When he steps onto the Rod Laver Arena for his Australian Open quarter-final against Andy Murray on Wednesday, Kei Nishikori is bound to be suitably respectful of his better credentialed …
Australian Open quarter-finalist Agnieszka Radwanska has called Russian Maria Sharapova’s incessant shrieking “annoying”. Radwanska, beaten on Tuesday for a semi-final spot by Belarusian Victoria Azarenka, said Sharapova’s ear-splitting screams were …
Reigning Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker will return to high-level competition in Adelaide this weekend for the first time since his disappointing exit from last year’s world championships. Hooker …
Owner-breeder Tony Cavanagh is hoping lightning can strike twice when promising colt Andre Roo Hoo runs in next month’s $1 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield. Cavanagh, who bred Andre …
The Hockeyroos succumbed to a strong Dutch outfit on Tuesday morning (AEDT), losing to the world No.1 team 1-0 in Buenos Aires. The Australians started the match slowly, allowing the …
It would take more than a few cracked ribs to keep AFL legend Ron Barassi from flying the flag for his football code at Australia Day celebrations. Barassi smashed his …
Egyptian teenager Nour El Sherbini began the 2012 women’s Squash Association tour on Monday by showing everyone why she could become the next long-term queen of the game. The 16-year-old …
Central Coast Mariners have reached agreement with Young Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury to extend his deal with the club for a further two A-League seasons. The 20-year-old is rated as …
Patrick Keane will front Queensland stewards on Thursday at a reconvened inquiry into the apprentice weighing in light at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Chief steward Wade Birch has agreed to …
World surfing No.2 Sally Fitzgibbons says she’s on track to be fit for the opening tour event of the year next month on the Gold Coast. Fitzgibbons is carrying several …
Raging title favourite Novak Djokovic says his “intense” battle with Lleyton Hewitt has steeled him for the business end of the Australian Open. The all-conquering Serb will carry an 18-match …
Surprise Australian Open quarter-finalist Sara Errani holds one of the more obscure records on the WTA Tour. Unfortunately it has nothing to do with tennis and is unlikely to help …
Third seed Victoria Azarenka overcame a shaky first set to scrape through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The Belarusian defeated Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska in just over two hours, …
Third seed Victoria Azarenka is into the semi-finals of the Australian Open. The Belarusian outlasted Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska in three sets on Tuesday to win 6-7 (0-7) 6-0 6-2. She …
Gabon gave debutants Niger a baptism of fire and Tunisia inflicted more misery on Morocco on day three at the Africa Cup of Nations. The continental showpiece moved across the …
Adelaide’s AFL utility Andy Otten has re-injured the knee he had reconstructed two years ago. Otten strained his left knee in a training mishap on Monday, but scans have cleared …
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, who is at the centre of a reported bust-up between players and coach Jose Mourinho, has denied there is now a rift in the dressing …
Rain threatens to disrupt star stablemates Buffering and Woorim’s build-up towards the Melbourne autumn. Trainer Rob Heathcote hopes to give both sprinters an exhibition gallop between races at the Australia …
