Kumar Sangakkara’s 11th double century has handed Sri Lanka control of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, but the veteran is unsure if he will try to match …
Continue reading Sublime Sangakkara batters Black CapsDefending champion Lleyton Hewitt may await in the Brisbane International first round but fellow Australian Sam Groth has already claimed victory over his greatest opponent – himself. Despite earning a …
Continue reading Groth ready to step up at BrisbaneVeteran Lucie Safarova carried her career-best form of 2014 into the new year to guide the Czech Republic to an upset 2-1 win over Canada at the Hopman Cup at …
Continue reading Czech Republic beat Canada at Hopman CupInjury and illness have laid siege to Australia’s plans for the fourth Test against India, with Mitchell Johnson ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Shane Watson hit by …
Continue reading Sick Watson could join sidelined JohnsonAustralian opener Chris Rogers has revealed the fourth and final Test against India at the SCG is likely to be his last on home soil, as he prepares for retirement …
Continue reading Rogers aims for Ashes endJoe Burns says he has learned the lessons from a disappointing Test debut. Burns didn’t look out of place at last week’s drawn MCG Test, but Australia’s newest batsman could …
Continue reading Burns learns from tough Test debutStephen O’Keefe will play his first game of the Big Bash League season for the Sydney Sixers after overcoming a calf injury. The left-arm spinner will be part of the …
Continue reading O’Keefe returns for BBL SixersShe may be listed as Croatian but wildcard “Aussie” Ajla Tomljanovic has been promptly adopted by locals after a sensational upset win over ex-world No.1 Jelena Jankovic at the Brisbane …
Continue reading Aussie Ajla claims Brisbane upsetDavid Warner says Phillip Hughes’s final moments as a cricketer continue to turn over in his mind, as he prepares for an emotional SCG Test. Warner returns to play at …
Continue reading Images of Hughes haunt WarnerKumar Sangakkara’s 11th Test double century steered Sri Lanka to a 135-run first innings lead over New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington. The 37-year-old, who became the fastest …
Continue reading Sangakkara’s double ton batters NZIt’s the type of weather that will make you melt, but world No.1 Serena Williams hopes the Perth heat will help propel her to grand slam glory at the Australian …
Continue reading Serena Williams welcomes Perth scorcherWorld No.1 Novak Djokovic withdrew from the final of the Abu Dhabi tennis exhibition on Saturday, handing Andy Murray his first victory of the season. Serb Djokovic had dismissed Stan …
Continue reading Djokovic withdraws from Abu Dhabi finalFormer LPGA Tour star Rachel Hetherington is making a comeback to professional golf for the Australasian women’s tour season after a four-year retirement. But 42-year-old Hetherington, who boasts eight LPGA …
Continue reading Aussie golfer Hetherington in tour returnDavid Warner has declared himself a certain starter for the SCG Test against India, despite continuing to battle thumb and arm injuries. Warner was hit on the on the thumb …
Continue reading Warner fit for SCG TestMitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth Test against India due to a hamstring injury, as Australia seek to preserve the fitness of their strike bowler ahead of …
Continue reading Johnson ruled out of fourth Test v IndiaAustralia’s preparation for the fourth Test against India has been thrown into disarray with Mitchell Johnson pulling out with a hamstring injury and Shane Watson sick with a stomach virus. …
Continue reading Johnson out, Watson in doubt for SCG TestMichael Beer insists the Melbourne Stars can still make the Big Bash League finals after their breakout win over Melbourne Renegades. After making 169 with the bat, the Stars were …
Continue reading Beer hopes for more shining StarsShane Watson says he is only just coming to terms with Phillip Hughes’ death in the lead-up to the SCG Test against India. Watson was on the SCG alongside three …
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