Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard for the Australian Open.
The former world No.1 and five-time major champion has been trying to revive her career after an injury-plagued 2019.
The 32-year-old Russian, who won the tournament in 2008, has slipped to 147 in the world rankings.
She was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International earlier this week.
Sri Lanka top order falters, India sense victory
India set Sri Lanka a daunting target of 372 before reducing the hosts to 84-4 on day four of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday, remaining firmly on course for victory.
Williams sisters beaten on doubles return at Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams and Venus Williams said they had a good time on their return to doubles action for the first time since 2022, despite suffering an opening round defeat at the Cincinnati Open on Monday.
Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism
FIFA has announced on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.
Former Australia batter Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving
Former Australia batsman David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 ($1,065) for drink-driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday after being arrested in April.
LIV officially cancels next week's team championship event in Michigan
LIV has officially canceled its season-ending team championship event and will bring a tumultuous season to an end this weekend at LIV Golf Indianapolis, the league announced Monday.
