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Men’s world No 1 overcame American Marcos Giron after women’s No 2 overpowered Britain’s Emma Raducanu.
The Serb is on collision course with Carlos Alcaraz, who stayed on track with a wobbly win; Zheng Qinwen’s conqueror is thrashed.
The American Olympic medallist, who is the world’s most followed rugby player, believes her stoic but ‘amazing’ sport needs more personalities.
Jannik Sinner recovers to win after Emma Navarro fights back from brink of defeat by Wang, while Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu set up clash.
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She says she has not fully recovered from an elbow injury, while Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Zheng in last year’s final, marches on.
Chinese qualifier Wei Sijia beaten by No 4 women’s seed but Wang Xiyu, Wang Yafan and Zhang Shuai get through.
Shang, whose Hong Kong Open was cut short, appeared to be injured while Nick Kyrgios is also out; Djokovic, Osaka, Gauff all win through.
Yang Wenlong seals gold at FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup stop in Austria, calls it ‘a dream come true’.
Seven of China’s 10 players in year’s first grand slam face unseeded opponents, while defending champions Sinner, Sabalenka get challenging openers.
Vow to review rules and gather feedback from players following withdrawals of Fan Zhendong, Chen Meng and Ma Long.
Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi, one of 8,000 runners taking part on Sunday, gained fame by winning the 2018 Boston Marathon as an amateur runner.
Huang Yaqiong won mixed doubles title with partner Zheng Siwei in Paris last summer, but does not believe she can still compete at top level.
Our writers wish for better ‘mega’ events, larger crowds and a best ever National Games, but query the clamour to pay athletes more.
No Olympics, Paralympics or Asian Games, but China’s own multi-sport event is coming to Hong Kong in another packed year of sport.
The 19-year-old Tien, who is of Vietnamese descent, beat 2 players in the top 50 on his way to finishing second at the Next Gen ATP Finals.
A look back at some special sporting moments from years gone by, including an 11-goal classic and the day Desert Orchid burst onto the scene.
Alibaba Group boss Joe Tsai and Olympic champion gymnast Li Ning have to stand on chairs for picture with former NBA star Yao Ming.
Olympic gold medallist had been expected to play in team event starting in Perth this week, her spot will now be taken by Gao Xinyu.
Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu has numerous offers from other series, but says he’s prepared to wait two years to return to the grid.
Cui Yongxi waived as result of Dennis Schroder trade between Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors.
The 37-year-old had taken to Weibo to vent his frustration about the table after losing a round-of-16 match despite leading 3-1.
The ‘M’ Mark event claims the annual award ahead of 22 other WTA International Series events held around the world in its category.
Haughey has won the award for the past three consecutive years, but Kong’s stunning performance in Paris Olympics makes her a strong contender.
Oscar Maritu is also expected to join former Hong Kong boss Jorn Andersen’s maiden Chinese Super League venture at Yunnan Yukun.
Russian will be competing against the likes of Hong Kong No 1 Coleman Wong Chak-lam and Chinese mainland rising star Shang Juncheng.
Briton Michael Rutter is chasing a record-extending 10th win on the famed street circuit.
The former LA Laker player’s No 9 jersey at the two Beijing teams for which he played will be retired on December 6 – the day he turns 39.
All the information ahead of the weekend’s super fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul.
Xu, who competed in the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing and set a national record at the world championships, is set for his toughest challenge.
Rachael Gunn’s display in Paris, which included rolling on the floor, sparked conspiracy theories over how she had managed to qualify.
