Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka on Sunday (Jan 8) pulled out of the opening Grand Slam of the year just over a week before it starts, organisers said.
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Commentary: Singapore's AFF Cup elimination was painful, but how we lost hurt even more
SINGAPORE: Losing always hurts, but this one really stung. It wasn't that defeat came at the hands of Causeway rivals Malaysia, nor that it killed the optimistic hope that Singapore might make the semi-finals of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Novak Djokovic advances to Adelaide final despite leg injury
Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday to advance to the Adelaide International final in Australia despite sustaining a leg injury during the match.
Springbok 'legend' Kolisi eagerly awaited by Racing 92 teammates
South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi's arrival at Racing 92 this year is eagerly awaited, his future teammates at the French club said Friday, with the new signing hailed as a "legend".
Eddie Jones tips ‘outstanding’ Steve Borthwick to impress as England boss
Eddie Jones has backed “outstanding” Steve Borthwick to be a success as England rugby head coach and opened up on the mistakes he believes cost him the job.
Djokovic outclasses Shapovalov in Adelaide to set up Medvedev semi-final
ADELAIDE, Australia : Novak Djokovic will face the biggest test of his Australian Open preparations in a blockbuster semi-final with former world number one Daniil Medvedev after the Serbian beat Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 at the Adelaide International 1 on Friday.
It's not just South Africa: Japan-bound Mo'unga warns of All Blacks talent drain
Japan-bound All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo'unga warned Friday that New Zealand rugby faces a chronic talent drain unless authorities allow overseas-based players to represent their country.
Briggs encouraged by early signs of professionalism
Munster and Ireland coach Niamh Briggs says there are already noticeable improvements in the players who have taken up professional contracts with the IRFU.