Already the youngest player in the world top 30, Bulgarian rising tennis star Grigor Dimitrov expects the demanding approach of Australia’s Roger Rasheed to drive him higher. And to help …
Favourites Unencumbered and Invisible have tightened their grip on the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic with ideal barrier draws. Unencumbered came up with barrier three while Invisible drew seven …
The Sydney Thunder have called in the cavalry, with the next three days shaping as their best chance to end a 17-match Big Bash losing streak. The streak, which extends …
Australian Casey Dellacqua is out of the Hobart International after a second-round loss to American Alison Riske. Dellacqua went down 7-5 4-6 6-3 to the 55th-ranked Riske in windy conditions …
Australia have no plans to soften their bully-boy approach on next month’s tour of South Africa, confident the intimidation game can dismantle the best Test side in the world. David …
Agnieszka Radwanska insists she can still contend for Australian Open honours despite carrying a worrying shoulder injury and making a meal of her title defence at the Sydney International. American …
The Heineken Open lost its first seeded player on Tuesday and wasn’t far away from losing its second. Eighth seeded Dutchman Robin Haase was knocked out of the tournament by …
Form and rankings suggest Stanislas Wawrinka is ready to emerge from countryman Roger Federer’s giant shadow, but in his mind he’ll always be the Swiss No.2. Wawrinka’s world ranking sits …
Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams is set to play in the NRL Auckland Nines next month, in a huge boost to the fledgling tournament. Just five days after rugby …
Gerald Ryan doesn’t have a runner in the $2 million Magic Millions but the trainer does have his eye on some other rich two-year-old prizes. Unraced colt Rubick showed why …
Melbourne stayer Cooldini opens a campaign aimed at the Sydney Cup with a first-up run in the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. Cooldini has not raced beyond 2600 …
Adam Scott’s last hole bogey proved expensive as Zach Johnson showed why he’s golf’s hottest player at the Tournament of Champions. Johnson, the 2007 Masters champion, fired a bogey-free seven-under-par …
The sky is the limit for seemingly ageless and unstoppable Serena Williams, says tennis great Martina Navratilova. Navratilova expects Williams to equal her total of 18 grand slam singles titles …
Sam Stosur should close her eyes and think of England. Or New York. Perhaps even Paris. Retired tennis greats Martina Hingis, Tracy Austin and Nicole Bradtke believe Stosur’s ability to …
Gold Coast have released former NSW State of Origin back Jamal Idris on compassionate grounds, allowing the giant centre to join NRL rivals Penrith. Idris, who had three years remaining …
Lleyton Hewitt has pulled out of the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne, saying the toll on his ageing body could have spoilt his Australian Open bid. The 32-year-old reclaimed his place …
The Ashes may have finished but the celebrations continue, with thousands of fans turning out in Sydney to revel in the cricket clean sweep with Australia’s triumphant Test team. One …
Kevin Pietersen has insisted he has no intention of retiring and is determined to help England regain the Ashes next year. Pietersen’s future has been under the spotlight during England’s …
