Novak Djokovic has now won the last three grand slam tennis championships

Djokovic has brushed aside Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 to claim a record seventh Australian Open title and 15th major.



A win and a third for New Zealand at the Hamilton sevens.

The All Blacks sevens have taken bronze after losing to the USA in the semi-finals.

The Black Ferns sevens claimed the Fast Four tournament, beating France in the final.



Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been banned for four matches after admitting to making a racist remark.

The wicketkeeper made the comment to South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in the second one-day international in Durban.



Wellington have held on for an 11-run victory in their Twenty20 Super Smash match with Otago in Dunedin.

The Firebirds posted 221 for three with Devon Conway hitting 105 from 60 balls.

The Volts finished on 210 for eight with Rachin Ravindra securing three for 32, all in the top five.

Wellington move ahead of Otago into fourth on the table on 14 points, four behind the third-placed Central Districts.



The women's Black Sticks have fallen 1-nil to the Netherlands in their opening game of hockey's FIH Pro League in Auckland.



Malaysia has been stripped of hosting rights for the world para-swimming championships after refusing to let Israelis compete.

The government's made the move in solidarity with Palestine - Malaysia does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.



Bryson DeChambeau has stormed to victory in the European PGA Tour's Dubai Desert Classic, shooting an eight-under 64 final round to win the tournament by seven shots at 24-under.



The Breakers have run out 109-96 winners over Brisbane in Auckland, limiting the Bullets to 45 percent from beyond the three-point shooting arc.



The Perth Glory have extended their lead at the top of football's A-League to four points.

The 2-nil win over the Newcastle Jets has increased their buffer over the Melbourne Victory.

Adelaide United's scored in the 92nd minute to beat Central Coast 2-1.



The Naenae Express has officially completed its service.

68-year-old Ewen Chatfield has played his last cricket match, a club game for Naenae Old Boys on the weekend.

He came to prominence for his parsimony opening the bowling alongside Sir Richard Hadlee in the 1980s.