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Alcaraz eases into last eight in bid for maiden Melbourne title

India's Bollywood bets big on 'event cinema'

Doncic soars as Lakers down Mavericks, Knicks edge 76ers

American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan's tallest building

'Dream partner': Sabalenka keen for mixed-doubles date with Djokovic

On-fire teenager Jovic sets up Melbourne quarter-final with Sabalenka

Sabalenka rolls into last eight as Alcaraz steps up Melbourne bid

Second killing in Minneapolis by US federal agents sparks uproar

Sabalenka surges past teenager Mboko into Australian Open quarter-finals

Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis

US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

Home qualifier gets life-changing Melbourne money after Osaka pullout

Maddison Inglis said it was "like a dream" after Naomi Osaka's injury withdrawal sent the home qualifier into the Australian Open last 16 and with it life-changing prize money.

Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended

The New York Knicks edged a contentious clash with the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 on Saturday, as Jalen Brunson poured in 31 points to help get his team's season back on track.

Kim Si-woo leads top-ranked Scheffler, teen Brown in La Quinta

South Korean Kim Si-woo will have world number one Scottie Scheffler and teen phenom Blades Brown nipping at his heels as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the US PGA Tour American Express in La Quinta, California.

Djokovic says 'great champion' Wawrinka's legacy will live on

Novak Djokovic says the retiring Stan Wawrinka's legacy will live on in tennis, hailing the Swiss veteran as a "great champion" who inspired him.

US skeleton racer appeals for Olympic spot after 'corrupted' qualifier

A Team USA skeleton racer who accused Canada of deliberately corrupting the Olympics qualifying process has launched an appeal to be granted a "wildcard" entry to next month's Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

Massive winter storm sweeps across US bringing ice, frigid temps

A massive winter storm on Saturday dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas as it swept across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

WHO chief says reasons US gave for withdrawing 'untrue'

The head of the UN's health agency on Saturday pushed back against Washington's stated reasons for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, dismissing US criticism of the WHO as "untrue".

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe netted twice to claim Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal on Saturday and take his side top of La Liga.

Dupont inspires Toulouse to Pau thumping despite sin binning

France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 on Saturday to move six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.

Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut as Lens lose top spot

Ethan Nwaneri struck 13 minutes into his Marseille debut after joining on loan from Arsenal to help his new club to a 3-1 win over high-flying Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

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Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to win at Villarreal