Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have cruised into the third round of the Australian Open with straight-set victories. Fifth seed Sharapova beat Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-1, while defending champion Williams thrashed Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei 6-1, 6-2. Williams, who is chasing her 22nd Grand Slam title, says family support is a major factor in her success.
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Dubai named long-term opening host of new beach volleyball championship
Dubai has been named the permanent opening destination for a new global beach volleyball championship, the 'Beach World Series'.
Amateur shocks pros for massive payday at 'One Point Slam' before Australian Open
An amateur tennis player from Sydney, Jordan Smith, struck gold on Wednesday as he walked away with a cheque worth A$1 million ($661,000) after holding his nerve to win the 'One Point Slam' ahead of the Australian Open.
UAE secure AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-final spot
The UAE Olympic national team have marched into the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-finals following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Syria at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Ofner's premature celebration costs him Australian Open spot in epic collapse
Sebastian Ofner may never forget the rules of the sport again after his premature victory celebration turned into a nightmare collapse against Nishesh Basavareddy in the Australian Open qualifiers on Wednesday.
Semenyo on target again as Man City beat Newcastle in League Cup semi-final
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo has made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
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