Predators fire coach Laviolette, associate McCarthy
The Nashville Predators fired head coach Peter Laviolette after five-plus seasons behind the bench, the team announced Monday.
Australian Open matches could be suspended over bushfire smoke: organisers
Australian Open organisers are monitoring the deteriorating air quality in Melbourne and said matches could be suspended if conditions become hazardous amid the bushfire crisis.
WTA roundup: Gauff opens 2020 with easy win in Auckland
Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff began 2020 with a 6-3, 6-1 first-round win over Slovakia’s Viktoria Kuzmova in 62 minutes Monday at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Cowboys hire McCarthy as head coach
McCarthy confirmed to NFL Network on Monday he signed a contract and will officially be introduced as the replacement for Jason Garrett, who was officially informed his contract would not be renewed on Sunday.
Djokovic, Nadal march on with convincing wins at ATP Cup
Novak Djokovic braved extreme humidity to beat tricky French opponent Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 and later helped Serbia win the doubles as they progressed at the inaugural ATP Cup team event in Brisbane on Monday.
Svitolina, Kerber fall at first hurdle in Brisbane
American Danielle Collins stunned former champion Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-1 in the opening round of the Brisbane International on Monday as Germany’s Angelique Kerber also bowed out.
Tennis: Anderson back to winning ways in ATP Cup
Fit-again South African Kevin Anderson won his first match since returning to competitive tennis with a 6-0 6-3 victory over Chile’s Cristian Garin at the inaugural ATP Cup team event on Monday.
Tennis: Sabalenka begins Shenzhen title defense with emphatic win
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka started her 2020 season in style with a 6-3 6-0 victory over Russian qualifier Margarita Gasparyan in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Serena, Wozniacki team up to advance in Auckland doubles
Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki teamed up in the doubles for the first time to beat Japanese pair Nao Hibino and Makoto Ninomiya 6-2 6-4 at the Auckland Classic on Monday.
NBA roundup: Lakers’ 20 blocks subdue Pistons
Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, 11 rebounds and a season-best eight blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers register a 106-99 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
