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Defending champion Taylor in leading bunch at Sony Open
Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in overtime
Harden steps up late as Clippers edge Raptors in overtime

James Harden scored 31 points and came up big in overtime to help the Los Angeles Clippers erase a double-digit deficit on the way to a 121-117 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

January 17, 2026

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Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over
Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over

Steve Smith smashed 32 off one over on his way to a 41-ball century to set a Big Bash League record as the Sydney Sixers edged David Warner's Sydney Thunder in an electric T20 clash.

January 17, 2026

Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory
Hungry Alcaraz, focused Sabalenka target Australian Open glory

Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.

January 17, 2026

More medley gold for McIntosh, Marchand at Austin Pro Swim
More medley gold for McIntosh, Marchand at Austin Pro Swim

Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand delivered another pair of dominant wins on Friday as they powered to 400m individual medley victories on the third day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas.

January 17, 2026

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Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick
Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick

Michael Carrick believes the allure around Manchester United has survived years of declining fortunes on the field as he begins his short-term stint as manager at Old Trafford.

January 16, 2026

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France PM to pass budget without a vote
France PM to pass budget without a vote

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was on Friday desperately planning how to survive a likely no-confidence vote if he forces a budget into law without parliament's approval.

January 16, 2026