There were no intimidating roars of “c’mon”, few fist pumps and the volume was turned down on the grunting that often accompanies her matches as Serena Williams marched into her …
Jubilant Simona Halep has fulfilled her mother’s dream in reaching her maiden Wimbledon title decider – five years after an ankle injury crushed her hopes in the semi-finals. The resurgent …
WOMEN’S WIMBLEDON SEMI-FINAL MATCH-UPS ON SATURDAY (PREFIX DENOTES SEEDING): 11-SERENA WILLIAMS (USA) leads 7-SIMONA HALEP (ROM) 9-1 (3-0 at grand slams) 2019 Australian Open, hard, R16, Williams 6-1 4-6 6-4 …
Roger Federer has warned tennis’s big three may continue dominating the majors for some time yet as the ageless master readies himself for a 40th career showdown with Rafael Nadal. …
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal can “hurt anyone on any surface” and dismissed the pair’s contrasting records on clay and grass as an indicator for who will triumph in their …
The Nic Naitanui comeback fairytale will receive its toughest test to date when he confronts All-Australian ruckman Brodie Grundy on Friday night. Naitanui has been in hot form since making …
Steely-eyed Serena Williams is a win away from securing a record-equalling 24th grand slam singles crown after obliterating Barbora Strycova to reach her 11th Wimbledon final. The seven-times champion will …
Seventh seed Simona Halep has advanced to her maiden Wimbledon final with a straight-sets win over Elina Svitolina. Romania’s former world No.1 passed her first major test of the tournament …
He’s yet to play a single AFL match but highly rated youngster Izak Rankine has secured a significant contract extension with Gold Coast. The 19-year-old, taken with pick three in …
Two years and 10 days since his last AFL game, Hawthorn defender Grant Birchall is finally confirmed for his senior comeback. The Hawks confirmed Birchall will play in Saturday’s Launceston …
PREVIEW OF ROUND 17 MATCHES (all times AEST) FRIDAY, July 12 West Coast v Collingwood at Optus Stadium, 8.10pm Head to head: Eagles 28 Magpies 24 Drawn 1 Last clash: …
First-choice halves pairing James Maloney and Nathan Cleary look set to line-up for Penrith in Friday’s NRL clash against struggling Gold Coast. Panthers coach Ivan Cleary confirmed on Thursday that …
Collingwood’s premiership stocks have taken a tumble in recent weeks, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson is well aware of what the Magpies are capable of heading into Friday night’s …
Newcastle coach Nathan Brown says NSW’s historic series victory was just as important for the Knights because his star playmaker Mitchell Pearce “got the monkey off his back”. Pearce completed …
Veteran Wallabies playmaking duo Will Genia and Quade Cooper will join Japan’s Kintetsu Liners following this year’s Rugby World Cup. The Melbourne Rebels duo, who also played Super Rugby together …
Coach Simon Goodwin insists there’s still plenty for battling Melbourne to build upon as he prepares to unleash returning ruckman Max Gawn in a tall tandem. Gawn is a certain …
NSW talisman James Maloney admits 2019 could be his last year in the NRL, saying he would be silly not to consider extending his career with a stint in the …
GWS coach Leon Cameron has stressed his out-of-sorts AFL side must convert more turnovers into goals as they chase their first MCG win over Richmond on Sunday. GWS smashed Richmond …
