Barty sets up Adelaide final against teenager Yastremska
World number one Ash Barty fought back from a set down to beat unseeded Danielle Collins 3-6 6-1 7-6(5) on Friday to reach the Adelaide International final where she will face Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 3:17 am(NZT)
Electric clashes in final stop on road to Super Bowl
The NFL postseason rolls onward on Sunday, with young talent facing off against veteran experience in the NFC conference championship, and an AFC underdog looking to cement a spot in the Super Bowl.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 3:16 am(NZT)
Iranian chess ref accused of flouting dress code says she won't return home
An Iranian chess referee who has been accused of violating her country's Islamic dress code while adjudicating a women's tournament said that she does not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 3:03 am(NZT)
Trainer ban? Record-breaking Nike shoes under scrutiny
Running is supposed to be one of the purest sports, but a technological arms race in shoes is raising questions about the integrity of competition in athletics.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 3:00 am(NZT)
VAR: Premier League referees set to use pitchside monitors
Premier League referees are told to start using pitchside monitors for red card decisions where it is felt they should have the final say.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 2:36 am(NZT)
Jazz rocks in Singapore to boost title defense
Jazz Janewattananond injected fresh momentum into his title defense at the Singapore Open with a second round six-under-par 65 on Friday to grab a one-shot lead heading into day three.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:36 am(NZT)
Rybakina overcomes Watson to set up Zhang final in Hobart
Third seed Elena Rybakina endured a tough test against British qualifier Heather Watson before winning 6-3 4-6 6-4 to reach the final of the Hobart international on Friday.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:32 am(NZT)
The Australian Open 'is happening,' say organizers
The Australian Open will go ahead as scheduled next week despite continuing concerns about the air quality in Melbourne, according to the grand slam's tournament director Craig Tiley.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:22 am(NZT)
Tiger's son is good at golf, but video poses wider questions
The genie is out of the bottle. Tiger Woods' son Charlie plays golf and his swing looks sweet.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:17 am(NZT)
Saracens: Players could represent England if club relegated from Premiership
Saracens' star players would still be able to play for England even if they are relegated from the Premiership to the Championship.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:07 am(NZT)
Jordan Henderson: 'How Liverpool star became complete midfielder'
Liverpool and England star Jordan Henderson has a wonderful array of midfield qualities scarcely reflected in the statistics, says MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:02 am(NZT)
UFC 246: Conor McGregor v Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone - all you need to know
Everything you need to know about Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone at UFC 246 in Las Vegas this weekend.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 1:01 am(NZT)
Formula 1: Saudi Arabia unveil plans for race in 2023
Saudi Arabia unveils detailed plans for a new race track that is poised to host Formula 1 from 2023.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 12:58 am(NZT)
What if Liverpool win the Premier League? Fans predict 'unbearable' outcome
Rival football fans talk about how they will feel if, or when, Liverpool win their first Premier League titleSource: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 12:27 am(NZT)
Johanna Konta: British number one will not play Fed Cup this year
Johanna Konta says she needs to take care of her body and admits it was a "tough decision" not to play in this year's Fed Cup.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 18 Jan 2020 | 12:13 am(NZT)
Mexican immigrant dreams of leading first U.S. breakdancing team to Olympic gold
Antonio Castillo discovered the joyful athleticism of breakdancing as a child in Mexico in the 1980s. Now a new generation of young people comes to his Washington studio to learn the finer points of a dance style that has evolved into a sport, hoping one day to bring home Olympic gold.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 18 Jan 2020 | 12:05 am(NZT)
The life and times of Conor McGregor
Whether it's trash-talking an opponent or fighting in a Dublin pub, Conor McGregor is a man that makes headlines.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 11:32 pm(NZT)
Frustrated Paire sets up all-French final in Auckland
Benoit Paire overcame a second set of simmering frustration that ended with a smashed racket and point penalty to advance to the Auckland Open final on Friday and a showdown with fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 17 Jan 2020 | 10:54 pm(NZT)
Rallying: Sainz wins Dakar for third time as Brabec takes motorcycle title
Spaniard Carlos Sainz became a triple Dakar Rally champion with the Mini X-Raid team on Friday while American Ricky Brabec took the motorcycle crown for Honda and ended KTM's 18-year dominance.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 17 Jan 2020 | 10:46 pm(NZT)
Kagiso Rabada: South Africa pace bowler banned for final England Test
South Africa pace bowler Kagiso Rabada is banned for the final Test of the series against England following his celebration of Joe Root's dismissal in the third Test.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 10:45 pm(NZT)
NBA roundup: Ingram’s 49 leads Pelicans to wild OT win over Jazz
Brandon Ingram scored a career-high 49 points and won a shootout with Donovan Mitchell as the host New Orleans Pelicans ended the Utah Jazz's 10-game winning streak with a 138-132 overtime victory Thursday night.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 17 Jan 2020 | 10:06 pm(NZT)
Australian Open organizers on alert for return of bushfire smoke
Cool temperatures and smoke-free skies gave Australian Open organizers a second day of reprieve on Friday and they will keep their fingers crossed that the haze stays away for the final weekend of preparations for the multi-billion dollar tournament.Source: Reuters: Sports News | 17 Jan 2020 | 9:58 pm(NZT)
San Francisco Giants appoint first female full-time coach in MLB history
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 8:57 pm(NZT)
Player brands Australian Open email a 'slap in the face' as bushfire smoke continues to hit tournament
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 7:54 pm(NZT)
Conor McGregor: Meet David August, the UFC fighter's tailor
Meet David August, Conor McGregor's personal tailor and the man behind the Irishman's infamous pinstripe suit.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 7:12 pm(NZT)
Derrick Henry the Tennessee Titans running back's top five plays
Watch the NFL's rushing leader Derrick Henry's top five plays before the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: BBC Sport - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 7:10 pm(NZT)
Brooks Koepka outmuscles Bryson DeChambeau in body banter
It began as a battle of the bodies, but now golf's alpha male Brooks Koepka has gone for the jugular.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 5:32 am(NZT)
Kobe Bryant calls for more education to tackle racism in soccer
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant believes more education is needed to tackle the scourge of racism in soccer.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 5:21 am(NZT)
Cristiano Ronaldo and FC Barcelona top digital rankings in China
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 4:40 am(NZT)
Gauff to face Venus in Wimbledon rematch at Australian Open
American teenager Coco Gauff will face one of her idols Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open after the draw was made Thursday.Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel - Sport | 17 Jan 2020 | 1:06 am(NZT)
UFC 228 - Tyron Woodley vs Darren Till LIVE fight updates
Darren Till could become the second British UFC champion tonight if he dethrones Tyron Woodley. The Liverpudlian has never tasted defeatbut faces a massive test against the American.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 1:36 pm(NZT)
PETER CROUCH: Roy Keane’s death stare saved me from being just another plonker in a flash car...
PETER CROUCH: I’ve seen football change over the past 20 years. I’ve been promoted, relegated, won trophies, gone without scoring, played for my country, been bought, sold, loaned and called ‘a freak’.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 1:07 pm(NZT)
We’ll miss Alastair Cook, and not just for his ability to score runs
STUART BROAD: Whenever Alastair Cook walked out to bat he made me feel at ease — and I can’t think of a bigger compliment to an opening batsman than that.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:56 pm(NZT)
Serena Williams receives game penalty after outburst at umpire as Osaka takes US Open
MIKE DICKSON AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Osaka stormed to a sensational US Open final win last night when she beat Serena Williams, who totally lost her head in a dramatic match.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:55 pm(NZT)
Sol Campbell rubbishes England's World Cup heroics
Former England defender Sol Campbell has dismissed talk of a revival under Gareth Southgate, saying the country simply got lucky at the World Cup and are still well behind Europe’s elite.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:43 pm(NZT)
Amir Khan climbs off the canvas to defeat Samuel Vargas by unanimous decision
JEFF POWELL AT ARENA BIRMINGHAM: Khan won the second fight of his comeback by a mile, as he should, but this was not the easy walk in the park he had predicted.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:43 pm(NZT)
Mohamed Salah scores twice, creates two assists and misses two penalties as Egypt thrash Niger
The Liverpool star scored twice, created two assists and missed two penalties as Egypt thrashed Niger 6-0 at home in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:36 pm(NZT)
Joseph O'Brien fighting fit as he eyes to continue his family's notable success
For a man that battled the scales which forced his premature retirement from the riding ranks, Joseph O'Brien still looks lean enough to partner horse Latrobe next Saturday.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:28 pm(NZT)
Premier League clubs face race against time to increase amount of English players before Brexit
Premier League clubs will have to significantly increase the number of British footballers in their official 25-man squads under plans being formulated in Brexit talks.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:21 pm(NZT)
Mbappe and Pogba train with France team-mates while Koeman puts Holland stars through their paces
Mbappe, Pogba, Griezmann and Co were pictured preparing for the clash inside an empty Stade de France, which will play host to a celebratory occasion on Sunday.
Source: Sport | Mail Online | 9 Sep 2018 | 12:13 pm(NZT)
