Marino qualifies for Australian Open main draw with win over fellow Canadian Sebov
Rebecca Marino has advanced past fellow Canadian Katherine Sebov in qualifying to make the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
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Murray welcomes move to limit number of evening matches on tour
MELBOURNE : Andy Murray said on Friday the decision by the ATP and WTA to restrict the number of evening matches at their tournaments this year was a "positive" change, and that both players and fans would welcome fewer late-night finishes.
Ryanair flight to Manchester makes emergency landing after passenger falls ill at 38,000 feet and tragically dies on board
A flight to Manchester was suddenly diverted after a passenger fell ill at 38,000 feet and tragically died on board. The Ryanair flight, from Malaga to Manchester Airport on Sunday (January 7) had to make an emergency landing in Bordeaux, France, and was met by paramedics and local police on the runway.
Bernard Jackman: 'Fresh' Andy Farrell can boost Ireland after completing Lions head coach experience
Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell's time away in charge of the British & Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia will have numerous positive ramifications for Ireland.
NBA in-season tournament will 'no doubt' return, Adam Silver says - ESPN
PARIS — NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the in-season tournament will «no doubt» be back next season, with some unspecified tweaks.
Perennial club versus country tug of war continues as Cup of Nations kicks off
ABIDJAN : Nigeria will allow striker Terem Moffi to play for French club Nice at the weekend before he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations but Cameroon are blocking teenager Regis Mughe from turning out for Marseille after he refused a call-up to the finals.
Rennes say Matic missed training without permission
Stade Rennais issued a statement on Thursday criticising the behaviour of Nemanja Matic, after the Serbian midfielder missed training without permission.
ATP roundup: Jack Draper upsets Tommy Paul in Adelaide
Great Britain's Jack Draper upset top seed Tommy Paul 6-1, 6-4 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Adelaide International in Australia.