Russian Elena Vesnina has broken through for her first WTA title in her seventh final, downing defending champion Mona Barthel 6-3 6-4 at the Hobart International. The 26-year-old world No.68 …
Samantha Stosur concedes Lleyton Hewitt is right when he says she has put herself under too much pressure come the Australian Open. Stosur, though, insists it is a mistake she …
Lleyton Hewitt has crushed world No.7 Juan Martin del Potro to win the Kooyong Classic. Hewitt breezed through the match in just 66 minutes, winning 6-1 6-4. The victory sent …
There is little in the way of good news for Serena Williams’ Australian Open rivals. Just bad news – and worse news. As good as it gets is Williams’ declaration …
Spain’s David Ferrer has won the ATP tennis title in Auckland, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 7-6 6-1. It was the world No.5’s third consecutive Auckland title and fourth overall, …
Roberto Mancini has challenged his Manchester City stars to end the club’s woeful run at Arsenal as the Premier League champions fight to hold onto their title. Mancini’s side head …
Robin van Persie has urged his Manchester United teammates not to get carried away by their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s clash with …
So swift and dramatic has Bernard Tomic’s transformation been that Todd Woodbridge believes the 20-year-old can win Wimbledon. While Woodbridge says three or four years is probably a more realistic …
Australia’s wretched injury run with fast bowlers has claimed another victim with left-armer Mitchell Starc withdrawn from the one-day squad due to mild calf soreness. Young South Australian quick Kane …
Four Australians were amongst 85 golfers to accept invitations to compete in the 2013 Masters, first major of the season. Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the …
A week after she had screamed and cried and pumped her fists over her son’s US Open victory, Judy Murray began to appreciate what had happened. Not simply what had …
Blackburn were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Wolves on Friday as the Indian-owned Championship club prepared for life under new manager Michael Appleton. Appleton was confirmed as …
Australia’s latest one-day international batting star Phil Hughes has another century on his mind as he prepares for Sunday’s clash with Sri Lanka at Adelaide Oval. Hughes made a sensational …
Ten-time champion Stephane Peterhansel has extended his Dakar Rally lead, but the world’s most gruelling endurance event was once again hit by tragedy when a French motorcyclist was killed. As …
Ten-time champion Stephane Peterhansel extended his Dakar Rally lead on Friday, but the world’s most gruelling endurance event was once again hit by tragedy when a French motorcyclist was killed. …
Mario Balotelli could be given another chance to resurrect his Manchester City career by being recalled for Sunday’s match at Arsenal, where the controversial Italy striker’s recklessness almost cost his …
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is increasingly optimistic that winger Theo Walcott will sign a new contract at the club. Walcott will be out of contract at the end …
Indian-owned English second-tier club Blackburn Rovers on Friday announced the appointment of Michael Appleton as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Appleton, 37, becomes Blackburn’s third head coach of …
