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Fired-Up Novak Djokovic Sends Australian Open Warning, Naomi Osaka Bows Out Injured

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka "pushed to the limit" to set up an intriguing showdown with teenage talent Mirra Andreeva. Red-hot Coco Gauff was an emphatic winner once again to underline her title credentials. Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Melbourne title and historic 25th Grand Slam crown, is on a collision course with Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says he is not concerned about Ireland’s performance during the Six Nations under the temporary leadership of defence coach Simon Easterby, as head coach Andy Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia.

Vintage Djokovic mangles Machac to reach Melbourne fourth round

MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic stepped up a level in his Australian Open third round match against Tomas Machac on Friday, brushing the Czech aside 6-1 6-4 6-4 with a vintage performance to reach the second week at Melbourne Park for the 17th time.

Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Clara Tauson after beating her in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka backed Clara Tauson to break into the top 10 after battling past the young Dane to set up a fourth-round clash with Mirra Andreeva.

"Needs To Be Attractive...": Pakistan Captain Backs Two-Tier Test System, Points Out Major Need

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has backed the proposed two-tier system in red-ball cricket but asserted that "it should be on a relegation and promotion basis" to make it more exciting. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird, England and Wales Cricket Board chief Richard Thompson, and BCCI representatives will meet ICC Chairman Jay Shah later this month to discuss about a potential two-tier Test system starting in 2027. The proposed system will allow big three nations - India, England and Australia - to play each other more often.

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has donated three exclusive bats signed by India stars Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin to Cricket Australia's social impact partner Taverners for auction with the proceeds being used to support cricketers with disability. Australia captain Pat Cummins, star batter Steve Smith and Lyon himself also signed on the three bats. The signatures were taken during the intensely-fought five-match Test series for the Border-Gavasakar Trophy, which India lost 1-3 earlier this month.

Kluivert Ngaku Tak Mesti ke Piala Dunia, Apa Target Timnas Sebenarnya?

Patrick Kluivert mengaku tidak ditargetkan meloloskan Timnas Indonesia ke Piala Dunia 2026. Hal ini dianggap kontradiksi dengan PSSI, apa target sebenarnya?

Naomi Osaka retires injured in Australian Open third round

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka retired with an injury during her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday in Melbourne.

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Fired-Up Novak Djokovic Sends Australian Open Warning, Naomi Osaka Bows Out Injured

Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence

Vintage Djokovic mangles Machac to reach Melbourne fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Clara Tauson after beating her in Melbourne

"Needs To Be Attractive...": Pakistan Captain Backs Two-Tier Test System, Points Out Major Need

Nathan Lyon Donates To Support Cricketers With Disability. Here's How Virat Kohli Helped

Kluivert Ngaku Tak Mesti ke Piala Dunia, Apa Target Timnas Sebenarnya?

Naomi Osaka retires injured in Australian Open third round