They’re known within the team as lower-order batsmen, rather than tailenders. Australia’s four-nil lead in the Ashes series has come despite several modest batting displays from their top six, with …
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Veteran Lleyton Hewitt will be one of several Australian men hoping to continue the bright start by local players at this year’s Brisbane International. Hewitt will be the feature match …
Continue reading Hewitt aiming to continue Aussie runWorld No.1 Rafael Nadal has had new treatment on his troublesome knees which could help him complete a full season on the ATP Tour for the first time since 2011. …
Continue reading World No.1 Nadal tries new knee treatmentSouth Africa were 0-19 at tea in their second innings on Monday, needing 39 more runs to win the second test and the series against India at Kingsmead. Dale Steyn …
Continue reading SAfrica set to clinch series against IndiaThe European Tour has been accused of “manipulating and misrepresenting” the intentions of the late Seve Ballesteros by launching a rival match play event to the Royal Trophy between Europe …
Continue reading Seve’s brother hits back at European TourDale Steyn struck straight away on the final day as South Africa bowled India out for 223 in their second innings on Monday to close in on a series victory …
Continue reading SAfrica need 58 to win Test against IndiaDoctors treating Michael Schumacher refused on Monday to predict the outcome for the former Formula One driver, saying they were taking his very critical head injury “hour by hour” following …
Continue reading Doctors can’t predict Schumacher’s outlookA swashbuckling century partnership between Aaron Finch and Jos Buttler has helped Melbourne Renegades to a huge win over Brisbane Heat. Finch’s 81 off 51 and Buttler’s 61 off 36 …
Continue reading Finch sets up big Renegades winWorld No.4 Maria Sharapova hailed Ashleigh Barty a future star of tennis after the Queensland teenager set-up a Brisbane International second round clash with the Russian on Monday. Barty claimed …
Continue reading Aussie teen sets up Sharapova clashStar attraction Venus Williams pronounced herself well satisfied with her first outing of the new tennis season after winning in the opening round of the ASB Classic in Auckland. The …
Continue reading Venus happy with first-round tennis winCollingwood star Dane Swan appears on the verge of signing a two-year AFL contract extension that would effectively make him a Magpie for life. Media outlets on Monday reported that …
Continue reading ‘Pies to re-sign Swan in AFL: reportsCasey Dellacqua is looking forward to her second round clash against second seed Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International after a great day for Australia’s women on Monday. The Australian …
Continue reading Dellacqua, Barty shine in BrisbaneJust over a month ago, Australian veteran Marinko Matosevic could barely lift a fork. On Monday, the world No.61 pulled off a courageous three-sets victory against Frenchman Julien Benneteau in …
Continue reading Matosevic continues tennis comebackAmerican giant John Isner unleashed his “animal” serve to power the US to a 3-0 Hopman Cup triumph over Spain in Monday’s clash at Perth Arena. Journeyman Daniel Munoz-De La …
Continue reading Animal Isner powers US to Hopman victorySwiss ace Roger Federer believes a battle-weary Lleyton Hewitt can still trouble the world’s top players, despite the Australian veteran being in his twilight years. World No.6 Federer has been …
Continue reading Hewitt can still trouble the best: FedVictoria Azarenka says she’s thriving on the challenge of being Serena Williams’ major rival in women’s tennis heading into 2014. Preparing to defend her Australian Open crown, world No.2 Azarenka …
Continue reading Azarenka relishes Williams challengeFormula One legend Michael Schumacher may have retired in 2012 after a glittering career but his love for speed and danger has now led to a serious head injury while …
Continue reading Love of speed drives SchumacherBob Simpson is to become the 20th Australian inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame of the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in his hometown Sydney. Like Darren Lehmann …
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