Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez displayed remarkable sportsmanship at the Australian Open on Sunday, helping a ball girl who fainted during her first-round match against Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova. Quick Thinking on Court The incident occurred towards the end of the second set as Alexandrova served. The ball girl, positioned beside the umpire’s chair, collapsed flat on her

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Former world number one Venus Williams created history at the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the oldest woman to compete in the singles main draw in the Open Era at age 45. However, her milestone appearance ended in a narrow three-set defeat to Olga Danilovic in the first round. Williams, who accepted a wildcard into the

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame the unique pressure of having tennis legends Roger Federer and Rod Laver watching from the front row to secure a 6-4, 6-1 first-round win at the 2026 Australian Open. Sabalenka, a two-time Melbourne champion, faced French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah on Rod Laver Arena, starting the match in uncharacteristic

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Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed the signing of highly-rated New Zealand winger Fehi Fineanganofo on a two-year contract, ahead of the 2026-27 Gallagher Premiership season. The 23-year-old speedster joins the club from Bay of Plenty at the provincial level and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby, bringing a proven try-scoring pedigree to the Red Bulls’ backline.

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Sara Cox, the world’s first professional female rugby union referee, has announced her retirement from international officiating after a distinguished career spanning over a decade. Cox, from Exeter, has officiated 51 international matches, making her the most experienced female referee in the history of the sport. Her final international appearance came during New Zealand’s quarter-final

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Haas has become the first Formula 1 team to reveal images of its 2026 car, the VF26, ahead of a season set to feature the sport’s most significant rule overhaul in decades. Digital renders released on Monday showcase the car’s new aerodynamic design, highlighting narrower wings, revised engine-cover fins, and a chassis built to fully

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London Spirit have announced a raft of high-profile signings for the 2026 Hundred season, including England internationals Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, and Charlie Dean. The moves are part of a broader strategy to bolster both the men’s and women’s squads ahead of the eagerly anticipated summer tournament. The franchise, based at Lord’s, has made eight

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Aston Villa missed the opportunity to move second in the Premier League as Everton secured a deserved 1-0 victory at Villa Park. Thierno Barry’s composed strike midway through the second half proved decisive, ending Villa’s 11-game unbeaten home run in the league and halting their momentum under manager Unai Emery. Everton’s triumph was built on

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Arsenal Women’s Football Club generated the highest revenue of any women’s football club in 2025, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis. The 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League winners leapfrogged previous leader Barcelona with £21.5 million, marking a 43% increase compared to 2024. Chelsea Women’s Football Club, who secured a domestic treble last season, followed closely behind

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Celtic scraped past sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot in a tense Scottish Cup encounter, with a late goal from Sebastian Tounekti finally sealing a 2-0 victory. The win sets up a last-16 clash with Dundee, but interim manager Martin O’Neill was left frustrated by his side’s lacklustre performance. Despite making 10 changes from their midweek Falkirk win,

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