HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day eight
Jan 24 : Highlights of the eighth day at the Australian Open on Sunday (times GMT):
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Norway's Eitrem smashes 5000m speed skating world record in Germany
Norwegian Sander Eitrem shattered the men's 5000m world record Saturday at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Inzell, Germany, winning the event in five minutes and 58.52 seconds.
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day seven
MELBOURNE, Jan 24 : Highlights of the seventh day at the Australian Open on Saturday (times GMT):
Sinner survives as Australian Open bakes in extreme heat
MELBOURNE, Jan 24 : Jannik Sinner battled back from the brink of a cramp-induced breakdown to keep his Australian Open title defence alive after extreme heat brought play to a halt on baking outdoor courts at Melbourne Park.
Defending champion Keys beats the heat and Pliskova to reach fourth round
MELBOURNE, Jan 24 : Australian Open defending champion Madison Keys raised her game in the Melbourne Park heat to beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-3 and reach the fourth round of the Grand Slam on Saturday.
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day seven
Jan 24 : Highlights of the seventh day at the Australian Open on Saturday (times GMT):
'Not Good News': Barcelona Confirm Major Injury Blow For Star Midfielder Pedri
Barcelona have confirmed influential midfielder Pedri is set to be ruled out of action for around a month after he was forced out of a Champions League clash with Slavia Prague. Boss Hansi Flick delivered a worrying update after the game on the Spain international, who completed just over an hour of that continental contest before picking up an injury. His manager admitted "it is not good news" on the fitness front, with the La Liga leaders now without one of their most important players.
Gauff marches on as dad keeps distance at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 23 : Coco Gauff’s march into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday came without her most ardent supporter in her player's box — a deliberate family decision after her dad proved too wound-up to watch courtside.