Former Aussie Open champ Stan Wawrinka engaged in a war of words with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga before winning the only argument that mattered on Tuesday, storming into the semifinals with a 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-3 win over the Frenchman.
Tennis legend-turned-TV analyst John McEnroe summed it up best when he told Mischa Zverev, "You did it old school!"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hailed his team's united front after Diego Costa marked his return with a goal in a 2-0 victory over Hull City on Sunday.
Arsene Wenger said Arsenal's dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley on Sunday was proof the Gunners have the character to catch Chelsea in the Premier League title race.
With Lionel Messi's fifth goal in six matches this year, Barcelona saw off Eibar 4-0 on Sunday to keep pace with Real Madrid and Sevilla at La Liga's halfway point.
Edin Dzeko's second-half strike kept Roma in the Serie A title hunt with a 1-0 win at home to Cagliari on Sunday.
Matt Ryan tumbled into the end zone and slammed the ball to the turf with a thunderous spike before letting out a bellow that showed just how much he wanted this game.
The Tom Brady redemption tour is headed to the Super Bowl.
It seemed unthinkable just a few days ago, but Roger Federer's chances of winning an age-defying 18th Grand Slam title look better all the time after an astonishing turn of events at the Australian Open.
Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who describes herself as "a tough little cookie," turned back the clock on Monday to reach the Australian Open last eight - her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in 18 years.
Britain's Dan Evans took a big dose of self-belief from his run to the Australian Open fourth round and said playing against the best in the world convinced him he belongs among them.
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