Motorcycle rider Sam Sunderland became the first Briton to win the Dakar Rally in any category while French veteran Stephane Peterhansel won the car crown for his 13th career title. …
It’s the ultimate challenge in tennis and one which Nick Kyrgios must meet to parlay his undoubted potential into grand slam glory at the 105th Australian Open. Kyrgios begins his …
Five-time slam winner Martina Hingis has expressed her admiration for “energiser bunny” Daria Gavrilova as the Australian ace prepares for her first major as a seeded player. Gavrilova’s run to …
Dan Evans, who has worked hard to shed the reputation of being British tennis’ bad boy, will reignite his doubles partnership with Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. Evans was …
Gilles Muller won his first ATP title in Sydney on Saturday night, now the 33-year-old plans on making up for lost time. Muller shed tears of joy after downing Dan …
Just try to wipe the smile off Ashleigh Barty’s face this week. The 20-year-old is back among the elite of her first sporting love, and loving every moment. After walking …
Luxembourg lefty Gilles Muller’s persistence paid off in Sydney on Saturday night, when the 33-year-old ended his long wait for a maiden ATP title. Muller edged Brit Dan Evans 7-6 …
Unheralded Aussies Blake Mott and Alex Bolt have won their place in the Australian Open sunshine after gutsy qualifying performances at Melbourne Park. Mott and Bolt swelled the local contingent …
Listless, fatigued and unwell, Jack Sock’s ASB Classic title tilt was cut short at the very last hurdle in 2016. Twelve months on and sniffle-free, the American has finally lifted …
He’s world No.1, the Australian Open favourite and has brought a new title to Melbourne Park this year. But Sir Andy Murray says it’s business as usual as he fights …
Seventeen years after Kim Clijsters won the Hobart International, another Belgian tennis player has put her name on the tournament trophy. In a surprise result on Saturday the 21-year-old Elise …
To a forecast 38-degree day for her first-round Australian Open match, Samantha Stosur says one thing. Bring it on. One of the tour’s supreme athletes, Stosur isn’t afraid to put …
Heartened by “massive improvements” in his injured knee, Nick Kyrgios is relishing a return to Hisense Arena to launch his latest Australian Open title bid. Australia’s highest seed this year, …
Serena Williams has every respect for Belinda Bencic, but has no plans on being bossed about in what looms as an Australian Open danger match for the six-time champion. Unseeded …
Former New Zealand rugby captain Richie McCaw and New Zealand hockey Olympian Gemma Flynn have outplayed the media at their wedding. Security was tight on Saturday at The Olive Grove, …
American Jack Sock has won the Auckland Classic title with a 6-3 5-7 6-3 victory over Joao Sousa in the tournament decider on Saturday. There was little in the match …
No wins, no worries for Bernard Tomic. The beanpole Australian enters his ninth Melbourne Park campaign with perhaps his worst on-court preparation – and with clouds over his fitness – …
In every sense, Roger Federer admits he is entering uncharted territory. Not only is Federer at his lowest seeding in 61 grand slam tennis events stretching back to 2001, the …
