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Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow

Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday as Carlos Alcaraz prepared to make his bow. The Polish world number one came through 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 against the player she beat to win her first Grand Slam title, at the French Open in 2020. In-form Swiatek, 22, twice came back from a break down in a gruelling first set lasting 68 minutes but stepped on the gas in the second set, winning the final five games to finish with a flourish.

Casper Ruud cruises to sweep at Australian Open

Eleventh-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud wasted little time in the oppressive heat, downing Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday (Australia time) at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Invicta Dynamos’ Southern Cup match with Streatham abandoned over “player safety” after first period – teams return to Gillingham on Sunday for NIHL South Division 1 fixture

Invicta Dynamos’ cup match at Streatham was abandoned due to fears over player safety - but faced each other the following day in the league.

Lionel Messi Surprisingly Crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player, Beats 'Favourite' Erling Haaland

Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection of individual accolades at the awards ceremony in London. Messi claimed the award for the third time, but the 36-year-old was a surprise victor ahead of Erling Haaland on an otherwise glorious night for Manchester City. The award only covered the period after Messi had led Argentina to World Cup glory in December 2022 to August 2023.

Thomas Frank confident returning Ivan Toney will stick with Bees

Thomas Frank is increasingly confident of Ivan Toney remaining a Brentford player for the rest of the season as he prepares to make his long-awaited comeback from suspension.

Houthi rebels fire cruise missile at American destroyer in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels fired an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea on Sunday, but a US fighter jet shot it down in the latest attack roiling global shipping amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, officials said.

Brendan Rodgers' next Celtic transfer priority revealed as Nicolas Kuhn deal faces final hurdle before unveiling

Nicolas Kuhn has arrived in Glasgow to provide the Celtic ammunition - whilst Brendan Rodgers and his recruitment team have put another striker in their January sights to take the strain off Kyogo Furuhashi.

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries have expressed support for its case at the United Nations' top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the war in Gaza.

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Iga Swiatek Up And Running At Australian Open As Carlos Alcaraz Makes Bow

Casper Ruud cruises to sweep at Australian Open

Invicta Dynamos’ Southern Cup match with Streatham abandoned over “player safety” after first period – teams return to Gillingham on Sunday for NIHL South Division 1 fixture

Lionel Messi Surprisingly Crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player, Beats 'Favourite' Erling Haaland

Thomas Frank confident returning Ivan Toney will stick with Bees

Houthi rebels fire cruise missile at American destroyer in Red Sea

Brendan Rodgers' next Celtic transfer priority revealed as Nicolas Kuhn deal faces final hurdle before unveiling

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on allegations?