EU assembles 100-strong observer mission for Kosovo elections scheduled for February
An election observation mission has been set up by the European Union to oversee parliamentary elections in Kosovo scheduled for 9 February.
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Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz On Collision Course At Australian Open
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are also eyeing a place in the last eight. Djokovic continues his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title against Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena on Day 8 of the first Grand Slam of the year. The prize for the winner is a meeting with either Carlos Alcaraz or Britain's Jack Draper for a place in the semi-finals.
Leganes Snap La Liga Leaders Atletico Madrid's Winning Streak
Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a club record run of 15 consecutive victories. Matija Nastasic nodded Leganes ahead early in the second half, with Griezmann dragging a poor penalty wide in the final stages to consign Atletico to a second defeat of the league season. Diego Simeone's side's superb form towards the end of 2024 took them above rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the halfway point, but their poor display against Leganes opened the door to Spain's big two.
Dolphin Swimming League third leg holds in Lagos
Some of the best young swimmers in Lagos and its environs will converge on the Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School (LPSS), Ikoyi, Saturday, to vie for honours in the third leg of the Dolphin Swimming League.
Jannik Sinner Surges Into Aus Open Last 16 On 'Great Day' For Happy Couple
Defending champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu. Also into the second week is 38-year-old Gael Monfils after he stunned fourth seed Taylor Fritz -- with the veteran's wife Elina Svitolina also enjoying a shock win immediately after on the same court. "It's really a great day for us today, beating top-four players and playing great tennis," said Ukraine's Svitolina.
Sinner swats aside Giron to reach Australian Open fourth round
MELBOURNE : Defending champion Jannik Sinner was not at his fluent best but still had too much firepower for unseeded American Marcos Giron as he sealed a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win and reached the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic Suggests 'Nice Dancers' Should Come On Court Between Sets
Novak Djokovic said on Friday that tennis needs to be "more fun" and suggested dancers should be brought on court during breaks. The Serbian veteran said while the sport had a proud history and tradition, it had been slow in keeping pace with a new generation that does not have "a great attention span". He was commenting after admitting he got "hot-headed" with elements of the crowd during his Australian Open third-round win against 26th seed Tomas Machac. Some light mid-match entertainment might also help fans and players relax, he said.
Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously.