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Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history

Djokovic 'prepared' for US Open bid for history

Since Novak Djokovic last lifted the US Open trophy in 2023 to tie Margaret Court with a 24th Grand Slam title, the Serbian superstar has relentlessly pursued record-breaking number 25.

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Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina

Wallabies hold on for victory in Argentina

Australia scored twice in the first 11 minutes and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina 27-21 in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.

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Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga

Atletico down Sevilla to go top of La Liga

Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early La Liga table.

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Juve notch second straight win, Fiorentina's centenary party falls flat

Juve notch second straight win, Fiorentina's centenary party falls flat

Juventus saw off Parma 2-0 to make it back-to-back wins at the start of the Serie A season on Saturday, while Fiorentina's celebrations of the club's 100th anniversary were spoilt by a 3-0 home defeat by promoted Frosinone.

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US deports right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos

US deports right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to his home country of Britain, the US government said Saturday.

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Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open

Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open

Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week.

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Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny

Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny

Niger's ruling junta said it was back in control after mutinous soldiers set off armed clashes in Niger's capital Saturday, moving on the presidential palace and disrupting the state broadcaster.

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Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights

Djokovic kicks off latest Grand Slam quest under US Open lights

Four-time champion Novak Djokovic headlines the first night session of the US Open, kicking off his latest quest for an elusive 25th Grand Slam title against Argentina's Mariano Navone on Sunday.

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Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'

Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'

Rival coaches Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie exchanged barbs about South Africa's scrumming tactics after the Springboks \ beat New Zealand 33-26 in a pulsating second Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years.

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