World number one Serena Williams has cruised into her seventh Australian Open final. The 34-year-old American beat fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-0, 6-4. Williams is now just one win away from equalling Steffi Graf's record 22 Grand Slams. She’ll play either Angelique Kerber or Johanna Konta in the final on Saturday.
FIFA receives record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has stated that it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new milestone in world sporting history.
'Gutted' Robertson steps down as All Blacks coach after review
Scott Robertson has stepped down as New Zealand coach following an internal review of the All Blacks' performance, New Zealand Rugby said on Thursday.
Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up Cup of Nations final v Senegal
Yassine Bounou has saved two penalties and Youssef En-Nesyri netted the decisive spot kick as hosts Morocco secured a 4-2 shootout victory over Nigeria following their 0-0 draw in a tense Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Rabat on Wednesday.
Mitchell century helps New Zealand level ODI series with India
Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday and level the three-match series at 1-1.
Dubai named long-term opening host of new beach volleyball championship
Dubai has been named the permanent opening destination for a new global beach volleyball championship, the 'Beach World Series'.
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