While Serena Williams credits her father Richard for giving her “everything”, the world No.1’s French Open semi-final opponent is playing tennis in spite of her’s. Timea Bacsinszky tells a tale …
Back to her efficient best and with her chief challengers long gone, Serena Williams is the overwhelming favourite to land a 20th grand slam crown at the French Open on …
Steven Bowditch says stripping off 14kg and getting fair dinkum about training is behind his second US PGA tour win and has him determined to become a more regular factor …
Under-fire Manly coach Geoff Toovey says Daly Cherry-Evans’ decision to stick with the club will have no impact on his job security. Cherry-Evans on Wednesday announced he had reneged on …
Daly Cherry-Evans has defended his decision to backflip on the Gold Coast and sign a lifetime contract with Manly, saying he never misled Titans fans and administrators. Cherry-Evans’ reputation has …
A combined bowling effort and some sharp catching has put Australia on top early in the opening Test against the West Indies in Dominica. The hosts, despite winning the toss …
Tiger Woods has no doubt Australian golfer Jason Day will etch his name into the record books with a major championship victory before too long. The 14-time major championship-winning American …
Vowing to return stronger but promising nothing, Rafael Nadal was philosophical after suffering his first French Open defeat in six years and 40 matches. Nadal’s 7-5 6-3 6-1 quarter-final loss …
Novak Djokovic has ended Rafael Nadal’s five-year rule of Roland Garros to reach the French Open semi-finals and edge ever closer to a coveted career grand slam. The world No.1 …
Australia have made a strong start to the first Test against the West Indies in Dominica, reducing the hosts to 3-85 at lunch on day one. Josh Hazlewood (1-19), Nathan …
England are under orders to go ‘back to basics’ for the Ashes in a bid to rediscover a ruthless edge against Australia. Caretaker coach Paul Farbrace will hand over the …
Consistent galloper Taddei Tondo will be stepping into unchartered waters when he runs at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Taddei Tondo lines-up in the Cafetto Clean Handicap (1509m) at what will …
Bjorn Baker concedes Zaratone is nearing the end of a tradesmanlike racing career, but he isn’t writing off the greybeard sprinter’s prospects in the June Stakes. Zaratone will be making …
Trainer Desleigh Forster is convinced two-year-old Cylinder Beach has made the necessary improvement to win Saturday’s Group One J J Atkins at Doomben. Cylinder Beach has firmed from $35 to …
Craig Newitt has cut short an overseas riding stint to return to Melbourne, but not before he chases a feature race win at Doomben. Newitt will leave Singapore on Friday …
Trainer Vaughn Sigley is confident a wide barrier won’t stop Black Heart Bart from scoring an historic win for Western Australia in the $2 million Stradbroke Handicap at Doomben on …
Top seed Serena Williams has secured her place in the semi-finals of the French Open by defeating Italian 17th seed Sara Errani 6-1 6-3. Williams, who is looking for her …
V8 Supercars is set to stage a championship round on the streets of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur for the next four years. CEO James Warburton on Wednesday announced a new …
