Injury-plagued former world No.1 Andy Murray will arrive in Brisbane on Saturday to prepare for next week’s Brisbane International after losing his comeback match against Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray, who …
Serious question marks remain about Andy Murray’s fitness ahead of the Australian Open after he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut in a one-set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi. The …
Australian Daria Gavrilova wants to build on this year’s breakthrough title triumph by cementing herself as a top-20 player. Gavrilova won her maiden WTA title in August when she beat …
Rising tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has a new weapon in his bid to strengthen his injury-ravaged body – pilates. Kokkinakis burst into the world’s top 100 shortly after his 19th …
Wildcard Alex De Minaur intends to make the most of his chance to mix it with the “big dogs” in a Brisbane International field that has become wide open due …
Garbine Muguruza says she’s ready for battle as an evenly-matched group of women vie for tennis’ No.1 ranking in 2018. The current No.2 and Wimbledon champion was enjoying the Queensland …
Former Australian Open quarter-finalists Alicia Moilik and Jelena Dokic are challenging the country’s next generation of stars to set up their 2018 seasons with breakout summers. The Hopman Cup starting …
World No.4 Alexander Zverev has a secret goal for 2018 and it’s not hard to guess what it is — grand slam glory. Zverev has enjoyed a meteoric rise up …
Jarryd Hayne is expected to face a grilling from the NRL Integrity Unit after arriving back in Australia from a religious jaunt to Israel. Hayne touched down in Sydney on …
Tennis Australia is refusing to give up on Bernard Tomic despite the fallen star’s summer prospects looking forlorn. Tomic’s decision to withdraw from Brisbane International qualifying has all but scuppered …
A new coach and some familiar faces will help Johanna Konta in her quest for a maiden grand slam at what she says feels like home. The Sydney-born world No.9 …
The NSW Waratahs are waiting for a medical report on Wallabies backrower Ben McCalman’s troublesome right shoulder before finalising negotiations with him ahead of the Super Rugby season. The Waratahs …
World No.1 Rafael Nadal is in doubt for the Australian Open after aborting plans to play in lead-up events in Brisbane and Sydney. Nadal hasn’t played since losing to David …
Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are looking to Morpheus to make a potentially lucrative first impression when he attempts to qualify for the Magic Millions carnival at late notice. Ideally …
At this time of year most people with a Magic Millions horse turn their attention to the rich prize money on offer at the Gold Coast. But trainer John Moloney …
An unfamiliar track is the only concern for co-trainer Adrian Bott as consistent mare Sedanzer seeks to extend her unbeaten campaign when she returns to black-type racing at Gosford. Three …
Robert Heathcote has been one of Australia’s leading trainers for decades but he struggles to remember a time he has had so many chances in so many feature races at …
Group Two Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up will bypass a possible $100,000 bonus on the Bernborough Handicap to concentrate on the Magic Millions carnival. Crack Me Up won the …
