Serena Williams is embracing the suffocating pressure that seems the only threat to the ageless champion’s hopes of completing a fabled calendar-year grand slam sweep. “She doesn’t have a challenger,” …
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Melbourne Storm fullback Billy Slater is confident his problem shoulder won’t stop him from playing next year’s Auckland Nines rugby league tournament. The 25-test Australian star expects his season-ending shoulder …
Continue reading Billy Slater eyes Auckland NinesSouth Korea’s Amy Yang, chasing her first major golf title, has fired a one-under-par 69 to maintain a three-stroke lead over Stacy Lewis through three rounds of the US Women’s …
Continue reading Golfer Yang still leads at women’s US OpenMartina Hingis is a Wimbledon champion once again, 17 years – exactly half her life – after the last time. Already a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame …
Continue reading Hingis-Mirza win Wimbledon doublesRoger Federer can win a record eighth Wimbledon title and become the oldest champion of the modern era if he can find a way past world No.1 Novak Djokovic on …
Continue reading Djokovic in way of Federer Wimbledon gloryShane Watson’s Test future is on a knife edge after England’s bowlers dismissed the enigmatic allrounder lbw for the 29th time of his career in the opening Ashes Test in …
Continue reading Watson Test career in jeopardyBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett is prepared to rest his Queensland stars from next weekend’s clash with Wests Tigers if required after the NRL leaders emerged from the State of Origin …
Continue reading Bennett prepared to rest Origin starsBrisbane coach Wayne Bennett is prepared to rest his Queensland stars from next weekend’s clash with Wests Tigers if required after the NRL leaders emerged from the State of Origin …
Continue reading Bennett prepared to rest Oirign starsInterim Adelaide coach Scott Camporeale admits he doesn’t know how long it will take for his players to move on from the death of Phil Walsh. The Crows slumped to …
Continue reading Grieving Crows glad to be playing againGeelong captain Joel Selwood is in trouble for his “chicken wing” tackle, despite the strong support of rival AFL coaches Brad and Chris Scott. Footage of the incident in the …
Continue reading Selwood faces AFL scrutiny for tackleBrent Harvey’s rare substitute role means renewed speculation about whether this will be his last AFL season. The 37-year-old started in the green vest on Saturday night as North Melbourne …
Continue reading Harvey goes green as AFL milestone loomsReeling from a kick up the backside in the Ashes opener, Australia must improve in four days if they’re to square the series at Lord’s. Michael Clarke conceded his side …
Continue reading Ashes opener a kick up the bum: ClarkeRickie Fowler has geared up his game for a crack at British Open glory as he moved into contention after three rounds at the Scottish Open. The 26-year-old American, who …
Continue reading Rickie Fowler on fire at Scottish OpenEngland skipper Alastair Cook hailed his side’s bowling attack after beating Australia by 169 runs inside four days to draw first blood in the Ashes series. Having been destroyed 5-0 …
Continue reading Cook full of praise for England attackGarbine Muguruza departed the All England Club a grand slam believer despite being the latest in a long line of challengers to fall victim to the great Serena Williams. Muguruza …
Continue reading Muguruza believes her time will comeMitchell Johnson entertained with the bat in Cardiff, but it only delayed the inevitable as England recorded a resounding 169-run win in the Ashes opener. The hosts wrapped up victory …
Continue reading Aust thumped by 169 runs in Ashes openerGeelong coach Chris Scott admits his misfiring AFL team is lucky to remain in finals contention. North Melbourne easily beat the Cats by 41 points on Saturday night, leaving Scott …
Continue reading Cats found wanting in AFL lossStuart Broad decimated Australia’s top order as England charged toward victory on day four of the Ashes opener. The tourists were 7-162 at tea on Saturday, needing a miracle to …
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