DeChambeau leads going into final round in Dubai
American Bryson DeChambeau fired a four-under 68 in the third round to take a one-shot lead over defending champion Li Haotong in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday.
Czech ‘musher’ wins 300-km dogsled race through snowy mountains
Home favorite Roman Habasko and his team of 10 dogs won the Sedivackuv Long dogsled race in the Czech Republic on Saturday, the final day of a grueling 300-kilometre (186 miles) haul, one of the toughest events of its kind in Europe.
After New York drama, Osaka savors Australian coronation
With a resilience forged in the strife-torn U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka clinched her second Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday, but this time there was no drama that could sour her triumph.
Proud Kvitova rues missed chances in thrilling final
Petra Kvitova was proud of her second-set fightback against Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open final on Saturday but was left ruing her inability to convert her chances in her loss to the Japanese.
Krejcikova, Ram win mixed doubles title at Australian Open
Third seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Rajeev Ram defeated local favorites Astra Sharma and John-Patrick Smith 7-6(3) 6-1 to win the mixed doubles title at the Australian Open on Saturday.
Emergence of a new queen’: Japan celebrates Osaka’s victory
Japan rejoiced on Saturday as Naomi Osaka clinched her second consecutive Grand Slam title and reached world number one following her 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 victory over Petra Kvitova in the final of the Australian Open.
Alpine skiing: Goggia second in Garmisch on return from injury
Olympic downhill champion Sofia Goggia celebrated her return from a broken ankle by finishing second in the Super G at Garmisch on Saturday.
Osaka edges Kvitova to claim Australian Open crown
Naomi Osaka overcame nerves, tears and a spirited challenge from double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to claim the Australian Open title with a 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 win on Saturday.
Osaka beats Kvitova to win Australian Open
Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova 7-6(2) 5-7 6-4 to become the first Japanese player to win the Australian Open on Saturday.
Factbox: List of Australian Open women’s singles champions
List of Australian Open women’s singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):
