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Former teenage prodigy Destanee Aiava has avoided joining the flood of local exits in the Australian Open warm-up WTA tournaments in Melbourne, battling to victory over France’s Chloe Paquet. Now …

Group One winner Fifty Stars return to racing in the Orr Stakes and Dabernig believes he is in for another good preparation. Fifty Stars finished fourth in a 1200 metre …

Tom Dabernig only has to look at the results of the Orr Stakes to know it is a worthy assignment for his three-year-old gelding Crosshaven. Last year the race was …

Sydney’s dominant short-course filly in the spring, Dame Giselle is set to launch her latest preparation in the $1 million Inglis Sprint at Randwick. Co-trainer Peter Snowden says Saturday’s race is …

The QTIS Jewel 3YO at the Gold Coast is shaping as an early autumn carnival goal for Vo Rogue Plate winner Apache Chase. Trainer Desleigh Forster has pencilled in the …

Cult hero The Harrovian has sailed through a crucial trackwork test ahead of his return to racing in the Group One Futurity Stakes. The Harrovian galloped on the course proper …

Rugby Australia’s new chief executive has placed the onus squarely on the Wallabies to lift their game, saying the success of the national team is critical to reviving the flagging …

Ajla Tomljanovic has bowed out of the Gippsland Trophy Australian Open warm-up tournament in Melbourne after a hard-fought battle with veteran Alize Cornet. Australia’s No.2 behind Ash Barty, Tomljanovic got …

Blake Green’s backflip from an NRL deal at Canterbury to stay with Newcastle appeared to be a recruitment debacle for the Bulldogs but the five-eighth says he simply couldn’t do …

Western Australia’s COVID-19 shutdown has thrown the AFLW season into early disarray, with two clubs in lockdown, another thrust into 14-days of self-isolation and ticket sales for upcoming matches put …

AFL club Carlton say they are debt-free for the first time in 25 years. On Monday, the Blues announced they have set a new club membership record and will no …

Sydney coach John Longmire has confirmed AFL superstar Lance Franklin suffered another injury setback last week. Franklin, 34, failed to play a game last season as hamstring and groin injuries …

An independent investigation has found Collingwood guilty of “systemic racism” and recommended significant changes to ensure the AFL club eliminates that “toxic” culture. The review found racism at Collingwood has …

Daria Gavrilova is banking on her quick feet to keep her in the contest against superstar Serena Williams after finally overcoming the foot issues which threatened her career. Hobbled by …

Bernard Tomic can make a statement on home soil after qualifying for the Australian Open when he takes on French Open surprise packet Marc Polmans in one of two all-Australian …

Ash Barty says she’s still feeling the buzz despite the unique build-up to her home grand slam. Australia’s world No.1 enjoyed a return to the Melbourne Park courts on Sunday, …

Star Fremantle forward Gemma Houghton has produced a match-winning display to help lift her team to a 30-point AFLW win over the Giants at Fremantle Oval. The Dockers led by …

Lleyton Hewitt has forecast a “brutal” year for Australia’s top tennis hopes beyond their home grand slam. Six tournaments will be held simultaneously this week ahead of the Australian Open …