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The Fijian is using an eligibility rule letting any player in the tour’s top 50 all-time earnings regain full status for a season of their choice.

Two other Malaysians, Ridwan Sahrom and Fadhil Zonis, finished fourth and fifth respectively.

Delays have affected preparations at Milan-Cortina Olympic venues, including ice hockey, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing sites.

At this stage nothing would change the IOC’s decision allowing Russian athletes to take part in the February games only as individuals representing themselves.

Anthony Joshua was travelling with his friends on a highway linking Lagos and Ibadan when their SUV rammed into a stationary truck.

From badminton to karate, the country’s athletes have claimed numerous medals on the world stage.

The Bavarians’ +53 goal difference surpasses Pep Guardiola’s 2013/14 side, which also had 47 points but just a +35 tally.

Francesco Pio Esposito’s late strike with 12 minutes remaining seals a 1-0 win over the relegation-battling side.

Second-division Albacete fans hurl abuse at the Brazilian forward, who has repeatedly suffered racism in Spain during games.

The London club won the race to sign the England midfielder after Aston Villa also showed interest in the former Chelsea player.

The defending champions remain third in the table after a third consecutive stalemate, risking further ground at the top.

A 78th-minute goal from the Al-Nassr forward seals a 1-0 win, with the former champions controlling possession.

The hard-hitting world No 1 takes on an unfamiliar role as she enters the tournament as runner-up from 12 months ago.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka enters the tournament as favourite but has no title to defend or winning momentum in Melbourne this year.

The big-serving 35-year-old, the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam singles final, has not competed in over a year.

Daniil Medvedev, who reached the final of the Australian Open in 2021, 2022 and 2024, will be an underdog in Melbourne with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz overwhelming favourites.

A shellshocked Iga Swiatek lost seven consecutive games to Bencic, including a rare 6-0 set, ending the match with a racquet toss and tears that reflected her frustration.

Returning from knee surgery after seven months, Hubert Hurkacz led Poland to a 2-1 United Cup final victory against Switzerland.

The Malaysians lose to South Korea’s reigning world champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in three games.

His win emulates that of Charoen Wattanasin, who lifted the title in 1958.

The world No 2 pair defeated Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling 50-minute semi-final match at the Malaysia Open.

The sessions court granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on two counts of cheating involving almost RM60,000.

BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz says the association needs to increase its revenue by about 20% to cover its operating costs.

The men’s doubles pair became the only representative from the nation to make it to the semi-final stage at the Malaysia Open.

The Briton won the championship in Abu Dhabi, edging Max Verstappen by two points, with teammate Oscar Piastri finishing third.

United Autosports will not be involved in Australia’s Supercars Championship touring car series from next season.

Lando Norris details what went through his mind over last laps, it was like watching himself from above.

Max Verstappen claimed eight wins, the most of any driver, yet Lando Norris’ third place helped him clinch the title by just two points.

The seven-time world champion suffered a career-low season, failing to secure a single podium finish despite early optimism.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri dominated early, but Max Verstappen’s late resurgence made the 24-race season a historic title skirmish.