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Ambitious Jabeur aiming for no.1 and maiden major glory
Ons Jabeur said Saturday she is aiming to become world number one in 2023 and "not lose any more finals" after a breakthrough season when she fell just short of a maiden major crown.
Kohli, Rohit out of India squad for New Zealand T20s
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been left out of India's T20 squad for the home series against New Zealand as selectors ponder major long-term changes.
Djokovic 'likes his chances' of 10th Australian Open crown
Novak Djokovic declared on Saturday that he "likes his chances" of winning a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, despite lingering injury worries.
Kirk grabs one-shot lead in Hawaii, Spieth crashes on 'weird day'
Chris Kirk's hot start propeled him to a five-under-par 65 on Friday and a one-stroke halfway lead in the US PGA Tour Sony Open over rookie Taylor Montgomery and J.J. Spaun.
Froome in spotlight as Australia's biggest cycling event returns
Chris Froome headlines a stellar cast at the Tour Down Under when road cycling's World Tour season launches in Adelaide next week.
Gauff warns 'best yet to come' as she chases first Slam title
Rising teenage star Coco Gauff warned Saturday at the Australian Open that her "best is yet to come" as she goes in search of a maiden Grand Slam crown.
Warriors rout Spurs in front of record NBA crowd
The Golden State Warriors were the stars of the party in San Antonio on Friday, cruising to a 144-113 NBA victory over the Spurs before a record crowd at the Alamodome.
Tsitsipas, Kyrgios hail exciting Rune but fear burnout
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios hailed Denmark's Holger Rune as a potential multiple Grand Slam winner on Saturday -- but also have fears about the "tennis-obsessed" teen burning out.
Gasquet roars back to stun Norrie for 16th title
French veteran Richard Gasquet won his first ATP title in nearly five years as he fought back to stun second seed Cameron Norrie in the final of the Auckland Classic on Saturday.
Kyrgios says stressful being an Australian Open title contender
Nick Kyrgios said on Saturday that expectations he can go far at next week's Australian Open were stressful and made it hard to focus.
New generation unlikely to win so many tennis Slams - Nadal
Rafael Nadal cast doubt Saturday on whether the new generation of players led by fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz could ever match the feats of himself, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
'Vulnerable' Nadal says Djokovic clear favourite at Australian Open
Defending champion Rafael Nadal admitted Saturday he felt vulnerable heading into the Australian Open after two straight defeats in the build-up and said that Novak Djokovic was clear favourite.
Leicester book Champions Cup last-16 place
Leicester Tigers became the first team to reach the Champions Cup last 16 on Friday as a 44-29 win at Clermont gave them a third successive victory in the competition.
Rams say coach McVay staying on
The Los Angeles Rams said on Friday that head coach Sean McVay would be continuing in his role and would be in charge for the 2023 NFL season.
Heat home to be renamed Miami-Dade Arena
The Miami Heat's arena, which had been sponsored by failed crypto giant FTX, will be known as the Miami-Dade Arena until a new naming partner is found, the basketball team announced on Friday.
Aston Villa make wasteful Leeds pay
Aston Villa's rise under Unai Emery continued with a 2-1 win over a luckless Leeds at Villa Park on Friday.
Rampant Napoli crush Juventus to move 10 points clear
Napoli stamped their authority on the Serie A title race on Friday by thrashing Juventus 5-1 and moving 10 points clear of the chasing pack.
Man Utd complete loan signing of Weghorst
Manchester United completed the loan signing of Dutch international Wout Weghorst for the rest of the season on Friday to bolster Erik ten Hag's forward options.
Mahious penalty gives hosts Algeria victory in CHAN opener
Hosts and title favourites Algeria edged Libya 1-0 on Friday in the opening match of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) thanks to a second-half penalty converted by Aymen Mahious.
Dolphins to start rookie QB Thompson in wildcard clash
Rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will start for the injury-hit Miami Dolphins in their wildcard playoff game at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, coach Mike McDaniel said.
Five talking points for the 2023 cycling season
As road cycling's World Tour season shifts into gear at the Tour Down Under next week, AFP Sport takes a look at some of the issues and storylines expected to feature in the year ahead.
'World class' Kane will break all records, says Conte
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte backed Harry Kane to keep smashing goal records as the striker looks to overtake Jimmy Greaves as the club's all-time top scorer.
Agent says Trossard ready to leave Brighton after Liverpool snub
Leandro Trossard's agent said the Belgium forward wants to quit Brighton after being left out of the team to face Liverpool on Saturday because of his "attitude".
Phillips fires New Zealand to ODI series win over Pakistan
Glenn Phillips smashed an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand secured a series victory over Pakistan with a two-wicket win in the third and final one-day international in Karachi on Friday.
Red Bull to unveil 2023 car in New York
Red Bull will launch their 2023 car in New York next month, the Formula One champions announced on Friday.
Smith return welcome news for new England boss Borthwick
Marcus Smith is set to give new England coach Steve Borthwick a boost with a timely return to action ahead of the Six Nations Championship.
Jamaica launches fraud probe as Bolt millions feared missing
Jamaican financial authorities have launched an investigation into a company holding investments for eight-times Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt after reports that he may have lost millions to large scale fraud.
Al-Attiyah retains Dakar lead as Loeb notches up sixth stage win
Sebastien Loeb streaked to victory in the 12th stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday, the French BRX driver's fifth stage win in a row and his sixth of this edition.
Valieva not sanctioned by Russian anti-doping agency, says 'concerned' WADA
Russian figure skating prodigy Kamila Valieva has not been sanctioned by the Russian anti-doping agency, which found she bore "no fault or negligence" for a positive drugs test before the Beijing Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Friday.
Crystal Palace boss Vieira issues Chelsea warning
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has urged his side to focus on their own game rather than read too much into Chelsea's problems ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Man Utd wait for Weghorst leaves Ten Hag short on strikers
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is short on forward options for Saturday's derby against Manchester City, with the expected loan signing of Dutch international Wout Weghorst not completed in time.
Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six counts of rape
A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial.