Third-seeded Frenchman Gilles Simon won through to the Brisbane International quarter-finals after a straight sets second-round win on Wednesday over Colombia’s Alejandro Falla. World No.16 Simon, 28, triumphed 7-6 (7-5) …
Australia are so intent on crushing Sri Lanka into the SCG grass with the first genuine four-pronged pace attack seen in Sydney in almost half a century, they’ve overlooked a …
She might have dodged a bullet thanks to world No.2 Maria Sharapova’s withdrawal, but Australia’s Jarmila Gajdosova was still shot down on Wednesday in the second round of the Brisbane …
A cavalcade of Australian greats has farewelled Test cricket at the SCG, and Michael Hussey will be looking to follow in their footsteps and produce a match-winning performance. Australian skipper …
Italy’s Francesca Schiavone fought back to defeat Tatjana Malek 3-6 6-3 6-3 and level the Hopman Cup tie against Germany on Wednesday in Perth. After winning the first three games, …
Each home soil defeat is eating away Samantha Stosur’s confidence towards the point of no return, according to Lleyton Hewitt. Hewitt, who says he thrives on playing in Australia, believes …
After being exonerated over controversial comments calling for the axing of Cricket NSW chief executive David Gilbert, former Test paceman Brett Lee on Wednesday set his sights on bringing the …
New Zealander Marina Erakovic’s singles campaign at the Auckland Classic tennis tournament has ended in a disappointing straight-sets defeat to American Jamie Hampton. Crowd favourite Erakovic, the world No.66, was …
Life will start after 50 Tests for the recharged Mitchell Johnson, with the fast bowler primed for a year that will define his career. Last week in Melbourne, he became …
Sri Lanka’s tough decisions for the Sydney Test aren’t limited to picking a fit team. Captain Mahela Jayawardene admits he might expose his fragile top order if he wins the …
World No.5 Angelique Kerber dug deep on Wednesday to book a quarter-final berth at the Brisbane International tennis tournament. The 24-year-old fourth-seeded German looked down and out trailing 4-1 in …
Australian captain Michael Clarke says the retirement of Mike Hussey has made him even “hungrier for success”. Clarke has shown through his incredible batting performances over the past 18 months …
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is likely to be sidelined for two weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the champions’ 3-0 win against Stoke. Aguero was forced to come …
Comeback kid Tim Paine says he’ll be ready if he’s rotated into Australia’s one-day squad after finally rediscovering the touch that made him Brad Haddin’s heir apparent. The former Test …
The seeds continue to tumble at the Auckland Classic tennis tournament, with German Julia Goerges and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan both departing in the second round. Goerges, the No.2 seed …
Sri Lanka’s miserable Australian tour has hit an incredible new low with promising fast bowler Shaminda Eranga suffering a freak leg injury during training on the eve of the third …
The Brisbane Heat will aim to take apart a jet-lagged Shane Warne but are far more concerned about the influence of Melbourne Stars’ super slinger Lasith Malinga at the Gabba. …
Star Gold Coast AFL midfielder Harley Bennell has been charged after New Year’s Eve celebrations turned ugly. Bennell has been charged with disorderly behaviour and failing to obey an order …
