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Madison Keys: from teenage prodigy to Grand Slam champion at 29
Madison Keys arrived in Australia under the radar and with the modest goal of seeing how well she could perform with her 30th birthday looming next month.
Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open
Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29.
West Indies reply strongly as spin rules in Pakistan second Test
Noman Ali took a hat trick as Pakistan dismissed the West Indies for 163 Saturday in the second Test in Multan, but the visitors replied strongly to have the home side at 70-4 at tea.
Noman hat trick as Pakistan dismiss West Indies for 163
Noman Ali became the first Pakistan spinner to register a hat trick as the West Indies were dismissed for 163 Saturday on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.
'Young Federer' wins Australian Open boys' title
Henry Bernet achieved something Roger Federer failed to do by winning the Australian Open boys' title Saturday, with the young Swiss using comparisons to his illustrious compatriot as motivation.
Unfulfilled talent Zverev on brink of Grand Slam breakthrough
Alexander Zverev has been trying for a decade to win a Grand Slam and has overcome an array of challenges to put himself on the brink of a breakthrough at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner: no.1 who defied doping case to dominate men's tennis
Jannik Sinner's reserved public persona belies a mature and steely 23-year-old who has shown supreme mental strength to put aside a doping scandal and make another Australian Open final.
Sinner wary of 'physical beast' Zverev in Australian Open final
Jannik Sinner is wary of "physical beast" Alexander Zverev as the Italian bids to join an elite group with back-to-back Australian Open titles in a final that pits the world's top two players.
Narvaez the King of Willunga to close in on first Tour win
Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez won a heart-pumping climb up Willunga Hill in one of the great finishes in the Tour Down Under to close in on the season-opening UCI World Tour race on Saturday.
English grabs Torrey Pines lead with late birdie blitz
Harris English rattled in a hat-trick of birdies on the closing three holes to grab a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in southern California on Friday.
Guardiola promises Man City 'will be back' next season
Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City will be back in the hunt wo win the Premier League next season after struggling this term.
Sabalenka, Keys wind up for big-hitting Australian Open final
The irresistible force of Aryna Sabalenka meets the unbreakable spirit of Madison Keys on Saturday in an Australian Open women's singles final that promises to be a thunderous slugfest.
England defender Walker joins AC Milan from Man City
England right-back Kyle Walker has completed a loan move to AC Milan from Manchester City, the clubs announced on Friday.
Rodgers ready for Celtic life without Japan star Furuhashi
Brendan Rodgers is bracing himself for the exit of Kyogo Furuhashi during the January transfer window, with the Celtic boss confident the Scottish champions can cope without the Japan striker.
Frankfurt sign Wahi as Marmoush replacement
Eintracht Frankfurt have found a replacement for forward Omar Marmoush, with the Bundesliga club announcing on Friday the signing of Marseille's France U21 forward Elye Wahi until 2030.
Veteran Ogier roars into Monte Carlo Rally lead
French veteran Sebastien Ogier roared back into the lead in the Monte Carlo Rally on Friday with world champion Thierry Neuville slumping to ninth.
Nuno wary of praise for high-flyers Forest
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has told his side to ignore all the "compliments" coming their way as they maintain a shock bid for Champions League qualification.
Tiger's Genesis Invitational moved to Torrey Pines from LA
The PGA Tour's Los Angeles event, the Genesis Invitational, has been moved to Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, organisers said on Friday.
Pinturault's Kitzbuehel crash again highlights ski risks
Swiss master Marco Odermatt battled down a tough Kitzbuehel course to win Friday's super-G, but world skiing's race director was left with "mixed feelings" after a series of crashes, some serious.
Van Nistelrooy dismisses fears over own future at slumping Leicester
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he does not fear the sack as he tries to halt a seven-game losing slump that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone.
Kvaratskhelia 'ready' for PSG debut this weekend
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Paris Saint-Germain's new star signing, is "ready" to make his debut for the French club in their Ligue 1 clash with Reims this weekend, coach Luis Enrique said on Friday.
Vinicius 'wants to make history at Real Madrid', says Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti quashed rumours regarding the future of star forward Vinicius Junior on Friday, saying the Brazilian is committed to staying with the reigning European and Spanish champions.
Postecoglou says Spurs players need help in transfer window
Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham need new signings to help their injury-ravaged squad, predicting the end of the league phase of European football could spark a glut of transfer activity.
Amorim in the dark over Rashford's Man Utd future
Ruben Amorim says he does not know if unsettled Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes.
Former AC Milan coach fined 10,000 euros for ref rant
Former AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca was fined 10,000 euros ($10,466) by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Thursday for a post-match rant against the referee last year.
New Belgium coach Garcia to give Hazard role, hopes for Courtois return
New Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said on Friday that he is hoping to bring back goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and that Eden Hazard would be given a job with the team.
'Mentally exhausted' Inoue knocks out goading Kim as Vegas awaits
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was mentally "exhausted" after knocking out a goading Kim Ye-joon to retain his undisputed world super-bantamweight titles in Tokyo on Friday.
Man City overhaul started sooner than expected: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City's injury woes and dismal form this season forced the club to start an overhaul of his squad sooner than expected.
Maresca happy with Chelsea wide men as Garnacho rumours swirl
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Friday he is happy with his wide options despite reports linking the London club with a move for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
Odermatt masters Kitzbuehel super-G, Pinturault crashes out
Marco Odermatt delivered a masterclass to claim victory in the men's World Cup super-G in Kitzbuehel on Friday, but the French pair of Alexis Pinturault and Florian Loriot were evacuated by helicopter after heavy crashes.
Cramping Sinner says pain all part of Slam struggle
Jannik Sinner played down any injury fears Friday after suffering from cramp in his Australian Open semi-final win, saying physical struggles were all part of getting through two-week-long Grand Slams.
Djokovic exits Melbourne to boos as Sinner sets up Zverev final
Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.