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 …
Former world No.1 Maria Sharapova has made a commanding start to her 2019 Australian Open campaign with a double-bagel triumph against British qualifier Harriet Dart. Chasing her first grand slam …
Nick Kyrgios admits he’s struggling to “lay it all on the line” as he enters a sixth Australian Open campaign. While feeling “in a good spot” after seeking professional help …
Australian motorcyclist Toby Price is third overall in the Dakar Rally after finishing fourth in the sixth stage through Peru. Sebastien Loeb capitalised on an error by Qatari rally leader …
Lloyd Kennewell will train the Magic Millions sale topper after out-bidding Godolphin to secure an I Am Invincible colt out of Oakleigh Girl for $1.7 million. Kennewell recently moved from …
Star filly Sunlight is building up towards her first major target of the year. This time last year Sunlight was basking in the glory of a dominant win in the …
Godolphin’s royal blue colours have been to the fore in a host of Australia’s major races this season and the global operation is hoping to make an impact in one …
The new Eagle Farm racetrack surface has had further work in the lead-up to its next race meeting. The newly renovated Eagle Farm track had its first major test with …
Top local hopes Ashleigh Barty and Alex de Minaur begin their Australian Open campaigns on Monday, when the tournament’s new extreme heat policy looks set to come into play. A …
Grand slam champion Dylan Alcott has an extra incentive to serve aces at the Australian Open this year, with an opportunity to do his bit for charity while on court. …
Serena Williams is ready to win her first grand slam title as a mother, with coach Patrick Mouratoglou saying she has arrived at the Australian Open in her best condition …
A war is brewing behind the scenes of the Australian Open over player pay and power. The governing body behind the men’s professional tour, the ATP, seems set to lurch …
