Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Tennis-‘King of Melbourne Park’ Djokovic lands tenth Australian Open title

An emotional Novak Djokovic resumed his reign over Melbourne Park by profitable a record-extending tenth Australian Open title on Sunday and crushing the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in a one-sided remaining. In a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider, Djokovic swept to a 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world primary rating and once more deny Tsitsipas a maiden main crown.

Soccer-‘Just the beginning’, Australia coach Arnold to remain on till 2026

Australia coach Graham Arnold introduced that he can be staying on within the job till the tip of the 2026 World Cup finals on Monday, saying he thought the success of final yr’s Qatar marketing campaign was solely the beginning for the Socceroos. Arnold led Australia to the final 16 on the World Cup for under the second time with an unprecedented two victories in Qatar earlier than a slim 2-1 loss to eventual champions Argentina ended their marketing campaign.

Soccer-Talking factors from European soccer

Talking factors from the weekend in European soccer leagues: PIOLI UNDER PRESSURE AS MILAN SET UNWANTED RECORDS

NFL-Chiefs beat Bengals with late subject purpose to clinch AFC Championship

The Kansas City Chiefs scored a subject purpose with seconds remaining to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in an exciting AFC Championship duel on Sunday, reserving their ticket to the Super Bowl to face the Philadelphia Eagles. It will mark the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl look in 4 years after they broke a five-decade drought to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in 2020 and misplaced to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the next yr.

Soccer-Dortmund make it three out of three this yr with 2-0 win over Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund cruised previous hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Sunday for his or her third win in three league matches for the reason that Bundesliga resumed after the winter break, climbing to inside three factors of the highest spot. Goals from Karim Adeyemi and a second half personal purpose from Edmond Tapsoba gave Dortmund a snug victory and snapped Leverkusen’s five-game profitable run within the Bundesliga, dropping them to ninth place.

NFL-Chiefs survive Bengals to succeed in Super Bowl, Eagles thrash 49ers

A final-minute subject purpose noticed the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 on the AFC Championship and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl on Sunday, establishing a showdown towards the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain solely days earlier however produced a heroic dash to get the Chiefs the primary down with the sport tied and mere seconds left on the clock.

Rugby-Acting WRU chief Walker apologises for dealing with of sexism allegations

Acting Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief government Nigel Walker has apologised for the governing physique’s dealing with of allegations of sexism and misogyny, after predecessor Steve Phillips resigned on Sunday. In a BBC Wales documentary, a number of former feminine WRU staff made allegations about feedback and behavior that they stated have been sexist and discriminatory.

Soccer-Juventus undergo shock dwelling loss to Monza

Juventus suffered one other blow of their bid for Champions League qualification as they slumped to a 2-0 dwelling defeat by Monza in Serie A on Sunday. Juventus are languishing thirteenth within the standings with 23 factors, two locations behind Monza.

Soccer-Late purpose from Simeone provides Napoli 2-1 win over Roma

An excellent first-half purpose from Victor Osimhen and a late decider from Giovanni Simeone gave Napoli a 2-1 dwelling win towards Roma on Sunday as they took one other step nearer to ending their 33-year wait to win the Serie A title. Napoli are alone on the high of the league with 53 factors from 20 video games, 13 forward of second-placed Inter Milan. Roma are in sixth with 37 factors.

Soccer-Real Madrid pissed off in goalless draw towards Real Sociedad

Battling Real Sociedad survived a pounding at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday once they held Real Madrid to a goalless attract a frantic LaLiga match. Real Madrid recorded 20 purpose makes an attempt in comparison with solely seven created by the guests who held their turf heroically to go dwelling to San Sebastian with some extent due to a string of saves by goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

(With inputs from companies.)