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 …
Andy Murray has revealed his wish to simply return to full fitness currently trumps winning further grand slam titles after a year blighted by injury. Murray was primed to add …
Revitalised after a fortnight’s family holiday in the Maldives, Roger Federer has arrived in Australia ready to embark on his milestone 20th year on the professional tennis tour. The Swiss …
PLAYERS WHO SHOULD JOIN THE NRL’S ILLUSTRIOUS 300 CLUB IN SEASON 2018 Johnathan Thurston – 299 games After succumbing to a shoulder injury in Origin II, Thurston missed the back …
Bernard Tomic has pulled out of qualifying for the Brisbane International, casting further doubt over his tennis future. Tomic was listed to play in the 16-man qualifying event from Saturday …
Rising Swiss star Belinda Bencic wants to tap into Roger Federer’s serene nature when the two link up at this summer’s Hopman Cup. Federer and 20-year-old Bencic will team for …
