Factbox: Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have dominated men’s tennis at the Australian Open in recent years but a new generation of players have the skill if not the experience to knock the big guns off their perch at Melbourne Park.
Head of Japan’s Olympic Committee indicted in France over corruption allegations
The president of Japan’s Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, has been indicted in France on corruption allegations, a judicial source confirmed on Friday.
NHL roundup: Flyers end 8-game slide
James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist, Travis Konecny scored a goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting Dallas Stars 2-1 on Thursday to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Serena still the force on Melbourne return
Serena Williams was eight weeks pregnant during her 2017 Australian Open triumph and while she has failed to add to her tally of 23 Grand Slam titles, the American is still regarded as the dominant force in women’s tennis on her return to Melbourne.
Djokovic favorite as ‘Big Four’ take final bow
The sun may be setting on a golden era of men’s tennis but Novak Djokovic’s star still burns bright as he returns to Melbourne Park in search of a record seventh Australian Open title.
Penpix of the top women’s contenders at the Australian Open
Penpix of the top women’s contenders at the 2019 Australian Open (Prefix denotes seeding):
Heat, tiebreaks and Serena spice up Australian Open
The year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park which starts on Monday features a number of innovations, including a new extreme heat policy and final set tiebreaks. Familiar names, however, are tipped to take off with the winners’ trophies. The followin…
Next generation men to watch out for in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have dominated men’s tennis at the Australian Open in recent years but a new generation of players have the skill if not the experience to knock the big guns off their perch at Melbourne Park.
NBA roundup: Aldridge’s 56 lead Spurs past Thunder in 2 OTs
LaMarcus Aldridge poured in a career-high 56 points, and Derrick White had a huge bucket, a blocked shot and a steal late in the second overtime as the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 154-147 on Thursday.
Svensson shoots flawless 61 as Spieth struggles in Hawaii
Adam Svensson shot a stunning nine-under-par 61 to take a one-stroke lead as Jordan Spieth struggled in the opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday.
