Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY

Novak Djokovic wasted little time in capturing his ninth Australian Open singles title and the 18th Grand Slam title of his career.

Naomi Osaka’s second career Australian Open title gives her four Grand Slams at age 23, putting her within sight of Maria Sharapova and Martin Hingis.

Naomi Osaka captures the Australian Open by beating American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3 for her fourth career Grand Slam title and second in Melbourne.

Naomi Osaka halted Serena Williams’ quest for Grand Slam No. 24 by ousting the legend in the semifinals of the Australian Open.

One more big run for Serena Williams no longer seems like a long shot. Williams is two wins away from Grand Slam title No. 24.

The NBA could have made a statement by allowing Dallas Mavericks to stop playing the national anthem. Instead, they courted even more controversy.

Nick Kyrgios always has been able to create drama in tennis off the court. But ranked 47th in the world, he’s not often in position to back it up.

Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson was hospitalized after collapsing on the court Dec. 12. He earlier had been diagnosed with COVID-19.