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Tennis: Djokovic to open 2025 season in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will kick off his 2025 campaign at the Brisbane International as the Serbian chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, Afrosport reports. Djokovic, who has won the most Australian Open titles (10), is currently tied with Australian Margaret Court (24) for the most Grand Slam singles titles in both the men's and women's categories. The 37-year-old...

Marc Guehi defies FA reminder, writes on rainbow armband again

Marc Guehi defies FA reminder, writes on rainbow armband again

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi inscribed "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured Captain's armband in their Premier League encounter against Ipswich Town on Tuesday despite a reminder from England's Football Association over religious messages, Afrosport reports. The rainbow armbands are being worn as Premier League clubs show support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport by taking part in charity Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign between 29 November and...

Man Utd’s Luke Shaw suffers fresh injury setback, out for weeks

Man Utd’s Luke Shaw suffers fresh injury setback, out for weeks

Manchester United have been dealt a fresh injury blow as defender Luke Shaw is expected to be out for weeks with a muscle injury, Afrosport reports. The England international, who returned to action for the Red Devils at Ipswich Town last month, missed the remainder of last season and the start of this season with a calf injury and has managed only three substitute appearances under...

Boxing: Former super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

Boxing: Former super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez dies aged 46

Former three-time super bantamweight world champion Israel Vazquez has died aged 46 after a short battle with cancer, Afrosport reports. It was announced in November that Vazquez, nicknamed “the Magnifico”, had been diagnosed with stage 4 sarcoma, with the World Boxing Council (WBC) opening a GoFundMe account to help the Mexican crowdfund for his treatment. Vazquez, whose passing was announced on Tuesday by WBC president Mauricio...