Russian hotty Maria Kirilenko flirted with disqualification before booking a fourth-round showdown with all-conquering Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Kirilenko, who once posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, is …
Defending champion Victoria Azarenka and red-hot tournament favourite Serena Williams have taken contrasting routes into the last 16 at the Australian Open. Azarenka was pushed to the brink by tenacious …
Defending champion Victoria Azarenka has withstood a brave challenge from injured American Jamie Hampton to win their third-round clash at the Australian Open. Hampton, who has a history of back …
Michael Clarke labelled it Australia’s “worst day” of the summer but for Sri Lanka it was their best bowling performance in at least a year. Sri Lankan coach Graham Ford …
Rookie James Hahn and Roberto Castro maintained their lead by shooting five-under 67s in the second round of the PGA Tour’s $US5.6 million ($A5.34 million) Humana Challenge on Friday. Hahn …
If Manly need any further coaxing to extend the contract of captain Jamie Lyon, and prevent the star centre from following the money trail to an NRL rival, they need …
Robin van Persie may appear to have simply picked up where he left off since joining Manchester United from Arsenal, but a look at his statistics reveals that he is …
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal can exploit the uncomfortable relationship between Rafael Benitez and Chelsea’s supporters when the Gunners head to Stamford Bridge for Sunday’s crucial London derby. Chelsea interim boss …
Laurie Daley isn’t yet ready to pin his debut State of Origin coaching series on rookie halfback Adam Reynolds, warning the young South Sydney star he will be targeted more …
He may have played his last Test six years ago, but Queensland Reds stalwart Greg Holmes sees a prime opportunity to make a shock Wallabies comeback against the British and …
Maria Sharapova was making no apologies for the effusive nature of her post-match celebrations after ending Venus Williams’ interest in the women’s singles at the Australian Open. The way Sharapova …
Stephane Peterhansel will be crowned Dakar Rally champion for an 11th time on Saturday while French compatriot Cyril Despres should wrap up a fifth motorcycling crown on the day’s final …
Fast bowler Jackson Bird has been called into Australia’s one-day international squad for Sunday’s clash with Sri Lanka at the SCG. Bird made a stunning start to his Test career …
American Robby Gordon won the 13th stage of the Dakar Rally on Friday, while Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel kept his commanding lead in the overall standings with one day to go. …
Australia’s singles involvement in the Australian Open will end on Saturday night unless Bernard Tomic can do what no one else has in almost nine years and knock out Roger …
Theo Walcott ended months of speculation on Friday by signing a contract extension with Arsenal. The 23-year-old England forward’s former deal was due to expire at the end of the …
The world’s top two golfers, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, both missed the cut in their first tournament of the season at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Friday. McIlroy …
Norwich have joined Sunderland in making a formal bid for Swansea striker Danny Graham, Press Association Sport understands. The Black Cats made an offer on Thursday, believed to be above …


