Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams have cruised into the third round of the Australian Open with straight-set victories. Fifth seed Sharapova beat Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-2, 6-1, while defending champion Williams thrashed Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei 6-1, 6-2. Williams, who is chasing her 22nd Grand Slam title, says family support is a major factor in her success.
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UAE's Ben Sulayem secures second term as FIA president
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem secured a second four-year term at the helm of motorsport's world governing body unopposed on Friday.
Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid tension
Arne Slot planned to have a face-to-face meeting with Mohamed Salah on Friday ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, the Liverpool manager said.
Abu Dhabi achieves record 339,000 visitors at Grand Prix
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across all events at Yas Island, according to event organisers Ethara.
New Zealand romp to victory over West Indies in second test
Jacob Duffy took five for 38 as New Zealand's makeshift bowling attack skittled West Indies for 128 on the third day of the second test at Basin Reserve on Friday to set up a nine-wicket victory for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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