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Gauff hopes to copy 'insane' Osaka fashion statement, but not yet

Gauff hopes to copy 'insane' Osaka fashion statement, but not yet

Coco Gauff on Friday called Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired Australian Open outfit "cool" and "insane" -- but isn't ready to make her own bold fashion statement just yet.

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Australian Open to start earlier Saturday over forecast 40C heat

Australian Open to start earlier Saturday over forecast 40C heat

Temperatures of 40C are forecast to roast the Australian Open on Saturday, forcing a change of schedule and warnings for fans.

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Alcaraz warns he's getting 'better and better' at Australian Open

Alcaraz warns he's getting 'better and better' at Australian Open

An ominous Carlos Alcaraz warned he was getting "better and better" after sweeping into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.

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Teenager Jovic dumps seventh seed Paolini out of Australian Open

Teenager Jovic dumps seventh seed Paolini out of Australian Open

Teenager Iva Jovic sent two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini crashing out of the Australian Open on Friday with the seventh seed the biggest scalp of the young American's burgeoning career.

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'He must hate me': Medvedev renews Tien rivalry at Australian Open

'He must hate me': Medvedev renews Tien rivalry at Australian Open

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev renews his rivalry with up-and-coming Learner Tien in the Australian Open last 16, saying Friday: "I don't like to play him, but he must hate to play me as well."

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'Navalny' director hits right notes in Sundance fiction debut

'Navalny' director hits right notes in Sundance fiction debut

Academy Award-winning documentary director Daniel Roher was back at Sundance on Thursday for the film festival's opening day, showcasing a sharp turn in his work.

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Putintseva sings rabbit song to shut out 'disrespectful' fans

Putintseva sings rabbit song to shut out 'disrespectful' fans

Yulia Putintseva hit out Friday at "disrespectful" fans during her Australian Open clash with Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez and said she only kept her cool by singing a song about rabbits.

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Gauff fights back after wobble to reach Australian Open last 16

Gauff fights back after wobble to reach Australian Open last 16

Coco Gauff survived a scare as she recovered from early serving problems and being a set down against fellow American Hailey Baptiste to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.

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Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit

Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit

La Rochelle assistant coach Donnacha Ryan has challenged his side to bounce back from their Champions Cup elimination in Sunday's French Top 14 trip to Clermont.

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Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift-off

Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift-off

Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, who is looking to confirm his own resuscitation and that of his team at Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga.

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