Featured
Last news
Final chaos against Senegal leaves huge stain on Morocco's AFCON
The chaotic scenes which tarnished Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final will forever overshadow a tournament that had until that point been a great success for hosts Morocco, on and off the pitch.
Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on
Novak Djokovic began his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown with an emphatic straight-sets victory Monday as fellow Australian Open title contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also won but with less sparkle.
Brignone unsure about Olympics participation ahead of World Cup comeback
Federica Brignone admitted on Monday that she still doesn't know if she will take part in the Winter Olympics ahead of her return to alpine skiing after a horror injury last spring.
Senegal awaits return of 'heroic' AFCON champions
Senegal eagerly awaited the return of its champions Monday, with streets decked out in banners and flags and the population given a national holiday following the country's thrilling Africa Cup of Nations win over Morocco.
Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on Europe's elite
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Inter Milan may boast a combined 24 European titles, but they still have their work cut out to ensure their tickets to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round
Iga Swiatek survived a fright Monday before battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to launch her bid for a career Grand Slam in unconvincing fashion at the Australian Open.
Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes
Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was "a bit overwhelming".
Warhorse Wawrinka stays alive at farewell Australian Open
Former champion Stan Wawrinka lived to fight another day with a gutsy four-set victory to kick off his final Australian Open campaign on Monday.
Bangladesh face deadline over refusal to play World Cup matches in India
Cricket's governing body has told Bangladesh to agree to play their matches at next month's T20 World Cup in India or risk being kicked out of the tournament, reports said Monday.
Feisty Medvedev hopes positive mindset pays off at Australian Open
Feisty three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev said Monday he was trying to be more positive on court after keeping his emotions in check to grind past Dutchman Jesper de Jong in the first round.
Auger-Aliassime retires in Melbourne heat with cramp
Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open ended prematurely and in pain when he quit his first-round match with cramp in one of two Canadians to suffer the same fate on Monday.
Melbourne home hope De Minaur 'not just making up the numbers'
World number six Alex de Minaur said Monday he was not at the Australian Open just "to make up the numbers" as the home hope continues his quest to finally go deep at a Grand Slam.
Switzerland's Ruegg sprints to second Tour Down Under title
Switzerland's Noemi Ruegg fought off a three-strong attack in a cat-and-mouse downhill sprint finish to defend her Tour Down Under title in the Adelaide Hills on Monday.
Stroking egos key for Arbeloa as Real Madrid host Monaco
It already seems clear Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa believes success with the record 15-time European champions will only come with the careful management of egos at the club.
'I never felt like a world-class coach', says Jurgen Klopp
Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in world football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never thought of himself as amongst the game's best.
Ruthless Anisimova races into Australian Open round two
Amanda Anisimova began her quest for a third consecutive Grand Slam final with a ruthless straight-sets win at the Australian Open on Monday.
Australia rest Cummins, Hazlewood, Maxwell for Pakistan T20 series
Australia will rest five top players, including Pat Cummins and Glenn Maxwell, for a three-match Twenty20 series in Pakistan ahead of the World Cup, selectors said Monday.
Gauff 'erases' serving wobbles in winning Melbourne start
Third seed Coco Gauff said she had to "erase" her early serving wobbles as she began her Australian Open title bid with a straight-sets win on Monday.
Gauff, Medvedev through in Australia as Djokovic begins record Slam quest
Erratic title contender Coco Gauff and three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev reached the Australian Open second round Monday ahead of a defiant Novak Djokovic launching his latest bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam crown.
Who said what at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Who said what during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which ended on Sunday with Senegal beating hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the final in Rabat:
Grizzlies win in London as heckler interrupts US anthem
Memphis star Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a 126-109 NBA victory over the Orlando Magic in London, where the pre-game US national anthem was interrupted by a heckler yelling "leave Greenland alone."
Three-time finalist Medvedev grinds into Australian Open round two
Feisty three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev was forced to work hard in grinding past Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday as he launched his bid for an elusive second Grand Slam crown.
Auger-Aliassime retires from Melbourne first round with cramp
Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered heartbreak on Monday as his Australian Open ended prematurely and in pain when he quit his first-round match with cramp.
Rams fend off Bears comeback as Patriots advance in NFL playoffs
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams snuffed out the Chicago Bears' latest wild comeback attempt to win 20-17 in overtime, as the New England Patriots also moved within one win of the Super Bowl in the NFL playoffs Sunday.
Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii
Chris Gotterup fired a six-under-par 64 to surge to victory in the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday.
Auger-Aliassime retires injured from Melbourne first round
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered heartbreak on Monday as his Australian Open ended prematurely and in pain when he quit his first-round match with an injury.
Gauff through, Auger-Aliassime retires as Djokovic begins record quest
Erratic title contender Coco Gauff battled into the Australian Open second round Monday ahead of a defiant Novak Djokovic launching his latest bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Melbourne Park.
Young star Zheng may have to give back Australian Open prize money
American rising star Michael Zheng faces the prospect of giving back his Australian Open prize money as a college student, but is hoping a concession can be made.
Gauff overcomes wobble in winning start to Melbourne title bid
Third seed Coco Gauff overcame some early serving wobbles to begin her Australian Open title bid with a straight-sets win on Monday.
Morocco fans stunned, disappointed as Senegal win Africa title
Moroccan fans walked out of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat in utmost despair as Senegal stunned the hosts in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final in an extra-time thriller.
Senegal fuelled by 'injustice' in AFCON final triumph, says hero Gueye
Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations final match-winner Pape Gueye said his team had been fuelled by a sense of injustice after a controversial penalty award for Morocco which led to ugly scenes had almost cost them the title.