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Australian Open preview: Novak Djokovic tries to get back on top, Aryna Sabalenka goes for 3rd consecutive trophy
Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will try to defend their 2024 titles, but Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic loom large.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UK government seeks to soothe bond market nerves after borrowing costs soar
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’Financial Times - 5d -
Australian Open predictions: Emma Raducanu out in first round and no British quarter-finalists
The 2025 Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year and the 113th running of the event, starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday with four British women, including the 2021 US Open ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open
Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek
Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...The Guardian - 6d -
Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open
Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.BBC News - 6d -
Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s ...ABC News - 6d -
Former Penguins Second-Round Pick Waived By Seattle
Former second-round pick and Penguins forward has struggled in 2024-25Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘I’ve been hooked’: scourge of shady line calls baffles Raducanu and others
In world of elite tennis, not everyone believes rivals can be trusted to make fair calls in umpire-free practice sessions. During a calm, quiet afternoon in the buildup to Wimbledon last year , ...The Guardian - 6d -
Australian Open 2025: There really isn't much time off in the offseason for tennis players
If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a sport where the offseason really does ...ABC News - 6d -
GB's Dart & Harris into final round of Australian Open qualifying
Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Billy Harris reach the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open.BBC News - 6d -
Schiff on Trump effort to block special counsel report: 'No shortage of nerve'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said President-elect Trump has “no shortage of nerve” for asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
College Football Playoff prediction: Why Texas can overcome inconsistencies, win national championship
The 5-seed Longhorns have only the third-best odds despite being the top seed remainingCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
Play in the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the Australian Open on SundayABC News - Jan. 7 -
GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying
Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Scottish man killed while serving as medic with Ukrainian army
Jordan Maclachlan, 26, died on Friday while serving on the frontline in Ukraine, his family says. A Scottish man has been killed while serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian army, his family ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Dungeons & Dragons shows that modish guff doesn’t serve diversity and inclusion
Tweaks to the cult game’s rule book are an object lesson in how not to promote changeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Australian Open qualifying in front of packed-out crowd
16-year-old suffers 6-1, 6-4 loss to Basilashvili in qualifier Son of Lleyton shows glimpses of potential in AO debut A near-full court three at Melbourne Park was treated to a glimpse of ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying
Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Cruz Hewitt unfazed by hype and Kyrgios jokes before Australian Open
Cruz, 16, is the son of former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt and will play Nikoloz Basilashvili in a closely watched qualifier. The teenager long ago outgrew his legendary father, has been prominent at ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
The battle for working people
Laura Loomer makes an important point about supporting American workers in the face of global competitionFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Using Artificial Intelligence for Speech Writing? Here’s How to Overcome AI’s Biggest Defect
Artificial intelligence can’t hack authenticity. Here’s how to make sure you are connecting with people even if you’re getting help from GenAI.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in tears with apparent injury, 1 week before Australian Open
Osaka was leading Clara Tauson 6-4 before receiving attention from trainers for her abdomen.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Unable to overcome its size disadvantage, USC fades late in loss to Michigan
Desmond Claude finishes with 19 points and seven rebounds but fouls out at a critical time late in the game as USC men's basketball loses to Michigan 85-74.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Kentucky vs. Florida score: Wildcats knock Gators from unbeaten ranks in heavyweight battle to open SEC play
In their only regular-season meeting, the No. 10 Wildcats handed the No. 6 Gators their first loss of the seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
How to Overcome the Odds and Be a Successful Consultant
Here’s my best advice for this year’s newly-minted crop of consultants—and those who continue to persevere in this unsparing game.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
Da Silva scores career-high 25 points, Magic overcome loss of Suggs to beat Raptors 106-97
Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame the loss of guard Jalen Suggs to back spasms to beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 106-97 on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 3 -
Thunderous 144mph aces: Mpetshi Perricard leads ‘serve-bot’ revival
French 21-year-old is one of many big servers making their mark and testing the speed clock early in 2025. As Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard stepped to the baseline for the start of his contest against ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Noval Djokovic beaten by big-serving Reilly Opelka in quarterfinals of Brisbane International
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinalsABC News - Jan. 3 -
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open
The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Actress Emma Roberts pulls 1-of-1 Orioles Jackson Holliday card
The Hollywood star has posted various baseball cards recently, the latest being a rare Jackson Holiday.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Inter continue to overcome Lautaro Martinez's attacking woes, advance to Supercoppa Italiana final
The Nerazzurri managed to beat Atalanta 2-0 in the semifinals as the Argentine continues to struggleCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
5 big lobbying battles ahead
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Emma Raducanu delivers philosophical injury update ahead of Australian Open
Concerns about Emma Raducanu’s readiness for the Australian Open have been partly assuaged by social-media images of an intense training session in Melbourne.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Arteta sings virtues of ‘versatility’ as Arsenal overcome sickness bug to win
Manager says team is not too stretched in hectic schedule Ethan Nwaneri picked on merit in Saka’s role at Brentford Mikel Arteta praised his players’ fortitude after a patched-up Arsenal side ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Arsenal climb to second after Gabriel Martinelli rounds off win at Brentford
Mikel Arteta wanted to send a warning to Liverpool that Arsenal can push them all the way for the Premier League title and this was evidence that they mean business. Facing a Brentford side ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Many great prime ministers overcome a shaky start – but Keir Starmer’s window is closing fast | Anthony Seldon
Successful PMs learn on the job, and Labour’s leader needs to start 2025 by showing his party and the country he has done so. The dismissive verdicts and dire polls after Keir Starmer’s first few ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
