Layden: Despite lack of familiar names, track and field surging forward on wings of today's stars
There's no denying the absences felt in track and field -- both in the stands and on the starting blocks. But the athletes in Tokyo this year are breathing life into track and field with new remarkable feats of athleticism and altruism.
Djokovic has routine win, but crowd is something different
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating France's Jeremy Chardy during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Top-ranked Djokovic has won eight titles at the Australian Open. I really, really appreciate your support in coming out tonight." At 40, Venus is the oldest woman in this yearโs draw and just the sixth player in her 40s to compete at the Australian Open. Two weeks in hard lockdown didn't help 2016 Australian Open winner Angelique Kerber, who lost to Bernarda Pera.