The Fort Worth Press

Linette says 'sacrifices' rewarded despite Australian Open semi loss

Beaten Magda Linette said Thursday that making a maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the age of 30 had been reward for years of "hard work and sacrifices".

Sabalenka, Rybakina march into Australian Open final showdown

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will clash in Saturday's Australian Open women's final after both won in straight sets in the last four in Melbourne.

Sabalenka overpowers Linette to set up Rybakina final in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after overpowering unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 in a semi-final played in chilly conditions on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

Djokovic's father courts controversy again

Brash, loud, and combative, Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan has again stolen the spotlight from his son in the latest off-court controversy to rock the tennis star's career.

Vinicius effigy hung from bridge before Madrid derby

A dummy dressed in a Vinicius Junior shirt was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

Rybakina beats Azarenka to reach Australian Open final

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday and end the Belarusian's dream of a third Melbourne title.

Djokovic wary of semi-final underdog in quest for 22nd Slam title

Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his Australian Open semi-finals and is not ready to let Tommy Paul ruin his unblemished record on Friday as he closes in on a 22nd Grand Slam crown.

Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing banned Russian flags at the Australian Open, including one featuring Vladimir Putin, in scenes Ukraine's ambassador Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".

Under-strength Serbia down USA 2-1 in friendly

Serbia defeated the United States 2-1 on Wednesday in an international friendly that saw both sides field vastly under-strength starting line-ups.

Sixers hold off Simmons and Nets, Lillard sinks 60

The Philadelphia 76ers won their grudge match against Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets 137-133 on Wednesday as Damian Lillard erupted for 60 points in Portland's victory over Utah.

Djokovic's father filmed with fans holding pro-Russia flags at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing pro-Russian flags at the Australian Open in scenes Ukraine's ambassador Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".

'Things aren't working': Milan's title defence crumbling as Napoli host rivals Roma

With 86 minutes gone of their last Serie A home match AC Milan's title defence was very much alive, two goals to the good against Roma and set to maintain the five-point gap separating the champions and league leaders Napoli.

Man City face Arsenal showdown, Liverpool eye revenge in FA Cup

Manchester City and Arsenal take a break from an intense Premier League title race this weekend -- only to face each other in a heavyweight FA Cup clash at the Etihad.

Argentine prosecutor seeks life for eight rugby players over murder

Prosecutors in Argentina on Wednesday asked for life imprisonment for eight rugby players on trial over the killing of a teenager outside a nightclub three years ago, a crime that shocked the nation.

Rashford stars as Man Utd crush Forest to close in on League Cup final

Marcus Rashford scored a dazzling solo goal as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday to virtually book a place at Wembley next month.

Electric Dembele fires Barca past Real Sociedad to Copa semis

Ousmane Dembele's strike, capping a brilliant individual display, helped Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday.

Rashford stars as Man Utd beat Forest to close in on League Cup final

Marcus Rashford scored a dazzling solo goal as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday to virtually book a place at Wembley next month.

49ers' Omenihu will play despite arrest says Shanahan

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu will play in Sunday's NFC Championship game despite being arrested by police on suspicion of domestic violence head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday.

Switzerland's Meillard wins Schladming giant slalom

Loic Meillard led a Swiss 1-2 as he claimed victory in the men's World Cup giant slalom in the Austrian resort of Schladming on Wednesday.

Bellingham 'irreplaceable', says Dortmund's Kehl

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl on Wednesday said the club wants to hold onto English teen star Jude Bellingham "for a long time".

Chiefs' Mahomes 'feels good' about injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will practice on Wednesday as he recovers from an ankle injury and says he "feels good" ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship clash with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Stenmark set the standard for ski racing - record-hunting Shiffrin

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin, who took the women's record of World Cup victories to 84 in Kronplatz on Wednesday, has paid tribute to Sweden's Ingemar Stenmark, whose overall record of 86 she is fast approaching.

UK Olympic gold medallist cleared over London climate protest

Olympic gold-winning canoeist Etienne Stott and four other climate protesters were on Wednesday cleared of tampering with a fuel tanker during an Extinction Rebellion protest in London.

Billie Jean King urges Wimbledon to lift Russia, Belarus ban

Tennis great Billie Jean King urged Wimbledon on Wednesday to lift its ban on Russian and Belarusian players, saying "life is too short".

France's Coly returns to Montpellier after thigh injury

Scrum-half Leo Coly was released from France's Six Nations squad after suffering a thigh injury in training, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday.

Alaphilippe 'motivated' for Tour de France, 2023

Two-time world road race champion Julian Alaphilippe is ready to justify his salary in the 2023 season after some motivational criticism from his Soudal Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere.

Redpath eager to cement Scotland place during Six Nations

Cameron Redpath believes the Six Nations represents an ideal opportunity to cement his place in the Scotland set-up following an injury-plagued start to his international career.

France's Coly to miss start of Six Nations

Scrum-half Leo Coly is set to miss the opening two games of France's Six Nations defence after suffering a thigh injury in training, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Wednesday.

Quintana vows to fight on despite lack of team

Colombian great Nairo Quintana insisted on Wednesday he was not ready to give up after local media had speculated he would announce his retirement after failing to find a new team for this season.

Arteta relishing league and cup battles with mentor Guardiola

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says fierce battles with Pep Guardiola will not change their friendship as both men battle for the Premier League title.

Spurs sign Danjuma on loan from Villarreal

Tottenham have made their first signing of the January transfer window as Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma joined on loan from Villarreal for the rest of the season.

Shiffrin hails 'best ever' skiing after breezing to record-extending Kronplatz win

Mikaela Shiffrin said Wednesday she was skiing better than ever after destroying the competition in the Kronplatz giant slalom and moving one step closer to becoming the most successful alpine World Cup skier of all-time.

The Fort Worth Press - Sports (English)

Featured

Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades

US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one

Last news