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Grand slam legends are urging Roger Federer to take the fight to Rafael Nadal as the ageless champion bids to pull off possibly the greatest single feat in tennis history …

Bernard Tomic’s Davis Cup future is in doubt with captain Lleyton Hewitt unsure how serious the 24-year-old is about playing for his country. Hewitt on Saturday admitted he was frustrated …

Australia have made Olympic champions Fiji work hard for a 26-12 pool victory during the first day of the Wellington Sevens. In a tight contest, Australia led 12-5 at halftime …

Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt has expressed his disappointment and frustration at Bernard Tomic’s withdrawal from next week’s tie against the Czech Republic. Hewitt said Tomic had told him he …

Hartnell has closed strongly to finish sixth in a 1000-metre barrier trial at Randwick in his first public outing since his third in the Melbourne Cup. The John O’Shea-trained Hartnell …

Malaguerra has powered his way to victory in the Group Two Australia Stakes, equalling a long-standing record for the Moonee Valley 1200 metres. Trained by Peter Gelagotis, Malaguerra ($4.20) came …

Premier Brisbane jockey Jeff Lloyd may have given punters a lead by electing to ride free-wheeling Flamboyer for the first time in six months. Lloyd will be aboard Flamboyer in …

Darren Weir leads the national trainers’ premiership with a huge team of horses in his care but outwardly he is never over-confident in the lead-up to a race. In the …

If Gary Portelli’s assessment of Sebring Express is right, the filly will be a lot closer to her stablemate She Will Reign in Golden Slipper betting after she runs in …

New Zealand star Xtravagant has been retired and will stand at Newhaven Park Stud in NSW in the spring. A champion three-year-old, Xtravagant failed to reproduce his winning form in …

Former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed speculation that he might set up a rival series to Formula One and said he would never want to undermine the existing championship. …

Carlos Moya has only been part of the Rafael Nadal camp for a short time but the former world No.1 has already made a big impression. After overseeing Canadian star …

Rafael Nadal says his Australian Open final against old foe Roger Federer will be extra special considering the mountain both men had to climb to reach it. The greatest rivalry …

The Manor Formula One team has folded after going into administration and failing to find a buyer, leaving the sport with 10 teams two months before the Australian Grand Prix …

Rafael Nadal has set up a dream Australian Open final against old foe Roger Federer, defeating Grigor Dimitrov in a five-set epic. The Spanish bull was made to fight tooth …

Kevin Lisch shrugged off his early shooting blues to keep Sydney’s NBL play-off hopes alive with a thrilling 80-77 win over Brisbane. In a tense final minute, Lisch iced two …

Peter Betros has retired as chairman of the Queensland Rugby League with Bruce Hatcher installed as his replacement. Betros told the QRL board of his decision to quit at Friday’s …

Boom NSW teenagers Nathan Cleary and Latrell Mitchell can play a role in this year’s State of Origin series, according to Blues coach Laurie Daley, Penrith halfback Cleary and Sydney …