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Three-time finalist Medvedev grinds into Australian Open round two

Three-time finalist Medvedev grinds into Australian Open round two

Feisty three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev was forced to work hard in grinding past Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday as he launched his bid for an elusive second Grand Slam crown.

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Auger-Aliassime retires from Melbourne first round with cramp

Auger-Aliassime retires from Melbourne first round with cramp

Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered heartbreak on Monday as his Australian Open ended prematurely and in pain when he quit his first-round match with cramp.

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Rams fend off Bears comeback as Patriots advance in NFL playoffs

Rams fend off Bears comeback as Patriots advance in NFL playoffs

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams snuffed out the Chicago Bears' latest wild comeback attempt to win 20-17 in overtime, as the New England Patriots also moved within one win of the Super Bowl in the NFL playoffs Sunday.

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Thousands march in US to back Iranian anti-government protesters

Thousands march in US to back Iranian anti-government protesters

Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing the Iranian government's deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in the Islamic Republic.

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Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii

Gotterup charges to Sony Open victory in Hawaii

Chris Gotterup fired a six-under-par 64 to surge to victory in the PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday.

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Auger-Aliassime retires injured from Melbourne first round

Auger-Aliassime retires injured from Melbourne first round

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered heartbreak on Monday as his Australian Open ended prematurely and in pain when he quit his first-round match with an injury.

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Gauff through, Auger-Aliassime retires as Djokovic begins record quest

Gauff through, Auger-Aliassime retires as Djokovic begins record quest

Erratic title contender Coco Gauff battled into the Australian Open second round Monday ahead of a defiant Novak Djokovic launching his latest bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam crown at Melbourne Park.

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Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 19

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 19

Uncontrolled wildfires tore through communities in southern Chile, leaving charred ruins in their wake and at least 19 dead, authorities said, announcing the latest toll on Sunday.

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China says economy grew 5% last year, among slowest in decades

China says economy grew 5% last year, among slowest in decades

China's economy expanded five percent in 2025, Beijing said Monday, one of its slowest rates of growth in decades as it struggles with persistently low consumer spending and a debt crisis in its property sector.

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Young star Zheng may have to give back Australian Open prize money

Young star Zheng may have to give back Australian Open prize money

American rising star Michael Zheng faces the prospect of giving back his Australian Open prize money as a college student, but is hoping a concession can be made.

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