In their 12 matches, Stanislas Wawrinka has never won a single set against Rafael Nadal. In his 11 years as a tennis professional, Wawrinka has never played in a grand …
History at his mercy, Rafael Nadal is poised to take another mighty leap towards sporting immortality with victory over Stanislas Wawrinka in Sunday night’s Australian Open final. A 13th win …
If Gerald Ryan had any nerves before Rubick’s debut at Randwick he wasn’t letting them show. And after the much-hyped colt cruised to victory over 1000m in 56.39s the trainer …
A heavy track holds no fears for trainer Peter Moody as he sets his consistent five-year-old Club Command on a Melbourne autumn trail at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday. The …
Rafael Nadal might have had a say in it, but former world No.1 Pete Sampras maintains he’d still be serve-volleying if he was playing on today. The 14-time grand slam …
New signing Sam Tomkins headlines a 16-strong Warriors squad named on Saturday to contest the NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park next month. He joins star halfback Shaun Johnson to …
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says Will Hopoate’s two years away from rugby league haven’t necessarily hampered his development. When Hopoate left the NRL at the end of the 2011 season …
George Bailey has defended Australia’s decision to rest a host of key players in their one-day series against England, saying he’s even surprised skipper Michael Clarke is returning for Sunday’s …
Young American star Jordan Spieth produced a clinic of golf right under the nose of Tiger Woods to surge to the lead after the second round of the US PGA …
Jessica Korda took the second-round lead in the season-opening Bahamas LPGA Classic, birdieing four of her last seven holes in high wind Friday for a 7-under 66. The 20-year-old Korda …
Stand-in Australia skipper George Bailey admits he’s a tad surprised that Michael Clarke will return for Sunday’s dead rubber against England in Adelaide. Clarke, all-rounder Shane Watson, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin …
Former Huddersfield and Warrington fullback Brett Hodgson has confirmed his retirement as a player but is to stay in Super League after being appointed as a coaching consultant with Widnes. …
Roger Federer railed against Rafael Nadal’s loud grunting and slow play Friday night after he tumbled out of the Australian Open at the hands of the aggressive Spaniard. The usually …
Formula One is to introduce five-second penalties for certain offences from the coming season, the ruling body FIA announced. Pending approval from the F1 Commission and the teams, the F1 …
China’s Li Na will have experience on her side this time, as she seeks an Australian Open breakthrough triumph in her third appearance in the final. Li, the world No.4, …
Roger Federer says he still believes he can beat Rafael Nadal again and relishes their clashes despite the increasingly lopsided record in the Spaniard’s favour. The world No.1 stretched his …
England’s Steve Webster shot a 70 to share the top spot with Spaniard Rafa Cabrera-Bello after the third round of the Qatar Masters on Friday. Webster, who had taken the …
He had trouble holding the racquet, but still made a fellow champion look inadequate. Rafael Nadal showed again why he is the world’s best tennis player on Friday night, confirming …
