Kenin downs Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam at Australian Open
American Sofia Kenin counter-punched her way back from a set down against Garbine Muguruza to win her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a 4-6 6-2 6-2 win on Saturday.
Factbox: Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin
Factbox on Sofia Kenin, who beat Garbine Muguruza 4-6 6-2 6-2 to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday.
For Miami stadium’s neighbors, Super Bowl brings years-old tensions to surface
Renowned for flashy events and wild parties, South Florida has hosted more Super Bowls than anywhere. But many of those who live in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, site of Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV and home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, are hardly in a p…
Djokovic to defend Melbourne Park fortress against Thiem
An Australian Open that has seen the men’s establishment shaken by young talent comes to a fitting close on Sunday when defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on Dominic Thiem in an intergenerational decider.
Early arrival in Australia, confidence helping Thiem: coach
Dominic Thiem is reaping the benefits of arriving in Australia extra early, his coach said on Saturday, building the Austrian’s confidence for his Australian Open title clash against Novak Djokovic on Sunday.
Factbox: Novak Djokovic v Dominic Thiem
A look at the records of Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem ahead of their Australian Open final on Sunday: [nL4N2A107N]
NHL roundup: Ovechkin passes Messier in Caps’ win
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 695 goals for his career and move into eighth on the NHL’s all-time list, as the visiting Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators for an eighth consecutive time, 5-3, on Friday night.
NBA roundup: Blazers top Lakers on tribute night for Bryant
Damian Lillard scored 29 of his 48 points in the second half, and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers posted a 127-119 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday as the Lakers paid tribute to the life of Kobe Bryant.
ITF chief hopes for Davis Cup-ATP Cup agreement by June
Tennis chiefs are committed to merging the Davis Cup and ATP Cup into a single men’s world team event and concrete plans could be in place by June, International Tennis Federation (ITF) President David Haggerty said.
LeBron celebrates his ‘brother’ Kobe in emotional speech
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