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Are Kyrgios and Kokkinakis playing doubles at the Australian Open?

Will Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis be defending their title at Australian Open 2023?

Australian Open 2023: Day one round-up as Nadal suffers scare, Swiatek battles through

Top seed Rafael Nadal showed his fighting qualities, as he battled through his Australian Open first-round match against Jack Draper.

Jason Kubler flies the Aussie flag with quality first-round win

Australian wildcard Jason Kubler has progressed to the second round of the Australian Open with a quality victory over tricky Argentine Sebastian Baez.

Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff prove Australian Open credentials with crushing wins

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff underlined their Australian Open credentials with crushing wins in the first round at Melbourne Park, but the news wasn't positive for 28th seed Amanda Anisimova.

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australian Open with injury

Australian Open contender Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the tournament with injury in a huge blow to local hopes.

Kyrgios vs Djokovic: How to watch exhibition match, buy tickets

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will play an exhibition match, billed 'The Arena Showdown', at Melbourne Park prior to the Australian Open, Tennis Australia has confirmed.

Aus Open qualifying: Purcell, Vukic, Vandeweghe reach main draw

For those who missed main draw or wildcard entry to the Australian Open, the qualifying tournament was a last-ditch opportunity to reach the final 128.

Kooyong Classic: Scores, results, schedule

After a three-year absence, the Kooyong Classic returns to the Australian summer of tennis with one of its greatest fields.

Australian Open draw blockbusters: Kyrgios destined for Djokovic, Berrettini cops Murray

Australian Open practice match schedule: Which stars are playing in 2023, how to watch

Some of the world's best tennis players will take to Rod Laver Arena for a series of practice matches in their preparation for the Australian Open.

Is Rafael Nadal finished? Australian Open champion struggling to win matches

Recent form says Rafael Nadal looks to be only an outside shot to defend his Australian Open title.

Don't boo Novak Djokovic: Australian Open fans to be kicked out for bad behaviour

Australian Open fans will be evicted from Melbourne Park for taunting Novak Djokovic or any other poor behaviour, according to tournament director Craig Tiley.

Kooyong Classic: Alex de Minaur defeats third Grand Slam winner in four victories

Alex de Minaur continued his impressive run of recent form defeating US Open 2020 winner Dominic Thiem at the Kooyong Classic on Tuesday.

Kyrgios vs Djokovic tickets sell out in minutes for blockbuster practice match

Tickets for the blockbuster practice match between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena have sold out amid incredible demand.

'This year is my year' - Bernard Tomic backs himself for top 100 despite Australian Open snub

Bernard Tomic isn't too worried about his Australian Open snubbing, insisting 'this year is my year' and he wants to 'get back to where I belong'.

Get off Kyrgios' back: Controversial star is right to focus on winning a Grand Slam

Nick Kyrgios was slammed after his late injury withdrawal from the United Cup as he prioritised being fit for the Australian Open.

Peng Shuai saga: WTA issue meeting ultimatum to China in wake of sexual assault allegations

The WTA has issued an ultimatum to China with professional tennis not to return to the country until the organisation gets a meeting in person with sexual assault accuser Peng Shuai.

United Cup 2023: Which players and teams will be competing?

The Australian summer of tennis is heating up with the United Cup - a new teams tournament played across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

Can LIV golf stars compete in the 2023 Masters at Augusta National?

2022 World Cup ball: Name, history of official match balls

Every four years when the World Cup rolls around, adidas release a new match ball to coincide with football's showpiece event.

FIFA 23 World Cup Team of the Tournament: Messi, Mbappe headline stars picked

As the 2022 World Cup draws to a conclusion with Argentina vs France in the tournament final, EA Sports have released the FIFA 23 Team of the Tournament, featuring 14 players who have impressed in Qatar.

Who is Garang Kuol? Australia's World Cup attacker who has never started a senior club match

Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol has been picked the Socceroos World Cup 2022 squad despite never starting a senior game at club or international level.

Why Qatar's World Cup stadium building has hit the headlines amid migrant worker deaths

Looming behind the excitement of the upcoming World Cup 2022 in Qatar is the toll it has taken on the country's migrant workforce.

Why are there protests against Qatar 2022 World Cup?

The Qatar 2022 World Cup has attracted huge criticism on issues ranging from corruption to the treatment of LGBTQ+ people and migrant worker rights.

