In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries
Rafael Nadal on Sunday withdrew from the Australian Open with a muscle tear after he played his first tournament in almost a year.
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Canada's Shapovalov defeated in 1st round of ASB Classic in return from knee injury
Former No. 10-ranked Denis Shapovalov went out in the first round of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, on Tuesday in his first competitive match back since a fourth-round loss at Wimbledon in July due to a serious knee injury.
Canada's Zhao advances, Fung bounced from Australian Open qualifying round
Stacey Fung of Vancouver was bounced from the Australian Open qualifying round on Monday in Melbourne, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 women's singles match to Julia Riera of Argentina.
Rallying-Sunderland out of Dakar, local hero Al Rajhi leads the cars
Two times motorcycle champion Sam Sunderland pulled out of the Dakar Rally with mechanical problems on Monday while Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al Rajhi took the lead in the car category on his home terrain.
Atletico to host Real Madrid in Spanish Cup last 16
MADRID : Holders Real Madrid have been drawn away to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey last 16, with the city rivals set to clash twice in a matter of days as they will also meet in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Barcelona Edge Brave Barbastro To Reach Copa Del Rey Last 16
Barcelona reached the last 16 of the Copa del Rey but were given a scare by fourth-tier Barbastro in an entertaining 3-2 win on Sunday. The record 31-time winners took a two-goal lead through Fermin Lopez and Raphinha, before Adria de Mesa pulled one back for the hard-working hosts. Substitute Robert Lewandowski netted from the spot for the Spanish champions but Marc Prat smashed in a late penalty for the hosts, who refused to give up. "It seemed like the match was over, (but) these games always get complicated," Barca coach Xavi told Movistar.
WTA roundup: Bernarda Pera starts strong in Adelaide
Lucky loser Bernarda Pera rallied to defeat Spain's Paula Badosa 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in an upset-filled opening round on Monday at the Adelaide International in Australia.
Joy In Michael Schumacher Household 10 Years After F1 Great's Skiing Accident. Reason Is...
Last month, it was the 10th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident. On December 29, 2013, Schumacher suffered a life-threatening injury while skiing in the French ski resort of Meribel. Michael Schumacher, a seven time former world champion, suffered severe brain injuries during the accident. The 54-year-old has been residing privately in Switzerland, and details about his health have been kept confidential. He has not made any public appearance since the accident and there remains speculations about his health. However, there is some good news from the Schumacher household.