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Deposed Osaka says she does not have 'champion mentality'

Naomi Osaka said she had been overwhelmed by the pressure of defending her Australian Open title and admitted she does not have a "champion mentality" after losing to 15-year-old Coco Gauff on Friday. The 22-year-old Japanese made the startling admission after a surprise 6-3, 6-4...

AFC holds firm in face of Iran Champions League boycott

Despite threats of an Iranian boycott of its flagship club competition, the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed that Champions League matches involving Shahr Khodro and Esteghlal have been moved to neutral venues because of security concerns. The AFC released a statement Wednesday...

Nadal opens Slam campaign with demolition

World number one Rafael Nadal blitzed past Hugo Dellien Tuesday to launch his campaign to equal Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam titles, dropping just five games in the one-sided annihilation. The sparkling Spaniard was in imperious form to sweep past a Bolivian making his Australian...

Barcelona, Real Madrid cling to race with new wins

Barcelona defeated Granada 1-0 in their first game with new manager Quique Setien, securing the lead in La Liga. The only goal of the game was scored by Lionel Messi in the 76th minute, as Granada's central defender German Sanchez was sent off in the 69th minute. With this victory,...