'Fed' ready to launch his 2016 season

Roger Federer said on Saturday he was looking at defending his Brisbane International title as a launch-pad to the new season.

Can Serena dominate scene again?

There may be no tougher act to follow in any sport in 2016 than Serena Williams' attempt to match her nearly perfect season of tennis last year.

Duncan scoreless for first time, but Spurs claim win

Tim Duncan was held scoreless for the first time in his 19-year career and the Spurs still won.

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Coach hopes Rooney can lead resurgence

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal paid tribute to Wayne Rooney after his winner against Swansea City lifted him to second place in the club's all-time list of goal scorers.

Angry Klopp wants side to raise game

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said his side must improve its commitment levels if it is to make progress this season following a 2-0 defeat at West Ham United.

Wenger impressed by resilient Arsenal

Arsene Wenger praised Arsenal's grit and determination as it moved two points clear at the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

Feisty Espanyol puts brakes on struggling Barcelona

Barcelona dropped points for the third time in four league games as it was held 0-0 by local rival Espanyol in a heated Catalan derby on Saturday.

10 things we learnt about style in 2015

1 Piercing got a fashion makeover: Ears proved themselves the new zone for denoting chic at any age. We're now just as likely to spy school-run mums and empty-nesters sporting multiple pretty piercings as cool young starlets like Emma Watson.

Vivienne Westwood and her husband play Adam and Eve

Only a matter of weeks since her last political protest for junior doctors, Vivienne Westwood and her husband Andreas Kronthaler have stripped down to play Adam and Eve in a surrealist-inspired short film called Trouble in Paradise, in support of the End Ecocide on Earth campaign.

Messi caps a year to remember

Superstar reaches another milestone in romp over Betis

Curry-less Warriors blown out by Mavs

The Golden State Warriors flopped without Stephen Curry on Wednesday night, getting blown out for just their second loss of the season: 114-91 to the Dallas Mavericks.