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Ashleigh Barty in a hurry & Thanasi Kokkinakis, Nick Kyrgios turn up the heat - Australian Open Diary

Barty in a hurry Ashleigh Barty’s 6-2 6-0 quarter-final victory over American Jessica Pegula on Tuesday went by so fast, the entire match felt like it lasted just as long as Rafael Nadal’s press conference (yes, he was in a chatty mood today). Ad/> The world No.1’s 63-minute win saw her reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the second time in three years, and further cement her status as the favourite for the title.

Loose Pass: Free rugby, Europe’s Tri-Nations and South Africa’s drop-off in tradition

Rugby’s most numerous stakeholders in the UK, us armchair judges, were dealt a rare treat in this most challenging of times this week, with the news that this year’s Premiership Final will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV.

Opinion: A tribute to Wim Jansen, a Celtic legend forever

The sad news that former Celtic manager Wim Jansen has died at the age of 75, will obviously bring back memories of the Dutchman’s sole season in charge of the Hoops, when he won one of the most important titles in club history.

Mikel Arteta’s priorities become clear for Arsenal’s winter break

“Reunite” and “refocus” were two words Mikel Arteta used to describe what Arsenal are hoping to get out of their trip to Dubai during the two-week winter break. After the last couple of months, time away is no bad thing. If only to draw a line under their current malaise. For the first time in 27 years, Arsenal have the ignominy of failing to win their first five games in a calendar year.

Blackpool player confirms frustrating setback

Garbutt, 28, revealed via Instagram (see below) that he will be out due to a “grade two PCL.”

Ukrainian Yemelianov wins gold in kayak rowing at Paralympics

Ukrainian Serhii Yemelianov has won gold medal in a single kayak rowing of class KL3 at 200 meters at the Paralympics in Tokyo.

‘I really don't want it!’ – Rafael Nadal hits back at claims of preferential treatment after Denis Shapovalov spat

Rafael Nadal says he neither receives nor wants special treatment after his epic, five-set, testy quarter-final win against Denis Shapovalov. The 20-time Grand Slam winner eventually would win through in four hours and 10 minutes but it was a match marked by testy exchanges. Ad/> Shapovalov said in his post-match press conference he misspoke when he used the term “corrupt” to describe umpire Carlos Bernardes perceived lack of action against Nadal for tardiness.

Wim Jansen tributes paid following death of former Celtic manager

Former Celtic manager Wim Jansen has died aged 75, Feyenoord have confirmed.

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Ashleigh Barty in a hurry & Thanasi Kokkinakis, Nick Kyrgios turn up the heat - Australian Open Diary

Loose Pass: Free rugby, Europe’s Tri-Nations and South Africa’s drop-off in tradition

Opinion: A tribute to Wim Jansen, a Celtic legend forever

Mikel Arteta’s priorities become clear for Arsenal’s winter break

Blackpool player confirms frustrating setback

Ukrainian Yemelianov wins gold in kayak rowing at Paralympics

‘I really don't want it!’ – Rafael Nadal hits back at claims of preferential treatment after Denis Shapovalov spat

Wim Jansen tributes paid following death of former Celtic manager