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Gael Monfils etched his name in history by becoming the oldest singles champion on the ATP Tour, securing his 13th career title at the Auckland Classic on Saturday. The 39-year-old Frenchman defeated Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4, surpassing Roger Federer’s record

American McCartney Kessler claimed her second WTA title on Saturday, defeating Belgium’s Elise Mertens 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 in the Hobart International final. Kessler, ranked 67th in the world, showcased an aggressive game with 44 winners to overcome Mertens, a two-time Hobart champion.

Swiss tennis star Belinda Bencic is embracing the dual role of athlete and new parent as she prepares for her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open. Bencic and her partner, fitness trainer Martin Hromkovic, welcomed their daughter Bella in April. Since

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a commanding 126-101 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Gilgeous-Alexander scored in 39 points, while Joe added 31 off the bench with eight three-pointers. The

New West Ham United manager, Graham Potter expressed optimism despite his side’s 2-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Aston Villa on Friday night. Potter, who replaced Julen Lopetegui just a day earlier, saw his team take an early lead before goals from

Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella stunned Borussia Dortmund with a goal just 24 seconds into Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 victory, one of the fastest strikes in this Bundesliga season. Tella, making a rare start, latched onto a perfect pass from Robert Andrich to

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, are gearing up for a historic qualification campaign for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, as CAF reveals the tournament’s roadmap. The World Cup, scheduled for October 17 to November 8, 2025, in Morocco,

David Moyes is in talks with Everton about a potential return to Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche. While no agreement has been finalized, the Scotsman is considered the leading candidate, with negotiations set to continue on Friday. Everton dismissed

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expects an “unpredictable” Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday following his side’s 3-0 semi-final win over Mallorca. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo sealed Real’s spot, while Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the other

Manchester United are reportedly considering selling forward Alejandro Garnacho, 20, in the winter transfer window, with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo emerging as a potential replacement. According to reports, including the Daily Express, United manager Ruben Amorim is keen on the 25-year-old Cameroon international,

Manchester United have secured winger Amad Diallo’s future with a new five-and-a-half-year contract, keeping the 22-year-old at Old Trafford until June 2030. The Ivory Coast international, who has scored six goals in 27 appearances this season, expressed his excitement about the deal:

Everton defender Ashley Young, has revealed that facing his 18-year-old son Tyler in Thursday’s FA Cup third-round clash against Peterborough United would be the pinnacle of his illustrious career. The former England international, who has lifted trophies with Manchester United, spoke emotionally

Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured the signing of centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou from Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims for €18 million plus €2 million in add-ons. The 27-year-old, who has 11 caps for Ivory Coast, has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the option

World number one Jannik Sinner will begin his Australian Open title defense against Nicolas Jarry, while Novak Djokovic faces a challenging path that could lead to a quarter-final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner, who won his first major in Melbourne last year,

Tottenham edged Liverpool 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday, but the match was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Lucas Bergvall. The 18-year-old avoided a second yellow card for a late tackle on Kostas Tsimikas before scoring the decisive goal