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'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16

'Every season counts now' says Djokovic as he makes Melbourne last 16

An ailing Novak Djokovic said Saturday every moment counted now that he was in the "last stage" of his career, after battling past Grigor Dimitrov and into the Australian Open last 16.

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'Nothing changes' for Allegri despite Juve points deduction

'Nothing changes' for Allegri despite Juve points deduction

Massimiliano Allegri said Saturday that nothing had changed for his Juventus team despite the Serie A club being hit with a massive points deduction for using transfers to artificially boost their balance sheet.

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Germany faces backlash over refusal to give Ukraine tanks

Germany faces backlash over refusal to give Ukraine tanks

Germany faced a strong backlash from allies on Saturday over its refusal to supply Ukraine with its vaunted Leopard tanks to boost its fighting capacity in the nearly year-long war with Russia.

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Djokovic battles past Dimitrov to stay on course at Australian Open

Djokovic battles past Dimitrov to stay on course at Australian Open

An ailing Novak Djokovic ground past Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday and into the last 16 as the nine-time Australian Open champion edged closer to a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title.

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Murray's heroic Australian Open run over in round three

Murray's heroic Australian Open run over in round three

Andy Murray's 4:05 am finish eventually caught up with him at the Australian Open as the Briton bowed out in typically defiant style to Roberto Bautista Agut in round three on Saturday.

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Bustling Wuhan markets celebrate New Year but grief remains

Bustling Wuhan markets celebrate New Year but grief remains

Shoppers cradled huge bouquets at Wuhan's bustling flower market on Lunar New Year's Eve on Saturday, three years after a once-mysterious virus plunged the Chinese city into a terrifying lockdown.

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'Hi second week!' Fruhvirtova, 17, revels in 'surreal' Australian Open

'Hi second week!' Fruhvirtova, 17, revels in 'surreal' Australian Open

The youngest player in the women's draw, the 17-year-old Linda Fruhvirtova, said it was "surreal" Saturday to reach the second week of the Australian Open at just her second Grand Slam.

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Turkey cancels Sweden minister visit over planned protest

Turkey cancels Sweden minister visit over planned protest

Turkey on Saturday called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister over a planned demonstration by a right-wing extremist in Stockholm.

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Shami helps India dismiss New Zealand for 108 in 2nd ODI

Shami helps India dismiss New Zealand for 108 in 2nd ODI

Mohammed Shami led an inspired pace attack as India skittled New Zealand for 108 in the second one-day international on Saturday.

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'Stressed' Garcia fights back to avoid Australian Open shock

'Stressed' Garcia fights back to avoid Australian Open shock

Caroline Garcia fought back after a disastrous first set to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday and avoid a massive upset against world number 158 Laura Siegemund.

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