Grigor Dimitrov’s Brisbane International defence will prove tougher with the arrival of former world No.1 Andy Murray ahead of Sunday’s first round. Murray’s place in the draw was questioned due …
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Trainer Aaron Purcell is hoping to end the year with a city success with one of his own horses at Sandown. Purcell is the caretaker trainer for Ciaron Maher’s large …
Continue reading Aaron Purcell aims for big finish at SandownPremier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has suggested Notonyourlife is Spirit Of Boom’s first black-type winner but he isn’t laughing when he says she can win more black-type before retirement. Notonyourlife …
Continue reading More black-type tipped for mum to beMultiple Group One winners Jim Byrne and Corey Brown will continue their battle at Doomben to win a $50,000 bonus as leading riders of the Queensland summer carnival. Racing Queensland …
Continue reading Bonus battles continue at DoombenThe big difference in prize money between Sydney and Brisbane has trainer Stuart Kendrick worried as he prepares Fullazaboot for the Magic Millions Classic. Fullazaboot is an acceptor in Saturday’s …
Continue reading Magic Millions Classic spot a worry for Stuart KendrickInjury-plagued former world No.1 Andy Murray will arrive in Brisbane on Saturday to prepare for next week’s Brisbane International after losing his comeback match against Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray, who …
Continue reading Murray jets out for Brisbane after defeatSerious question marks remain about Andy Murray’s fitness ahead of the Australian Open after he was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut in a one-set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi. The …
Continue reading Murray limps to defeat in comeback matchAustralian Daria Gavrilova wants to build on this year’s breakthrough title triumph by cementing herself as a top-20 player. Gavrilova won her maiden WTA title in August when she beat …
Continue reading Gavrilova wants to crack world’s top 20Rising tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has a new weapon in his bid to strengthen his injury-ravaged body – pilates. Kokkinakis burst into the world’s top 100 shortly after his 19th …
Continue reading Kokkinakis employs pilates as Hopman loomsWildcard Alex De Minaur intends to make the most of his chance to mix it with the “big dogs” in a Brisbane International field that has become wide open due …
Continue reading In-form De Minaur dealt Brisbane wildcardGarbine Muguruza says she’s ready for battle as an evenly-matched group of women vie for tennis’ No.1 ranking in 2018. The current No.2 and Wimbledon champion was enjoying the Queensland …
Continue reading Muguruza braces for tight WTA No.1 raceFormer Australian Open quarter-finalists Alicia Moilik and Jelena Dokic are challenging the country’s next generation of stars to set up their 2018 seasons with breakout summers. The Hopman Cup starting …
Continue reading Molik and Dokic challenge Aussie hopefulsWorld No.4 Alexander Zverev has a secret goal for 2018 and it’s not hard to guess what it is — grand slam glory. Zverev has enjoyed a meteoric rise up …
Continue reading German Alex Zverev has secret tennis goalJarryd Hayne is expected to face a grilling from the NRL Integrity Unit after arriving back in Australia from a religious jaunt to Israel. Hayne touched down in Sydney on …
Continue reading Hayne expected to front NRL integrity unitTennis Australia is refusing to give up on Bernard Tomic despite the fallen star’s summer prospects looking forlorn. Tomic’s decision to withdraw from Brisbane International qualifying has all but scuppered …
Continue reading Tennis Australia not giving up on TomicA new coach and some familiar faces will help Johanna Konta in her quest for a maiden grand slam at what she says feels like home. The Sydney-born world No.9 …
Continue reading Konta feeling at home in Aust Open lead-upThe NSW Waratahs are waiting for a medical report on Wallabies backrower Ben McCalman’s troublesome right shoulder before finalising negotiations with him ahead of the Super Rugby season. The Waratahs …
Continue reading Waratahs wait on McCalman medical reportWorld No.1 Rafael Nadal is in doubt for the Australian Open after aborting plans to play in lead-up events in Brisbane and Sydney. Nadal hasn’t played since losing to David …
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