Qatar World Cup stadiums capacity: Ranking each 2022 venue

How many people can attend games at each stadium at World Cup 2022 in Qatar?

Biggest, smallest World Cup stadiums at Qatar 2022

A feature of World Cup 2022 in Qatar is the architecture of the stadiums built to host matches during the tournament.

Volkanovski confirmed to fight Makhachev for dual titles at UFC 284 in Perth

Alex Volkanovski will have the opportunity to be the second fighter in history to combine the UFC featherweight and lightweight titles in the main event at UFC 284 in Perth next year.

Volpato explains why he rejected Socceroos World Cup call

Australian-born AS Roma talent Cristian Volpato has explained why he rejected a call-up to the Socceroos team for World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Socceroos squad snubs: Rogic, Sainsbury among star players left out

The Socceroos squad for World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been named with Australian boss Graham Arnold making plenty of controversial selections.

Volpato declined to play for Socceroos at World Cup, says Arnold

Cristian Volpato was selected in Australia's World Cup 2022 squad but declined the call-up, according to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold.

Messi, Neymar and Pogba join Call of Duty: Mobile - Season 10: World Class

With World Cup 2022 just around the corner, football fever is about to take over Call of Duty with three superstars set to feature in the game.

Why has Pique retired mid-season?

Barcelona and Spain legend Gerard Pique surprised the football world by announcing his retirement when La Liga stops for World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

T20 World Cup 2022: Australia schedule, results, squad and likely opponents

Australia is one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup which will be held on their home soil through October and November.

Women's World Cup 2023 ticket sales exceed expectations

Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand is set to break attendance records with fans snapping up tickets in unprecedented numbers.

Michael Zerafa confirms blockbuster fight against Gennadiy Golovkin in Australia

Controversial Australian fighter Michael Zerafa has confirmed he has 'verbally agreed' to fight superstar Gennediy Golovkin in a fight in Australia next year.

Pablo Mari stabbing: What happened to on-loan Arsenal defender in Italy supermarket attack?

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari - on loan at Serie A club Monza - was stabbed at a shopping centre near Milan in Italy.

Socceroos accused of hypocrisy by Piers Morgan over World Cup protest, Qatar responds

The Socceroos have been accused of hypocrisy by British television personality Piers Morgan after their protest message to Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup.

Socceroos call for Qatar to legalise same-sex relationships, improve migrant worker rights

Australia have become one of the first World Cup-bound nations to speak out against Qatar's same-sex relationships laws and treatment of migrant workers ahead of next month's tournament.

How to watch the Women's World Cup 2023 draw

While the men's World Cup is fast approaching, it's less than 12 months until the biggest event on the women's sporting calendar - Women's World Cup 2023.

What is the best 2023 Women's World Cup group draw outcome?

The Women's World Cup draw is fast approaching and it's time to speculate how it could end up.

Whittaker-Costa locked in for UFC 284 in Perth

UFC 284 in Perth has it's first fight - a middleweight clash between Aussie former champion Robert Whittaker and Brazilian meme artist Paulo Costa.

Nick Kyrgios taunts Stefanos Tsitsipas' mother after 'dirty tennis' accusation

Nick Kyrgios has used social media to bite back at a sledge from the mother of tennis rival Stefanos Tsitsipas.

How to watch the T20 World Cup?

The T20 World Cup 2022 is soon to begin through October and November with the world's best short-form cricketers gathering in Australia for the tournament.

Ronaldo Ballon d'Or trophies: How many has CR7 won? When was his last?

Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated for an 18th time to win the Ballon d'Or, and while he is not a favourite to snare the award in 2022, he has an extraordinary history with the trophy.

Tai Tuivasa set to be in co-main event at UFC Orlando

Australia's Tai Tuivasa is set to return to the octagon as part of the co-main event at UFC Orlando in December.

UFC 280: Alex Volkanovski eyes double-champion status after announcing reserve role for lightweight title

Alex Volkanovski has declared his ambition to become a double UFC champion after announcing he would be the back-up for the main event lightweight title fight at UFC 280.

FIFA 23: What is the cheapest way to buy the game?

With FIFA 23's release next month, gamers will be scrambling to get their hands on the cheapest copy of the game.

Is FIFA 23 cross-platform? How to buy for Playstation, Xbox & other consoles

For many years, fans of the FIFA video game franchise have been calling for the game to be cross-platform.

FIFA 23 ratings: Top women players in the game including Kerr, Putellas and Renard

Women's football continues to rise in prominence with the best players in FIFA revealed by EA Sports.

Who are the fastest players in FIFA 23?

Pace is always one of the most important attributes in football and it will also be a vital part of FIFA 23.

FIFA 23: Standard vs. Ultimate edition? Explaining the biggest differences and how much they cost

FIFA 23 Standard edition or Ultimate edition - which choice will you make?

Garang Kuol: Is Newcastle United the right fit for Australian wonderkid?

Garang Kuol has never been in the starting XI for a senior football team.

FIFA 23: How much will the Standard, Ultimate and Legacy editions cost?

The Sporting News explains everything you need to know about the different versions of FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 5-star skiller player ratings revealed

Keen to bamboozle your opponent with 5-star skill moves on the new FIFA 23 game?

FIFA 23 U21 player ratings revealed

FIFA 23 player ratings are starting to drop ahead of the game's release with the latest featuring the best young players in the game.

FIFA 23: Which FUT Icons will be in the new game?

With the new FIFA 23 almost upon us, it's time to get excited about which Icons will be in the Ultimate Team part of the game.

FIFA 23: Who are the World Cup FUT Heroes? EA Sports unites with Marvel

FIFA 23's creators EA Sports have united with Marvel to turn selected Ultimate Team Hero cards into Super Hero cards.

FIFA 23: What changes new features, gameplay, modes will be included?

One of the most exciting factors of a new FIFA release is the changes and upgrades to the previous version.

Buy FIFA 23: How do I pre-order Standard, Ultimate and Legacy editions?

How do you get your hands on a copy of FIFA 23?

Federer to farewell tennis at Laver Cup

Novak Djokovic's confirmation he will be competing at this year's Laver Cup will see the Wimbledon champion team up with 'Big Four' rivals Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in a blockbuster quartet.

Australia come from behind to all but secure Davis Cup quarter-finals spot

Australia has all but secured their passage to the Davis Cup quarter-finals after earning a gutsy 2-1 come-from-behind win against France in Hamburg.

Fan killed in Argentina prior to San Martin Tucumán vs. Belgrano, match is not called off

A fan has been killed during fighting before a match in Argentina's second division, with the game still continuing despite the tragedy.

Tom Rogic finally secures new club but will he be ready for Socceroos World Cup campaign?

Australia playmaker Tom Rogic faces a race against time to prepare for World Cup 2022 after finally joining a new club - ending an extended period in the wilderness.

Teen prodigy Alcaraz wins US Open, snares world No.1

Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest-ever world No.1 after winning his first Grand Slam title at the US Open 2022.

Teen phenom Alcaraz primed to break Hewitt's ridiculous record

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz will become the youngest world No.1 in tennis history if he defeats Casper Ruud in the US Open final on Sunday.

Swiatek vs. Jabeur odds, betting trends, predictions for US Open final

The two current giants of women's tennis - Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur - will duel it out for the US Open crown at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.

Teenage prodigy Alcaraz denies Tiafoe, through to meet Ruud in US Open final

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz is through to the US Open final after an epic five-set victory over USA's Francie Tiafoe at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night.

Garcia vs. Jabeur odds, betting trends, predictions for US Open semi-final

In a quest for their first Grand Slam title, Ons Jabeur and Caroline Garcia will battle for a place in the US Open 2022 final.

Alcaraz vs. Tiafoe odds, betting trends, predictions for US Open semi-final

Spanish wonderkid Carlos Alcaraz and American talent Frances Tiafoe will square off in their first ever Grand Slam semi-final for a place in the US Open 2022 final.

'Celtic can beat most Champions League teams' - Michael Owen's huge praise for Postecoglou's Bhoys

Michael Owen believes Ange Postecoglou's Celtic can beat most Champions League teams after their fighting effort against Real Madrid in their first match.

WATCH: Kyrgios destroys two racquets in epic tantrum after losing to Khachanov at US Open

The disappointment in losing to Karen Khachanov in the US Open quarter-final was too much for Nick Kyrgios with the Australian exploding in rage after the match.

Cool Khachanov outlasts a valiant Kyrgios to progress to US Open semi-finals

An ice cold performance from Karen Khachanov has seen the Russian eliminate US Open favourite Nick Kyrgios 7-5 4-6 7-4 6-7(3) 6-4 to progress to the semi-finals at a major for the first time.

US Open favourite Kyrgios takes on Khachanov in quarter-final

US Open favourite Nick Kyrgios continues his mission to win his first Grand Slam title in a quarter-final match against Russia's Karen Khachanov.

'Never admired me' - Margaret Court slams Serena Williams, claims her own record is disrespected

Tennis great Margaret Court feels she isn't 'admired' by retiring legend Serena Williams and that her own 24 Grand Slam record is not given enough credit.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis squander match points in US Open doubles elimination

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis passed up two match points before being eliminated in the US Open doubles at the round of 16 stage on Tuesday.

Nadal suffers shock US Open exit to Tiafoe, draw opens up for Kyrgios and Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal's quest for a 24th major title has fallen short in the round-of-16 against American talent Frances Tiafoe at the US Open - leaving Nick Kyrgios and Carlos Alcaraz as the favourites to make the final.

Nick Kyrgios US Open champion? Draw opens up for on-fire Australian star

'I can't do that?' - Kyrgios' incredible brainfade gives free point to Medvedev in US Open classic

An incredible Nick Kyrgios brainfade where he appeared to not know a rule has cost him a crucial point in the US Open fourth-round blockbuster against Daniil Medvedev.

'Tell me where to f***ing serve' - Kyrgios yells at players box, Medvedev threatens to quit US Open fourth-round match

Nick Kyrgios has demanded his players box tell him where to serve in an extraordinary first set against Daniil Medvedev, with the Russian threatening to quit the US Open fourth-round blockbuster.

Matildas stunned by Adriana Leon screamer

Canada has started their tour of Australia on a winning note with a 1-0 victory against the Matildas at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.

Latest Man United summer transfer news

After a dismal 2021/22 season for Manchester United that yielded only a place in the UEFA Europa League, new boss Erik ten Hag faces crucial decisions in the transfer market. Keep up with the latest comings and goings here.

Darwin Nunez red card suspension: How many games will he miss?

Liverpool have missed their star forward signing Darwin Nunez for three matches in August: He missed the Manchester United rivalry match with an automatic one-game suspension and he had two other games tacked on. He's set to return for the Sept. 3 Merseyside derby against Everton.

Paul Pogba makes extortion claims following video from brother

Juventus star Paul Pogba has become embroiled in an extraordinary saga involving allegations of blackmail and gangs, following a bizarre series of social media videos posted by his brother.

Why Cameron Smith defected to LIV Golf from the PGA Tour

Australian golf superstar Cameron Smith has revealed why he switched to LIV Golf from the PGA Tour - with money a factor but not the main reason behind the decision.

Why Celtic boss Postecoglou took a chance on Kewell as assistant manager

Celtic's Ange Postecoglou has revealed he hired Harry Kewell as an assistant because the legendary Socceroo's journey in coaching so far has reminded him of his own beginnings.

Tsitsipas suffers shock US Open exit to Colombian qualifier

Stefanos Tsitsipas' struggles in 2022 have continued with the world No.5 bundled out of the US Open in the first round by Colombian qualifier Daniel Elahi Galan.

Ricciardo admits he could walk away from F1 after McLaren sacking

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he could walk away from Formula 1 if the right opportunity doesn't present itself after his sacking from McLaren.

Daniel Ricciardo chased by new Formula 1 team

Another Formula 1 team has reportedly enquired about a potential move to link-up with Daniel Ricciardo, with the Australian now facing a decision about which team he will drive for in 2023 after his McLaren future was revealed.

Nick Kyrgios to be sued by Wimbledon tennis fan after '700 drinks' comment

Nick Kyrgios is set for more courtroom drama after a Wimbledon fan he accused of having '700 drinks' revealed she is is suing the Australian tennis star.

Nick Kyrgios picks his winner for the US Open

Nick Kyrgios is one of the favourites to win the US Open later this month, but the Australian hasn't picked himself to win the final Grand Slam of the year.

Liverpool legend Luis Garcia reveals coaching ambitions, names his tactical mentor

Liverpool icon Luis Garcia has spoken of his ambition to become a manager in the future, revealing the influences that have helped push him toward a coaching career.

Elon Musk buying Manchester United: Will the billionaire become Red Devils' owner?

The football world is abuzz after the world's richest man Elon Musk declared he wanted to buy Manchester United.

Cameron Smith battling injury crisis in race for $107m title

Cameron Smith's hopes of winning the $107 million FedEx Championship have suffered a huge blow after the Australian was forced to pull out of a tournament with injury.

'15 f****** degrees bro' - Angry Kyrgios has his bubble burst in Montreal after Hurkacz tactic

A tired Nick Kyrgios has seen his incredible run of form come to an end with a three-set loss to world no.10 Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals at the Montreal Masters on Friday.

Kyrgios claims he's currently the best player in the world - and he isn't wrong

Nick Kyrgios believes his current level of tennis would have him ranked 'one or two' in men's tennis after blitzing world no.1 Daniil Medvedev at the Montreal Masters in the round of 32 on Wednesday.

Ricciardo demands mammoth payout to be replaced at McLaren by Piastri - reports

Cameron Smith walks out of press conference amid questions of LIV defection

Cameron Smith has walked out of press conference after being repeatedly asked about his reported defection to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.

Nick Kyrgios denied career-high ranking after Wimbledon points decision

Nick Kyrgios has been denied a career-high tennis ranking because of Wimbledon's decision to not award ranking points during the recent tournament.

Ricciardo to be replaced at McLaren by Aussie wonderkid Piastri - report

Australian F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is set to be replaced at McLaren by compatriot wonderkid Oscar Piastri, according to a variety of reports.

Adesanya gets redemption fight against Pereira for UFC 281 at MSG

Israel Adesanya will get the chance to exact revenge on long-time rival Alex Pereira with the duo booked to headline UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden.

FIFA Women's WC 2023: Will the tournament be postponed?

The start date of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 has been thrown into uncertainty after reports of a possible postponement surfaced in recent days.

Watch: Riders hospitalised after horror cycling crash at Commonwealth Games

There have been calls for higher barriers at cycling velodromes after a horror crash at the Commonwealth Games saw three riders hospitalised and several spectators receive medical attention.

Pogba could miss World Cup with latest injury

'Premier League side in the making' - Celtic and Postecoglou given high praise after Norwich victory

Ange Postecoglou's Celtic have been labelled 'a Premier League team in the making' by Norwich City boss Dean Smith after the Scottish champions defeated the Championship side 2-0 in a friendly on Sunday.

Sancho, Bailey star as Man United and Villa finish deadlocked

Manchester United and Aston Villa fought out a 2-2 draw in the last match of their Australia tour in a tale of two halves at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia on Saturday.

Man United vs. Aston Villa: Time, TV channel, live stream

Manchester United and Aston Villa will complete their Australian tours with a match at Perth's Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Leeds, Palace deadlocked but Whites suffer key injuries

Leeds United and Crystal Palace will face off in a friendly match at Optus Stadium in Perth as both teams complete their tours of Australia.

Aston Villa vs. Brisbane Roar: Time, TV channel, live stream

Aston Villa will take on Brisbane Roar in a pre-season friendly on July 20 as the Queensland Champions Cup continues in Australia.

Ronaldo who? Sizzling forwards creating dilemma for Man United boss

There was no thought of the wantaway Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United's attacking trio of Anthony Martial, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford absolutely destroyed Crystal Palace during their 65 minutes on the pitch.

Martial, Sancho and Rashford star as Man Utd swat aside Palace

Manchester United produced their most impressive performance of pre-season with a 3-1 defeat of Crystal Palace at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday.

Why Kyrgios can beat Djokovic in the Wimbledon final

Nick Kyrgios has never lost a match to Novak Djokovic.

How to watch Aston Villa and Leeds United's tour of Australia

There is a football feast in Australia through July with the Queensland Champions Cup - featuring Aston Villa, Leeds United and Brisbane Roar - to be held through a six-day period.

Nani to Melbourne Victory: Former Manchester United star close to joining A-League Men

Melbourne Victory are in discussions to sign former Manchester United star Nani in a huge boost for the A-League Men competition.

Five Manchester United youngsters to watch out for in Australia

Kyrgios admits tanking but says it 'worked' against Nakashima in Wimbledon fourth-round win

Petulant genius Kyrgios can actually win Wimbledon with De Minaur looming in the quarters

Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic hits out at COVID-19 vaccination rules after 'spanking' Kokkinakis

Can Djokovic be challenged by Nadal, Berrettini or Kyrgios at Wimbledon?

Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is overwhelming favourite to win his seventh title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club - but which stars can challenge the Serbian?

Kyrgios sends warning to top 10 players ahead of Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios believes he can beat any of the world's top 10 tennis players on his favoured grass surface at Wimbledon.

Nick Kyrgios suffers worrying injury ahead of Wimbledon

Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the ATP Mallorca 250 with an injury less than a week before the start of Wimbledon.

'Outrageous' - Kyrgios stuns Tsitsipas with unbelievable tennis, fights with umpire

Cahill warns Socceroos of World Cup reality after Qatar qualification

Costly red card ends New Zealand's World Cup hopes

Costa Rica has claimed the final position at the Qatar 2022 World Cup after downing New Zealand 1-0 in the intercontinental playoff at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

How Graham Arnold planned Andrew Redmayne masterstroke

Australia qualify for fifth consecutive World Cup after extraordinary penalty shootout

Australia has qualified for their fifth consecutive World Cup with an extraordinary 5-4 penalty shootout win after a 0-0 draw against Peru in Doha Qatar.

French Open prize money 2022: How much will the winners make?

The payouts at Roland Garros are higher this year.

Who will win Nadal v Zverev semi-final at the French Open?

Rafael Nadal will face another hurdle in the pursuit of his 14th French Open title with German talent Alexander Zverev his opponent in Friday's semi-final.

Who will win Swiatek vs. Gauff final at the French Open?

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will aim to continue her dominance of women's tennis as she takes on teen sensation Coco Gauff in the French Open women's final on Saturday.

Haney’s father granted last-minute visa to Australia for Kambosos fight

Devin Haney has confirmed father Bill has been granted a last-minute visa for travel to Australia and will face a mad dash to be ringside for Sunday's fight against George Kambosos at Marvel Stadium.

Why Rafael Nadal will win the 2022 French Open

Who is going to stop the Spanish legend winning at Roland-Garros for a 14th time?

Why Russian and Belarusian players are competing at French Open but not Wimbledon

With the war currently ongoing in Ukraine, organisers of the French Open and Wimbledon have made different decisions regarding the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

Who will win Djokovic vs. Nadal battle in epic French Open quarterfinal?

In a match worthy of the French Open final, tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will square off in a blockbuster Roland-Garros quarterfinal on May 31.

French Open results: Medvedev, Tsitsipas bomb out in upsets, Swiatek survives scare

Kambosos accuses Haney of being a 'rat' and 'informant' ahead of blockbuster title fight

Devin Haney has been accused of being a 'rat' and 'informant' by George Kambosos Jr. as the tension between the pair builds ahead of the undisputed lightweight champion bout on Sunday.

Which Champions League finals have gone to penalties?

Ahead of a likely tight encounter between Liverpool and Real Madrid in the 2022 UEFA Champions League final, The Sporting News looks at all the deciders in the competition that have gone to penalties after extra time.

What time does the UEFA Champions League final kickoff?

The UEFA Champions League 2022 final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played in front of a global audience at the end of May.

Which UEFA Champions League finals have gone to extra time?

With Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tipped to be a close contest, The Sporting News has gone back into time to see all the matches that have lasted longer than the regulation minutes

Which UEFA Champions League finals have gone to extra time?

With Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid tipped to be a close contest, The Sporting News has gone back into time to see all the matches that have lasted longer than the regulation minutes

French Open results: Nadal, Djokovic on track for titanic quarter final

French Open: Who are the seeds for the men's singles?

A total of 32 men's singles players will be seeded for Roland-Garros. Here's who is expected to fill those spots.

French Open results: Ruud scare, Badosa impresses, De Minaur stunned

After two days of shock exits from the French Open, day three was a little more stable as the first round matches were completed at Roland-Garros

French Open: Defending champion crashes out, Djokovic and Nadal cruise

The surprises just kept on coming during day two of the French Open 2022 with several women's contenders suffering shock first-round exits

Will Russian and Belarusian players compete at the French Open?

Naomi Osaka primed for big French Open campaign

Former world no.1 Naomi Osaka has been a huge personality in the tennis world over the last four years both on and off the court.

Watch: Violence between fans mars Europa League final

Violent scenes between Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt fans have marred the Europa League final in Seville, Spain

Swiatek becomes the next monster ahead of French Open

Which team has reached the most FA Cup finals?

