Australian Open: Andy Murray looks for weaknesses in Novak Djokovic

Finally clinching an elusive Australian Open crown is Andy Murrays main goal for the New Year but the Briton concedes that his hopes of success at Melbourne Park may rest on champion Novak Djokovic having an off-day. World number one Djokovic holds three of the four grand slam crowns after a dominant 2015 and started the new season with a bang last week, thrashing Rafa Nadal in straight sets to win the Qatar Open. Jan 11, 2016

New MLS team Los Angeles Football Club unveils club crest

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), which will launch its inaugural season in Major League Soccer in 2018, unveiled its club crest in downtown Los Angeles on 7 January, at an event attended by Mayor Eric Garcetti, sporting legend Mia Hamm Garciaparra and movie star Will Ferrell. Jan 8, 2016

Alan Pardew hits out at former Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew dismissed signings advice from former manager Neil Warnock, saying the club had no interest in QPR striker Charlie Austin. Pardew snubbed Warnock in comments at a press conference ahead of Palaces clash against Southampton on 9 January. Jan 7, 2016