Aryna Sabalenka survives early test at Australian Open
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year's beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen suffered a shock second-round exit.
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Growing AFLW drain a worrying championship concern
Three days out from the 2019 All-Ireland final, Dublin footballer Carla Rowe's attention was temporarily shifted from taking on Galway in Croke Park to the AFLW.
"Team Was Without Captain, Vice-captain, Coach": Gavaskar Blasts Rohit, Gambhir In Message To BCCI
The analysis and after-effect of the India vs Australia series, where Rohit Sharma and Co. were drubbed 1-3 will be a far-reaching one it seems. Already reports are saying that BCCI has cracked the whip on the superstars by insisting that they play domestic cricket. There are also reported mandates on family members, managers and other supports staff. In the midst of this, Sunil Gavaskar has sent a very hard-hitting message to the BCCI. The former India captain urged that there was immediate need to shake things up to make Indian cricket 'rocking again.
Alcaraz aiming for 'serve bot' status at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : After clubbing 14 aces in a whirlwind victory at the Australian Open on Wednesday, Carlos Alcaraz made no secret of his aspirations for his retooled serve.
Sabalenka in no mood to relax after Zheng's early exit
MELBOURNE : Aryna Sabalenka said early exits by big names at the Australian Open would not make her title defence any easier after the top seed saw one of her main title rivals go out in the second round with Zheng Qinwen's defeat by world number 97 Laura Siegemund.
Alcaraz masters another lefthander in speedy Nishioka win
MELBOURNE : A relentless Carlos Alcaraz charged into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday with a 6-0 6-1 6-4 rout of Japan's Yoshito Nishioka, continuing his domination of lefthanders at Grand Slams.
Naomi Osaka rallies for 3-set win vs. Karolina Muchova at Australian Open - ESPN
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka reached the third round of a major for the first time since 2022 when she weathered an early barrage from US Open semifinalist Karolina Muchova before rallying to win 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday.
India Stars Carrying Over 150 Kg Luggage Sent Strong Message By BCCI, "Red Flag" Raised For This Act
The BCCI is considering a slew of disciplinary measures in the aftermath of India's disastrous tour of Australia, including limiting the presence of spouses on tours and barring managerial staff of coaches and players from the team bus. The steps which could be taken moving forward will limit the presence of wives and other family members on assignments to a maximum of two weeks if the tour is 45 days or more. If the duration is less than that, the presence of wives could be limited to a week.