In the 150 years of existence of the FA Cup there have been a handful of teams which have outdone the others when it comes to reaching the final of England's showcase domestic cup competition. Here's the full rundown and the list of teams that have won it the most.

Nadal to struggle at French Open? Injured Spanish legend bombs out in Rome

Rafael Nadal has only ever lost three matches at the French Open since his debut at Roland-Garros in 2004 - winning the major 13 times

'We all make mistakes' - Norman's incredible comments about the murder of Saudi journalist

Australian golf legend Greg Norman suggested 'we've all made mistakes' when quizzed about the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi - to which the Saudi government has admitted responsibility for

Leeds United, Aston Villa confirm Australian pre-season tour

Premier League teams Leeds United and Aston Villa have confirmed they will embark on a pre-season tour in Australia in July 2022.

Greg Norman reveals he is making shock comeback to golf majors

Australian golf legend Greg Norman is planning a sensational one-off comeback at this year's British Open.

Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players amid Ukraine war

World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev is among a host of tennis stars set to be banned from Wimbledon due to the war in Ukraine involving Russia.

Joe Root resigns from England Test captaincy after back-to-back series defeats

Joe Root has announced his resignation from the England Test captaincy after five years in the role.

Why were there 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans at the Camp Nou in Barcelona? The Germans dominate the Catalans in their own stadium

Barcelona's European campaign came to a disastrous end with a 3-2 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou on Thursday - but one of the most intriguing stories to come out of the result was the number dominance of the away fans in the Catalans' own stadium.

Online poker struggler takes on the world at the WPTDeepStacks Sydney main event

WTA still has 'concerns' for Peng Shuai, calls for sexual assault investigation

The WTA continued to express concern for Peng Shuai after the Chinese tennis star spoke publicly to deny she disappeared or was sexually assaulted.

Peng Shuai again denies sexual assault, speaks about 'disappearance'

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has broken her silence to international media, insisting she wasn't sexually assaulted and she never disappeared.

Kelly Slater wins Billabong Pro Pipeline six days short of 50th birthday

The former world No. 1 hadn't won at Pipeline for nine years and his last event win on the Championship Tour was six years ago.

Commentary: Medvedev right about Australian Open fans having 'empty brains'

There is always going to be the odd idiot in a crowd of thousands of people at sporting events, but crowd issues happened too often at this year's Australian Open.

Ash Barty wins Australian Open for third Grand Slam title

Ash Barty has become the first Aussie to win the Australian Open in 44 years with a straight sets win over Danielle Collins.

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev rallies from mid-match meltdown to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in semis

The Russian raged at the chair umpire between sets, accusing his opponent of receiving coaching from his father in the stands.

Nadal earns shot at record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafael Nadal will have an opportunity to go ahead of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in Grand Slam tournaments won after progressing to the Australian Open final with a four-set win over Italy's Matteo Berrettini.

Did Rafael Nadal receive preferential COVID-19 treatment from Australia compared to Novak Djokovic?

A soccer star has accused the Australian government of double standards surrounding the enforcement of COVID-19 rules for Rafael Nadal compared to Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic camp refuses to answer questions alleging his failure to isolate with COVID-19

Novak Djokovic and his entourage have refused to answer questions about the Serbian's positive COVID-19 result and his alleged failure to isolate following the diagnosis.

FIFA 22 review: The good and the bad in the new game

The moment that football video game fans wait for every year is finally here: It's time to dissect FIFA 22.

FIFA 22: Lionel Messi's Ultimate Team FUT card

PSG superstar Lionel Messi is once again the best player in FIFA 22, with his 93-rated gold card the highest in the new edition of EA Sports' revered football video game franchise.

FIFA 22: Best and worst teams by overall rating

Now that you have FIFA 22, which clubs or national teams do you play with? Here's the full list of best and worst by overall rating.

FIFA 22: Best and worst teams by overall rating

Now that you have FIFA 22, which clubs or national teams do you play with? Here's the full list of best and worst by overall rating.

Djokovic inches closer to calendar Slam

The world's No. 1-ranked player captured a five-setter against Alexander Zverev. The match included a 53-shot rally in the third set.

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's Copa America win with profanity-laced Instagram post

Messi's emotions were high after winning an international competition for the first time.

