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Shiffrin one away from Stenmark's all-time record after Czech win

Mikaela Shiffrin scooped up her 85th World Cup success on Saturday to leave the US ski sensation just one shy of the overall wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark.

Rybakina says struggled under Sabalenka 'pressure' in final loss

Elena Rybakina said she struggled with the "pressure" and aggression from Aryna Sabalenka in falling to defeat in the Australian Open final on Saturday.

Sabalenka rebuilds serve and nerve for Grand Slam breakthrough

Aryna Sabalenka's serve was in pieces a year ago and she was having to scrape through fraught battles in Australia as her fragile emotions were laid painfully bare.

'Speechless' Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka said it will take a "few more days" to sink in after battling back from a set down to win a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Shiffrin nails 85th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin scooped up her 85th World Cup success on Saturday to leave the US ski sensation just one shy of the overall wins record held by Ingemar Stenmark.

Odermatt edges Kilde in Cortina clash of titans

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt got the better of his great Norwegian rival Aleksander Aamodt Kilde with a narrow triumph at the World Cup super-G at Cortina d'Ampezzo on Saturday.

Sabalenka wins Australian Open for first Grand Slam crown

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.

Shiffrin on course for 85th World Cup win

Mikaela Shiffrin is on target for her 85th World Cup win after forging into the lead in the first leg of the slalom at Spindleruv Mlyn on Saturday.

Tsitsipas - Melbourne finalist who was 'a few breaths from dying'

Stefanos Tsitsipas will become Greece's first Grand Slam champion and a world number one if he wins the Australian Open final on Sunday -- he will have his father to thank if he does.

History and 'school of life' drive Djokovic through controversies

Novak Djokovic stands on the brink of a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title and it is his determination to be the greatest ever which drives him on through the controversies.

Djokovic riding high in pursuit of 22nd Slam title and top ranking

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his previous Australian Open finals so confidence is sky-high as he bids to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record and return to world number one.

Antetokounmpo's 41 points power Bucks, Warriors top Raptors

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his confirmation as an NBA All-Star team captain by pouring in 41 points to propel the Bucks to a 141-131 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday as the Memphis Grizzlies' slide continued.

Australian Open chief tells Djokovic family: 'Be really careful'

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley on Saturday advised Novak Djokovic's family to be "really careful" of people using the tournament's global exposure as a platform for "disruptive" purposes.

Teen Levito captures US women's figure skating title

World junior champion Isabeau Levito cemented her rising star status on Friday, topping the free skate to win the US Figure Skating women's title in San Jose, California.

Antetokounmpo scores 41 to power Bucks past Pacers

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrated his confirmation as an NBA All-Star team captain by pouring in 41 points to propel the Bucks to a 141-131 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday as the Memphis Grizzlies' slide continued.

Caicedo makes public plea to Brighton for Arsenal move

Moises Caicedo has pleaded with Brighton to accept a club record transfer fee amid interest from Arsenal in the midfielder.

Ake strike lays down Man City marker on Arsenal

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal need to learn to be ruthless against Manchester City after Nathan Ake's goal earned Pep Guardiola's men a 1-0 win in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday.

Ake strike sees Man City lay down marker on Arsenal

Manchester City struck first blood against Arsenal as Nathan Ake's goal earned Pep Guardiola's men a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win on Friday.

Fast and furious South Africa triumph as England collapse

Fast bowlers Sisanda Magala, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada earned South Africa a dramatic 27-run win in the first one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday.

'Spin shock' as New Zealand down India in T20 opener

Opener Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell hit quickfire fifties to set up a convincing 21-run victory for New Zealand in the first T20 international against India on Friday.

Conway, Mitchell help New Zealand down India in T20 opener

Opener Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell hit quickfire fifties to set up a convincing 21-run victory for New Zealand in the first T20 international against India on Friday.

De Zerbi tells Caicedo to stay at Brighton amid Arsenal interest

Roberto De Zerbi has urged Moises Caicedo to stay at Brighton amid reports of a £60 million ($74 million) bid for the Ecuador midfielder from Arsenal.

FIFA bans four Uruguay players over World Cup incidents

Four Uruguay players, including Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani, have been suspended over incidents following the team's World Cup match against Ghana, FIFA announced on Friday.

Kane's bid for Spurs goal record could be delayed by illness

Harry Kane's hopes of becoming Tottenham's record goal-scorer in their FA Cup tie at Preston on Saturday could be dashed by illness.

2024 Copa America to be held in the United States

South America's top national team competition, the Copa America, will be held in the United States in 2024 and feature 10 teams from South America's CONMEBOL and six teams from the CONCACAF region.

McIlroy, Reed impress as Dubai Desert Classic hit by further rain

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a spectacular finish to his opening round as further weather delays at the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday forced organisers to schedule a Monday finish.

Archer struggles as Van der Dussen ton boosts South Africa in first ODI

Jofra Archer suffered a painful return to international cricket as Rassie van der Dussen hit 111 to take South Africa to 298 for seven in the first one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Djokovic defies controversy to surge into Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic put aside the controversy surrounding his father to surge into a 10th Australian Open final Friday and close in on a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam crown.

Daly ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign

England have suffered a Six Nations injury blow after Elliot Daly was ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring problem.

Sancho could return from Man Utd exile to face Reading

Erik ten Hag is set to end Jadon Sancho's Manchester United exile as the England forward eyes his first appearance in 14 weeks against Reading in the FA Cup fourth round.

Djokovic says images of father with Russian flags 'misinterpreted'

Novak Djokovic hit out Friday at what he said was a "misinterpretation" of images showing his father posing at the Australian Open with a Russian flag that had Vladimir Putin's face on it.

Beaten Tommy Paul vows not to be 'one-hit wonder'

Tommy Paul admitted Novak Djokovic was in a different league after being blasted off court in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday, but vowed to bounce back and not be a "one-hit wonder".

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