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The world No. 4 pair secured a straight-sets victory over unranked opponents Rinov Rivaldy and Lisa Ayu Kusumawati, winning 21-17, 21-17 in just 36 minutes.

Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Soon Huat-Shevon triumph in India opener as Tien Ci-Chiew Sien crash out

Japan’s Naomi Osaka hits a return against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during their women’s singles match on day four of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 15, 2025. — AFP pic

Osaka gets ‘revenge’ on Muchova in Australian Open fightback

Leong stunned the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist yesterday, winning 18-21, 21-17, 21-17 to advance to the second round. — Bernama pic

Jun Hao elated after ending drought with win over China’s Li Shi Feng at India Open

Smoke raises from flares lit among the stand of Holstein Kiel’s supporters during the German first division Bundesliga match with Borussia Dortmund in Kiel January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Court rules German football clubs must pay police costs at ‘high-risk’ matches

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his second-round match against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park, Melbourne January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

Alcaraz delivers ruthless performance to reach Australian Open third round

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch vies with Nottingham Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi during their English Premier League match at The City Ground in Nottingham January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Liverpool ‘outstanding’ but Forest’s fight deserved a win, says Slot

Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull’s new ‘Global Head of Soccer’ smiles during a press presentation in Salzburg, Austria January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Klopp shakes up Red Bull, but coaching isn’t on the cards — for now

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her second-round match against Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

Shaky Sabalenka battles through serving woes to stay alive in Melbourne

China’s Zheng Qinwen in action during her second-round match against Germany’s Laura Siegemund at the Australian Open in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic

Olympic champion Zheng falls to unseeded Siegemund in Melbourne shock

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes fouls Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus resulting in Jesus being stretchered off injured during the English FA Cup third round match at the Emirates Stadium in London January 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Jesus suffers ACL injury as Arsenal eye January transfers

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (centre) speaks at a news conference following the House of Representatives vote on HR 28 — ‘Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act’ at the US Capitol in Washington January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

US House passes Bill banning transgender students from women’s sports

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland fights for the ball during the English Premier League match with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in London January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Guardiola: City’s careless ball control cost them against Brentford

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts on a point against USA’s Nishesh Basavareddy during their men’s singles match on day two of the Australian Open in Melbourne January 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Djokovic, Sabalenka aim for tennis history as Australian Open hits round two

Orient earned their showdown with the Premier League champions by beating Derby 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 after extra-time at Brisbane Road. — Picture via Facebook

Orient stun Derby to earn Man City tie in FA Cup

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer reacts during the English Premier League match with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Maresca ‘concerned’ as Chelsea winless run stretches to five games

Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams, Elliot Anderson and vie with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah during their English Premier League match at The City Ground in Nottingham January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Liverpool held by Forest in title race thriller, City stumbles at Brentford