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Heather Watson couldn’t have hoped for better Australian Open preparation. The top-ranked Briton hasn’t dropped a set on her way to Saturday’s final of the Hobart International where she will …

Adrian Mannarino has a few tennis monkeys off his back after reaching the Heineken Open final in Auckland. In 10 years as a professional the 26-year-old Frenchman had never made …

Viktor Troicki’s turnaround from tour outsider to title contender is all but complete after the Serb won through to the Sydney International final by demolishing Gilles Muller in their semi-final …

He may not have played a game yet, but that has not stopped code hopper Karmichael Hunt being named as one of new Queensland Reds captain James Slipper’s deputies. Just …

A downcast Alex Dolgopolov fears he’s set to miss the Australian Open and will require another round of knee surgery after breaking down in the final of the Kooyong Classic. …

A marvellous century from Eoin Morgan rescued England from a horror start, as the tourists set Australia 235 for victory in the opening match of the Tri Nations series at …

A shattered Andrew Harris was on Friday ruing missing a golden opportunity, after nerves and cramp ruined his second round match of Australian Open qualifying. Having made the first break …

Queensland have named prop James Slipper as captain for the 2015 Super Rugby season. The 25-year-old will be supported by two new vice-captains in Reds and Wallabies lock Rob Simmons …

Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum says it’s as important to maintain momentum leading into next month’s cricket World Cup as it is to keep players fresh and match-fit through squad …

Stan Wawrinka will embark on his first-ever grand slam defence confident he has the game to win back-to-back Australian Open titles. Wawrinka, 29, entered last year’s Open hoping he could …

Shaun Marsh has brushed off the disappointment of missing Australia’s World Cup squad, to turn his focus to helping the Perth Scorchers secure back-to-back Big Bash League titles. Marsh was …

England have won the toss and have elected to bat against Australia in the opening match of the Tri Nations one-day series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia have left …

Viktor Troicki knows more than most about comebacks. Sure, Serbia’s former world No.12 staved off match points against Simone Bolelli to win through to the Sydney International semi-finals. But his …

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has challenged Bernard Tomic to deliver on his potential at this year’s Australian Open. Tomic has long been touted as the next big thing in …

Bernard Tomic enjoyed the best of it as the tennis gods smiled on the local hopes at Friday’s Australian Open draw in Melbourne. After copping a horror draw last year, …

Evergreen former Wallaby Radike Samo will resurrect his career in Australia with the Melbourne Rebels for the 2015 Super Rugby season. The 38-year-old, who has 23 Test caps, has spent …

Geoff Ogilvy made his first hole-in-one on the US PGA Tour while Jason Day finished three shots off the lead in a solid opening round for the Australians at the …

Unlike last year, Australia’s tennis aces have all been thrust into winnable first-round matches at the Australian Open. After copping a horror draw in 2014, the local contingent – with …