Andy Murray hailed a ‘perfect start’ after recording his first victory since back surgery in convincing fashion against Stanislas Wawrinka in Abu Dhabi.
Full Story Murray hails ‘perfect start’
England paceman James Anderson believes patient and disciplined bowling was the reason behind his side’s resurgence at the MCG.
Full Story Anderson: Patience paid off
Sydney Thunder skipper Mike Hussey hit 85 but still saw his side slip to a 15th straight defeat after losing by six runs to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Full Story Hussey heroics prove in vain
Manchester United will be looking to maintain their winning run on Saturday when they take on Norwich City at Carrow Road in the Premier League.
Full Story Norwich v Man United preview
Queens Park Rangers look set to be without leading scorer Charlie Austin when they head to Watford on Sunday.
Full Story Watford v QPR preview
Rafa Nadal insists staying fit in 2014 is more important to him than adding to his 13 grand slam titles.
Full Story Fitness the key for Nadal
South Africa have included Vernon Philander in their preliminary 30-man squad for the World Twenty20 tournament to be played in Bangladesh in March and April next year.
Full Story South Africa include Philander
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet refuses to dwell on the error that handed Manchester City a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.
Full Story Mignolet to shrug off error
Former British and Commonwealth champion David Price has split from trainer Adam Booth and will now team up with Tommy Brooks who has previously worked with Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and both Klitschko brothers.
Full Story David Price switches trainer
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan is demanding a swift reaction to the demoralising 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Boxing Day.
Full Story Guzan urging Villa response
Australia opener Chris Rogers praised England’s bowling attack after his side’s worst day of the Ashes series so far.
Full Story Rogers gives England credit
British No 1 Laura Robson has suffered an injury scare ahead of the Australian Open after she was forced to pull out of next week’s ASB Classic in Auckland due to a left wrist problem.
Full Story Robson to miss Auckland event
Andy Murray was happy with his physical condition if not the result after returning to action following his 15-week lay-off in Abu Dhabi on Boxing Day.
Full Story Murray happy with movement
Spain’s hopes of winning the Hopman Cup have been dealt a major blow after Tommy Robredo withdrew from the Perth tournament due to an arm injury.
Full Story Robredo out of Hopman Cup
Novak Djokovic has revealed he will have a low-key build-up to the Australian Open next month.
Full Story Djokovic to take it easy
Paul Blair, the eight-time Gold Glove centre fielder who helped the Baltimore Orioles win World Series titles in 1966 and 1970, has died. He was 69.
Full Story Former Orioles star Paul Blair dies at 69
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that free-agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has passed his physical and will be formally introduced by the Texas Rangers on Friday.
Full Story Shin-Soo Choo passes physical with Rangers: report
Robert Dowd and Rob Sirianni scored as Sheffield Steelers beat Nottingham Panthers 2-0 in the Elite League’s traditional Boxing Day fixture.
Full Story EIHL: Steelers show mettle
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was unhappy with referee Lee Mason after his side’s 2-1 defeat by Manchester City and questioned the official’s appointment.
Full Story Rodgers slams Manchester ref
Paul Cook was satisfied despite 10-man Hartlepool fighting back to deny Chesterfield in their 1-1 draw.
Full Story Cook satisfied with a point
