The Li juggernaut continues to roll Down Under

Li Na's coach, Carlos Rodriguez, was so annoyed with the way she played in the Australian Open third round that the Chinese star knew she had to step it up on Sunday.

'Aussie Ana' credits new confidence

Giant-killer Ana Ivanovic on Sunday credited a new-found self-belief for one of the biggest wins of her career after upsetting top seed Serena Williams at the Australian Open.

Ailing Williams full of praise

Serena Williams admitted that a bad back sustained during practice hampered her movement during her fourth-round loss to Ana Ivanovic on Sunday, but refused to blame the injury for her stunning exit that blew the Australian Open wide open.

'Djoker' playing his cards right in Melbourne

Defending champion Novak Djokovic said he was constantly improving after reaching his 19th straight Grand Slam quarterfinal with an easy victory over Italian Fabio Fognini at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Clash of the titans in AFC title showdown

Peyton Manning will lead Denver's record-setting offense against Tom Brady and New England for a Super Bowl berth on Sunday, while Seattle's NFL-best defense faces San Francisco for the other spot.

A-Rod sees silver lining to long ban

Alex Rodriguez says his season-long suspension could be a benefit, allowing him to rest and return to the New York Yankees for the final three years of his contract.

No birdies for Phil and his new driver

Phil Mickelson didn't have much success with his new driver in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, failing to make a single birdie en route to a one-over 73 that left him six shots behind the leaders.

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Cool Li makes light of weather

Li Na had one simple request before answering questions in her on-court, post-match interview after battling for 2 hours in the brutal heat at the Australian Open on Friday: "Can we stand in the shadow?"

No Rio for China's No 1

China's No 1, Li Na, has ruled herself out of playing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 31-year-old said at the Australian Open on Friday.

Del Potro vows to atone for another early departure

Juan Martin del Potro promised to keep working for an elusive second Grand Slam title after yet another chance slipped through his fingers at the Australian Open.