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Novak Djokovic has revealed lingering anxiety when arriving at Melbourne airport, stemming from his high-profile deportation ahead of the 2022 Australian Open due to his unvaccinated status and Australia’s strict COVID entry rules at the time. In an interview with The Herald

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her resilience by overcoming Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to claim the Brisbane International title on Sunday. The 26-year-old Belarusian, preparing to defend her Australian Open crown, shook off a sluggish start to secure

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of 21-year-old Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague on a deal running until 2031. The move, reportedly valued at £12.5 million ($15.5 million), is subject to a work permit and international clearance. The young shot-stopper

Czech tennis star and reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Australian Open as she continues to recover from a back injury. The 29-year-old world number 10 revealed on social media that the injury, which she sustained

The United States claimed their second United Cup title in three years on Sunday, defeating Poland 2-0 in the final in Sydney. Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz delivered stellar performances in their singles matches to secure the victory in the mixed-team tournament.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick revealed that a substantive coach for the Super Eagles will soon be appointed, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Since June 2024, Augustine Eguavoen has been managing the team on an interim basis.

Algerian side Belouizdad made history with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League on Friday, ending the latter’s 27-match unbeaten run. Noufel Khacef scored in the first minute of stoppage time to secure the win,

Naomi Osaka reached her first final in over two years with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory against Alycia Parks at the Auckland Classic on Saturday. The 27-year-old former world number one, now ranked 57th, displayed her trademark power and precision to overcome

LeBron James made history on Friday, surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA history with his 563rd. The 40-year-old scored 30 points in LA Lakers’ 119-102 win over Atlanta Hawks. Anthony Davis contributed 18 points and 19 rebounds, while

Poland secured their place in the United Cup final as Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz delivered decisive victories against Kazakhstan on Saturday in Sydney. World number two Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-4, sealing Poland’s 2-0 triumph and ensuring their spot in

Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens are gearing up for the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia with two key warm-up matches against Pakistan and Scotland during their final training camp in India. Following preparation phases in Benin City and

Newly appointed AC Milan manager Sergio Conceição secured a dramatic debut victory as his team rallied from behind to defeat Juventus 2-1 and book their place in the Italian Super Cup final against city rivals Inter. Kenan Yildiz gave Juventus a first-half

Jude Bellingham redeemed himself in spectacular fashion, scoring a dramatic 95th-minute winner as 10-man Real Madrid edged past Valencia 2-1 at Mestalla Stadium to reclaim the top spot in La Liga. Valencia, under new manager Carlos Corberan, took the lead in the

World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered past Marie Bouzkova in straight sets on Friday, securing a spot in the Brisbane International semi-finals. The Belarusian star defeated the Czech 6-3, 6-4 in one hour and 45 minutes, maintaining her dominant form ahead of

Former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has unleashed a scathing critique of his former Black Stars teammates, labeling them “cowards” for failing to support him after his infamous penalty miss at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Ghana was on the brink of history