Carlos Alcaraz ​battled back from cramps and injury and the brink of defeat to fend off Alexander ⁠Zverev in an Australian Open semi-final epic lasting five hours and 27 minutes.

Olympic gold medallist Sha'Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding, according to jail booking records.

A cramping Carlos Alcaraz draws on every physical and mental reserve to beat Alexander Zverev in a five-set epic and reach the Australian Open final.

Arne Slot has also delivered an update on Ibrahima Konate after missing the last three games

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The world number one appeared to suffer from cramp but recovered to win after five hours and 27 minutes.

⚽ News and previews heading into the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DominicArne Slot has held his Liverpool press conference bright and early.He’s revealed that Jeremie Frimpong is “out for a few weeks but not as bad as we thought” after picking up and injury against Qarabag on Wednesday. Ibrahima Konaté …

Zverev served to reach Australian Open final in fifth setSpaniard holds out in epic 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4) 7-5As it happened: look back at an epic semi-final clashMurmurs around Melbourne Park had been building. That the men’s Australian Open draw had not met expectations in 2026. That matches had been one-sided, and lacking memorable moments. That …

Guardiola spoke of his pain at seeing children suffering and called for action as he took to the stage at the Act x Palestine concert at the Palau Sant Jordi sports arena.

Manchester United have been told to postpone contract negotiations with Kobbie Mainoo.

John Murray, 41, had a successful career in the ring and has now been jailed after attacking two women.

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner is due to face 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.