Roger Federer has advanced to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday by defeating Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer 6-1 6-2 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 34-year-old second-seeded Swiss …
Ajla Tomljanovic conceded she “wanted it too much” after being consigned to another early grand slam exit at the US Open. Tomljanovic lamented being unable to convert after taking the …
Italy have called winger Simone Favaro into their World Cup squad after Angelo Esposito’s tournament hopes were dashed by a shoulder injury. Esposito, originally part of the 31-man squad named …
Veteran Lleyton Hewitt has safely advanced to the second round of the US Open, but Australian young gun Thanasi Kokkinakis is out after succumbing to the brutal conditions in New …
Australian teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis has succumbed to the brutal conditions in a cruel first-round US Open loss in New York. Kokkinakis threatened to pull off a major upset before having …
The Wests Tigers are set to field one of the youngest squads in NRL history next season should unwanted skipper Robbie Farah severe ties with his childhood club at the …
Kyle Turner has learned some tough life lessons from his trials and tribulations this NRL season. But the South Sydney back-rower says his neck and concussion troubles no longer play …
A well-rested Sam Moa has stepped up to become Sydney Roosters’ forward leader in the absence of the injured Jared Waerea-Hargreaves. Moa’s feats since joining the Tricolours for the 2013 …
Twelve months ago Cronulla was a club teetering on the edge of oblivion and holding the wooden spoon but now sit on the verge of a top four finish and …
Courtenay Dempsey may have played his last game for Essendon after the AFL tribunal banned him for four games for his dangerous tackle on Richmond star Brett Deledio. Former AFL …
Essendon have confirmed that Kevin Sheedy and Craig Bellamy will be involved in the selection process for their next AFL senior coach. There was some media criticism on Monday when …
Essendon utility Courtenay Dempsey has been suspended for four matches by the AFL tribunal for his dangerous tackle on Richmond star Brett Deledio. Dempsey was charged with rough conduct over …
Benji Marshall says the Wests Tigers’ decision to axe Robbie Farah is due to his abrasive personality and not the club’s precarious salary cap position. Farah has been given permission …
James Kelly is expected to join Geelong teammate Mathew Stokes in announcing Saturday’s season-ending AFL game will be his last for the Cats. The Cats have confirmed that Stokes is …
Penrith’s Jamie Soward and Bryce Cartwright are at long odds to play again this NRL season after being hospitalised following Monday’s bruising clash with Canberra. Soward (concussion) and Cartwright (lacerated …
Ireland have chosen to go with just two scrum-halves for the World Cup, and have omitted experienced winger Andrew Trimble. Head coach Joe Schmidt opted to go with just Conor …
Two-time Geelong premiership player Mathew Stokes has confirmed he will leave the club. Saturday’s season-ending game against Adelaide at Simonds Stadium will be his last for the Cats. The midfielder …
Canterbury’s NRL premiership hopes have received a huge boost with Josh Reynolds to replace injured NSW halfback Trent Hodkinson as the side’s top four hopes go on the line on …
