Nadal's comeback halted in epic encounter in Brisbane
Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday.
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Italy court clears Maradona of tax evasion years after his death
ROME : Italy's highest court cleared the late Agentine soccer legend Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges, ending a 30-year-long legal battle between the ex-Napoli striker and revenue authorities.
Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole, South Africa's corrections department says
Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was released from prison on parole early Friday morning and was believed to be at his uncle's mansion after authorities secretly moved him at an undisclosed time to avoid the news crews waiting outside the jail.
Zverev inspires Germany to United Cup semi-finals
SYDNEY : Alexander Zverev led Germany into the semi-finals of the United Cup on Friday after winning his singles rubber against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas before partnering Laura Siegemund in the mixed doubles to clinch the decider.
Ruthless Nadal storms into Brisbane quarters
BRISBANE: Rafa Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday (Jan 4) ahead of this month's Australian Open.
'Blade Runner' Pistorius released on parole 11 years after murdering girlfriend
PRETORIA: South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was released on parole on Friday (Jan 5), nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women.
Mason Holgate receives brutal Rangers transfer truth from Sean Dyche as struggling Everton star told 'that's life'
Mason Holgate has been told that his Southampton loan IS what he wanted by Sean Dyche amid speculation a deal could be cut short to allow a switch to Rangers.
Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole, authorities say - ESPN
PRETORIA, South Africa — South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been released from prison on parole and is now at home, South Africa's Department of Corrections said Friday.