MELBOURNE - Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicks off his bid for a record seventh Australian Open title, while Serena Williams headlines the women's first round action on day two at Melbourne Park. (TENNIS-OPEN/ (PIX), expect throughout, by Nick Mulvenney, Ian Ransom and Melanie Burton)

SOCCER

African Nations Cup finals (to Feb 5)

Ghana v Uganda (1600)

Egypt v Mali (1900)

Last teams make their entry at tournament

PORT GENTIL, Gabon - Former champions Egypt and Ghana start as favourites when Group D kicks off. The Ghanaians meet Uganda, three months after they drew in World Cup qualifying, and the Egyptians face Mali as the last teams start their campaigns at the three-week tournament. (SOCCER-NATIONS/, expect from 1800 GMT /1 PM ET, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words)

Premier League

We bring you all the latest team news and transfer developments ahead of next weekend's fixtures. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/)

GOLF

Garcia to start season at Singapore Open

SINGAPORE - Sergio Garcia talks to the media ahead of his 2017 season opener, a debut appearance at this week's Singapore Open, with the Spanish world number 15 expected to discuss his plans for the year and chances of victory in Sentosa. (GOLF-ASIA/GARCIA (TV), expect by 0900 GMT/4 AM ET, by John O'Brien, 450 words)

NBA

Cavs-Warriors in NBA Finals rematch

The Golden State Warriors host reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals. (BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-CLE/, expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

Hornets look to end losing skid against Celtics

The Charlotte Hornets visit the Boston Celtics while the streaking Los Angeles Clippers go for a seventh win a row when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (24-17) in two of nine games on the schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0615 GMT/1:15 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 600 words)

NHL

Penguins next up for red-hot Caps

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals, riding a nine-game winning streak, visit reigning Stanley Cup champions Pittsburgh in one of seven games on the schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/12:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS

Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words) (Asia desk editor: Peter Rutherford)

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