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Being stripped of her Strasbourg International title has failed to douse Samantha Stosur’s fire ahead of the veteran’s 15th French Open assault. Australia’s defending champion fell short in her quest …

Daria Gavrilova has found a silver lining to her premature exit from the Strasbourg International: it’s giving her extra time to settle in Paris for the French Open. Last year, …

HOW THE LEADING MEN SHAPE UP FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN STARTING ON SUNDAY RAFAEL NADAL (ESP) Age: 31 Ranking: 1 Plays: left-handed (two-handed backhand) Career prize money: $US98,001,598 ($A129.26 …

HOW THE LEADING WOMEN SHAPE UP FOR THE 2018 FRENCH OPEN STARTING ON SUNDAY SIMONA HALEP (ROM) Age: 26 Ranking: 1 Plays: right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career prize money: $US23,494,071 ($A31.23 …

Had it not been for a bout of childhood jealously, Elina Svitolina might never have become the most successful tennis player to emerge out of Ukraine or be tipped as …

Ferrari are being investigated by Formula One’s governing body following allegations that they have broken the rules this season. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton’s closest championship challenger, won the opening …

Daniel Ricciardo lapped Monaco’s metal-fenced streets in record time as Red Bull dominated practice for Formula One’s most glamorous grand prix. The 28-year-old Australian was fastest in the opening running …

Rafa Nadal, who is gunning for a record-extending 11th French Open title, has been handed a relatively easy path to the final at Roland Garros. The top-seeded Spaniard will start …

It may have been another heartbreaking loss for Parramatta but coach Brad Arthur reckons he may have found their winning formula in their 18-10 NRL defeat in Brisbane. The Eels …

An Achilles injury that has troubled James Roberts for months won’t stop him playing for NSW, Wayne Bennett says. But it remains to be seen how many other Brisbane players …

Tough week? What tough week? Wayne Bennett was at his unflappable best after Brisbane celebrated his record 800th game with a stirring 18-10 NRL win over Parramatta, brushing aside a …

Australian No.1 Ashleigh Barty could strike Serena Williams in the second round of the French Open following Friday’s draw in Paris. Barty, the 17th seed, will open against Russia’s world …

Defending champion Samantha Stosur has fallen short in her quest to join top-seeded fellow Australian Ashleigh Barty in the semi-finals of the Strasbourg International. Stosur’s three-year, 13-match winning streak at …

Rumblings about poor form haven’t swayed NSW coach Brad Fittler, who says Boyd Cordner is a guaranteed starter for the Blues in the opening State of Origin clash. The Roosters …

The NRL’s once-feared sin-bin hasn’t been a match-deciding deterrent for teams in 2018, with statistics showing punished sides are winning two-thirds of games. According to Fox Sports Stats, 49 players …

Queensland Reds chairman Jeff Miller insists James Slipper’s suspension for cocaine abuse comes with an asterisk, but whether no-nonsense coach Brad Thorn agrees remains to be seen. Slipper, 28, is …

Canterbury back-rower Adam Elliott has revealed he turned his back on big money offers from rival NRL clubs because he knew his beloved Bulldogs were headed for tough times in …

The battle for Rory Arnold’s Brumbies starting position has been won by Blake Enever. The move into the No.4 jersey for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Bulls will …