Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams to claim the Australian Open title. The 28-year-old German, who was playing in her first Grand Slam final, won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 against the world number one. Williams had been seeking her 22nd major title, which would have moved her into a tie with Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open era. Meanwhile, Kerber will rise to world number two with victory, earning $3.4 million for the win.
Etihad Airways strongly rejects financial allegations against Man City
Etihad Airways has strongly rejected any findings shared by the Premier League Commission on the disciplinary proceedings involving financial allegations against Manchester City.
UAE hold Qatar to top Gulf Cup Group B
The UAE finished top of Group B at the Arabian Gulf Cup after drawing 1-1 with Qatar in Jeddah.
Australia win rain-curtailed ODI against South Africa
Australia’s bowlers powered the tourists to a 45-run victory over South Africa under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method on Wednesday, helping them avoid a whitewash in the three-match one-day international series.
Gill smashes fastest ODI double century as India beat West Indies
Shubman Gill struck the fastest double century in one-day international history as India completed the second-highest successful chase in an ODI with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second match of the three-game series in Guwahati on Wednesday.
UAE Cup winner Carruthers takes Abu Dhabi Challenge lead
Australia's Coby Carruthers made the most of an invitation from the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF) as he shot a bogey-free eight-under-par 62 to lead the Abu Dhabi Challenge after the opening round at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.
