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Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reportedly cut short a practice match against Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday because of a left hamstring issue, five days before the Grand Slam.
Hong Kong's sports associations have been told to include "China" in their official names or risk having funding pulled, as authorities embrace nationalism after quashing democracy protests.
Four months into his reign as Chelsea manager, Graham Potter is under pressure for a run of form that would have seen many of his predecessors at Stamford Bridge fired during the Roman Abramovich era.
Petra Kvitova reached the Adelaide International quarter-finals on Wednesday after her opponent retired and was joined in the last eight by Olympic champion Belinda Bencic and Danielle Collins.
Australian Open spectators were warned on Wednesday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic.
India's Rishabh Pant will miss the cash-rich Indian Premier League because of his injuries in a road accident last month, former national cricket board chief Sourav Ganguly has confirmed.
In-form Petra Kvitova reached the Adelaide International quarter-finals on Wednesday after her opponent retired and was joined by resurgent Olympic champion Belinda Bencic.
Novak Djokovic and women's world number two Ons Jabeur were named Wednesday on the first executive committee of the controversial Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA).
Jimmy Butler led a record-breaking shooting display from the free throw line as the Miami Heat edged past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.
The Australian Open, the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, gets under way at Melbourne Park on Monday.
Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times but a 10th title in Melbourne this month will be the most satisfying of all after his humiliating ban a year ago.
A Romanian court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal by controversial influencer Andrew Tate against his 30-day detention while he is being investigated for alleged human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal group.
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score twice as Manchester United beat Charlton 3-0 to reach the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday while Newcastle saw off Leicester 2-0.
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday that his team has been making the country's rugby "shine" even though the French federation's president Bernard Laporte has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges.
Slovakia's Petra Vlhova foiled record-seeking Mikaela Shiffrin by claiming a dominant victory in the women's World Cup slalom race in Flachau on Tuesday.
French midfielder Paul Pogba, who missed the World Cup in Qatar after having knee surgery in early September, trained on Tuesday with his Juventus teammates for the first time since October, his club announced.
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday won praise for withdrawing a 'Mankad' run-out appeal against Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka in the opening one-day international.
The Vuelta a Espana, a race that traditionally emphasises climbing, will hit the slopes early and often in 2023, with 10 mountain-top finishes on the route unveiled in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah's strategy of playing it safe saw him move a step closer to retaining his Dakar Rally title but Tuesday's ninth stage was overshadowed by the death of an Italian tourist.
Slovakia's Petra Vlhova sat in pole after the first leg of the women's World Cup slalom race in Flachau on Tuesday, just ahead of record-seeking Mikaela Shiffrin.
Virat Kohli on Tuesday said playing "without any fear" remains key to success after his 45th one-day international century led India to a 67-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match.
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller came off the bench in a friendly against Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday in Marbella, continuing his recovery from testicular cancer.
Under-fire French Football Federation chief Noel Le Graet has called an extraordinary meeting of the organisation for Wednesday, sources told AFP, at which he is expected to offer an explanation for controversial comments about Zinedine Zidane which have led to a barrage of criticism and calls for him to resign.
Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant attacking century to set up a convincing 67-run win for India in the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday Kalvin Phillips was "ready" as he contemplates giving the England midfielder his first start for the club in this week's League Cup quarter-final against Southampton.
Premier League club Southampton have signed Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz from Racing Club for 13.65 million euros ($14.68m), the Argentines announced on social media.
Exeter hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie could miss England's entire Six Nations campaign after suffering an ankle injury that may require surgery.
Ex-France hooker Yannick Bru has signed to become manager of Bordeaux-Begles next season, club president Laurent Marti said Tuesday.
Lionel Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue 1 clash at home against Angers on Wednesday, as the Qatar-owned club look to tie the Argentine down to a new contract.
Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah's strategy of playing it safe saw him move a step closer to retaining his Dakar Rally title and his fifth in all following Tuesday's ninth stage.
Wales manager Rob Page wants Gareth Bale to stay involved in the international set-up after the star forward announced he was hanging up his boots.
World number nine Veronika Kudermetova battled back to beat two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and join Barbora Krejcikova in the Adelaide International II second round on Tuesday.