Sinner targets Australian Open return but refuses to rush knee recovery
Jannik Sinner hopes to return for the Australian Open after his knee injury but says medical protocols, not a rushed deadline, will guide his comeback.
Starc denies knowledge of sandpaper plan as Cricket Australia rules out new inquiry
Mitchell Starc restates his denial of prior knowledge as Cricket Australia declines to reopen its 2018 ball-tampering investigation after Khawaja’s memoir.
India-New Zealand third ODI washed out: 2-0 lead stays, series moves to Bay Oval
Hamilton’s third ODI was abandoned without a ball bowled. India remain 2-0 ahead, with two games left at Bay Oval and New Zealand now able only to draw the series.
Doncic scores 32 as Lakers beat Hawks for sixth straight win without Reaves
Luka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Lakers beat Atlanta 124-114, winning a sixth straight game while Austin Reaves sat out through illness.
Michael Wilson out for season with neck fracture as Cardinals lose another receiver
Michael Wilson will miss the rest of 2026 with a neck fracture, leaving Arizona without its top four opening-day receivers. Confirmed injury details and the options left.
Sabalenka beats Muchova to open WTA Finals bid with straight-sets win
Sabalenka beat Muchova 7-6(2), 7-5 in her WTA Finals Group 2 opener, recovering from lost service games to level their head-to-head and start her title bid.
England lose Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry for rest of Nations Championship
Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry are out for England’s remaining Nations Championship campaign. Three more starters miss Japan, with New Zealand returns only a target.
FIFPRO World 11: Messi returns for record 18th selection as Bronze makes history
Messi returns for his 18th FIFPRO World 11 selection, Bronze sets a women’s record, and Yamal reaches a teenage first. Full teams and voting windows explained.
Yamal to miss Spain’s Czechia trip with knee issue; Oyarzabal also out
Yamal will stay in Barcelona after right-knee discomfort, while Oyarzabal recovers from flu. Both miss Czechia, with England the planned return target.
Rugby League World Cup 2030 heads to US and Pacific with five-city format
The 2030 Rugby League World Cup will use five-city Magic Rounds across the US and Pacific, with larger men’s and women’s fields. Host cities remain undecided.
