New decade begins with Serena still chasing Court
As the calendar flipped to 2020, Serena Williams was once again being feted, this time as sportswoman of the decade in the United States.
Local hope De Minaur pulls out of Australian Open due to injury
World number 21 Alex de Minaur was forced to pull out of the Australian Open on Thursday with an abdominal injury, robbing the men’s singles draw of one of its strongest local challengers.
McEnroe praises ‘rare talent’ in teen Jannik Sinner
Tennis great John McEnroe heaped praise on 18-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner on Wednesday, telling reporters he sees the young phenomenon as a soon-to-be dominant figure in the sport.
Clearer weather allows AusOpen qualifying to start on time
Cooler temperatures and clearing skies following torrential rain on Wednesday allowed officials to continue the qualifying tournament for the Australian Open on Thursday, with forecast smoke haze expected to clear throughout the day.
Lakers Davis says respect key to clicking with LeBron
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis said mutual respect was key to helping him click with new team mate LeBron James this season as the duo have vaulted the Lakers to the top of the Western Conference standings.
Poor air could hit players hard in long matches at Australian Open: Evert
Tennis great Chris Evert said player health is a serious concern heading into this year’s Australian Open where poor air quality could hit competitors hard in longer matches amid the devastating bushfires that have engulfed the country.
Dodgers must move on from Astros cheating scandal: Bryant
Basketball great Kobe Bryant on Wednesday said the Los Angeles Dodgers need to turn the page after Major League Baseball confirmed this week that the Houston Astros cheated during the 2017 season when they beat the Dodgers in the World Series.
Saints FB Line retires after seven seasons
New Orleans Saints fullback Zach Line retired Wednesday after seven NFL seasons.
Executive Kennedy insists Red Sox won 2018 title fairly
Whether the Boston Red Sox’s 2018 World Series title was won legitimately is up for debate after Alex Cora was involved in sign-stealing scandals in back-to-back seasons with the 2017 champion Houston Astros and Red Sox.
Mickelson has Ryder Cup, not senior circuit, in his sights
Phil Mickelson will be eligible for the PGA Tour’s senior circuit this year but the five-times major champion said on Wednesday he has not given it much thought and is focused instead on making the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
