Tennis heads into a brave new era this weekend when the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) debuts its fast-paced, TV-friendly format which is already making waves in the sport. Scepticism …
Continue reading New rules, as IPTL tennis startsWhen India toured Australia a tick under seven years ago, a Test was thrown into a degree of doubt. Now similar discussions are taking place around the nation, but for …
Continue reading Cricket Aust yet to consider first TestThe controversial double points system in the final Formula One grand prix of the season will be abandoned next year, British magazine Autosport reported on Wednesday. The Formula One Commission, …
Continue reading Double F1 final race points to be ‘axed’Devastated Australian cricketers continue to rally around stricken Phillip Hughes amid uncertainty about next week’s first Test. Players including Aaron Finch and Matthew Wade have flown in from interstate to …
Continue reading Players rally to Hughes amid Test doubtsPhillip Hughes’ home town on the NSW mid north coast is in shock and praying that the stricken cricketer pulls through. Local barman and champion sportsman Chris MacDonald said Hughes’ …
Continue reading Hughes’ home town hoping and prayingShikhar Dhawan, the Indian opener who dismantled Australia’s attack on Test debut last year, will be desperate for time in the middle on Friday. Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane were the …
Continue reading Dhawan looks for runs before Gabba TestAndy Murray announced his engagement to long-time girlfriend Kim Sears on Wednesday as he dispensed with two members of his backroom staff. The 2013 Wimbledon champion has retained Frenchwoman Amelie …
Continue reading Murray to be hitched, coach staff ditchedFormer Australian captain Allan Border believes the first Test should go ahead, but it’ll be a very personal decision for players whether they take part. The prospect of a four-Test …
Continue reading First Test should go ahead: Allan BorderIt may be only a small field of nine to take part in the staying feature at Rosehill this Saturday, the ATC Cup, but it is shaping up as a …
Continue reading ATC Cup 2014 – TipsNot even a bad draw has dampened punter’s enthusiasm for Our Boy Malachi who dominates betting for the sprint feature at Rosehill this Saturday, the Starlight Stakes. The lightly raced …
Continue reading Starlight Stakes Tips – 2014Queensland trainer Steve O’Dea is line for his first Sydney feature races according to punters who have supported his gelding Sir Moments into favouritism for Saturday’s Festival Stakes at Rosehill. …
Continue reading Festival Stakes Tips – 2014Opening batsman Anamul Haque has top-scored with 95 as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by 124 runs in the third one-day international to wrap up the five-match series in Dhaka. The hosts …
Continue reading Bangladesh seal series win over ZimbabweWorld No.1 Rory McIlroy has yet to find his groove midway through his first round in cool and overcast conditions at the Australian Open in Sydney. After teeing off on …
Continue reading McIlroy yet to spark in Open title defenceA – Under-fire England see victory over the Wallabies as they only way to save a frustrating November campaign. Both sides are out to avoid a third defeat of the …
Continue reading England under fire ahead of Wallabies duelNewcastle Knight Joseph Tapine faces an uncertain future in rugby league, with the young forward reportedly charged with assault. Fairfax Media is reporting the 20-year-old was charged with assault occasioning …
Continue reading Knights player on assault charge: reportFrance’s Jean-Eric Vergne has announced he will no longer be driving for Toro Rosso next season. The 24-year-old leaves the Italian Formula One team after three seasons and 58 Grand …
Continue reading Vergne splits with F1’s Toro RossoSri Lanka have overcome a brilliant century by Moeen Ali and a late cameo from Ravi Bopara to defeat England by 25 runs in the first one-day international in Colombo. …
Continue reading Sri Lanka win ODI opener vs EnglandRory McIlroy has started his quest for back-to-back Australian Open titles in Sydney. The world No.1 teed off at The Australian Golf Club on Thursday morning alongside fellow former winner …
Continue reading McIlroy up and away at Australian Open
