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Home comforts fuel Tsitsipas title bid at Australian Open

It's about 15,000 kilometres (9,000 miles) from Melbourne to Greece, but home comforts are fuelling Stefanos Tsitsipas's charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Shelton 'just hustling' on way to Australian Open quarter-finals

Ben Shelton's dream run at the Australian Open gathered pace Monday with victory over JJ Wolf in an all-American clash as he became only the fourth man in the past 20 years to reach the quarter-finals on debut.

Rublev comes through five-set epic to make Australian Open quarters

Never-say-die fifth seed Andrey Rublev saved two match points to topple Danish teen Holger Rune in a tense five-set clash on Monday, booking his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'Super aggressive' Pliskova powers into Melbourne Park last eight

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova kept herself on track for a maiden Grand Slam title Monday with a "super aggressive" performance to destroy Zhang Shuai 6-0, 6-4 in the Australian Open fourth round.

'Can't believe it': Linette shocks Garcia to reach Melbourne quarters

Magda Linette "couldn't believe it" as she reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final at the age of 30 with a shock defeat of Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday.

'No negative emotion': Sabalenka credits cool head for Melbourne run

Aryna Sabalenka said she was reaping the benefits of a more positive mindset after crushing Belinda Bencic to reach her first Australian Open quarter-final on Monday.

Lakers rally to stun Trail Blazers, Nets down Warriors

LeBron James scored 20 of his 37 points in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 25-point halftime deficit to stun the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112 on Sunday.

Vekic ends teenager Fruhvirtova's fairytale Australian Open run

Donna Vekic ended the fairytale Australian Open of Linda Fruhvirtova in the fourth round on Monday, eventually overcoming the 17-year-old 6-2, 1-6, 6-3.

Garcia latest Australian Open casualty but Sabalenka unstoppable

Caroline Garcia became the latest top-10 seed to fall at the Australian Open with a shock defeat to Magda Linette, but Aryna Sabalenka blasted her way into the quarter-finals on Monday.

Bengals beat Bills, 49ers end Cowboys' hopes in NFL playoffs

The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 and return to the AFC Championship game while the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 on Sunday to head to the NFC title contest.

Bengals beat Bills and 49ers end Cowboys' hopes

The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 and return to the AFC Championship game while the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys 19-12 on Sunday to head to the NFC title contest.

Arsenal silence doubters with statement win over Man Utd

Premier League leaders Arsenal have had their title credentials questioned all season but their last-gasp win against Manchester United has silenced many of the remaining doubters.

'I want revenge': Lehecka eyes Tsitsipas upset at Australian Open

A confident Jiri Lehecka has warned Stephanos Tsitsipas he wants revenge and knows how to play against him ahead of their Australian Open quarter-final on Tuesday.

Bengals chuckle as neutral game plan has to be shelved

The NFL was gearing up for an AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs to take place at a neutral venue in Atlanta.

Three talking points from the Champions Cup pool stages

Former winners Leinster and La Rochelle ended top of their groups thanks to impressive victories this weekend but questions remain with South African sides taking part for the first time.

Ten Hag says Man Utd must 'change mentality' after Arsenal defeat

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his team must change their mentality if they want to become a trophy-winning team, bemoaning defensive errors in his side's 3-2 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday.

Fourth-ranked Rahm holds off rookie Thompson to win US PGA American Express

Fourth-ranked Jon Rahm endured a frustrating day on the greens, but his four-under-par 68 was enough to hold off rookie Davis Thompson and claim a second US PGA Tour title in as many weeks at the American Express tournament.

England veteran Burns joins Highlanders for 2023 Super Rugby season

Experienced England fly-half Freddie Burns will join Super Rugby Pacific side the Highlanders for the 2023 season, the New Zealand franchise confirmed Monday.

Bengals beat Bills in the snow to set up AFC Championship re-match

The Cincinnati Bengals shrugged off driving snow to defeat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 on the road on Sunday, setting up a repeat AFC Championship game clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Madrid triumph in Bilbao, Barca scrape past Getafe

Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos's goals kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in La Liga with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Juve held by Atalanta in six-goal thriller after points deduction

Juventus played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Atalanta in their first match since being slapped with a massive points deduction for illicit transfer activity, Roma taking their place in Serie A's Champions League positions following a 2-0 win at Spezia.

Henderson seals LPGA Tournament of Champions win

Brooke Henderson fired a two-under-par 70 to clinch a wire-to-wire four-shot victory at the LPGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions in Florida on Sunday.

Benzema and Kroos fire Madrid to Athletic Bilbao win

Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos's goals kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in La Liga with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Richards Bay second in South Africa despite own goal, penalty miss

South African Premiership surprise side Richards Bay conceded an own goal and missed a penalty in a 1-1 draw at SuperSport United on Sunday that kept them second.

Pedri helps Barca squeeze win from drab Getafe clash

Pedri Gonzalez's goal made the difference for Barcelona in a 1-0 win over Getafe on Sunday, moving them provisionally six points clear at the top of La Liga.

South Africans turn Champions Cup 'upside down' for Toulouse coach Mola

Toulouse head coach Ugo Mola said on Sunday that South African sides "have turned things upside down" in the Champions Cup after his French club secured a last 16 home tie against the Bulls with a 20-16 win over Munster.

Ronaldo starts with a win after lucrative Saudi move

Cristiano Ronaldo made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq on Sunday in his first match since becoming the best paid footballer in history.

Arsenal beat Man Utd to make Premier League title statement

Arsenal made a huge statement of their Premier League title intent on Sunday, roaring back from behind to beat in-form Manchester United 3-2 in front of a raucous Emirates crowd.

Nketiah winner sees Arsenal past Man Utd, Haaland hat-trick tames Wolves

Eddie Nketiah's last minute winner earned Arsenal a thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester United to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday after Erling Haaland's hat-trick fired Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Wolves.

Arsenal beat Man Utd to make title statement

Arsenal made a huge statement of their Premier League intent on Sunday, coming from behind to beat in-form Manchester United 3-2 in front of a raucous Emirates crowd.

Guardiola hails 'incredible' hat-trick hero Haaland

Pep Guardiola hit back at suggestions Erling Haaland would not adapt to Manchester City's style of play after the Norwegian scored his fourth hat-trick of the season in a 3-0 win over Wolves.

Jaminet kicks Toulouse to home Champions Cup last 16 tie

France full-back Melvyn Jaminet kicked 15 points as Toulouse claimed a home last-16 tie in the Champions Cup with a 20-16 win over Munster on Sunday.

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