But his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19 pitted him against the Australian government, who cancelled his visa and left the tennis ace facing deportation on the eve of the tournament. AFP Sport looks at other controversial incidents that h...

The Serbian world number one's decision not to get vaccinated against Covid-19 sparked a saga which dragged through the courts and culminated in him facing deportation on Sunday. "I am uncomfortable that the focus of the past weeks has been on me a...

Four people were freed unharmed on Sunday following a more than 10-hour standoff at a synagogue in the US state. Their suspected captor was killed. Media, quoting a US official briefed on the matter, reported that the man was calling for the releas...

The country is home to around 850,000 members of the stateless Muslim minority, who live in patchwork and overcrowded settlements after fleeing systemic discrimination and violence in neighbouring Myanmar. The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army milita...

Home favourite Kokkinakis claimed the first ATP title Saturday after downing Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in three sets in the Adelaide International final. No sooner had Kokkinakis left the court than he received a text message from Federer and la...

The Serbian world number one had been the overwhelming favourite to win a record-extending 10th Australian Open, and in doing so become the first man to clinch 21 Grand Slam crowns. But his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and imminent de...

The 34-year-old, who boasts a record-equalling 20 Grand Slams -- the same number as his great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal -- never fails to divide as well as unite. His staggering achievements on court have often been overshadowed by blun...

A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused "significant" damage to the island nation's capital and smothered it in dust, but the full extent was not apparent with communications still cut off on Sund...

Kohli, 33, shocked the cricket-crazy nation on Saturday by stepping down following the team's 2-1 series loss in South Africa. The superstar batsman walks away as India's most successful Test leader, with 40 wins and 17 losses in 68 Tests as captai...

Australia was set to deport tennis superstar Novak Djokovic after the Federal Court on Sunday upheld a government decision to cancel his visa on the grounds that his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 posed a risk to the country.

While President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has pinned the blame on bandits and foreign militants, many ordinary people question the official storyline. Following days of internet shutdown, prosecutors announced late Saturday the unrest that began with p...

A verdict is expected later Sunday in Novak Djokovic's appeal against a deportation order that threatens his participation in the Australian Open.

After the first session of the third day of the day-night match, Australia were 141 for eight in their second innings, a lead of 256 with two wickets in hand. Wood has taken five wickets for 32 from 13 overs of hostile pace. For Australia, wicketke...

The world number one was scheduled to face fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in the second match of Monday's night session when the delayed order of play for the opening Grand Slam of the year was finally published late on Sunday afternoon. Djokovi...

Some of the faithful had arrived in the area days in advance from as far away as Florida or Texas, waiting to hear him trot out a familiar list of grievances. They were soon rewarded. "We are done having our lives controlled by politicians in Wash...