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ā€˜I Never Stopped Believing’: Djokovic Fires Back at Retirement Doubts After Reaching Australian Open Final

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Novak Djokovic has responded sharply to suggestions that his career is nearing its end, saying he has never stopped believing in his ability to compete at the highest level. The Serbian spoke after defeating Jannik Sinner in a five-set Australian Open semi-final, setting up another final and reigniting debate over longevity and greatness in modern tennis....

Djokovic Beats Sinner in Five-Set Australian Open Semi-Final

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Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to defeat Jannik Sinner in a five-set Australian Open semi-final, booking a place in the final and edging closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title. The marathon contest tested both players physically and mentally, reinforcing Djokovic’s enduring dominance on tennis’s biggest stage....

Zverev Slams Alcaraz Medical Timeout After Australian Open Marathon

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Alexander Zverev has voiced frustration over a medical timeout granted to Carlos Alcaraz during their epic Australian Open semi-final, arguing that cramp-related issues should not qualify for treatment under Grand Slam regulations. The incident has reignited debate around officiating consistency after Alcaraz recovered to win the five-set encounter....

Anthony Joshua Pays Emotional Tribute to Friends Lost in Car Accident

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Anthony Joshua, former heavyweight world champion, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif ā€œLatzā€ Ayodele, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Nigeria. Joshua, who was in the vehicle during the collision, expressed his grief, calling them ā€œbrothersā€ and vowing to support their families and keep their memory alive....

CAF Sanctions Thiaw After AFCON Final as Coach Urges Charity

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Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of Senegal, has responded to the CAF sanctions imposed on him following the controversial AFCON 2025 final. While thanking fans for their support, Thiaw urged them not to organize fundraisers in his name, asking that their generosity be redirected to causes in greater need....

Carlos Alcaraz Survives Epic Australian Open Semifinal to Reach Career Grand Slam Final

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Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest player in history to reach all four major Grand Slam finals after surviving a historic Australian Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Despite cramping and a physical battle, Alcaraz triumphed 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in a five-hour, 27-minute marathon, keeping his dreams of a career Grand Slam alive....

Senate Sets Up Committee to Harmonise Electoral Act Amendments

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Nigeria’s Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ inputs on proposed Electoral Act amendments. The panel, announced after a closed-door session, is expected to distil senators’ positions and submit a consolidated report within three days as the upper chamber intensifies scrutiny of reforms ahead of future elections....

₦58.4 Trillion 2026 Budget Passes Second Reading Without Debate in House

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Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed the ₦58.4 trillion 2026 budget through second reading without debate, a rare legislative moment that raises questions about oversight, executive–legislative balance, and pre-2027 politics. While leaders cite macroeconomic gains, the silence on the floor is as consequential as the numbers themselves....

Elena Rybakina Cruises to Australian Open Final After Straight-Sets Win Over Jessica Pegula

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Elena Rybakina, the fifth seed, defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the Australian Open 2025 semifinal to reach her second Grand Slam final. Rybakina’s ruthless performance secured her spot in the final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of last year's final, where Rybakina was heartbroken by Sabalenka's comeback....

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