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Djokovic wins Australian Open to equal Nadal's Grand Slam record
AFP, Published on 30/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - An emotional Novak Djokovic called it "the biggest victory in my life" after sweeping past Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday.
Sabalenka triumphs in Melbourne
Published on 28/01/2023
» MELBOURNE: An emotional Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title.
Ukraine urges Australian Open to ban Djokovic's father
AFP, Published on 27/01/2023
» SYDNEY - Ukraine's ambassador to Australia on Friday urged tennis officials to ban Novak Djokovic's father from the Australian Open after he was filmed posing with fans brandishing Russian flags.
IOC's move to reintegrate Russia into Olympics meets opposition
AFP, Published on 27/01/2023
» PARIS - The International Olympic Committee's efforts to find a "pathway" for Russians to take part in the 2024 Paris Games despite the invasion of Ukraine were strongly criticised by Britain and Denmark on Thursday.
IOC says will explore pathway for return of Russia, Belarus athletes
AFP, Published on 26/01/2023
» LAUSANNE - The International Olympic Committee, ignoring calls from Ukraine to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from next year's Paris Summer Olympics, said Wednesday that a pathway for their athletes' participation should be "further explored".
Russia, Belarus flags banned at Australian Open
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when they were seen among the crowd.
Garcia, Rublev beat heat at Australian Open ahead of Djokovic return
AFP, Published on 17/01/2023
» MELBOURNE: Caroline Garcia and Andrey Rublev swept into the Australian Open second round on a blisteringly hot day Tuesday ahead of Novak Djokovic making his eagerly anticipated return to the season-opening Grand Slam.
Australia dump Afghan cricket series over Taliban crackdown on women
AFP, Published on 13/01/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia pulled out of an upcoming cricket series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, citing Taliban moves to further restrict women's rights.
Thais eyeing top spot in group
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/01/2023
» Defending champions Thailand seek a victory over Cambodia at Thammasat Stadium tonight as they bid to seal the top spot in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 Group A standings.
World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans
AFP, Published on 18/12/2022
» DOHA: There is no new name on the trophy and many of football's global superstars are taking their final bow but the most controversial World Cup in history will be remembered as a tournament of firsts.