Everton midfielder Gareth Barry says Chelsea forward Diego Costa did not bite him on the neck during their Emirates FA Cup clash yesterday. Costa was given a second yellow card after the incident as Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at Goodison Park. The bizarre scene shows replays of the Spanish striker opening his mouth and pushing his face into Barry’s neck. Costa also denies biting his opponent.
Rybakina overpowers Sabalenka to win first Australian Open title
Elena Rybakina produced a thunderous display to dismantle Aryna Sabalenka 6‑4 4‑6 6-4 on Saturday and capture a maiden Australian Open title, turning the tables on the world number one in their Melbourne Park final rematch from three years ago.
Harrison and Skupski win Australian Open doubles title in first major together
Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison defeated Australia's wildcard pairing of Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6(4) 6-4 to capture the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday in their first Grand Slam event as a team.
Djokovic beats Sinner to reach Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic dethroned Jannik Sinner to become the oldest man to reach the Australian Open final in the professional era at a rocking Rod Laver Arena on Friday.
Al Salam Cycling Championship continues with Desert Races
The Desert Races for women and men will take place this weekend as part of the tenth season of the Al Salam Cycling Championship.
Real Madrid set for Benfica rematch in Champions League knockout playoffs
Real Madrid, who lost to Benfica on Wednesday, will play the Portuguese club again in next month's Champions League knockout playoffs, while holders Paris St Germain will face fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco after the draw took place on Friday.
