Leylah Fernandez falls in straight sets in quarterfinals at ASB Classic
Canada's Leylah Fernandez fell 4-6, 2-6 to Belgium's Ysaline Bonaventure in the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic tennis tournament Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand.
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No O'Connor in bumper Australia World Cup training squad
SYDNEY : Playmaker James O'Connor was a notable absentee from a 44-man Australia squad named by coach Dave Rennie on Friday for a training camp to kick off the World Cup year.
Former Ferns captain Erceg quits internationals, says coach Klimkova
Former New Zealand captain Abby Erceg has retired from international soccer and will not represent her country when the Football Ferns co-host the Women's World Cup in July, coach Jitka Klimkova said on Friday.
Tennis roundup: Novak Djokovic advances in Adelaide
Top seed Novak Djokovic fended off an upset bid from World No. 64 Quentin Halys to win 7-6 (3) 7-6 (5) on Thursday at the Adelaide International 1 in Adelaide, Australia.
Morgan adds experience to young US women's squad for NZ tour
NEW YORK : Veteran forward Alex Morgan heads a largely inexperienced roster as the U.S. women's national soccer team kick off 2023 with two friendlies on the road against World Cup co-hosts New Zealand.
Disaster as Pakistan lose two wickets for none chasing New Zealand's 319-run target
Pakistan started disastrously by losing two wickets without scoring Thursday after New Zealand set them a bold target of 319 to win the second Test in Karachi.
Late blows boost New Zealand's victory hopes in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan : New Zealand set Pakistan a tricky target of 319 and then landed two late blows to boost their hopes of a series-clinching victory in the second test on Thursday.
Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel resigns
Australia assistant coach Scott Wisemantel has resigned from his role effective immediately to focus on his family and business interests outside of the sport,