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Rinky Hijikata Advances to Second Round at Adelaide International Adelaide, 14 January 2026 – Australian tennis player Rinky Hijikata progressed to the second round of the Adelaide International after defeating fellow countryman Tristan Schoolkate in straight sets. The 24-year-old Hijikata, ranked 115th in the world, won 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday, marking a strong start to […]

Yulia Putintseva Advances to Second Round at Adelaide International Adelaide, Australia – 14 January 2026 – Yulia Putintseva secured a straight-sets victory over Dalma Galfi in the first round of the Adelaide International, advancing to the second round where she will face sixth-seeded Emma Navarro. Match Summary Putintseva, ranked 105th in the world, dominated the

Andrea Vavassori Upsets Gabriel Diallo at Adelaide International Adelaide, 14 January 2026 – Italian tennis player Andrea Vavassori produced a stunning upset at the Adelaide International, defeating world No. 41 Gabriel Diallo 6-3, 7-6(4) in the first round on Tuesday. The 30-year-old qualifier, ranked 336th in the world, capitalised on his doubles experience to secure

Lakers to Host Hawks in NBA Showdown Los Angeles, 14 January 2026 – The Los Angeles Lakers prepare to welcome the Atlanta Hawks to Crypto.com Arena for an NBA contest, as both teams look to build momentum in the competitive Western and Eastern Conferences respectively. Match Preview The Lakers, sitting at 23-14 and fifth in

Aleksandar Vukic Advances in Adelaide Qualifying Adelaide, 13 January 2026 – Australian tennis player Aleksandar Vukic progressed to the main draw of the Adelaide International after a hard-fought victory over Jacob Fearnley in the qualifying final. The match, played on hard court, saw Vukic triumph 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 in a competitive encounter. Match Summary Vukic,

Elena Rybakina’s Winning Streak Snapped in Brisbane Quarterfinals Brisbane, 13 January 2026 – Elena Rybakina’s impressive 13-match winning streak came to an end in the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, where she fell to Karolina Muchova in a hard-fought match. The world number five had been in dominant form since the end of 2025, but

Gabriel Diallo Eyes Adelaide ATP 250 Success After Hong Kong Upset Adelaide, 13 January 2026 – Canadian tennis sensation Gabriel Diallo, currently ranked 41st in the ATP, is set to compete in the Adelaide International ATP 250 tournament against Andrea Vavassori. Despite a recent second-round loss to wildcard Coleman Wong in Hong Kong, Diallo’s breakout

Clippers to Host Hornets in NBA Clash on 13 January 2026 Inglewood, Calif., 13 January 2026 – The Los Angeles Clippers return home to face the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA matchup at 3:30 am, with both teams seeking momentum after recent performances. The Clippers have won nine of their past 11 games, while the

Steelers Seek to Break Playoff Drought Against Texans Pittsburgh, 13 January 2026 – The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, host the Houston Texans in an AFC Wild Card playoff game at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers aim to end a nine-year playoff win drought, while the Texans, boasting the NFL’s top defence, look to

Paris Saint-Germain Poised for Coupe de France Clash Amid Transfer Speculation Paris, 13 January 2026 – Paris Saint-Germain, sitting second in Ligue 1 with 39 points from 17 games, gears up for a crucial Coupe de France match against Paris FC at Parc des Princes. The team recently secured the Trophée des Champions title on