Back-to-back Brisbane International titles by world No.3 Andy Murray sent a clear message ahead of the Australian Open. But it was an emotional revelation after his 7-6 (7-0) 6-4 win …
Right to the very last moment of his international career, Mr Cricket was modest to a fault. Selectors dropped a bombshell on Sunday by robbing Mike Hussey of a farewell …
Australia’s spin stocks will undergo a thorough examination on the subcontinent before an Ashes showdown with England duo Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar. Nathan Lyon again failed to deliver a …
Olga Govortsova of Belarus pulled off the first upset at the Hobart International tennis tournament, thrashing Spanish fifth seed Carla Suarez-Navarro on Sunday. Yet to win a tour title, 24-year-old …
Mahela Jayawardene has told the next generation of Sri Lankan cricketers to toughen up following a 3-0 sweep at the hands of Australia in his last Test series as captain. …
“2013 is the year of the Australian cricket team.” That’s not the latest Cricket Australia publicity catch-cry, it’s the bold prediction of Test captain Michael Clarke. India and back-to-back Ashes …
Australia’s Test cricket team has lost its security blanket ahead of a gruelling 12 months, with Michael Hussey bringing down the curtain on a magnificent career with yet another match-winning …
The 2013 Ashes dream is still alive for Brad Haddin, but he can’t see it occurring as a specialist batsman. Just when it appeared Haddin’s Test career was over, national …
Nathan Lyon the player has struggled for results this summer but, on character alone, the offspinner has been anointed the new heart and soul of the Australian cricket team. The …
The Sydney International has already claimed one big casualty and an out-of-sorts Sam Stosur will be desperate to avoid becoming another when her campaign begins on Monday. A handful of …
For Andy Murray, it was the perfect pre-Australian Open workout. For his Brisbane International final opponent Grigor Dimitrov, it may have provided a glimpse of perfection to come. US Open …
Caroline Wozniacki believes she’s still capable of regaining the world No.1 ranking after belatedly opening her 2013 account at the Sydney International. Following a shock first-round loss to qualifier Ksenia …
A year away working as a tree lopper and concreter’s labourer ended with NSW golfer Troy Cox resurrecting his career by winning the PGA Tour of Australasia qualifying school on …
He suffered a freak injury scare, got beaten by Bernard Tomic in straight sets and failed in his bid to land an elusive Hopman Cup title. But world No.1 Novak …
Curbing his natural aggression has worked for Australia’s newest call-up but Ben Cutting knows the big plays, like international opportunities, are all about timing. An intimidating fast bowler and big-hitting …
American rising star Sloane Stephens ousted Britain’s Laura Robson 6-4 7-6 (7-4) in the first round of the Hobart International. Stephens broke Australian-born Robson in the first game of the …
Retiring champion Mike Hussey steered Australia to a five-wicket victory and a 3-0 series whitewash of Sri Lanka with his final knock in Test cricket. Arriving at the crease with …
Australia are five runs short of a series whitewash of Sri Lanka, with retiring champion Michael Hussey on track to steer them to a memorable victory on day four of …
