Teenage whiz Alexei Popyrin is refusing to be mesmerised by the magic and mystique of Wimbledon as he strives to strike Australia’s first blow of the championships. A young man …
Without a match since the French Open, Daria Gavrilova’s Wimbledon priority is literally to find her feet again. The one-time world No.20 has plummeted to 78th in the rankings after …
Already riled by Wimbledon’s seedings policy, twice champion Rafael Nadal’s mood would not have improved after falling foul of a draw that handed him a potential second-round clash with controversial …
Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen crashed in an accident-strewn Austrian F1 Grand Prix practice on Friday with Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo admitting he also endured a tough day in his Renault. …
Karolina Pliskova scythed down Kiki Bertens 6-1 6-2 on Friday to move into the WTA Eastbourne final, where she will meet reigning Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber. The world No.3, who …
Adelaide coach Don Pyke is upbeat that captain Taylor “Tex” Walker will be fit for next Saturday’s crucial Showdown. Walker suffered an elbow ligament strain in the second term on …
Geelong coach Chris Scott has backed the AFL’s much-maligned score review system, saying critics are missing the point. The night after Essendon were allowed a controversial goal in their narrow …
A dodgy pre-match meal couldn’t stop St George Illawarra strongman Paul Vaughan from playing a big part in a vital NRL victory on a dramatic Friday for the Dragons. A …
He was told to zip his mouth by opposing coach Paul McGregor, but North Queensland’s Paul Green is continuing to question calls against his struggling NRL club. Green was adamant …
The last time an NRL team opened up a six-point lead in June, they ended up lifting the premiership trophy in October. Six years on and Melbourne are on track …
They’re playing at Mt Smart Stadium and gun halfback Nathan Cleary isn’t among the visiting Penrith Panthers. Yet two elements that should be cause for cheer for the Warriors are …
It might not have been worthy of a State of Origin recall, but Trent Robinson was pleased to see Latrell Mitchell bounce back strongly from his NSW axing. Playing five-eighth …
Down but not out, Gold Coast coach Garth Brennan insists the second-last Titans just need a change of fortune to pull off an NRL season turnaround just like Newcastle. And …
Right now Brisbane are NRL road kill. But Broncos coach Anthony Seibold is confident they will transform into the NRL’s road warriors ahead of Saturday’s clash in Newcastle. Desperate to …
Australian third seed Jordan Thompson has missed out on booking a place in the final of Turkey’s ATP Antalya Open. Thompson – among a strong Australian contingent poised to contest …
Geelong remains an AFL graveyard for Adelaide, with the Cats steadying after a scratchy start to win by 27 points despite Patrick Dangerfield’s injury. After the Crows challenged early, the …
Melbourne have opened up the biggest lead of the season atop the NRL ladder after edging the Sydney Roosters 14-12 in a tense grand final rematch. Both teams scored two …
Defending Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber has reached the Eastbourne decider, with semi-final opponent Ons Jabeur being forced to withdraw with an ankle injury. Jabeur rolled her right ankle during her …
