World No.2 Rafael Nadal has thrown his support behind embattled ATP tour chief Chris Kermode staying in his position as leader of the men’s tennis. Nadal also called for the …
In-form fifth seed Kevin Anderson has avoided another first-round banana skin at the Australian Open to set up a clash with American young gun Frances Tiafoe. Anderson, a two-time grand …
Alex de Minaur is up and running at Melbourne Park, the teenage warrior kick-starting his Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Sousa. De Minaur displayed no signs …
Newcastle’s star signing David Klemmer says he feels like a rookie again and has been forced to go back to square one since his move up the M1. Klemmer reported …
A heart to heart with new Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold was enough to convince Kodi Nikorima he can flourish at the Broncos this year. The pint-sized playmaker revealed on Monday …
Angelique Kerber has wasted little time in the blazing sun in storming into the Australian Open second round at Melbourne Park. The world No.2 and reigning Wimbledon champion needed just …
West Coast forward Jack Darling says he still gets nervous watching replays of his team’s premiership triumph, revealing he even ordered his family to turn it off on Christmas Day. …
An overjoyed Astra Sharma has more than doubled her career earnings after denying cramping compatriot Priscilla Hon in a dramatic first-round Australian Open encounter at Melbourne Park. Sharma guaranteed herself …
Home hopes Zoe Hives and Kimberly Birrell are savouring the most significant wins of their fledgling careers after cashing in on Australian Open wildcard entries with breakthrough first-round triumphs at …
A return to the Gold Coast in January is as much about the coffee dates as it is the footy for Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury. The midfielder says time spent …
Home hopes Zoe Hives and Kimberly Birrell have parlayed Australian Open wildcard entries into the most significant wins of their fledgling careers. Hives defied her ranking of No.225 in the …
Rafael Nadal has dispelled lingering fitness concerns in dispatching local hope James Duckworth in straight sets in the opening round of the Australian Open. Playing his first tour match since …
AFL spearhead Jack Gunston has challenged Hawthorn’s next generation to step up and fill the likely season-long void left by Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell. The Hawks’ premiership aspirations were dealt …
Zoe Hives has parlayed her Australian Open wildcard entry into the biggest win of her fledgling career. The 22-year-old Victorian defied her ranking of No.225 in the world to upstage …
West Coast forward Jack Darling says he still gets nervous watching replays of his team’s premiership triumph, even ordering his family to turn it off on Christmas Day. Darling had …
Brisbane players have dropped like flies during a steamy training session, but tough newcomer Shaun Fensom was left standing. Darius Boyd, Joe Ofahengaue and rugby union recruit Izaia Perese all …
WA’s Astra Sharma is the first local through to the second round of the Australia Open, beating fellow Aussie Priscilla Hon in a dramatic encounter at Melbourne Park. The 23-year-old …
MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY TWO OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN: * Destanee Aiava (AUS) v 17-Madison Keys (USA), Rod Laver Arena – Day Tuesday’s visit to Rod Laver Arena won’t …
