Roger Federer has overcome some clunky moments and a weather issue to push past British party boy Daniel Evans and move into the third round of the Australian Open. The …
MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY FOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN * Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v 16-Milos Raonic (CAN) – Rod Laver Arena, Day Ousted Aussie Nick Kyrgios described Milos Raonic’s …
Davis Cup slugger Jordan Thompson has no problem with Australian captain Lleyton Hewitt taking a youngster’s place in the Australian Open men’s doubles draw. Fresh from laughing off Bernard Tomic’s …
All the rage among Australian men’s hopes at Melbourne Park this fortnight is centred on Alex de Minaur, but might the country have a greater prospect lurking elsewhere in the …
American fifth seed Sloane Stephens has ended the Australian Open campaign of her former doubles partner and long-time friend Timea Babos. Stephens triumphed 6-3 6-1 although the second-round victory was …
Local qualifier Astra Sharma has bowed out in the second round of the Australian Open to rising Greek star Maria Sakkari. Sakkari won 6-1 6-4 in a match lasting just …
Victorian Zoe Hives has been knocked out of the second round of the Australian Open but she’s left the tournament with enough cash not to have to rely on the …
Rod Laver is urging Nick Kyrgios to put his earliest-ever Australian Open exit behind him and focus on rebuilding his crumbling ranking. Kyrgios is projected to slump to No.67 in …
Jordan Roughead’s arrival at Collingwood is a “match made in heaven”, says veteran Magpies defender Tyson Goldsack. Roughead’s move via a last-minute October trade comes after the ruckman admitted he …
Jordan Thompson’s quest to advance beyond the second round at a grand slam tournament will extend to at least a 16th major after he was eliminated by Italian Andreas Seppi …
Todd Reid’s heartbroken family and greats including John Newcombe and Evonne Goolagong have welcomed an initiative aimed at helping former players transition to life after tennis. The primary goal of …
West Coast forward Willie Rioli has revealed the secret behind his improved physique – running to and from water holes. Rioli has cut a slimmer figure since returning to pre-season …
American fifth seed Sloane Stephens has ended the Australian Open campaign of her former former junior doubles partner Timea Babos. Stephens triumphed 6-3 6-1 although the second-round victory was a …
Toby Price was redlining as the Australian motorbike rider battled intense pain to close in on winning his second Dakar Rally. The 2016 Dakar champion, who was in sixth place …
Australia’s Toby Price is the latest rider to take the motorbikes lead in the Dakar Rally but unlike cars leader Nasser Al-Attiyah, he has very little breathing space. Price, who …
St George Illawarra skipper Gareth Widdop will quit the NRL at the end of the 2019 season to return to his native England and join Super League side Warrington Wolves. …
Matt Moylan will return to his “natural” position of fullback in 2019, with interim Cronulla coach John Morris confident that’s where the 27-year-old plays his best football. Moylan hasn’t played …
The prospect seems remote, but Tennis Australia performance boss Wally Masur believes a closed-doors sit-down could solve the spat between Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic. Tomic sent shockwaves around Melbourne …



















