Rennie sacked by Australia and replaced by Jones
Australia have sacked Dave Rennie and appointed Eddie Jones in his place with the Rugby World Cup looming on the horizon.
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Riyadh hosts UNESCO meetings against doping in sport
RIYADH: Riyadh hosted on Sunday the fourth executive office meeting of UNESCO's Conference of Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Nadal begins Open defense, Swiatek targets maiden Melbourne title
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal returns to the scene of one of his greatest Grand Slam triumphs when the Australian Open begins Monday, with women’s number one Iga Swiatek headlining the night session on the showpiece Rod Laver Arena. A year ago, the 36-year-old Spaniard defied a long injury layoff and a two-set deficit in the final against Daniil Medvedev to win his second Melbourne Park title and a record 21st Grand Slam. The top seed, who extended that record to 22 titles at Roland Garros, faces a testing first-round clash against emerging 21-year-old Briton Jack Draper, who reached the Adelaide semifinals last week.
Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek open Australian Open as big favorites
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are massive favorites to win their respective draws ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday night (Jan 15).
Chelsea stay top of WSL, Man Utd thrash Liverpool to go second
LONDON: Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday (Jan 15) to stay top of the table, with Manchester United hammering Liverpool 6-0 to move up to second.
Nepal plane crash: Europeans among 72 people on board
At least 68 people were killed on Sunday when a passenger aircraft crashed in Pokhara, a resort town in central Nepal, an official said.
Chelsea stay top of WSL as Kerr strikes late to secure draw with Arsenal
LONDON : Sam Kerr scored an 89th-minute equaliser to snatch a point for Chelsea as they drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the Women's Super League on Sunday to maintain their three-point lead over the Gunners at the top of the table.
Shukri Conrad, Rob Walter set to succeed Mark Boucher as new Proteas coaches - report
Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter will be named as coaches of the Proteas on Monday, according to a newspaper report.