colombia football fans
Jan 28 2026
A Colombian football supporter was killed and five other people were injured in clashes between rival fan groups after a …
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Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov
Jan 28 2026
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in his comeback fight in April, weeks after …
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Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne
Jan 28 2026
Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …
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Sinner hails 'inspiration' Djokovic ahead of Australian Open blockbuster
Jan 28 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner called Novak Djokovic "an inspiration" after setting up an Australian Open semi-final …
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West Ham sign Fulham winger Traore
Jan 28 2026
West Ham announced on Wednesday they had signed winger Adama Traore from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
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Relentless Sinner sets up Australian Open blockbuster with Djokovic
Jan 28 2026
"Physically strong" reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster …
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Sinner sets up Australian Open semi-final against Djokovic
Jan 28 2026
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner will face 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster Australian Open …
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'Extremely lucky' Djokovic says he must improve after Australian Open scare
Jan 28 2026
An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic admitted Wednesday he must play far better to stand any chance of winning an elusive …
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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
Jan 28 2026
Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids …
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Home hope Goggia on medal mission at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
Jan 28 2026
Sofia Goggia is on a mission for medals as she prepares for her home Winter Olympics, where the Italian speed specialist …
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'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy
Jan 28 2026
Coco Gauff called herself "a real person with real feelings" Wednesday as fellow players backed a call for more privacy …
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Musetti rues 'really painful' retirement after schooling Djokovic
Jan 28 2026
Lorenzo Musetti said Wednesday he fears a muscle tear in his leg after being forced to retire from his Australian Open …
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Djokovic gets lucky to join Pegula, Rybakina in Melbourne semi-finals
Jan 28 2026
Novak Djokovic admitted he got lucky after opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt on Wednesday to send the Serbian great …
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'Extremely lucky' Djokovic into Melbourne semi-finals as Musetti retires
Jan 28 2026
An "extremely lucky" Novak Djokovic survived a massive scare to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday when …
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Pegula must 'crack the code' in Melbourne semi-final against Rybakina
Jan 28 2026
Jessica Pegula said she will have to "crack the code" of Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after …
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Anisimova 'loses her mind' after Melbourne quarter-final exit
Jan 28 2026
Amanda Anisimova said she will "lose her mind" for a couple of days after suffering defeat in her Australian Open …
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Pegula, Rybakina to clash in Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage
Jan 28 2026
Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina will clash in the semi-finals at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic hopes to …
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Rybakina says making Australian Open semis 'just another day'
Jan 28 2026
Elena Rybakina credited a calmer mindset for helping her stun world number two Iga Swiatek Wednesday to race into the …
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Pistons escape Nuggets rally, Thunder roll Pelicans
Jan 28 2026
Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a late rally from the depleted Denver Nuggets to …
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Dominant Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina
Jan 28 2026
Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda …
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Pegula sets up Australian Open semi-final against Rybakina
Jan 28 2026
Jessica Pegula will meet Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open semi-finals after dismantling error-strewn Amanda …
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'Animals in a zoo': Swiatek backs Gauff call for more privacy
Jan 28 2026
World number two Iga Swiatek on Wednesday backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy during tournaments, saying players …
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Rybakina surges into Melbourne semis as Djokovic takes centre stage
Jan 28 2026
Elena Rybakina ramped up her quest for a second major title as she dismantled Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals at …
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Rybakina stuns Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-finals
Jan 28 2026
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina stunned world number two Iga Swiatek to race into the Australian Open semi-finals Wednesday …
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Svitolina credits mental health break for reaching Melbourne semis
Jan 28 2026
Ukraine's Australian Open semi-finalist Elina Svitolina says she would not even have been in Melbourne without a break …
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Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics
Jan 28 2026
A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, …
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KPop Demon Hunters star to open Women's Asian Cup
Jan 28 2026
Audrey Nuna from Netflix's mega-hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" will headline the opening ceremony at the …
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Swiss Meillard snatches final giant slalom win before Olympics
Jan 27 2026
Swiss skier Loic Meillard led the way in icy conditions to snatch the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on …
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Denver QB Nix 'predisposed' to ankle injury says coach
Jan 27 2026
The broken ankle that robbed Denver quarterback Bo Nix of a chance to contend for a Super Bowl berth was inevitable due …
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Prass stunner helps Hoffenheim go third, Leipzig held at Pauli
Jan 27 2026
A brilliant Alexander Prass strike helped Hoffenheim tighten their grip on third with a 2-0 win at Werder Bremen on …
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Swiss Meillard wins final giant slalom before Olympics
Jan 27 2026
Swiss skier Loic Meillard won the men's World Cup giant slalom in Schladming on Tuesday, the final race in the …
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Rosenior dismisses Chelsea exit for 'untouchable' Palmer
Jan 27 2026
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior dismissed any notion of Cole Palmer leaving the Blues as "unrealistic" despite reports …
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