Federer focused on career longevity

Swiss great claims slimmed-down schedule has helped him stay on top

Sloane primed for clash with estranged 'colleague'

Sloane Stephens referred to Serena Williams as a "colleague" and said she has had to block "a lot" of her fans on Twitter after the two had a falling out following the 2013 Australian Open.

Murray likes Mayweather in a long fight

British tennis star and avid boxing fan Andy Murray has weighed in with his prediction for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather mega fight on May 2.

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Wenger has faith in Arsenal comeback

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal has the form to outclass Monaco on Tuesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League as the only English side left in the competition.

Bale's brace buries Levante

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale answered his critics in emphatic style when he ended a nine-game goal drought with both goals for the European champion in a 2-0 La Liga victory over Levante at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Ibrahimovic not shy with opinion

Paris Saint-Germain's star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be suspended after losing his temper following the champions' 3-2 loss at Bordeaux in the French league on Sunday.

Mercedes juggernaut rolls on

Soon after Team Mercedes cruised to the checkered flag in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, rivals were all but conceding the 2015 Formula One championship was as good as over.

What we learned from Down Under GP

Five things we learned from Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne:

Vettel vows to vindicate Ferrari mettle

Sebastian Vettel, flushed by a podium finish in his Ferrari debut behind the tearaway Mercedes in Australia, says the job is now to ensure it was not a one-off.

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Ecstatic Dyche lauds big effort by Burnley crew

Sean Dyche was "jumping around inside" after a "fantastic night" that saw his Burnley team record a win over Manchester City at Turf Moor on Saturday.