Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep withdrew from the Brisbane International event due to injuries, just weeks before the first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar. Defending champion Sharapova is suffering from an arm injury and has to stand down as a precautionary measure before the Melbourne Open, due to start on the 18th January. Romanian top seed Halep is nursing and inflammation in her left Achilles, an injury that hampered her 2015 campaign.
Runners can set world records at Dubai Marathon under new partnership
Dubai Marathon has partnered with Guinness World Records (GWR) to give runners a chance to set official global records during the upcoming race on February 1.
Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series
Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia's dominant women's cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, has announced that she will retire from the game after the upcoming multi-format series against India.
Real Madrid parts ways with coach Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid has announced on Monday that Xabi Alonso has left his role as head coach "by mutual consent," with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted from the club's reserve team Castilla coach to replace him.
Liverpool defeats Barnsley after Szoboszlai mistake
Dominik Szoboszlai has scored a stunner and gave away a howler as Liverpool beat third-tier Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a home FA Cup fourth round clash with Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion.
CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations
Violent confrontations at the conclusion of two of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at the weekend are to be investigated with possible sanctions to be imposed, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said.
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