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Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from injury with a dominant win over Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International. The 22-time grand slam champion played his first match for nearly a year following a hip injury in the opening round…

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo admitted it was difficult to leave Merseyside for the Asian Cup just when he had started to really find his form. The Japan captain, a £16million signing from Stuttgart, started the last six matches as he…

Luke Littler has become a world star after his sensational run to the final of the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Although the 16-year-old debutant was beaten in the decider by world number one Luke Humphries, he proved he is…

Elina Svitolina fought back from a set down to beat Emma Raducanu 6-7 (5) 7-6 (3) 6-1 on her return from injury in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland. The former British world number one defeated Elena-Gabriela…

Nottingham Forest expect to avoid FIFA punishment despite a transfer admin error regarding Jonjo Shelvey’s move to Trabzonspor last summer; the transfer was initially a loan that breached FIFA’s rules on the number of international loans allowed which is seven…

Leaders Real Madrid and second-placed Girona remain level on points at the top of LaLiga after both securing victory via late goals on Wednesday. Real won 1-0 at home against Mallorca, with Antonio Rudiger heading in the only goal in…

Andre Onana will link up with the Cameroon squad for the Africa Cup of Nations after Manchester United play Tottenham on January 14th, the PA news agency understands. It had been reported that United were in talks with Onana’s national…

Luke Littler says he has what it takes to return to the Alexandra Palace stage and win the World Championship in the future after his historic debut dream ended in a final defeat to Luke Humphries. The 16-year-old has set…

Former Premier League referee Chris Foy examines decisions from the latest Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two action Image: Chris Foy explains some of the latest key decisions in the EFL In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League…

Rory McIlroy has conceded he was “too judgemental” in his criticisms of those who joined the breakaway LIV Golf Tour. McIlroy took a strident position against the big-money venture, which tempted a host of top names with lavish paydays and…