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Evergreen Venus Williams can return to the last four of the Australian Open for the first time in 14 years with a quarter-final win on Tuesday. In a tournament where …

St George Illawarra have identified Ben Hunt as the man to lead them out of the NRL doldrums, signing the Brisbane halfback to a five-year deal. The only bad news …

Having grown up watching Serena Williams accumulate major titles at a remarkable rate, red-hot Johanna Konta is eagerly anticipating her first on-court encounter with the all-time great on Wednesday. The …

As Big Money gears up for another crack at the Expressway Stakes, the honest gelding will do so without regular rider Robert Thompson. Thompson, who is the Australian record holder …

Former Hawthorn skipper Sam Mitchell is set to be parachuted into West Coast’s leadership group, while Shannon Hurn is expected to retain his role as captain. Mitchell’s move to West …

MATCHES TO WATCH ON DAY NINE OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN * Mischa Zverev (GER) v 17-Roger Federer (SUI) Surely one of the more improbable quarter-finals in Melbourne Park’s history. No …

St George Illawarra have confirmed the signing of Brisbane halfback Ben Hunt for the 2018 NRL season. The Dragons signed the 28-year-old to a five-year deal which is rumoured to …

Former Wallabies No.8 Scott Higginbotham is not giving up hope of a Test return this year. The 30-year-old is back with the Queensland Reds after wrapping up his two-year stint …

Six-times champion Serena Williams found a silver lining to a patchy serving display as she overcame a searching challenge from Czech Barbora Strycova to book her spot in the quarter-finals …

It’s understandable that former Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga senses another opportunity at Melbourne Park. It’s also understandable that he is not looking too far beyond his quarter-final against reigning …

Luckless Newcastle have been dealt yet another injury blow with hooker Rory Kostjasyn to miss at least the first six weeks of the NRL season because of a throat injury. …

Roger Federer needs no introduction. His surprise Australian Open quarter-final opponent is a different story altogether. Mischa Zverev grew up in Russia with parents so poor they couldn’t even afford …

England have turned to mixed martial arts in search of techniques that will aid their quest to become rugby’s No.1 team. The reigning champions open their grand slam defence against …

When Chris Waller crossed the Tasman Sea armed with four horses and a pocketful of ambition, never in his wildest dreams could he imagine the heights he might scale. Now …

Brisbane’s hot summer has caused a change of plans for Group One placegetter I’m Belucci. Trainer Desleigh Forster brought I’m Belucci back from his spring spell with the idea of …

Godolphin colt Astern will be the headline act at the Warwick Farm barrier trials with Omei Sword, who he defeated to win the Golden Rose, to be saved for later …

The Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai remains on the table for Group One-winner The Quarterback but he still has plenty of options at home. The Quarterback is scheduled to resume …

The might of Tulloch Lodge has spread to Tasmania with Northwest Passage dominating the Hobart Guineas, winning the Listed race by 7-1/2 lengths. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott -trained …