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Argentina stun New Zealand in men's sevens world series final

Argentina stun New Zealand in men's sevens world series final

Argentina denied New Zealand a double in the Hamilton leg of the sevens world series on Sunday, fighting back to beat the hosts 14-12 in a dramatic men's final.

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'I can beat anyone' declares Rybakina after stunning Swiatek

'I can beat anyone' declares Rybakina after stunning Swiatek

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina blew the Australian Open women's draw wide open by beating red-hot favourite Iga Swiatek in straight sets on Sunday before declaring: "I can be number one."

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China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week

China reports nearly 13,000 Covid deaths over last week

China reported nearly 13,000 Covid-related deaths in hospitals between January 13 and 19, after a top health official said the vast majority of the population has already been infected by the virus.

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Korda upsets Hurkacz to reach maiden Grand Slam quarter-final

Korda upsets Hurkacz to reach maiden Grand Slam quarter-final

Giantkiller Sebastian Korda clawed into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final Sunday with a five set upset of 10th seed Hubert Hurkacz to keep his hopes alive of matching father Petr's Australian Open exploits.

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Wheelchair tennis legend Kunieda retires aged 38

Wheelchair tennis legend Kunieda retires aged 38

The 50-time Grand Slam champion Shingo Kunieda, one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time, retired on Sunday saying that he had "done enough".

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Swiatek, Gauff dumped out in more Australian Open shocks

Swiatek, Gauff dumped out in more Australian Open shocks

Top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff both crashed out in straight sets in the last 16 on Sunday in yet more shocks at the Australian Open.

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'Frustrated' Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit

'Frustrated' Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open exit

Coco Gauff broke down in tears during an emotional press conference following her surprise exit from the Australian Open at the last-16 stage on Sunday.

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Next New Zealand PM slams 'abhorrent' treatment of Ardern

Next New Zealand PM slams 'abhorrent' treatment of Ardern

New Zealand's incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins criticised the "abhorrent" treatment endured by Jacinda Ardern and vowed on Sunday to shield his own family, three days after her shock resignation.

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Suspect in murder of Paraguayan prosecutor handed over to Colombia

Suspect in murder of Paraguayan prosecutor handed over to Colombia

A woman suspected in the murder of a Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor was expelled from El Salvador on Saturday and handed over to Colombian authorities, the Colombian prosecutor's office said.

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Khachanov wins 14 straight games to crush Nishioka at Australian Open

Khachanov wins 14 straight games to crush Nishioka at Australian Open

A dominant Karen Khachanov won the first 14 games before surging into his maiden Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday in a straight sets romp over Japan's outclassed Yoshihito Nishioka.

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