Backed by Tennis Australia, Nick Kyrgios has reignited a war of words with Kitty Chiller ahead of the Rio Olympics by launching a fresh social media attack. Instead of treading …
Continue reading Kyrgios reignites Rio war of wordsWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic has fended off a resurgent Rafael Nadal 7-5 7-6 (7-4) in a pulsating battle to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Nadal led 4-2 in …
Continue reading Resilient Djokovic fends off NadalKurtley Beale has said he can’t wait to pull on the jersey for English rugby side Wasps, after the club confirmed the Australian’s signing for the 2016-17 season. Beale, who …
Continue reading Wasps confirm Kurtley Beale signingSilky skilled Steven Motlop slotted four goals as Geelong overwhelmed Adelaide by 26 points in Friday night’s AFL fixture. The Cats won 13.20 (98) to 11.6 (72) at Adelaide Oval …
Continue reading Geelong down Adelaide in AFLSouth Sydney have inflicted further heartbreak on Parramatta, with under-pressure playmaker Luke Keary sparking his side to a thrilling 22-20 win on Friday night at Pirtek Stadium. Rabbitohs halfback Adam …
Continue reading Souths break Eels’ hearts in NRL thrillerThe Melbourne Rebels have run into a Super Rugby finals road block, with the Brumbies extending their Australian conference lead with a 30-22 victory at AAMI Park. The Rebels pegged …
Continue reading Brumbies beat Rebels in Super wrestleFrench qualifier Lucas Pouille has reached the Italian Open semi-finals after Argentine opponent Juan Monaco’s withdrawal because of injury. Organisers on Friday said Monaco, who had upset fourth-seeded Stan Wawrinka …
Continue reading Lucky loser Pouille into Rome tennis semisParramatta fans have paid tribute to Nathan Peats for his selfless departure which has paved the way for the club to begin its difficult march towards the NRL top eight. …
Continue reading Eels fans pay tribute to PeatsCentre Matt Faddes has starred with two tries as the Highlanders snapped the Crusaders’ eight-match winning streak with a 34-26 victory in a compelling Super Rugby contest in Dunedin. Wing …
Continue reading Highlanders beat Crusaders in Super RugbyTennis Australia is on a collision course with the AOC after backing Nick Kyrgios as the country’s brightest Olympic medal hope on court in Rio. Disappointed at Australia’s Olympic team …
Continue reading Tennis Australia backs Kyrgios for RioWest Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident Lewis Jetta will still deliver long-term dividends despite the prized recruit’s forgettable start to his Eagles’ career. Jetta has been axed for Sunday’s …
Continue reading Eagle Jetta axed but not forgottenSurely Hawthorn against Fremantle is a lay-down misere. The all-conquering AFL premiers, on their favourite ground, against the winless Dockers, who have never taken four points home from Tasmania. It’s …
Continue reading Hawks not taking Dockers lightly in AFLAdvantage, Kitty Chiller. The ball is back in Nick Kyrgios’ court if he wants to go to Rio in the wake of Bernard Tomic’s withdrawal, with Chiller claiming he doesn’t …
Continue reading Ball back in Kyrgios’ court ahead of RioNathan Grima was reduced to tears while giving his retirement speech to teammates at AFL club North Melbourne last year. It follows that playing against many of his close friends …
Continue reading Grima confronts mates, AFL teammatesThe loss of a key player on each side and the return of champion Tigers defender Alex Rance have added intriguing elements to Saturday’s MCG clash between lofty Sydney and …
Continue reading Injuries rock Tigers and SwansWest Coast coach Adam Simpson says recruit Lewis Jetta has handled his axing well ahead of Sunday’s clash with St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. Jetta was dropped from the side …
Continue reading Eagle Jetta handles AFL axing wellFine-tuning the art of captaincy, staying injury-free and beating the Warriors are Matt Moylan’s priorities this week. Somewhere deep in the backblocks of his mind is State of Origin selection. …
Continue reading Club focus for Origin hopeful MoylanAustralian motorcross star Chad Reed is hoping a hometown competition will be a kickstart for his world championship bid next year. Two-time world champion Reed has confirmed he’ll race at …
Continue reading Motocross star Reed back in Australia

