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Britain's Emma Raducanu leaves the court after losing to Montenegro's Danka Kovinic in their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by MARTIN KEEP/AFP via Getty Images)
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Emma Raducanu knocked out of Australian Open by unseeded Danka Kovinic
Enes Kanter Freedom is prepared to visit China, but only if he can see 'the real China'
Unvaccinated Swiss snowboarder says Beijing Games quarantine no punishment
Djokovic remains a national idol in Serbia despite anti-vax stance
Australian Open: Medvedev slams 'low IQ' fans after battling past home favorite Kyrgios
Tonga's Olympic flagbearer Pita Taufatofua hasn't heard from his father since 'devastating' tsunami
Zverev says 'there would probably be more' cases of Covid-19 at the Australian Open with increased testing
Joel Embiid explodes for 50-point blitz in NBA night of individual brilliance
Kelly Slater can't compete in Australia without vaccination, says health minister
Tiger Woods names Aaron Beverly as recipient of Charlie Sifford exemption to play PGA Tour event

Interactives

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Team Europe celebrate after winning The Ryder Cup after the singles matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 30, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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The moments that made the Ryder Cup
Running as equals

More Than A Game

In Depth

Ksenia Efremova
Russian tennis prodigy has 'incredible potential,' says Mouratoglou
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand shot during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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Novak Djokovic is leaving a 'complicated' legacy off the court
USA's Carolyn Greco smashes the ball against Brazil's Natalia Guitler and Rafaella Fontes
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Teqball World Championships highlight the path to Olympic inclusion

Around The World

Speed skiers burning snow and skin
The fast and furry world of sled dog racing
Robots play football at the RoboCup 2019 event in Sydney on July 4, 2019. - About 170 teams from more than 30 countries gathered in Sydney for the annual RoboCup event which sees robot soccer teams go head to head in an event designed to enhance development of artificial intelligence and robotics. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP) (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)
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From robot soccer to speedgate, these sports of the future already exist

Beyond The White Line

Golf

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Jessica and Nelly Korda: The 'built-in best buddies' taking the golfing world by storm
US Ryder Cup-winning captain Steve Stricker feels 'lucky' to be alive after serious illness
Tiger Woods at PNC Championship: 'It was awesome to be out here playing'

Football

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: In this handout image provided by Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee, Qatar inaugurates fourth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 18th, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar inaugurates fourth FIFA World Cup 2022™ venue, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in front of 50% capacity crowd. The 40,000-capacity venue will host seven matches during Qatar 2022 up to the round-of-16 stage. Fans in attendance were required to show negative COVID-19 test results before entering the venue. (Photo by Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images)
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Qatar 2022 World Cup tickets go on sale with Final tickets reaching $1,600
Comoros pulls off historic upset to knock out Ghana on AFCON debut
The FIFA Best Awards: Robert Lewandowski and Alexia Putellas scoop Player of the Year prizes

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts after winning his first round singles match against Liam Broady of Great Britain during day two of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
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Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration causes confusion at the Australian Open
Australian Open: Tennis Australia says it deeply regrets impact that Djokovic saga had on players
Osaka cruises to Australian Open first-round victory; Nadal record bid off to perfect start

US Sports

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Chamath Palihapitiya, founder and chief executive officer of Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp., speaks during an interview following Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc.'s initial public offering (IPO) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. became the first space-tourism business to go public as it began trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange with a market value of about $1 billion. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Golden State Warriors distance themselves from team investor who said: 'Nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs'
'The Rock': Dwayne Johnson says he isn't the anonymous buyer of T-Rex skull
Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott apologizes for praising fans who threw trash at officials after playoff loss

Formula One

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 12: Race winner and 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
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Red Bull Racing boss says right decision was made in F1 title decider
Mercedes withdraws its appeal into chaotic F1 finale and congratulates Max Verstappen on first world title
New F1 world champion Max Verstappen 'not disappointed at all' with controversial way he won title

