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Qualifier Inglis to splash out on toaster, kettle after Melbourne run

Plucky home qualifier Maddison Inglis plans to do a bit of shopping with her unexpected Australian Open windfall -- and a toaster and kettle top her wish list.

Fan warning as Australian Open braces for 45C heatwave

Australian Open organisers urged fans to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade as the tournament braces for a freak heatwave on Tuesday with temperatures set to soar as high as 45C.

Sinner races on, dethroned Keys eats pie as heatwave hits Melbourne

Jannik Sinner sent an Australian Open statement in rolling into the quarter-finals on Monday but fellow champion Madison Keys was dethroned as Melbourne braced for forecast 45C heat.

African players in Europe: Mbeumo strikes as United stun Arsenal

Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth midfielder Amine Adli were among eight African scorers in the Premier League at the weekend.

Barca chief Laporta upset by impending Dro switch to PSG

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said that teenage talent Dro Fernandez's decision to leave the club for a planned move to Paris Saint-Germain, despite having previously agreed a new deal with the Catalan giants, was "unpleasant".

Rampant Swiatek ends Inglis fairytale at Australian Open

Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek ended the fairytale run of qualifier Maddison Inglis with a rampant display at the Australian Open on Monday to set up a quarter-final with fifth seed Elena Rybakina.

Sinner races through in Melbourne as Djokovic looms into view

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed his place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a straight-sets dismissal of fellow Italian Luciano Darderi in the Melbourne heat on Monday.

Anisimova primed to snap win drought against Pegula in Melbourne clash

Amanda Anisimova has never beaten fellow American Jessica Pegula but plans to put that right when they meet in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as heatwave hits Melbourne

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in 33C heat.

Anisimova ensures 25-year Australian Open first for US women

United States players are dominating the women's draw at the Australian Open after Amanda Anisimova on Monday made it four Americans in the singles quarter-finals for the first time in 25 years.

Musetti vows to push Djokovic 'to his maximum' in Melbourne quarters

Lorenzo Musetti vowed Monday to push Novak Djokovic "to his maximum" after setting up an Australian Open quarter-final against the 24-time major champion.

Champion Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday while Jannik Sinner aims to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals in stifling heat.

Anisimova silences Chinese fans to set up Pegula showdown in Melbourne

Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

US speed star Lindsey Vonn: Olympic timeline

US speed star Lindsey Vonn will make her return to the Olympics in Cortina, defying the odds at the age of 41.

Legends of Winter Olympics: heroes of the slopes

With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ski slopes.

Cheesy apple pie for Keys as victor Pegula dodges Chiefs jersey

Jessica Pegula used the threat of having to wear a Taylor Swift-themed Kansas City Chiefs jersey as motivation to propel her past defending champion Madison Keys and into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Keys 'proud' as Australian Open reign ends to good friend Pegula

"Proud" Madison Keys said she could walk away with her head held high after her reign as Australian Open champion ended to good friend Jessica Pegula on Monday in the last 16.

Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

Curry leads Warriors over 'suffering' T'Wolves, Raptors silence Thunder

Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, his latest NBA milestone overshadowed by upheaval in Minneapolis.

Darnold, Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 to reach Super Bowl

Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years on Sunday.

Named after teacher mum, Learner Tien makes Grand Slam milestone

Learner Tien got his name because his mum was a teacher and the rising star of United States tennis still lives at home even as he reached a Grand Slam milestone.

Melbourne champion Keys exits as Sinner bids to avoid same fate

Jessica Pegula sent reigning champion and podcast co-host Madison Keys spinning out of the Australian Open on Monday in straight sets while Jannik Sinner will hope to avoid the same fate and reach the quarter-finals.

Clinical Pegula dumps defending champion Keys out of Australian Open

A clinical Jessica Pegula dumped defending champion and good friend Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to surge into the quarter-finals.

Lindsey Vonn defies the odds to chase Olympic dream

US ski star Lindsey Vonn has defied age and injury to make one of the most remarkable comebacks in Olympic history, the latest chapter in a storied career of memorable highs and crushing setbacks.

Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice

With the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony getting underway on February 6, AFP looks back at some of the golden stars of the ice rink.

Scheffler marches to season-opening PGA Tour win in La Quinta

World number one Scottie Scheffler launched his 2026 US PGA Tour campaign with a runaway victory in the American Express at La Quinta, California.

Patriots reach Super Bowl in blizzard-hit 10-7 win over Broncos

Quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance since the glory days of predecessor Tom Brady with a blizzard-hit 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday.

Juve deal hammer blow to Napoli title defence, Milan slip further behind Inter

Juventus dealt a huge blow to Napoli's Serie A title defence on Sunday with a 3-0 win in Turin which left the reigning champions nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan, who are pulling away from the chasing pack.

Toulon cling on to edge Montpellier, Clermont climb to 5th

Toulon moved up to fourth as full-back Marius Domon starred in a tight 30-27 victory over Montpellier on Sunday, as Clermont beat La Rochelle 32-27 to climb to fifth in the Top 14.

'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot dead a second US citizen amid the Trump administration's mass immigration crackdown.

Carrick relishes Man Utd opportunity after stunning Arsenal

Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha's rocket sealed a stunning 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal must respond to title test: Arteta

Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to show they have the character to cope with a 3-2 defeat against Manchester United that breathed new life into the Premier League title race.

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