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Djokovic to warm up for Australian Open in Adelaide

Serbian great Novak Djokovic will play the Adelaide International as he kicks off his bid for an 11th Australian Open title and an elusive 25th Grand Slam crown, officials said Tuesday.

Man bailed for fire protest on track at Hong Kong's richest horse race

A man who ran on to the track during Hong Kong's richest horse race to call for government resignations over a deadly fire has been released on bail.

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Italian cycling star Viviani to retire

Italian Elia Viviani, an Olympic gold medallist and winner of stages on all three Grand Tours, announced Friday his retirement from professional cycling aged 36.

Estevao scores twice as five-star Brazil thrash South Korea

Eighteen-year-old Chelsea winger Estevao scored twice as an impressive Brazil thrashed fellow World Cup qualifiers South Korea 5-0 away in a friendly on Friday.

Liam Gallagher, Tyson Fury among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton

Oasis star Liam Gallagher and heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury were among the mourners at the funeral of British former world champion Ricky Hatton as Manchester stopped to pay tribute to the "Hitman" on Friday.

Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semis as Swiatek stunned by Paolini

Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday as a flawless Jasmine Paolini stunned Iga Swiatek in just 65 minutes.

Medvedev joins unheralded cousins in Shanghai semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev eased past world number seven Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to secure the last place in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals and a date with unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.

Packed crowd greets NBA return to China after six-year absence

The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns met in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans cheered the NBA's return to China after a six-year absence sparked by a pro-democracy tweet.

Cycling's Giro d'Italia to start in Bulgaria in 2026: organisers

Next year's Giro d'Italia grand tour will begin in Bulgaria -- a first for the Balkan country -- organisers RCS Sport announced on Friday.

Ton-up Jaiswal steers dominant India to 318-2 in West Indies Test

Prolific opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smacked 173 not out as India moved ominously towards a massive first-innings total in the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.

Tyson Fury, Liam Gallagher among mourners at funeral of Ricky Hatton

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of Manchester on Friday as stars from the sporting world gathered to bid a final farewell to British former world champion Ricky Hatton.

Premier League ref Taylor keeps family away from matches due to abuse

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his family no longer attends high-profile matches due to the constant barrage of abuse he receives.

'Duck' Alcaraz and 'Cow' Federer: China tennis fans delight in nicknames

The tennis world is in China this month with fans getting the chance to cheer on some of the sport's biggest stars.

Unseeded Rinderknech ousts Auger-Aliassime to reach Shanghai semis

France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday as he claimed the scalp of another seed in Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4.

Jaiswal ton propels India to 220-1 in West Indies Test

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a sparkling century to put India on course for a big total as they reached 220-1 at tea on day one of the second Test against the West Indies on Friday.

Schauffele jumps into share of second in Japan

Xander Schauffele moved four shots off the lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan after carding a sizzling eight-under-par 63 on Friday.

Relentless Sabalenka marches into Wuhan semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year with a 6-3, 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday.

India lose Rahul after strong start in West Indies Test

India started strongly but lost KL Rahul to reach 94-1 at lunch on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday.

Unstoppable Pogacar targets more history at season-ending Il Lombardia

Tadej Pogacar is red-hot favourite to match a feat only ever achieved by cycling icon Eddy Merckx as the Slovenian superstar bids to win the Tour of Lombardy for the fifth consecutive year.

Ex-All Black Kerr-Barlow relishing Top 14 reunion with 'juggernauts' La Rochelle

Stade Francais's ex-New Zealand scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow said he is looking forward to facing former team La Rochelle and their international-packed squad in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Australia in 'tight' race to have Cummins fit for Ashes opener

Australia is in a "tight" race to get injured captain Pat Cummins ready for the first Ashes Test in November, coach Andrew McDonald admitted Friday, while insisting he was "still optimistic".

Giants stun Super Bowl campion Eagles 34-17

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart piloted the New York Giants to a 34-17 NFL victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, handing the reigning Super Bowl champions a second straight NFL defeat.

Dodgers win thriller to advance after Phillies blunder

The Los Angeles Dodgers scored a thrilling 2-1 walkfoff victory in extra innings to eliminate the Philadelphia Phillies from the Major League Baseball playoffs on Thursday and stay on course for back-to-back World Series crowns.

Sam Kerr poised to return for Australia's Matildas

Sam Kerr is poised to return to international football following a lengthy injury layoff after she was named Friday in Australia's squad to take on Wales and England.

Lakers' James to miss NBA season-opener with sciatica: reports

Los Angeles superstar LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' NBA season-opener after the team said he will be sidelined three to four weeks with sciatica, multiple US media outlets reported Thursday.

Saka lights up England's confident friendly win over Wales

Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a 3-0 win over Wales, but Thomas Tuchel slammed "silent" fans at Thursday's friendly.

Tuchel slams 'silent' England fans

Thomas Tuchel blasted England's "silent" fans for failing to back his team loudly enough during their 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley on Thursday.

Ex-Celtics star Pierce arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce, who won an NBA title with the Boston Celtics, was arrested this week in Los Angeles on suspicion of drink driving, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday.

Scotland sink Greece to boost bid to reach World Cup

Scotland stepped up their bid to qualify for the World Cup as Lewis Ferguson's first international goal paved the way for a vital 3-1 win against Greece in Glasgow on Thursday.

Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win

Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta.

Saka gem headlines England's confident friendly win over Wales

Bukayo Saka's stunning strike and a first international goal for Morgan Rogers inspired England in a comprehensive 3-0 win over out-classed Wales in Thursday's friendly.

Chiefs, Ravens look for spark amid early season struggles

The Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens will look to get their faltering seasons back on track on Sunday following a string of defeats that has placed a question mark about their championship credentials.

Argentina gives Boca Juniors manager Russo emotional stadium send-off

Argentine football fans queued up Thursday to pay their respects to one of the national game's greats, Boca Juniors deceased manager Miguel Angel Russo, at an emotional stadium send-off in Buenos Aires.

Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

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