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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler returned from a seven-match suspension as his side lost 133-113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 35-year-old was sidelined earlier this month by the Heat because of “conduct detrimental to the team” and has requested a trade. Although the Heat initially said they would not make Butler available for trade, they later said they would listen …

While Raducanu and Swiatek both won Grand Slam titles as teenagers, their careers have followed very different paths since. The Briton, who famously won the 2021 US Open title as an 18-year-old qualifier, initially struggled with the spotlight placed on her afterwards. The rigours of playing full-time on the WTA Tour also took its toll. A series of injuries culminated …

A late own goal from Jorelyn Carabali gives Liverpool a well-earned victory against Brighton on the return of the Women’s Super League.

Kyren Wilson pulls off “the shot of the match” in his Masters quarter-final against Luca Brecel.

Law was one of the most revered players on the planet by then. And one of the most worshipped in his homeland. Scotland didn’t lack football icons in those days – the Lisbon Lions had just become immortal – but a certain day at Wembley in 1967 just added to Law’s legend. In inspiring a victory over the then world …

The quarter-final between Ding and Trump was a match of high quality in terms of scoring, with seven of the nine frames containing a break of 70 or above. Ding, the 2011 Masters champion, began in style with well-made contributions of 70 and 74 to take a 2-0 lead. Left-hander Trump responded with a 75 to reduce the deficit but, …

The Miami Dolphins have been confirmed as hosts for the first NFL game to be played in Spain next season. Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium had already been named as the venue, with the Dolphins announced as the designated ‘home’ team on Friday. That follows confirmation that the Indianapolis Colts will host the first regular-season game to be held in Berlin in …

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new long-term deal with the club that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034. The Norwegian joined City from Dortmund in 2022 and has scored 111 goals in 126 games for the club since. The striker’s previous deal, which reportedly included a release clause, had been due to expire in 2027. …

Twelve months ago, Fearnley was still a university student in the United States and playing tournaments on the third-tier ITF Tour. While all eyes were on the stars at Melbourne Park, he was celebrating winning an M25 title in Luxembourg. Now, having climbed into the world’s top 100 in one of fastest rises on the ATP Tour, Fearnley is on …

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title with victory over Denmark’s Clara Tauson in straight sets. The 26-year-old Belarusian was made to work for her 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 win on Rod Laver Arena but secured victory in two hours six minutes to progress to the fourth round. There were 11 breaks of serve …