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Ohtani has surgery on injured shoulder - Dodgers

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani had surgery on Tuesday to repair his left shoulder after it was partially dislocated in game two of the club's World Series triumph over the New York Yankees, the Dodgers said.

Sporting's rout of Man City doesn't guarantee success with Man Utd: Amorim

Ruben Amorim insisted Sporting Lisbon's stunning 4-1 rout of Manchester City in the Champions League does not guarantee he will be able to make an immediate impact at Manchester United.

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Swiatek battles into Open fourth round with gutsy win

A pumped-up Iga Swiatek burnished her Australian Open credentials with a hard-fought straight-sets win over in-form Daria Kasatkina Saturday to battle into the fourth round.

'Rocket Man' fails to give Evans lift-off at Australian Open

Beaten 24th seed Dan Evans said he had been playing pretty well in his Australian Open third-round clash on Saturday -- until they turned off Elton John.

Stokes, Archer, Gayle missing from IPL auction: reports

England's Ben Stokes, Australia's Mitchell Starc and veteran West Indies big-hitter Chris Gayle are among the stars missing from the upcoming auction for the Indian Premier League, media reports said Saturday.

Sadom and Sihwan tie at the top at Singapore Open

Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana fired a bogey-free 65 to haul himself into contention and share the third-round lead at 11-under par with American Sihwan Kim at the SMBC Singapore Open on Saturday.

Medvedev, Tsitsipas march into last 16 as Halep fires warning

World number two and title favourite Daniil Medvedev won over the Australian Open crowd on Saturday as he eased into the last 16 along with Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Assured Tsitsipas serves up a storm to reach fourth round

World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas did not drop a service game, despite losing a set, as he overcame Benoit Paire to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open on Saturday.

Sabalenka conquers serving yips by 'not thinking'

Aryna Sabalenka says she tried to "stop thinking" about her serve on Saturday and it worked well with the world number two's woeful double fault count improving as she stayed in contention at the Australian Open.

Medvedev gets crowd onside to reach last 16 for fourth year

Russian title favourite Daniil Medvedev cruised into the fourth round at the Australian Open with an unruffled straight-sets victory over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Saturday.

Title wins teach Collins to 'ride out highs and lows'

Breaking through to win two titles last year taught Danielle Collins how to "ride out the highs and lows" -- and it stood her in good stead Saturday at the Australian Open.

Dethroned Osaka to tumble below 80th after early Melbourne exit

Former world number one Naomi Osaka is set to plummet below 80th in the rankings after her Australian Open title defence met a shuddering halt in only the third round.

Curry buzzer-beater lifts Warriors as Lakers, Nets win

Stephen Curry hit the first buzzer-beating game-winner of his illustrious NBA career on Friday, draining a step back jumper to lift Golden State to a 105-103 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Halep in 'a good spot' as she sets up last-16 Cornet clash

Fit-again Simona Halep said she was in "a good spot" and feeling no pressure as she stepped up a level to crush the Australian Open dreams of Emma Raducanu's conqueror Danka Kovinic and power into the last 16 on Saturday.

Sabalenka conquers serving yips to make Australian Open last 16

World number two Aryna Sabalenka cleaned up her serving woes to stay in contention at the Australian Open Saturday, but she needed three sets to get past 31st seed Marketa Vondrousova.

Lakers get needed win over Magic, Nets back on top in NBA's East

The beleaguered Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from an embarrassing loss to the Indiana Pacers with a 116-105 NBA victory over the Magic in Orlando on Friday.

Medvedev aims to march on as resurgent Halep sweeps into last 16

World number two Daniil Medvedev steps up his march towards the Australian Open men's title later but the early action on Saturday was dominated by the resurgent former finalist Simona Halep, who swept into the second week in Melbourne.

Collins downs Danish teen Tauson to set-up Mertens last-16 clash

American Danielle Collins staged a remarkable comeback to halt giant-killing Danish teenager Clara Tauson Saturday and keep alive dreams of bettering her last-four Australian Open heroics in 2019.

Halep crushes Raducanu conqueror to set up last-16 Cornet clash

Ominous former world number one Simona Halep crushed the Australian Open dreams of Emma Raducanu's conqueror Danka Kovinic Saturday to power into the last 16.

