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Malay MailSze Fei-Nur Izzuddin’s epic win secures Malaysia’s first India Open title in 15 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani etched their names in history today, securing Malaysia’s fir...
- The Guardian
Manuel Ugarte primed to suffer in Ruben Amorim’s unrelenting graft
The reunion at Manchester United with his former Sporting coach is prospering despite the odd setback
- The Telegraph
Novak Djokovic so thin-skinned he is almost translucent – as proven in latest row
Novak Djokovic’s high-handed decision to boycott on-court interviews in Melbourne was almost as bizarre as the 15-second video clip that riled him up in the first place.
- The Telegraph
Leicester fans turn on Ruud van Nistelrooy after Fulham inflict seventh straight defeat
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he has to “accept” the negative fan chants aimed his way after his side slumped to a seventh Premier League defeat in a row.
- The Telegraph
Liam Delap: The one that got away for Manchester United now being compared to Alan Shearer
Had it turned out differently for Liam Delap, he could be playing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the Manchester United co-owner’s stable of clubs.
- Associated Press
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek is in total control during a 6-1, 6-0 rout of Emma Raducanu
“I felt like the ball,” Swiatek said, “is listening to me.” Asked to explain that sensation, Swiatek put her two index fingers a few inches apart and said, “It’s just being able to aim for this kind of space.” When the five-time major champion and former long-time No. 1-ranked woman — now No. 2, behind Aryna Sabalenka — is at the height of her powers, as she sure has seemed to be in Week 1 at Melbourne Park, it is hard for anyone to slow Swiatek down.
- People
Simone Biles’ Husband Says She’s the Better Athlete in the Relationship: ‘I’m Not Doing No Backflips’
Biles' husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, immediately pointed to his Olympian wife when the question came up on the red carpet
- The Independent
Ilia Topuria makes bold prediction after Islam Makhachev breaks record at UFC 311
The UFC lightweight champion is running out of challengers after a dominant run, but the featherweight champion made a typically audacious claim to excite fans
- NFL Highlights
Can't-Miss Play: Travis Kelce shakes free of Texans for 49-yard catch and run
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce shakes free of Houston Texans for 49-yard catch and run.
- The Guardian
Haaland’s record-breaking deal is a coup but what happens if City are relegated?
Norwegian’s near decade-long contract on £500,000 a week could backfire spectacularly if champions are punished
- The Telegraph
James Vince: Safety of Dubai was a big draw – we did not feel comfortable in UK
James Vince has reluctantly found himself centre of attention twice over the last year.
- AFP News
Pakistan's Sajid and Abrar demolish West Indies in first Test win
Spinner Sajid Khan took five wickets and Abrar Ahmed another four to guide Pakistan to a 127-run win on the third day of the first Test against West Indies in Multan on Sunday.Sajid took 5-50 for match figures of 9-115, while leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed snared 4-27 as West Indies were dismissed for 123, falling well short of their victory target of 251.
- PA Media: Video
"Of course I had doubts" Slot after win against Brentford
Arne Slot says his Liverpool players “proved him wrong” after Darwin Nunez’s stoppage-time double gave the Premier League leaders a precious 2-0 win at Brentford.
- The Telegraph
Watch: Danielle Collins questions average age of tennis fans after Australian Open boos
Controversial American tennis player Danielle Collins told fans at the Australian Open they should not “take life way too seriously” as she criticised the average age of those who followed the sport.
- Associated Press
Mavericks beat Thunder 106-98 as OKC All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits with wrist injury
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington Jr. added 16 apiece and the Dallas Mavericks beat Oklahoma City 106-98 Friday night as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season. Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer with a 31.6 average, was sidelined by a sprained wrist, one night after scoring 40 points in a dominating 134-114 victory over Cleveland in a matchup of the Western and Eastern Conference leaders. The Mavericks (23-19) snapped a three-game losing streak.
- Associated Press
Antetokounmpo scores 35 to lead Bucks past Raptors 130-112
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Damian Lillard added 26 points and eight assists for Milwaukee, which swept the three-game season series from Toronto. Bobby Portis scored 15 and Khris Middleton had 13 points in 24 minutes off the bench.
- Cover Media
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Patrick and Brittany Mahomes welcome their third baby
The NFL star and his sports star wife took to social media to share their happy news and welcome daughter Golden Raye Mahomes. The new addition joins three-year-old daughter Sterling and two-year-old son Bronze as part of the Mahomes family. Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick, who plays as a quarterback for the team addressed the fact that his wife was close to her due date while he was playing NFL games over the festive season. He joked that he hoped she would go into labour during his team's bye week before the NFL playoffs.
- The Telegraph
Darwin Nunez double felt like Liverpool’s ‘moment’ – every title winner has one
There comes a point in every title race when the challengers frantically chase their ‘Steve Bruce moment’.
- The Telegraph
Jack Draper: ‘My hip injury is a ticking time bomb’
Jack Draper’s mid-match retirement against the reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz was the result of a hip injury that he described as “a ticking time bomb”.
- Associated Press
Morant sits for rematch against Spurs and becomes ineligible for NBA awards by missing 18th game
Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA's postseason awards after missing his 18th game of the season. The NBA requires players to participate in 65 games for selection to the All-NBA teams, MVP and other awards. Morant was listed as questionable against the Spurs, but was ruled out about 30 minutes before tipoff.