Tennis – Battling Kvitova downs Barty to claim Sydney title
Petra Kvitova warmed up for the year’s first Grand Slam by coming from behind to beat home favorite Ashleigh Barty 1-6 7-5 7-6(3) and win her second Sydney International title on Saturday.
NBA roundup: Doncic hits big 3-pointer to sink Wolves
Rookie sensation Luka Doncic drained the game-winning 3-pointer, scored a team-high 29 points and finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a rare road win, 119-115 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in Minneap…
NHL roundup: Penguins rally past Ducks
Jake Guentzel had a hat trick, and Phil Kessel delivered the go-ahead goal in the third period Friday as the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins rallied from a three-goal deficit to earn a 7-4 victory and send the Anaheim Ducks to their 10th consecutive defea…
Tennis: Zverev searching for Grand Slam ‘mentality’ in Melbourne
Alexander Zverev believes finding the joy in playing on the biggest stages will be key to his hopes of a Grand Slam breakthrough at the Australian Open after struggling with the pressure of being branded the next big thing of men’s tennis.
Tennis: Bautista Agut expects injured Murray to ‘fight’ in Melbourne clash
Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut will give no quarter to Andy Murray in their first round clash at the Australian Open and expects the injured Briton to “fight” hard in what could be his last match as a professional.
MLB notebook: Arenado, Rockies expected to reach deal
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado, who is reportedly requesting $30 million in arbitration, didn’t reach an agreement with the club on Friday, but there remains a possibility the two sides can avoid an arbitration hearing, ESPN reported.
NFL notebook: Monday Night Football coming to playoffs?
If the Los Angeles Chargers beat the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts top the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend, the NFL will have a decision to make.
Tennis: Kerber feels solid again with new coach Schuettler
New coach Rainer Schuettler’s experience as a former player at the top level has been invaluable for Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber and the world number two believes her poor end to last season is truly behind her.
Tennis: Umpiring a ‘strange occupation’, says Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios has had more than his fair share of run-ins with umpires over his career and on Saturday the Australian revealed that he thought it “strange” that anyone would want to officiate on a tennis court.
Tennis: Australian number four Kyrgios ‘in a good spot’ ahead of home Open
Nick Kyrgios is in the unusual position of being Australia’s number four in the men’s draw at Melbourne Park this year but the 23-year-old thinks he has found at least some of the answers to the questions that have held back his career.
