Arina Rodionova is the last local hope left in the Australian Open singles qualifying tournament after the rest of her compatriots fell at Melbourne Park on Friday. Melbourne-based Rodionova won …
Phil Hughes became the first Australian to score a century on one-day international debut as Australia’s so-called “B team” clobbered 5-305 against Sri Lanka in their opening clash at the …
Bernard Tomic has shown some Lleyton Hewitt grit and has the chance to join Australia’s former world No.1 as a winner of the Apia International in Sydney. Tomic overcame heat …
A final pitch to Michael Jennings is still to be made but Gold Coast hope Greg Bird’s re-signing with the Titans on Friday sends a message to the Penrith match-winner. …
Opener Phil Hughes has become the first Australian player to make a century on his one-day international debut. The 24-year-old South Australia left-hander was unbeaten on 100 from 123 deliveries …
Anyone watching Gael Monfils play tennis knows there’s a chance of either magic or a meltdown. Unfortunately for fans who turned up for his semi-final against David Ferrer in Auckland …
Canny Russian Elena Vesnina has declared “this is my time” as she aims to end her long WTA title hoodoo in the final of the Hobart International on Saturday. The …
Novak Djokovic has firmed as favourite to clinch the first Australian Open men’s hat-trick in 45 years after his two chief rivals were lumped in the bottom half of the …
Warrior Lleyton Hewitt has laid down the challenge to his Australian Open first-round opponent Janko Tipsarevic, saying all the pressure is on the world No.9. The 31-year-old, set for his …
South African Kevin Anderson is the first man through to the final of the Apia International in Sydney after denying Frenchman Julien Benneteau in a three-set cliffhanger. Anderson saved two …
Scott Langley made a rookie debut on the PGA Tour he won’t soon forget. Langley thrived on a penetrating ball flight and a pure putting stroke on Thursday for an …
Novak Djokovic has proved he can serve and hit a forehand faster than a souped-up sports car. So best of luck, first-round opponent Paul-Henri Mathieu, and anyone else standing in …
Russian Elena Vesnina has progressed through to the final of the Hobart International following an emphatic semi-final victory over American teenager Sloane Stephens. World No.68 Vesnina upset Stephens 6-2 6-2 …
Arsene Wenger is refusing to rule out further departures from his team but insists players will have to come in before they do. Both Johan Djourou and Marouane Chamakh have …
Former champions David Ferrer and Philipp Kohlschreiber will contest the final of the Auckland Open on Saturday after both recorded quick straight-sets victories. The second seeded Kohlschreiber beat American Sam …
Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber is through to his second Auckland tennis final after a straight-sets victory over a flat Sam Querrey. The second-seeded Kohlschreiber was able to overcome the American’s powerful …
Gold Coast have re-signed NSW Origin forward Greg Bird on a four-year deal reportedly worth $550,000 a season. Bird knocked back several lucrative offers from rival NRL clubs to remain …
Not a day goes by that Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell doesn’t relive the nightmare of breaking his ankle. It’s a recurring vision stemming from the ugly collison which left him …
