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Sinner overcomes cramps, heat to continue Australian Open title defense. Djokovic gets 400th win

Defending champion Madison Keys and her fellow American Jessica Pegula have started their third-round matches early at the Australian Open with extremely hot temperatures expected later Saturday at Melbourne Park.

Djokovic secures 400th Grand Slam match win to extend record, ties Federer's Australian Open mark

Novak Djokovic continues to pile up tennis records.

Cheers! Stan Wawrinka bids farewell at Australian Open with beers and gratitude

Stan Wawrinka bids farewell to the Australian Open after losing to Taylor Fritz.

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open before third-round match

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open before her third-round match against Maddison Inglis.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo expects to miss extended time after injuring his calf again

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury already caused him to miss eight games earlier this season.

Kurt Busch, Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kurt Busch has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleges tampering by Ole Miss' Pete Golding and calls for reforms

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is accusing Mississippi coach Pete Golding of tampering with transfer player Luke Ferrelli.

Sean McVay turns 40 with a new perspective on football and the same dreams for his Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay will spend his 40th birthday on Saturday in the exact same way he spent the vast majority of his 30s.

Teenager Blades Brown narrowly misses a 59. He's tied for American Express lead with Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 in the world and tied for the lead at The American Express.

Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90

One-time NFL MVP and longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90.

Cameron Smotherman collapses after weighing in for UFC 324, fight with Ricky Turcios canceled

Bantamweight fighter Cameron Smotherman collapsed Friday afternoon immediately after weighing in and his bout with Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 was canceled.

Buffalo Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coaching job

Philip Rivers has interviewed with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching job.

NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm

One year after a winter storm forced postponements across major U.S. sports, another weather system is prompting a reshuffling of games this week and threatened to wreak havoc on the weekend schedule.

Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia

A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia while working for the team.

No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee

Alabama coach Nate Oats says 7-foot center Charles Bediako, who gave up his college eligibility in 2023 to enter the NBA draft, will play against Tennessee on Saturday.