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Shaky Aryna 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. The Belarusian dropped serve three times and faced 11 break points before overcoming Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Rod Laver Arena 6-3, 7-5, rattling off the last five games in a row. It was her 16th consecutive victory on Melbourne's centre court after back-to-back titles and a first round win over 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens.

Eric Staal sees his No. 12 retired by Carolina Hurricanes - ESPN

RALEIGH, N.C. — Eric Staal became the fourth player to have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes when his No. 12 was raised at the Lenovo Center prior to the team's game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

BCCI Confirms Starting Date For IPL 2025 - Everything You Need To Know

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 23, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Sunday. All 10 franchises have already picked the squad of their liking during the mega auction, which was held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. After the end of the auction, there were speculations about the possible date when the cash-rich league would commence. Rajeev Shukla, who attended the Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai, revealed the date of IPL 2025 while speaking to reporters and said, "IPL is going to start from March 23."

Test Records For Zimbabwe And Sean Williams As Afghanistan Toil

Zimbabwe and their veteran batter Sean Williams created Test records on Friday against Afghanistan, who trailed by 491 runs after the second day of the first Test in Bulawayo. Resuming on 363 for four, the home side were all out for 586 at Queens Sports Club in the southern city. Afghanistan were 95 for two off 30 overs in reply when bad light stopped play. The Zimbabwe first innings total was their highest in a Test, bettering 563 for nine against the West Indies in Harare 23 years ago. It was the sixth Zimbabwe innings to exceed 500 runs. Having made 145 runs on the first day, Williams added nine more before being caught by Rahmat Shah close to the boundary line off a Naveed Zadran bouncer. His 154 overtook a previous best of 151 not out, also against Afghanistan, in Abu Dhabi three years ago. Williams, batting at No. 4, struck three sixes and 10 fours off 174 balls in a 266-minute stand in the city where he was born. It was his fourth century in six Tests.

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named 2024 African men's player of the year at a ceremony in Marrakesh on Monday, while Zambia's Barbra Banda picked up the women's award. Lookman succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who last year became the first Nigerian winner since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999. The 27-year-old owes his achievement to consistently excellent performances both for Nigeria and current Serie A leaders Atalanta. His three goals helped Nigeria reach the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations final, where they led hosts the Ivory Coast before losing 2-1 in Abidjan.

Longtime Auburn football pastor dies in accident on Alabama lake - ESPN

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — The longtime pastor of the Auburn University football team died Sunday after falling into the water on Lake Martin in central Alabama.

Which colleges have the most Heisman Trophy winners? - ESPN

The Heisman Trophy has been awarded to the most outstanding player in college football every year since 1935. No program has produced more Heisman winners than USC. The Trojans have had eight players hoist the sport's most coveted individual award. Their most recent winner was Caleb Williams in 2022.

Europa League: Inaki Williams Fires Athletic Bilbao Past Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce

Inaki Williams scored twice as Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 at Fenerbahce on Wednesday to climb top of the Europa League standings. With five wins and a draw in six games Bilbao have 16 points, three ahead of Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt who both play on Thursday. This was a sixth win in a row in all competitions for Athletic, who left Istanbul with the three points thanks to two first-half strikes from Ghana international Williams, the elder brother of Spain forward Nico.

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Shaky Aryna Sabalenka Overcomes Serve Struggles To Stay Alive In Melbourne

Eric Staal sees his No. 12 retired by Carolina Hurricanes - ESPN

BCCI Confirms Starting Date For IPL 2025 - Everything You Need To Know

Test Records For Zimbabwe And Sean Williams As Afghanistan Toil

Ademola Lookman And Barbra Banda Crowned African Players Of The Year

Longtime Auburn football pastor dies in accident on Alabama lake - ESPN

Which colleges have the most Heisman Trophy winners? - ESPN

Europa League: Inaki Williams Fires Athletic Bilbao Past Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce