Claycourt master Rafael Nadal has started his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round win against Belarusian Egor Gerasimov. The Spaniard, looking …
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The NRL could implement a new bunker policy as soon as next year after they declared their final-round experiment a success. Under protocols trialled in two matches, referees only referred …
Continue reading NRL mull bunker changes for 2021Cameron Smith says he can’t see Craig Bellamy working for any other club but Melbourne as speculation continues over the coach’s future. The spotlight has moved from Smith to Bellamy …
Continue reading Smith can’t see Bellamy out of MelbourneRichmond are adamant they won’t try to tag Brownlow Medal favourite Lachie Neale out of their AFL qualifying final against Brisbane. Neale, this year’s most prolific ball-winner, has averaged 38 …
Continue reading Tigers to tackle Lions star Neale head-onSixth seed Serena Williams has battled sluggish conditions to defeat fellow American Kristie Ahn 7-6 (7-2) 6-0 to open her campaign at the French Open. Playing against an opponent she …
Continue reading Serena digs deep to find a way past AhnSeven-time grand slam champion Mats Wilander has come under fire from Nick Kyrgios after the Swede suggested Andy Murray should consider whether he has the right to accept wild cards …
Continue reading Kyrgios chides Wilander on Murray commentsDominic Thiem felt right at home in the cold of the French Open. While most players have complained about the chilly weather conditions at Roland Garros on Monday, the third-seeded …
Continue reading Thiem beats Cilic at chilly French OpenAleksandar Vukic’s unlikely run to to the French Open main draw has ended in a straight sets loss to continue a bleak start for Australia’s men in Paris. Rain delayed …
Continue reading Vukic, Duckworth join Paris casualty listTwo days after Victoria Azarenka questioned the presence of fans at the French Open, Petra Kvitova said she was very glad she could play in front of spectators during her …
Continue reading Kvitova happy to have fans at French OpenWorld champions South Africa are “desperate” to play in the Rugby Championship this year but there remain a number of hurdles before they will commit to the competition, according to …
Continue reading Boks no clearer on Rugby ChampionshipFormula One race boss Michael Masi has told Lewis Hamilton that he is not being singled out for punishment. Hamilton’s bid to match Michael Schumacher’s record 91 victories at the …
Continue reading F1 explain Hamilton penalties were fairPetra Kvitova has taken advantage of indoor conditions under the new roof on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the second round of the French Open. The 30-year-old Kvitova, a dual …
Continue reading Kvitova advances under French Open roofWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says the Eagles will have an added “incentive” to win Saturday’s AFL elimination final against Collingwood as a loss would see his side immediately begin …
Continue reading AFL loss would be double blow for EaglesParramatta prop Kane Evans feared he would be shown the door by the NRL club after just one season, admitting he was “s***” when he first arrived at the Eels. …
Continue reading Evans feared early NRL axe from EelsNathan Cleary’s Dally M hopes have been handed a massive boost with the Penrith halfback not set to lose six points for an early season two-game NRL ban. It had …
Continue reading Panthers’ Cleary gets Dally M leg upAdelaide players Brad Crouch and Tyson Stengle were caught with an illicit drug, believed to be cocaine, when pulled over by police early on Monday. The pair, who face fines …
Continue reading Crows duo caught with drugs: policeCameron Smith would have no qualms delaying a call on his NRL future until after this year’s grand final but says any decision is not reliant on going out a …
Continue reading Smith happy to wait on call on NRL futureRichmond star Tom Lynch has been ruled out of Friday night’s AFL qualifying final against Brisbane with a hamstring injury. The key forward completed a light training session with teammates …
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