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Nadal 'didn't expect' stunning run to Open final after injury 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2019. AFP / William West
Melbourne final feels 'bit unreal' for Japan's Osaka 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm
Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after victory over Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova during their women's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2019. AFP / David Gray
Maestro Lippi bows out as hapless China exit Asian Cup 24 Jan 2019 - 11:08 pm
Japan's midfielder Ritsu Doan (C) shoots to score a penalty during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Vietnam and Japan at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on January 23, 2019. AFP / Giuseppe Cacace
Dominant Australia in charge against Sri Lanka 24 Jan 2019 - 09:23 pm
Play continues during the first day of the day-night Test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Gabba in Brisbane on January 24, 2019.  AFP / Ishara S Kodikara
India, New Zealand players told to 'toughen up' over sun glare 24 Jan 2019 - 09:23 pm
India's captain Virat Kohli (L) walks from the field with teammate Shikhar Dhawan after the sun angle halted play during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between New Zealand and India at McLean Park in Napier on January 23, 2019.  AFP /
Channel police call off search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala 24 Jan 2019 - 07:03 pm
Flowers and candles are left with the front page of French sports daily newspaper 'L'Equipe' reading
We're taking the Asian Cup back to Doha, says Qatar's Afif 24 Jan 2019 - 06:22 pm
Qatar's forward Akram Afif (R) is marked by Iraq's defender Alaa Ali Mhawi during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 football match between Qatar and Iraq at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 22, 2019. / AFP / Karim Sahib
Asian Cup first as VAR rules out Yoshida goal for Japan 24 Jan 2019 - 04:05 pm
Japan's defender Maya Yoshida (2nd-L) runs to celebrate after scoring during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Vietnam and Japan at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on January 23, 2019.  AFP / Karim Sahib
Nadal dismantles Tsitsipas to reach Australian Open final 24 Jan 2019 - 01:48 pm
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2019.  AFP / DAVID GRAY
Osaka beats Pliskova; faces Kvitova in Australian Open final 24 Jan 2019 - 10:27 am
Japan's Naomi Osaka celebrates after victory over Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova during their women's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 24, 2019. AFP / DAVID GRAY
Chelsea's Hazard a matchwinner but not a leader, says Sarri 24 Jan 2019 - 09:42 am
Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 19, 2019. AFP / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON /
Qatar post third win in a row to go top 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am
Qatar’s captain Inam-Ul-Haq receives the man-of-the-match award from Oman Cricket’s Board Member Taj Balouch in Muscat, Oman yesterday.
Faria unveiled as coach of Al Duhail 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am
Rui Faria, the new coach of Al Duhail during the unveiling ceremony in Doha yesterday.
Record entries likely for Al Adaid Desert Challenge 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am
This file photo shows elite riders in action during the previous edition of Al Adaid Desert Challenge.
Sanchez hails Qatar team spirit after Iraq victory 24 Jan 2019 - 12:02 am
Qatari players celebrate after defeating Iraq 1-0 in AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Round of 16 match at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
VAR set to make Asian Cup debut 24 Jan 2019 - 12:00 am
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will make its debut from the first quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai today.
Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival 24 Jan 2019 - 12:00 am
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Pouille's drought-breaking Australian run reaches semifinals 23 Jan 2019 - 11:27 pm
France's Lucas Pouille celebrates his victory against Canada's Milos Raonic during their men's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 23, 2019. AFP / David Gray