Teenager Iga Swiatek has become the lowest-ranked women’s finalist at the French Open since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975 as she roared past Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska 6-1 …
Continue reading Teen Swiatek makes history at French OpenPoland’s Iga Swiatek has reached her first grand slam final at the age of just 19, ending the fairytale run of qualifier Nadia Podoroska at the French Open with another …
Continue reading Teenager Swiatek into French Open finalSt Kilda have rolled the dice at selection as they prepare to take on a Richmond attack bolstered by the inclusion of Tom Lynch for Friday night’s AFL semi-final. Lynch …
Continue reading Tiger talls to test Saints in AFL finalRugby Australia and SANZAAR have revised the Rugby Championship draw and brought forward the final Australia-New Zealand clash to ensure the All Blacks won’t spend Christmas in hotel quarantine. The …
Continue reading Rugby draw changed to assist All BlacksAidan O’Brien’s international contingent of six have begun their spring carnival build up with a workout on the course proper at Werribee. The sextet galloped in pairs with Cox Plate …
Continue reading O’Brien’s Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup horses pass first testNature Strip’s bid for the $15 million The Everest remains on track after he passed an important veterinary examination. The Chris Waller-trained sprinter was given an endoscopic test after trackwork …
Continue reading Nature Strip back on track for the $15m EverestTrainer Danny O’Brien believes Russian Camelot will be better suited as he steps out to 2000 metres in the Caulfield Stakes. Australia’s boom horse is a $1.55 favourite with TAB …
Continue reading Russian Camelot odds on for the Caulfield StakesGodolphin will rely on classy mare Flit in the Silver Eagle after scratching promising stablemate Criaderas from the $500,000 Randwick feature. Trainer James Cummings has opted to take a softer …
Continue reading Distance right for Flit in The Silver EaglePaul Preusker’s star stayer Surprise Baby has pulled up well after his ninth in the Turnbull Stakes and would have his next start in the Melbourne Cup. “He came through …
Continue reading Surprise Baby on track for the 2020 Melbourne CupPaul Preusker is hoping a belated decision to scratch Lunar Fox from an 1800 metre handicap could result in a Caulfield Guineas win. Lunar Fox is aimed at the Victoria …
Continue reading Paul Preusker hopes to cause upset in the Caulfield GuineasTrainer John Thompson has used a tactic favoured by his old boss Bart Cummings in deciding to send Mamaragan to Melbourne for the Caulfield Guineas. The colt is a dual …
Continue reading Mamaragan confirmed for the Caulfield GuineasDefender James Frawley is the latest Hawthorn premiership player to call it quits. The 32-year-old will retire from the AFL following 239 games, 139 for Melbourne and 100 for the …
Continue reading Hawks defender Frawley retires from AFLStar West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff has committed to the Eagles for the next four seasons, while veterans Josh Kennedy and Shannon Hurn will play on next year. Gaff inked …
Continue reading Gaff, Hurn, and Kennedy commit to EaglesWaqa Blake insists he’ll be up to the task of filling in for Blake Ferguson on the wing if the NSW star is ruled out of Parramatta’s semi-final against South …
Continue reading Blake ready for Eels wing switch if neededWhen John O’Shea went to the yearling sales eighteen months ago intent on buying the progeny of Group One winner Contributer, one colt stood out. The Randwick horseman trained Contributer …
Continue reading John O’Shea with two horses in 2020 Spring Champion StakesWallabies fans can expect a new brand of rugby in Sunday’s Bledisloe Cup Test with a melting pot of European, Kiwi and Super Rugby experience now at the coaching table, …
Continue reading New coaches putting stamp on WallabiesLewis Hamilton makes a second attempt to equal Michael Schumacher’s record 91 Formula One race wins on Sunday, this time around the Nuerburgring track where a section is named after …
Continue reading Hamilton eyes F1 record on Schumie’s turfMelbourne forward Christian Welch will stay at the NRL powerhouse until the end of the 2022 season after re-signing with the Storm. The Queensland State of Origin forward has made …
Continue reading Origin forward Welch re-signs with Storm

