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Reigning champion will surrender crown if he finishes outside the top six and Red Bull driver wins in Saudi Arabia

Djokovic, Billie Jean King hail women’s tour’s decision as concerns mount over Peng Shuai’s safety

World number one wins singles match before teaming up with Cacic to help team beat Kazakhstan

Former US Open champion says she just wants Chinese star to be safe

Manager wants Reds to let their football do the talking despite bad-tempered Merseyside derby last time

Manager believes midfielder doesn’t need prestigious award to prove he is among world’s best

Argentine star’s record-extending seventh Ballon d'Or has received mixed reaction from football figures and fans

Real Madrid manager insists French striker will have ‘extra motivation’ to finish first next year

Pukki’s goal 11 minutes from time cancels out Wilson’s penalty as both sides settle for 1-1 draw

Dybala, Morata score to help club bag 2-0 win; Pasalic hat-trick inspires Gasperini's side to 4-0 rout of Venezia

Golf great adds he’s ‘lucky to be alive’ after serious car crash; keen to play at next year’s British Open

Krawietz, Puetz beat doubles pair Salisbury, Skupski in two tight sets to help team advance

Victoria sports minister Pakula insists requirement for players to be vaccinated for Grand Slam is about safety

Host country’s official, however, adamant 2022 Winter Games will be conducted ‘smoothly’

PSG star sustained ligament damage to his left ankle during Sunday’s win at Saint-Etienne

New interim manager’s counter-pressing philosophy is expected to revive troubled club

Mektic, Pavic brush aside Sinner, Fognini in deciding doubles match to propel team into semis

Argentine star beats Lewandowski, Jorginho to win coveted prize for record seventh time

American great says he’ll now ‘pick and choose’ events as he works his way back from injuries

Serbian tennis star’s father likens Covid vaccination rules for next year’s first Grand Slam to ‘blackmail’

Badminton’s world number one will be eyeing BWF World Tour Finals title

Los Blancos come from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1 in Spanish La Liga

Forward creates all three goals as French giants beat Saint-Etienne 3-1

Interim manager Carrick’s men frustrate Chelsea with 1-1 stalemate in Premier League

Italian club beats Lazio 4-0 to move three points clear at the top of Serie A

German tasked to bring stability to struggling club until the end of season following the sacking of Solskjaer

Medvedev-led team sets up quarter-final clash against Sweden after 2-1 victory

Pakistani boxer beats Columbia’s Barrera after a unanimous decision in Dubai

Teenager is attracting attention of Europe’s top clubs with top-class performances

Chief executive Richard Masters warns parts of fan-led review are ‘too radical’

World number one helps team bag 3-0 win in their Davis Cup opening match

Juventus coach targets improvement ahead of key month in their season

Azzurri and Ronaldo’s side have been drawn in same play-off path for 2022 event

Seven-time major champion says youngsters will give Swiss veteran tough time

Former FIFA president gives interview to French anti-corruption police

FIFA president says those who oppose plans want to maintain their elevated status

Red Devils turn to German as they want experienced manager to replace Solskjaer until the end of season

Spurs manager says he’s realised level of his squad ‘not so high’ after 2-1 loss to Slovenian minnows NS Mura

Red Devils recently fired manager Solskjaer after bad run of form

Ancelotti's hands-off style of management is going down well with Los Blancos

Bayern Munich have five players in quarantine ahead of their home game against Arminia Bielefeld

Beat Canada, Czech Republic respectively in revamped team event; Australia suffer crushing defeat to Croatia

Manager says Frenchman’s involvement in some capacity would be a ‘great help for the club’

Allegri’s men suffered their worst-ever defeat in Champions League to Chelsea in midweek

World number one’s country kicks off campaign in Friday's round-robin tie against Austria

Thursday marks one year since the death of Argentina’s legendary footballer

Former Australian tennis player believes Belarusian star has all the weapons to win Grand Slams

Goals from Sterling, Jesus ensure Premier League champions claim 2-1 win over star-studded French side

Midfielder scores first goal since May to inspire Reds to 2-0 win in Champions League

Benzema scores after being found guilty in blackmail case as Los Blancos bag 3-0 win in Champions League