NFL halts daily Covid testing of unvaccinated players: report

The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to halt daily testing of unvaccinated players for Covid-19 and will test them on the same basis as those vaccinated, ESPN reported Friday.

'Thought it was UFC': Kyrgios accuses doubles coach of fight threat

Nick Kyrgios claimed Saturday a coach and trainer associated with Croatian doubles opponents Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic threatened to fight him after the top seeds were bundled out of the Australian Open.

Osaka inspires Anisimova to talk about mental health 'hard years'

Amanda Anisimova is a big fan of Naomi Osaka for bringing athletes' mental health struggles into the spotlight over the past year -- an issue she can relate to.

Cantlay holds slim PGA Tour lead at La Quinta

World number four Patrick Cantlay fired a four-under par 68 in the California desert on Friday and will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the US PGA Tour American Express.

Surgical Brady readies for Rams operation

Tom Brady says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' regular season drubbing by the Los Angeles Rams will count for little when the two sides collide in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

Medvedev on march into Melbourne second week, Halep on comeback trail

World number two Daniil Medvedev will step up his march towards the Australian Open men's title on Saturday while a resurgent Simona Halep eyes a place in the second week of the Grand Slam.

Dembele penalty gives Lyon derby win

Lyon eked out an ugly 1-0 victory over struggling neighbours Saint-Etienne on Friday with a 15th-minute penalty by Moussa Dembele.

Dombrandt saves Harlequins and does Toulouse a favour

Alex Dombrandt scored his third try of the game deep in added time to give Harlequins a 36-33 victory over Castres on Friday in a Champions Cup game filled with tries, handling errors and referee's whistles.

Sargent leads Norwich out of relegation zone

Norwich moved out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time this season as Josh Sargent's double helped beat 10-man Watford 3-0 at Vicarage Road.

US ice dancers deny Japanese 'legend' Takahashi to win Four Continents gold

US ice dancers Caroline Green and Michael Parsons won gold in the Four Continents Figure Skatings Championships on Friday, denying Japanese figure skating legend Daisuke Takahashi who gave his country a first silver medal in the discipline with partner Kana Muramoto.

Top-ranked Korda takes LPGA Tournament of Champions lead

World number one Nelly Korda fired seven birdies in a six-under par 66 on Friday to take a one-shot lead in the US LPGA Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.

NBA fines Knicks $25,000 over Randle media snub

The NBA fined the New York Knicks $25,000 on Friday for failing to make Julius Randle available to the media after the Knicks' 102-91 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

James overtakes Curry in All-Star voting

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has overtaken Golden State's three-point king Stephen Curry in the third round of voting for the NBA All-Star Game, released Friday by the league.

Loeb leads Monte Carlo chasing record for oldest rally winner

Two retired drivers dominated on the second day of the Monte Carlo Rally on Friday as Sebastien Loeb led French compatriot Sebastien Ogier.

Gerrard 'shocked' Benitez took Everton job

Steven Gerrard has revealed his surprise that former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez took on the challenge of managing rivals Everton.

France captain Dupont among Toulouse Covid-19 positives

France captain Antoine Dupont is among Toulouse players who have tested positive for Covid-19, club president Didier Lacroix said Friday.

Former Wales hooker Hibbard retires at 38

Former Wales hooker Richard Hibbard announced his retirement from all professional rugby union with immediate effect on Friday.

De Kock outshines Pant as South Africa clinch series

Quinton de Kock won a stroke-filled battle with rival wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant as South Africa clinched their one-day international series against India at Boland Park in Paarl on Friday.

Underperforming Egypt and Senegal look to Salah and Mane for goals

Underperforming Egypt and Senegal hope Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane can recapture their Premier League form when the Africa Cup of Nations enters the last-16 stage in Cameroon.

Conte hails battling Spurs but calls for reinforcements

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has praised his side's never-say-die attitude but said the club still need to strengthen despite a good run as he prepares for Sunday's showdown against his former club Chelsea.

South Korea's Cha leads at Four Continents Championships

South Korean champion Cha Jun-hwan hit a new personal best score in the men's short programme to take the lead at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships Friday in Tallinn.

Toulouse to 'take legal action' after 'disrespectful' Champions Cup decision

Toulouse president Didier Lacroix said on Friday the club will "take legal action" after European Champions Cup organisers cancelled this weekend's home game with Cardiff and left the holders at risk of missing out on the last 16.

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