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Hector wins as Shiffrin third in Czech giant slalom before Olympics

Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Djokovic hits landmark, Osaka out

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan

England spinners choke Sri Lanka to 219 in second ODI

Franzoni gains Olympic boost edging Odermatt in Kitzbuehel downhill

Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win

Ugandan opposition leader says wife in hospital after assault by soldiers

Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia

'Amazing journey': Wawrinka, 40, says farewell to Australian Open

Shiffrin fourth in first run of Czech giant slalom race

Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Osaka out, Sinner survives

Fisilau among new faces in England Six Nations squad

England coach Steve Borthwick named Greg Fisilau among three uncapped players for his Six Nations squad on Friday, but there was no place for former captain Owen Farrell or teenage wing Noah Caluori.

Long-awaited first snowfall brings relief to water-scarce Kabul

Children sliding around on plastic bags, boys engaging in lively snowball fights, and families taking selfies on white-covered streets: residents of Kabul rejoiced on Friday at the long-awaited first snowfall of the winter.

Liverpool on the up as new signings hit form, says Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Reds will only get better in the years to come as a huge outlay on young talent in the transfer market begins to bear fruit.

Stars turn out for Valentino's funeral in Rome

Anne Hathaway and Donatella Versace were among the stars who attended the funeral Friday of legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, with some mourners wearing touches of his trademark red in tribute.

Gauff hopes to copy 'insane' Osaka fashion statement, but not yet

Coco Gauff on Friday called Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired Australian Open outfit "cool" and "insane" -- but isn't ready to make her own bold fashion statement just yet.

Australian Open to start earlier Saturday over forecast 40C heat

Temperatures of 40C are forecast to roast the Australian Open on Saturday, forcing a change of schedule and warnings for fans.

Alcaraz warns he's getting 'better and better' at Australian Open

An ominous Carlos Alcaraz warned he was getting "better and better" after sweeping into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.

Teenager Jovic dumps seventh seed Paolini out of Australian Open

Teenager Iva Jovic sent two-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini crashing out of the Australian Open on Friday with the seventh seed the biggest scalp of the young American's burgeoning career.

'He must hate me': Medvedev renews Tien rivalry at Australian Open

Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev renews his rivalry with up-and-coming Learner Tien in the Australian Open last 16, saying Friday: "I don't like to play him, but he must hate to play me as well."

'Navalny' director hits right notes in Sundance fiction debut

Academy Award-winning documentary director Daniel Roher was back at Sundance on Thursday for the film festival's opening day, showcasing a sharp turn in his work.

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