Skaters urged to stay off Europe’s thawing lakes
Days of sub-zero temperatures saw not only parts of northern Europe covered in snow but also the freezing of many lakes, ponds and canals. For many, it has been a…
Naomi Osaka wins US Open title, beating Victoria Azarenka in three sets
Naomi Osaka has won the US Open title for a second time, beating Victoria Azarenka in the women’s singles final at Flushing Meadows. The Japanese fourth seed was swept aside…
Bulgarian ace Grigor Dimitrov has coronavirus
Grigor Dimitrov has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the highest-profile tennis player to reveal he has the disease. The 29-year-old Bulgarian had been competing in the Adria Tour exhibition…
‘An unforgettable emotion’: Matildas players, fans euphoric after World Cup announcement
Matildas players, officials and fans alike have shared their joy after Australia and New Zealand won the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. There were exuberant scenes…
Watford 3-0 Liverpool: Liverpool ‘unburdened’ as unbeaten run comes to end
As Jurgen Klopp tried to deliver his assessment of Liverpool’s shock Premier League defeat at Watford, he found himself having to speak louder than he probably would have liked. Despite…
Tyson Fury versus Deontay Wilder bout reaffirms boxing’s popularity despite safety concerns
If you were to come up with the concept now, the idea of two people standing toe-to-toe and belting each other in the head until both were senseless and one…
Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open final, beating Garbine Muguruza in three sets for first grand slam title
American Sofia Kenin has broken through for her first grand slam title at just 21 years of age, with a three-set win over two-time major winner Garbine Muguruza. Muguruza, who…
Thiem Stuns Nadal To Reach First Semi-final In Melbourne
Dominic Thiem made a significant breakthrough at the Australian Open on Wednesday night, upsetting World No. 1 Rafael Nadal 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(6) at Rod Laver Arena. The Austrian recorded…
Australian Open: Ash Barty is the star Australian sport has been searching for
For a nation that has been sifting through the dirt for decades for a truly loveable tennis champion, Australia has finally hit the mother lode in Ash Barty. The Queenslander…
Alexei Popyrin wins Australian Open third-round match, Alex Bolt loses to Dominic Thiem
Alexei Popyrin has underlined why he is a rising star of Australian tennis after comfortably progressing to the third round at Melbourne Park via a straight-sets win. Popyrin exerted his…