Medvedev, Gauff power through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback
Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, but Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova was sent packing.
Read moreTsitsipas finds top gear at Australian Open after wobble
Stefanos Tsitsipas was given a brief scare by lucky loser Zizou Bergs on Monday before roaring back to win his first-round match at the Australian Open 5-7, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3.
Read more'Succession' set to dominate TV's delayed Emmys
Postponed by four months because of Hollywood strikes, the Emmy Awards will finally celebrate television's best and brightest on Monday, with the last season of HBO's "Succession" tipped to scoop the night's top prizes.
Read moreTaiwan's president-elect Lai hails US support as delegation visits
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States, as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing.
Read moreTensions in Guatemala as Congress delays Arevalo's inauguration
The inauguration of Guatemala's Bernardo Arevalo was delayed for hours Sunday due to tensions in Congress, controlled by his opponents, the latest in a barrage of challenges the president-elect has faced in taking office.
Read moreCowboys crash out with shock loss to Packers, Lions advance
The Dallas Cowboys crashed out of the NFL playoffs with a humiliating 48-32 defeat to the seventh-seeded Green Bay Packers in the wildcard round on Sunday while the Detroit Lions advanced with a 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Read moreCramps and tears as Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open
Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious cramp in pushing third seed Daniil Medvedev hard at the Australian Open on Monday.
Read moreFive talking points in 2024 cycling season
The 2024 men's cycling season gets underway at the Tour Down Under this week at the start of a year which will see a potentially spectacular Tour de France and the Paris Olympics.
Read moreButton sets new sights on 'emotional' Le Mans
It is 15 years since Jenson Button claimed the Formula One drivers championship but as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) prepares to get underway at the end of February, the Briton told AFP he is eyeing new peaks, not least the iconic Le Mans 24 Hour race.
Read moreLillard buzzer-beater lifts Bucks over Kings, Nuggets cool off Pacers
Damian Lillard drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning 143-142 NBA overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
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