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Stars rolling the dice with celebrity coaches

[2014-01-14 07:18]

On one hand there's Ivan Lendl, whose sage advice has helped Andy Murray win two Grand Slam titles and the admiration of the British public.

Djokovic embraces untried Becker

[2014-01-14 07:18]

Six-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic said he was happy to take a risk on his untried new coach Boris Becker as he enters a new era under the flamboyant German.

Youth trumps experience

[2014-01-14 07:18]

Youth and potential trumped age and experience at the Australian Open on Monday as 16-year-old Swiss Belinda Bencic took down Japan's 43-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.

Rafter jokes he could 'choke' playing doubles with Hewitt

[2014-01-14 07:18]

Australia's Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter has enjoyed smiting foes on the senior's tour since his retirement, but fears he might have bitten off more than he can chew by agreeing to partner Lleyton Hewitt in the Australian Open doubles.

Suspended Rodriguez vows to continue fight

[2014-01-13 07:27]

New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has vowed to carry his fight against a season-long doping suspension into the courts, but win or lose the controversial player is not likely to disappear from the scene.

What they are saying

[2014-01-13 07:27]

MLB:

Sharapova realistic on return

[2014-01-13 07:27]

Maria Sharapova happily admits patience is not her strongest trait, but the Russian will temper her expectations as she begins her Australian Open title campaign.

Score board

[2014-01-13 07:27]

Alpine Skiing

Trio of awards sees Toure step out of shadows

[2014-01-11 07:57]

A hat-trick of African Footballer of the Year awards has seen Yaya Toure step out of the shadow of some of his more charismatic compatriots to claim a place for himself among the continent's greats.