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Benn and Eubank Jr boxing bout set to finally take place in London in April

The long-awaited grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr is set to finally take place in London in April after a delay of several years, it was announced Wednesday.

Teenager Mensik sends sixth seed Ruud crashing out of Australian Open

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud was sent tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round by fast-rising Czech teenager Jakub Mensik on Wednesday, the highest men's seed to fall.

Dyche says Everton exit came at 'the right time'

Sean Dyche said Wednesday he had left Everton at "the right time" after managing the club during "one of its toughest periods in its history".

Djokovic creates slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic created a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Gauff overcomes wobble to roll into Australian Open last 32

Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten start to the year on Wednesday but had to survive a second-set wobble in a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open.

'Thrilled': Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to round three

Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he was "blessed" and "very thrilled" after surpassing Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played on his way into the Australian Open third round.

Alcaraz, Djokovic tip 'incredible' teenager Fonseca for the top

Carlos Alcaraz tipped giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca to "really soon" be one of the best players in the world while Novak Djokovic said Wednesday he saw shades of his younger self in the Brazilian.

Wallabies great Hooper set for comeback aged 33 with Japan move

Ex-Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Japan's Toyota Verblitz after receiving a call from former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, he said Wednesday.

Djokovic makes slice of history as Zheng stunned in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic made a slice of Grand Slam history on his way into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday but last year's women's finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the biggest shock so far.

Record-setting Djokovic trumps Federer on way to Melbourne third round

Novak Djokovic dropped a set but regrouped to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday and in doing so surpass fellow great Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles matches played.

Pakistan plot spin blitz as West Indies return after 19 years

Pakistan will look to formidable spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan to torment the visitors when the West Indies play their first Test series in the country in 19 years from Friday.

Alcaraz tips 'incredible' Fonseca to be among world's best 'soon'

Four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz hailed giant-killing teenager Joao Fonseca as "incredible" Wednesday and tipped him to become one of the best players in the world "really soon".

Stunned Zheng blames lack of warm-up for early Melbourne exit

Last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen blamed the lack of a warm-up event and a serve clock violation for her shock Australian Open exit in straight sets to German veteran Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.

Ominous Alcaraz 'really, really happy' with Australian Open form

Four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz said he was "really, really happy" with his form after an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round.

Relieved Sabalenka defies serve struggles to stay alive in Melbourne

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through serving woes Wednesday to make the Australian Open third round, admitting she was relieved to get a tricky match done in straight sets.

Zheng out in Melbourne shock as Sabalenka, Osaka battle through

Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far but defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and two-time winner Naomi Osaka battled into the third round.

Osaka gets 'revenge' on Muchova in Australian Open fightback

Former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back from a set down Wednesday to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the birth of her daughter in 2023, gaining a "little revenge" for defeat at the US Open.

Mitchell leads Cavs over Pacers, Thunder beat 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell, beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday, avenging a Sunday defeat and pushing their NBA-best record to 34-5.

Ominous Alcaraz sweeps into Australian Open third round

Rampant four-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz dropped just five games in an ominous display of strength at the Australian Open on Wednesday to sprint into the third round.

'Queen Wen' deposed in huge shock at Australian Open

Last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open in the second round by Germany's Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Zheng dumped out in huge shock as shaky Sabalenka battles through

Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open on Wednesday in the biggest shock so far while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka had to battle serve jitters to make the third round.

'Queen Wen' Zheng deposed in huge shock at Australian Open

Last year's finalist and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Australian Open in straight sets on Wednesday in the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

Shaky Sabalenka overcomes serve struggles to stay alive in Melbourne

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka battled through serving woes Wednesday to make the Australian Open third round, but it was a less-than-convincing display by the world number one.

Williams, Vine vie for season-opening Tour Down Under crown

Defending champion Stephen Williams, former winner Jay Vine and 2018 Tour de France victor Geraint Thomas headline the 25th staging of Australia's Tour Down Under this week, heralding the new UCI WorldTour season.

Maresca 'concerned' as Chelsea winless run stretches to five games

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expressed his concern at the Blues' reaction to conceding in a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth as their winless Premier League run stretched to five games on Tuesday.

'Outstanding' Liverpool deserved more than Forest draw: Slot

Arne Slot insisted Liverpool deserved to beat Nottingham Forest after the "outstanding" Premier League leaders needed Diogo Jota's equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against their title rivals.

Guardiola laments Man City decision-making in Brentford collapse

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's lack of care with the ball was the reason for their late collapse from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 at Brentford on Tuesday.

Marseille dumped out of French Cup on penalties

Roberto De Zerbi's Marseille were dumped out of the French Cup on Tuesday, losing to Lille on penalties in a dramatic tie in the last 32 at the Velodrome after Luis Henrique's stunning strike had rescued them in normal time.

Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford

Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two on Tuesday as Manchester City's resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.

Djokovic, Sabalenka chase history as Australian Open hits round two

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will step up their bids for tennis history at the Australian Open on Wednesday, where Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka will also be in second-round action.

Golf star Woods pledges support amid 'unimaginable loss' of LA fires

Golf superstar Tiger Woods has pledged support for communities devastated by the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people and changed the face of Los Angeles over the past week.

Liverpool held by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford