Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the Australian Open quarter final (Jason Heidrich/Icon Sportswire via AP Images, AP Photo/Mark Baker)

Can Djokovic and Murray plot Alcaraz's downfall at Australian Open?

Novak Djokovic resumes his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday in a clash of two tennis generations. Djokovic is arguably the sport’s greatest of all time, playing in pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Meanwhile Alcaraz is at the forefront of tennis’ new wave of rising…

Arsenal & Man City in race to sign teenager compared to Martin Odegaard

Arsenal & Man City in race to sign teenager compared to Martin Odegaard

Arsenal and Manchester City are both reportedly interesting in signing Rosenborg teenager Sverre Nypan. The Norwegian prodigy has predictably been compared to his compatriot Martin Odegaard, who also caught the eye in his nation’s top flight while he was still a teenager before moving to Real Madrid and later Arsenal. Nypan is yet to play…

Saudi Pro League still keen on signing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

Saudi Pro League still keen on signing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are continuing to show interest in signing Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, reports claim. The 24-year-old, who finished runner-up to Rodri in last year’s Ballon d’Or vote and was later crowned Best FIFA Men’s Player, was reported to be a transfer target for the cash-rich Saudi Pro League last summer….

FSG chiefs wowed: Liverpool preparing £33m+ bid to sign new star for Slot

Deal progressing: Man Utd now in talks to sign new £900k-p/y ace for Amorim

Manchester United are now progressing with a deal to sign a new defender for Ruben Amorim this month, it has been reported, with the club keen to improve their ranks for the second half of the campaign. Manchester United lose again as INEOS turn to January market A 3-1 Premier League loss to Brighton at…

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It’s a scandal – Barcelona president Laporta lashes out at refereeing after weekend controversy

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has blasted the standard of refereeing during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Getafe, describing the decision not to award a late penalty for his side as a “scandal”. Barca were incensed when match official Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes and VAR Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso failed to award a spot-kick after Christantus Uche appeared…

Dopage: C’est fini pour Swiatek

Dopage: C’est fini pour Swiatek

L’agence mondiale antidopage a annoncé lundi qu’elle ne ferait pas appel de la suspension d’Iga Swiatek. La numéro 2 mondiale avait été suspendue un mois suite à un contrôle positif en août dernier à la trimétazidine, un médicament figurant sur la liste des produits interdits. Journée parfaite pour Iga Swiatek. Après sa nouvelle victoire expéditive,…

'I couldn't be happier' - First photos of Hamilton at Ferrari revealed

'I couldn't be happier' – First photos of Hamilton at Ferrari revealed

Lewis Hamilton said he “couldn’t be happier” to have realised his dream of becoming a Ferrari driver as he officially began work with the Italian team on Monday. Hamilton marked his first day at the famous Prancing Horse’s Maranello factory with a social media post expressing his delight at achieving a career-long “dream”. The seven-time…

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after defeating Eva Lys of Germany in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Remorseless Swiatek drops just one game in 59-minute rout of lucky loser Lys

Iga Swiatek stayed on course for her maiden Australian Open title after another demolition job as the Pole swept aside German lucky loser Eva Lys for the loss of just one game. Swiatek made it through to the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park for the second time by coming through in straight sets 6-0 6-1. The…

Man City pondering January reunion with former midfielder

Man City pondering January reunion with former midfielder

Manchester City’s January squad revamp could lead to a loan move for former midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to reports. The Premier League champions hit top form in Sunday’s 6-0 win over Ipswich Town, suggesting their recent struggles may be a thing of the past. City leapt back into the top four thanks to that victory,…

Man City open talks over deal for "Superman" goalkeeper to replace Ederson

Man City open talks over deal for "Superman" goalkeeper to replace Ederson

Manchester City have now opened talks over a deal to sign a goalkeeper who could replace Ederson between the sticks next season, according to a report. Pep rebuilding his squad Pep Guardiola has been rebuilding his team this month, as they have been way below par in the Premier League this season, and it looks…

Liverpool now identify £30k-p/w "box-crasher" as perfect midfield target

Liverpool now identify £30k-p/w "box-crasher" as perfect midfield target

Liverpool have now identified a midfielder who ticks all the boxes for Arne Slot, according to a report. Slot keen on a midfielder The Reds missed out on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi back in the summer, with the midfielder opting to stay with his boyhood club, but it hasn’t hampered them in their quest to…

Man City advancing in talks to sign amazing star who's the new Cancelo

Man City advancing in talks to sign amazing star who's the new Cancelo

The role and importance of a modern-day fullback is very much changing before our eyes, with quotes such as “no one wants to be a Gary Neville” beginning to lose their meaning. Top sides and coaches, largely because of Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola, are beginning to use their full-backs in a variety of ways both…

Bertrand Latour-Samir Nasri, lourdes accusations de racisme

Bertrand Latour-Samir Nasri, lourdes accusations de racisme

Une fois n’est pas coutume, Bertrand Latour et Samir Nasri étaient sur la même ligne, dimanche sur le plateau du Canal Football Club au moment d’évoquer la récente exclusion de Medhi Benatia face à Lille. Samir Nasri et Bertrand Latour ont parfois semblé proche d’en venir aux mains face aux caméras du Canal Football Club…

Emma Raducanu of Britain celebrates after defeating Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Raducanu will 'take positives' from Australian Open run

Emma Raducanu will “take positives” from her run to the third round of the Australian Open, while Jack Draper produced an “incredible effort” to come through three five-set matches in a row, says Gigi Salmon. In her latest Sky Sports column, Gigi Salmon speaks exclusively from Melbourne where she discusses Emma Raducanu’s run to the…

« Au bout de ma vie »: Marion Rousse, l’annonce sur sa maladie

« Au bout de ma vie »: Marion Rousse, l’annonce sur sa maladie

Alors qu’elle est attendue sur plusieurs fronts ces prochaines semaines, Marion Rousse est dans le dur à cause d’une angine. Une vague de froid s’est abattu sur l’Hexagone depuis plusieurs jours. Et avec, l’épidémie de grippe fait rage, obligeant de nombreux hôpitaux à déclencher le plan blanc pour faire face à l’afflux de malades. Mais…

Perfect signing: Liverpool chasing their next Fabinho in £50m "warrior"

Perfect signing: Liverpool chasing their next Fabinho in £50m "warrior"

Results panned out in Liverpool’s favour last weekend, with the Reds earning a dramatic late victory at Brentford before Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at home against Aston Villa. It feels significant. Liverpool are now six points clear at the top of the Premier League having played a game less than their rivals. It felt…