Loeb wins Dakar stage four, Al Rajhi stretches overall lead
Sebastien Loeb took stage four of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Jan 9) as home favourite Yazeed Al Rajhi stretched his overall lead in the car category.
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Novak Djokovic Must Defy Wrist Injury, Carlos Alcaraz Threat At Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favourite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. The 36-year-old from Serbia defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in last year's final for a record-extending 10th Melbourne crown then added the French and US Open titles to his collection in 2023. But he lost a pulsating Wimbledon final to Alcaraz, who is a different player to the one that last graced the Australian hard courts as an 18-year-old ranked outside the top 30.
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.
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.