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Alexander Zverev has continued his preparations for the French Open by sealing a hard-fought 7-5 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 victory over Argentine Federico Delbonis to reach the Geneva Open final. Zverev, …

With fond Roland Garros memories in his pocket, Alexei Popyrin is happy to shoulder the nation’s French Open hopes as the only Australian in action on the first day. Australia’s …

He didn’t have much luck with two of his co-captains, but Sydney coach John Longmire says his battling team took a step forward despite their AFL loss to Collingwood. Sydney …

Naomi Osaka is finally getting to grips with clay court tennis as she prepares to start her first grand slam as the top seed at this year’s French Open. The …

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown is confident Connor Watson would do a solid job at hooker following an ankle injury to Danny Levi. Watson played nearly 70 minutes at dummy-half after …

Nathan Buckley briefly mixed Jordan Roughead up with his cousin Jarryd, but there was no mistaking the Collingwood coach’s delight at ‘Roughy’s’ excellent AFL lockdown of Sydney superstar Lance Franklin. …

Luke Keary may not be able to train until mid-next week if he is picked by NSW for State of Origin I after suffering a heavy concussion. The back of …

Manly coach Des Hasler has refused to concede the club’s horror injury toll finally came to bear during their 36-18 dusting at the hands of the Gold Coast. The Sea …

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar believes Christian Lealiifano should be recalled to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey at the World Cup later this year. The 31-year-old has been in sensational form …

Supercars great Mark Skaife says Scott McLaughlin’s 2017 championship heartbreak is the reason he’s become the sport’s dominant force. The DJR Team Penske star was left devastated on the streets …

Nick Kyrgios will turn his attention to greener pastures after withdrawing from the French Open for the second straight year, just days after claiming the Paris grand slam “sucked” in …

Having won 20 grand slam titles during a glittering career, one might think that Roger Federer has seen it all. Yet the 37-year-old Swiss player admits he is stepping into …

Rafael Nadal will have to get used to new surroundings as his favourite hunting ground, the court Philippe Chatrier, has been revamped ahead of the May 26-June 9 French Open. …

A wasteful Collingwood have survived a six-goal blitz from Sydney’s Sam Reid and another injury to Daniel Wells to eke out a seven-point AFL win at the SCG. The Pies …

Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the French Open for the second-straight year, just days after claiming the Paris grand slam “sucked” in a social media video. The polarising Australian was …

Luke Keary’s chances of a State of Origin debut could be in tatters after being knocked out in Sydney Roosters’ shock 38-12 blowout loss to Newcastle. Kalyn Ponga and Mitchell …

A Tevita Kuridrani hat-trick delivered the Brumbies a 22-10 bonus-point win against the Bulls in Canberra on Friday. The win extends the Brumbies lead at the top of the Australian …

Ajla Tomljanovic may be happy to hear Simona Halep is a little too happy after returning to the scene of her breakthrough grand slam title. The Romanian finally got the …