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US top seed continues prep for Australian Open with 6-3, 6-2 win over China’s Lin

Man Utd manager admits winger’s absence has depleted his options up front

Fragile Catalans eye statement win at Atletico to prove they can challenge for title

American beats world number one 6-2, 6-2 to give team 1-0 lead over Poland in semis

France international reportedly leaves pitch in tears, with Lecce teammate Banda

Human rights organisation tells star striker to use his fame in the right way

Fati scores extra-time winner in 4-3 win to help Spanish club move to last 16

Manager happy after Kane score twice in team’s 4-0 win over Palce in Premier League

Serbian star beats Halys 7-6, 7-6; will face Canada's Shapovalov in last eight

Russian will face compatriot Khachanov; Belarusian star beats Samsonova 7-6, 7-6

Newcastle boss says ‘no truth’ Portuguese will join them from Al Nassr if they qualify for Champions League

Under-fire coach hopes to avoid sixth successive league defeat when Hammers head to Leeds

South Korean forward has failed to score in 19 fixtures during current campaign

Spain's fifth-ranked golfer says more PGA Tour players will join Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Brazilian Rodrygo scores lone goal, pays tribute to Pele as Los Blancos beat fourth-tier Cacereno

US Soccer says it’s investigating incident involving national team’s coach, adding it condemns ‘violence of any kind’

Second-seeded American loses 6-3, 7-6 to Spanish qualifier Masarova at Auckland Classic

After three days of mourning, football legend finally buried in Memorial Cemetery

Manager complains about not getting two ‘scandalous penalties’ in 0-0 stalemate with Newcastle

Italian puts country into the city final of inaugural mixed team tournament

Football legend’s name was second on the list used by parents in country in 2022 for their babies

Spaletti’s side look to extend lead at the top with win over rivals Inter as Serie A gets back underway

Tennis legend hoping for a ‘favourable outcome’ after being diagnosed with breast and throat cancer

President Ben Sulayem says motorsport ready to start process despite little support from existing outfits

Unwanted by Europe’s elite, Portuguese may have accepted his diminished place in football hierarchy

Clarets beat Swansea 2-1 in Championship to consolidate grip on first place

World Cup winning midfielder insists he won’t be leaving Premier League club

Klopp’s Reds suffer shock 3-1 defeat against Brentford, fall to sixth place in Premier League

Number of high-profile acquisitions have turned oil-rich country into a major player

Serbian romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation, beats Lestienne at Adelaide International

American tennis veteran beats young compatriot Volynets 7-6, 6-2 in Auckland Classic first round

Portuguese superstar to show up for Al Nassr in presence of thousands of fans

Coach says he has ‘faith’ in players at his disposal, indicating Gakpo might be only major signing

Local heroes to partner again in men’s doubles competition of year’s first Grand Slam

Dack scores second-half goal to secure much-needed 1-0 win over Cardiff in Championship

Huge influx of fans expected to attend wake of football great at Santos stadium before funeral

Dutch defender using World Cup pain as fuel to get Liverpool’s Premier League campaign back on track

Playing without Messi and Neymar, French Ligue 1 leaders beaten 3-1 by second-placed Lens

Coach Potter admits Blues’ lack of consistency could derail their chances of top-four finish

Second seed beaten by Australian qualifier Popyrin, fifth seed falls to Japanese Nishikori in first round

German suffers second straight defeat of season with 6-1, 6-4 loss to American in team event

Man City play 1-1 draw at home to Everton to fall seven points behind leaders Arsenal

Portuguese’s fans believe his ‘historic’ deal with Al Nassr will elevate country’s football

Manager unhappy after club drop points against Espanyol to stumble in title race

World number three’s singles win in vain as country loses 4-1 to Brazil at United Cup

Russian tennis star says he wants to ignore politics to focus on Australian Open prep

Brazilian city preparing 24-hour wake at 16,000-capacity stadium, starting Monday

With matches played in air-conditioned stadiums, fans experienced something new

Thousands of seats were left empty when Felix joined her 4x400 mixed relay teammates

Red Bull driver will start 2023 as favourite, but will face more of challenge this time