January 8th, 2022
Kyrgios wary of facing ‘determined’ Djokovic
Nick Kyrgios is keen to avoid being drawn to face a fired-up Novak Djokovic if the reigning Australian Open champion manages to convince authorities to allow him to play at this year’s tournament.
Barty into Adelaide final | Canada edge Russia at ATP Cup
Australian world No 1 Ash Barty breezed past holder Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4 in their Adelaide International semi-final on Saturday to set up a showdown with Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina.
Barca reject salary claims about Pique, Alba, Busquets
Barcelona have rejected an “erroneous” report that revealed the salaries of Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique.
The Ashes: Usman Khawaja’s century leaves England fighting to save Sydney Test
Australia’s Usman Khawaja hits another classy century as England are left needing to bat out the final day to save the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Novak Djokovic: Having Covid gave tennis star vaccine exemption – lawyers
Novak Djokovic’s lawyers say a positive test on 16 December allows the tennis star entry to Australia.
FA Cup: Covid-hit Manchester City beat Swindon 4-1 to reach fourth round
Covid-19-hit Manchester City brush aside League Two Swindon Town to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
Best Fifa Awards: Mohamed Salah and Sam Kerr on player of the year shortlists
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr are among the Best Fifa Football Awards’ player of the year nominees.
Bayern Munich 1-2 Borussia Monchengladbach: Bundesliga leaders beaten despite Robert Lewandowski goal
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffer a shock home defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach in their first game after the league’s winter break.