39 h. ago Alex de Minaur out to break new ground as next generation boost Australia hopes

World No 6 aims to progress past quarter-finals at a grand slam, while Maya Joint is Australia’s first seeded woman at Melbourne Park since 2022Amid the annual upheaval at the Australian Open, of party courts, one-point fairytales, and ever-expanding festivals, some things don’t change. Alex de Minaur has had the same locker every year of the 10 he has played at Melbourne Park, and he once again carries the hopes of home fans into the year’s first grand slam.On the Groundhog Day repetition of the international circuit, it’s the kind of familiarity that might breed superstition. But not for the 26-year-old. “Throughout my career I’ve tried to stay clear from superstitions, because I think it can consume you,” said the man entering the tournament – at No 6 – as the highest local men’s seed in two decades. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Red Bull spring surprise with first F1 2026 livery as Max Verstappen title hopes boosted

Red Bull have launched their new F1 car, the RB22, in Detroit with a glossy blue livery and their first Ford engine - as the team back Max Verstappen for the title fight

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3 d. ago European football: Inter edge Lecce to stretch lead, Bayern earn comeback win

Esposito scores 78th-minute winner at San SiroNapoli 0-0 Lecce, Cologne 1-3 Bayern MunichFrancesco Pio Esposito was the hero for Inter, the substitute’s 78th-minute goal earning a 1-0 home win over lowly Lecce to boost their title hopes.The Serie A leaders laboured against stubborn opposition before Esposito scored from a rebound with 12 minutes remaining. Inter move six points clear of Milan and Napoli with victory in what could be a major turning point in this season’s title race. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mikel Arteta hopeful over new Arsenal injury boost as FA Cup chance awaits

Gunners’ squad expected to be further bolstered for third-round visit to Portsmouth

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1 week ago Kean boosts Fiorentina’s hopes after leaping from bench he should not have been on | Nicky Bandini

Win over Cremonese was only made possible after a late injury led to match-winner’s inclusion as a substituteThe man who breathed life into Fiorentina’s survival bid was not meant to be playing at all. Moise Kean returned to training on Saturday after almost a week away attending to a private family matter. The club’s manager, Paolo Vanoli, did not intend to name him in the matchday squad to face Cremonese one day later, but had his hand forced by a late injury to Edin Dzeko.“I have to tell the truth because that’s how I am – I’m a sincere person,” explained Vanoli at a press conference on Sunday. “When [Kean] came back I told him ‘Moise, out of respect for the group, I’m not even going to put you on the bench’.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arne Slot hopeful over major Liverpool injury boost for Arsenal showdown

Reds hit by fresh fitness blow for clash with Fulham in the Premier League

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2 w. ago Premier League's new £18m striker inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and is son of Porto star

Pablo Felipe is the latest striker looking to take the Premier League by storm after signing for West Ham in an effort to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation

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2 w. ago Arsenal get multiple boosts to title hopes after damaging night for Man City

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have been handed a major boost after Manchester City's goalless draw with Sunderland, as they look to clinch their first Premier League title in more than two decades

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2 w. ago Manchester United XI vs Wolves: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim hopeful of fitness boost for final game of 2025

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2 w. ago 7 England hopefuls that need January moves to boost their World Cup chances

Thomas Tuchel has most of England's World Cup squad nailed down but anything can happen between now and June, so places will still be up for grabs during the rest of the season

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3 w. ago Ditch Starmer to boost hopes of winning next election, say Labour voters in new poll

Findings of a survey commissioned by The Independent reveals Andy Burnham as favourite to take over from the prime minister

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