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Djokovic reigns again in Melbourne

By James Crook

160157350January 27 - World number one Novak Djokovic defeated number three seed Andy Murray in four sets to win the Australian Open for the third consecutive year at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.




Azarenka retains Australian Open title

By James Crook

Azarenka290113January 26 - World number one Victoria Azarenka has won the Australian Open for the second year in succession, coming from a set down to defeat sixth seed Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.




Ovechkin can compete in Sochi, says Capitals owner

By James Crook

Ovechkin250113January 25 - Russian ice hockey star Alex Ovechkin will be allowed to compete at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi regardless of whether National Hockey League (NHL) players are permitted to, after the owner of his club, the Washington Capitals, stated that it was "a once-in-a-lifetime thing for him" and that he would not stand in his way.