Renowned coach and former Australian Fed Cup captain David Taylor says Ashleigh Barty’s sporting switch to cricket highlights just how isolating life on the professional tennis tour can be. Taylor, …
Australian Samantha Stosur has won through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open but compatriot Anastasia Rodionova has been knocked out by former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic. Fifth-seeded Stosur …
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova on Wednesday became the fourth player to qualify for the WTA Finals, joining Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova and Garbine Muguruza in the eight-player field. Czech …
Nick Kyrgios’ exchange of Twitter volleys with Adelaide Crows skipper Taylor Walker has extended to Patrick Dangerfield before ending well with virtual hugs. Walker, who is known as `Tex’, delivered …
The Wests Tigers say out-of-favour skipper Robbie Farah will not be automatically dropped to reserve grade should he stay on at the NRL club next year. The NSW State of …
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has insisted youth is no bar to success ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final against Wales, citing Boris Becker, Mike Tyson and even Alexander …
Brisbane and Queensland legend Darren Lockyer says he should be overlooked for Immortal Status in favour of Maroons coach Mal Meninga. Lockyer is tipped to be included in the exclusive …
Rafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Rafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Wallaby winger Rob Horne has made a miraculous recovery from a serious shoulder complaint to return to training ahead of Australia’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland, though doubts remain over …
The Rugby World Cup has claimed a mounting injury toll, but the All Blacks say players are philosophical about the dangers they face in a bruising contact sport. “A lot …
Ireland’s forwards are gearing up for a “ding-dong battle” against a combative and proven Argentinian pack in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday. Argentina have shone in the …
World number one Novak Djokovic extended his hot streak in China as he blazed past Martin Klizan at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka snapping …
World No.1 Novak Djokovic has suggested Nick Kyrgios needs to become mentally stronger after the Australian had another temper tantrum during his Shanghai Masters loss to Kei Nishikori. Kyrgios insisted …
Fired-up Scotland forward Josh Strauss has vowed to beat Australia in tribute to banned teammates Ross Ford and Jonny Gray. The Dark Blues pair were rocked on Tuesday night by …
Australian Samantha Stosur has won through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open. Fifth-seeded Stosur has accounted for Monica Puig of Puerto Rico 6-4 6-4. The Australian has set …
South Africa have recalled experienced wing JP Pietersen for their World Cup quarter-final against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. Pietersen – who scored a hat-trick against Samoa – is included …
Retired Carlton star Chris Judd has urged his former club to rebuild their playing list as quickly as possible – without taking any shortcuts. Judd’s sudden retirement with a serious …
