Australian Open winner Serena Williams replaced Angelique Kerber as world number one in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday.

Rafael Nadal on Monday pulled out of Spain's Davis Cup clash with Croatia this weekend as he recovers from his Australian Open exertions.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's squad strength means he has no need to make any last-ditch signings in the January transfer window.

Jose Mourinho turned down a "big offer" to go to China, the Manchester United manager disclosed in an interview published Monday.

England football icon David Beckham labeled the historical sex abuse scandal that has rocked the sport as a 'disgrace' in an insightful interview on BBC Radio on Sunday.

Juventus' campaign for a record sixth consecutive Italian title gathered pace Sunday as nearest rivals Roma stumbled.

Roger Federer defied age and his Grand Slam nemesis Rafael Nadal to win a record 18th Grand Slam title in a thrilling, five-set final at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique called on the Spanish football authorities to introduce goal line technology after his side was denied a clear goal as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Sunday.

Serena Williams rewrote history Saturday to surpass Steffi Graf and capture a record 23rd Grand Slam title as well as the world number one ranking by beating her sister Venus in the Australian Open final.

The dominant American swept past her greatest rival 6-4, 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena for her seventh Melbourne Park crown to finally clinch the record for Open-era major titles, nearly 18 years after winning her first at the 1999 US Open.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play their ninth Grand Slam final at the Australian Open on Sunday. Here is how the eight previous finals unfolded:

- 2006 French Open. Nadal 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4)Playing in his first Roland Garros final, Federer was attempting to become the first player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win four straight Grand Slams while Nadal, 20, was out to be the youngest to defend the title since Bjorn Borg.