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MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka lay in wait if she could get past Pliskova but the 37-year-old American could not keep up her side of the bargain, blowing a 5-1 lead.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MARTIN SAMUEL: Let's start with the barbecue. If there is one story that encapsulates the changing currents of Wally Downes' career, it is the Lilleshall barbecue.

NASSER HUSSAIN: England are moving towards a more multi-dimensional side under Root but there's still work to do as none of the current top three are yet to establish themselves.

In a football first, seventh-tier side Wingate & Finchley have appointed AI (Artificial Intelligence) as their football coach in the hope it can win them three points against a non-League opponent.

Benjamin Mendy has been out of action since November 11 but was back in training last week and will travel to Burton Albion for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday.

Real Madrid are poised to beat Manchester United to the signing of Eder Militao from Porto. The 21-year-old had been lined up by United for a £45m summer deal but the Brazilian is opting for Madrid.

Wicketkeeper Sarfraz is alleged to have made comments in Urdu that were translated as 'hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What prayer have you got her to say for you?'

Frenkie de Jong is set to reject a move to Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain and instead sign for Barcelona in a deal worth £65million. De Jong has been linked to Man City and PSG.

Anthony Martial has 'told his agent to that he is ready to sign a new contract at Manchester United' following Jose Mourinho's exit last month.

Sala is missing presumed dead after his flight went off radar, north of Alderney at Les Casquets at 8.23pm on Monday, just an hour after taking off from Nantes Atlantique airport.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will consider expanding replay reviews to include certain penalties, including pass interference. Two people with direct knowledge of the NFL's plans tell The Associated Press that the league's competition committee once aga

Usain Bolt will no longer pursue a career as a professional football player. The eight-time Olympic champion trained with Australian club Central Coast Mariners for two months last year.

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Hereford, Kempton, Catterick and Lingfield.

Piatek, who has netted 13 league goals this season, is expected in Milan on Wednesday for a medical ahead of signing a lucrative five-year deal.

Tottenham have been dealt another injury blow after confirming Dele Alli will miss up to six weeks with a hamstring strain. The England international pulled up during the weekend win over Fulham.