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An underdone Serena Williams felt like she was running in concrete blocks but managed an opening round French Open win over Vitalia Diatchenko to launch her bid for a record-equalling …

Sydney Roosters back-rower Victor Radley has been given a late call-up to the NSW Blues camp for Origin I. Coach Brad Fittler added the the hard-hitting and skilful 21-year-old to …

The surroundings looked slightly different but Rafael Nadal was his usual brutal self on a revamped Court Philippe Chatrier as he began his quest for a 12th French Open title. …

Serena Williams has recovered from a stuttering start to defeat Vitalia Diatchenko and book her place in the second round of the French Open. An upset looked on the cards …

Samantha Stosur’s French Open love affair has continued after the veteran became the fourth Australian through to the second round. Czech mainstay Barbora Strycova offered plenty but the former finalist …

Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to the new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2 6-1 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the …

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd wants the struggling AFL club to look at other coaching options, saying they are underachieving under John Worsfold The former star full-forward says John Worsfold is …

Paul Roos calls Brad Scott’s readiness to coach North Melbourne until the end of this AFL season a spanner in the works of his departure. Scott raised eyebrows on Monday …

Carlton director Chris Judd has blasted veteran Dale Thomas for drinking at a charity function, two nights before their latest AFL loss. The Blues are investigating Thomas, who is having …

There was a time when Daly Cherry-Evans thought he would never get picked again for the Queensland State of Origin team. No wonder the Manly halfback looked gobsmacked when he …

It wasn’t pretty but Ashleigh Barty knows the ceiling is high as she settles into her French Open groove. The world No.8 took the bumpy road against unheralded American Jessica …

Alex de Minaur has dealt with some of his own demons but knows it will only get tougher after winning for the first time at the French Open. Australia’s 21st …

Here’s a message for North Melbourne – don’t even bother calling Adam Simpson about the vacant coaching position. Simpson is a legend at North Melbourne, having won two flags and …

Defeat is not an option. It’s the mantra driving Brad Fittler’s NSW as they strive to become the first Blues side in 15 years to retain the State of Origin …

After making a star of Sydney Stack, have Richmond found another diamond in the rough in mature-aged AFL draftee Marlion Pickett? The Tigers spun the biggest surprise of Monday night’s …

John Millman is steeled to continue Australia’s plucky French Open assault on day three in a centre court showdown with world No.5 Alexander Zverev. The workhorse is one of seven …

Top seed Novak Djokovic has eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-4 6-2 6-2 defeat of young Polish player Hubert Hurkacz. The 32-year-old Serb is …

Caroline Wozniacki has completed a hat-trick of first round exits on red clay this season as she became the third former world No.1 to fall in the first round of …