Tokyo Olympics to be staged without fans amid Japan COVID-19 emergency

The Tokyo Olympic Games will be held without spectators as the Japanese capital is forced to enter another state of emergency because of rising COVID-19 cases due to the Delta strain of the virus.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms retirement after emotional exchange with Dana White

Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed his retirement, and he paid special tribute to Dana White, who he credits for the current popularity of the UFC and mixed martial arts.

'How do I get home?' Frantic scenes at Australian Open amid lockdown

A snap coronavirus outbreak hits Victoria and its capital, Melbourne. Out-of-town visitors to the Australian Open are stuck having to wait out the lockdown.

Glazers in? Divisive family on verge of success with Manchester United, Buccaneers

The Glazer family, which owns both the world soccer powerhouse and the NFL franchise, is in line to enjoy multiple improbable championships after years of experiencing tumult and failure.

McBride appointed USMNT general manager

The former American star has been selected for the role following Earnie Stewart's rise to the sporting director position

'No player wants VAR in the game': Rice fumes after disallowed goal

The England international was left fuming after his match-saving contribution was denied by the video technology.

USMNT cancels Qatar camp because of security concerns

The training camp has been moved to Florida because of the developing situation in the region

Messi accuses referees of favoring Brazil in Argentina's Copa semifinal defeat

The Albiceleste once again fell short and their superstar player appears to have laid some of the blame on officials

Usain Bolt's goals: One lightning strike but future still cloudy

The Olympic sprinter showed improvement in his second match but his general struggles have been overlooked by many.

Cahill open to MLS offers, rules out A-League

Australia's greatest ever scorer has left open the possibility of playing in the US

Bosnich: Start Arzani, play Timmy against Denmark

The former Socceroo begged the coach to unleash Australia's youngest and oldest player against Denmark

Mat Ryan: The EPL's most underrated goalkeeper?

The man from Down Under came of age during the Premier League season, but faces the sternest of tests in Russia

Can I buy 2018 World Cup tickets from touts?

Plenty of fans are keen to know whether they can buy or sell tickets outside of official channels

VAR should be used like in tennis, says Van Marwijk

The Australian boss gave this thoughts after a controversial VAR decision marred the A-League grand final

Arzani, Karacic named in Socceroos World Cup squad

The Melbourne City flyer has got his recognition for an outstanding A-League season

Arnold: We need a much better performance

The Sky Blue boss realises his team weren't at their best even though they got the job done against their rivals

Japan sack Halilhodzic two months before World Cup

The JFA has dismissed the Bosnian manager after a poor run of results in recent friendlies, appointing Akira Nishino in his place

Australia threatens to boycott World Cup

The Australian government official made the threat after two Russian diplomats were expelled from the country

Australia vs Norway: TV, stream & preview

The Norwegians will be a tough opponent for the Socceroos' first match under their new Dutch coach

VAR set to ruin World Cup after Australian fail

The Video Assistant Referee will feature at the World Cup but it will be a complete disaster if its trial in Australia is anything to go by

Van Marwijk: I will coach Socceroos 'my way'

The new green and gold coach made it clear who was in charge during his unveiling press conference

Isaias ineligible to represent Australia in Russia

The Spanish midfielder will not be able to represent the green and gold in Russia

Van Marwijk appointed Socceroos coach

The experienced Dutch manager will lead the green and gold to Russia on what appears to be a short-term contract

Rhys Williams should not have been sent off

The Victory centre-half was given yellow for a last-ditch challenge, before the VAR intervention helped upgrade it to red. Was it the right call?

Slater: Socceroos coach hunt is a disgrace

The television pundit has called the governing body as a joke for having not announced a national team coach yet

Melb City sign Dario Vidosic

The talented forward left New Zealand last week and has been snapped by City Football Group on a free transfer

Nabbout: It's tough for Victory youth

The former Victory prospect says it's a struggle for young players to break through at a club with such lofty goals

Nabbout - From unwanted player to A-League star

Forced to leave the country to find top-flight football, Andrew Nabbout has earned the right to be among the top players in the A-League

Ernie has transformed Jets - Nabbout

The Jets star reveals what the new coach has brought to the high-flying club, who haven't qualified for a finals series since 2010

Hill: I want VAR gone from A-League

The pundit has slammed the referee-assisting technology after a wave of controversial incidents over the past few weeks