Winter Olympics

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ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 21: A worker stands in the grandstands near a logo in the finish area at the National Ski Jumping Center, that will host events during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, during a media tour on December 21, 2021 in Chongli, Zhangjiakou, in Hebei province, northern China. The area will host a number of events for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics which are set to open on February 4th, 2022.(Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)
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China says tickets for Winter Olympics will not be sold to general public due to Covid-19
What you need to know ahead of Beijing 2022
World No. 1 speedskater Erin Jackson is going to Beijing 2022 after teammate gives up place

Horse racing

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Chris Caserta returns to the mounting yard on Queen La Diva after winning the Furphy Celebration of Melbourne Handicap, at Flemington Racecourse on June 6, 2020 in Flemington, Australia.
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Jockey Chris Caserta presumed dead after being caught in rip current
Essential Quality crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes 2021
Here's what's next after Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test

Climbing

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Patagonia films
How feeling 'vulnerable' helped climber Lor Sabourin explore their identity
Omani climber wants to 'die empty' in her quest to share knowledge
The making of climbing superstar Janja Garnbret

Endurance feats

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Joe Martinez/World's Strongest Man
He harnessed 'superpower' of autism to become 'world's strongest man'
His body 'totally depleted' by distance running, Ryan Hall became reenergized after turning to weightlifting
Meet the plant-based alternative endurance athlete

Body Image

Max Ellis
Bodybuilder wants to change the view of what women should look like
Antigua's Priscilla Frederick competes in the Women's High Jump Qualifying Round during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 18, 2016. / AFP / Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
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Olympian pressured to 'perform better' and lose a few pounds
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'Oh you must be heavy boned.' Athlete's fight for body acceptance

Longform

Marathon man's remarkable journey to Tokyo 2020
Running as equals: The elite athletes fighting for acceptance
Navid Afkari: Executed Iranian wrestling star's voice is 'everywhere now'
The Belgian Blueprint: How a small nation became a football superpower
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International Olympic Committee is coming under pressure over the alleged torture and arrest of Iranian athletes
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Türkgücü Munich: Targeted by far right group, football club founded by Turkish immigrants looks to connect cultures
Australia's first international cricketers won fame abroad. At home, they were betrayed
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'The Fight of the Century': A divided US nation 50 years on

Video

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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TOPSHOT - Chelsea fans wave flags ahead of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in London, England on April 18, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)
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Kylian Mbappe on playing alongside Messi at PSG and what's in store for his future
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Sebastián Álvarez's daredevil wingsuit jump into a volcano
Vancouver Canucks equipment manager thanks Seattle Kraken fan who noticed his melanoma at game
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NHL equipment manager thanks fan who noticed his melanoma
MACAU, MACAU - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Tom DeBlass kicks Riki Fukuda during their middleweight bout at the UFC Macao event inside CotaiArena on November 10, 2012 in Macau, Macau. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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How a jiu-jitsu practitioner overcame sexual abuse to become a champion
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Out of the bedroom and into the boxing ring: Pillow fighting goes pro
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The 'IronGran': Oldest British woman to complete an IronMan looks to keep moving
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Khalida Popal and Andrea Radrizzani on evacuating the Afghan women's soccer team
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The Baja 1000: An unforgettable race adventure

Photo galleries

FILE - In this June 29, 1986 file photo, Diego Maradona holds up his team's trophy after Argentina's 3-2 victory over West Germany at the World Cup final soccer match at Atzeca Stadium in Mexico City. The Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, died from a heart attack on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at his home in Buenos Aires. He was 60. (AP Photo/Carlo Fumagalli, File)
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In pictures: Soccer legend Diego Maradona
Tiger Woods of the US walks past blooming azaleas April 7, 2015 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia during a practice round for the 2015 Masters Golf Tournament. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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The Masters: A-Z in photos
Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; The Los Angeles Dodgers bench celebrates after right fielder Mookie Betts (50) hit a home run during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Dodgers win their first World Series since 1988
Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat players pause for the national anthem prior to the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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In photos: The sports world has been taking a stand
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 06: Basketball: NBA Slam Dunk Contest, Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan (23) in action, making dunk during All Star Weekend, View of scoreboard at Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL 2/6/1988 (Photo by Walter Iooss Jr./Sports Illustrated via Getty Images/Getty Images) (SetNumber: X36131 TK1)
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When 'Air Jordan' took flight