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Knicks hold off Celtics in overtime, Pistons top Nets
New York's Julius Randle scored 37 points Thursday as the Knicks handed the NBA-leading Celtics a third straight defeat with a 120-117 overtime victory in Boston.
Sabalenka, Rybakina promise power-packed Australian Open final
Two of the biggest hitters in women's tennis go toe-to-toe when Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in Saturday's Australian Open final in Melbourne.
Indian trailblazer Mirza bows out of Grand Slam tennis
Indian trailblazer Sania Mirza bowed out of Grand Slam tennis Friday with defeat in the Australian Open mixed-doubles final playing alongside Rohan Bopanna -- her first playing partner 22 years ago.
After Bernal, Quintana, Lopez glory years, Colombian cycling hits hard times
A decade ago when the whippet-like Nairo Quintana burst onto the scene with stunning mountain escapes, Colombian cyclists looked poised to take over the world.
West relishing Toulon opportunity in Biggar's Six Nations absence
New Zealander Ihaia West said he will try to "get back to his best" for Toulon with first-choice fly-half Dan Biggar unavailable for the visit of Pau in the French Top 14 this Saturday.
James, Antetokounmpo will captain NBA All-Star teams
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo will captain the NBA All-Star Game teams next month after final voting that saw Philadelphia star Joel Embiid fail to earn a starting spot.
Ryder stretches lead to three strokes at windy Torrey Pines
American Sam Ryder defied gusting winds at Torrey Pines on Friday to fire a four-under par 68 and push his lead to three strokes in the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open.
Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic's father
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags.
Arteta ready to step out of influential Guardiola's shadow
Mikel Arteta insists he will never copy Pep Guardiola's managerial style as the Arsenal boss prepares for the first of three crucial clashes with Manchester City.
Chiefs and Bengals meet again with Super Bowl on the line
There will be no favourites, no underdogs and nothing to choose between the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs when they face off in the AFC Championship game on Sunday with a place in the NFL's Super Bowl on the line.
Vinicius has final say as Madrid defeat Atletico to reach Copa semis
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior's extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Madrid snatch derby victory against Atletico to reach Copa semis
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior's extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Fired-up Djokovic has point to prove in Australian Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic will hope to let his tennis do the talking and take the attention off his father when he plays Tommy Paul in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday.
No Russians, no problem as Conti and Macii win Euro pairs title
Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii won the pairs title at the European figure skating championships at Espoo in Finland on Thursday, taking full advantage of the absence of the traditionally dominant Russians.
Lara takes up new West Indies role
Former West Indies batting star and captain Brian Lara has agreed to take on a role as 'performance mentor' with the West Indies teams and academy, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Thursday.
U.S Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit
The United States men's national team, already without a permanent coach, was plunged further into turmoil on Thursday with both the federation's Sporting Director and the national team General Manager quitting their jobs.
Southgate reveals family convinced him to stay as England boss
Gareth Southgate has revealed his family convinced him to stay on as England boss when he debated his future after the World Cup.
IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
The International Olympic Committee's efforts to find a "pathway" for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain on Thursday.
England's Youngs wants 'clarity' over RFU tackle plan for amateurs
England star Ben Youngs has urged the Rugby Football Union to provide "clarity" over its controversial plan to change tackle rules in the amateur game.
South Korea's Oh grateful to Postecoglou for dream Celtic move
South Korea striker Oh Hyeon-gyu vowed to repay Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou for his persistence after finally completing his dream move to Europe.
Brazilian tightrope walker sets new record over Sao Paulo
Brazilian tightrope walker Rafael Bridi set a new record by walking more than 500 meters between two buildings, more than 100 meters above ground in Sao Paulo.
Dubai Desert Classic battles deluge
The Dubai Desert Classic was hit by a deluge of biblical proportion with Thursday's opening round behind closed doors hit by a lengthy delay.
Arsenal reaping rewards of patience with Arteta - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Premier League leaders Arsenal are benefitting from the patience showed to Mikel Arteta in his early years in charge of the Gunners.
Linette says 'sacrifices' rewarded despite Australian Open semi loss
Beaten Magda Linette said Thursday that making a maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the age of 30 had been reward for years of "hard work and sacrifices".
Sabalenka, Rybakina march into Australian Open final showdown
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will clash in Saturday's Australian Open women's final after both won in straight sets in the last four in Melbourne.
Sabalenka overpowers Linette to set up Rybakina final in Melbourne
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after overpowering unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 in a semi-final played in chilly conditions on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
Djokovic's father courts controversy again
Brash, loud, and combative, Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan has again stolen the spotlight from his son in the latest off-court controversy to rock the tennis star's career.
Vinicius effigy hung from bridge before Madrid derby
A dummy dressed in a Vinicius Junior shirt was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.
Rybakina beats Azarenka to reach Australian Open final
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday and end the Belarusian's dream of a third Melbourne title.
Djokovic wary of semi-final underdog in quest for 22nd Slam title
Novak Djokovic has won all nine of his Australian Open semi-finals and is not ready to let Tommy Paul ruin his unblemished record on Friday as he closes in on a 22nd Grand Slam crown.
Djokovic father filmed with fans holding Russian flags at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic's father has been filmed posing with fans brandishing banned Russian flags at the Australian Open, including one featuring Vladimir Putin, in scenes Ukraine's ambassador Thursday slammed as "a disgrace".
Under-strength Serbia down USA 2-1 in friendly
Serbia defeated the United States 2-1 on Wednesday in an international friendly that saw both sides field vastly under-strength starting line-ups.