Naomi Osaka caught off guard by Cirstea's frigid handshake - ESPN
Naomi Osaka ended Sorana Cirstea's farewell to the Australian Open in a tense 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night. Cirstea's parting shot was at the net.
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Stan Wawrinka makes rare Slam third round for a 40-year-old - ESPN
Stan Wawrinka had to dig deep to beat Arthur Gea in a 4½-hour, five-set epic to become the first man 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since the 1978 Australian Open.
Maestro Djokovic mows down qualifier Maestrelli in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic systematically dismantled Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, continuing his quest to make more history at the Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic eases past qualifier as Keys books third round berth
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic brushed aside Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round, as women's champion Madison Keys overcame a second-set wobble against Ashlyn Krueger to also advance.
Record hunter Djokovic mows down Maestrelli in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Jan 22 : Novak Djokovic systematically dismantled Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli 6-3 6-2 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round on Thursday, continuing his bid to make more history.
HIGHLIGHTS-Australian Open day five
Jan 22 : Highlights of the fifth day at the Australian Open on Thursday (times GMT):
Court Grants 2-Way G-League Player Temporary College Basketball Eligibility
The confusion over just who is eligible to play college basketball isn't about to clear up anytime soon. While the NCAA has made its position on the matter known following Baylor bringing NBA draft pick James Nnaji in for conference season and the furor that brought on, things are getting muddier once more thanks to the courts.
Duke's Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until injunction ruling - ESPN
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but he can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would prevent him from leaving.