Dutch duo cause double trouble for Norway in United Cup
Doubles experts Demi Schuurs and Wesley Koolhof have helped the Netherlands claim a 2-1 United Cup win over Norway in Sydney.
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Osaka ready for Brisbane, but Czech Muchova withdraws
Ahead of her comeback Naomi Osaka says she has a new pain threshold after giving birth, while Brisbane third seed Karolina Muchova is out with a wrist injury.
Sixers’ Edwards claims three to keep Thunder to 7-151
Sydney Sixers seamer Jack Edwards has claimed career-best BBL figures of 3-24 to help contain the Sydney Thunder to 7-151 in their cross-town derby.
Yacht damage, broken bones in squally Sydney to Hobart
Inconsistent weather is making life difficult for the Sydney to Hobart fleet, with Tasmanian yacht Alive primed to take out overall honours for the second time.
Edwards shines but rain wrecks Sixers’ BBL hopes
Sydney's rain has denied the Sixers a chance to beat cross-town rivals the Thunder, with umpires taking players off an over before the match could be declared.
China’s Zheng shines, Dutch triumph in United Cup
China's Zheng Qinwen is not letting her three-set United Cup victory over Czechia's Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova go to her head.
Pakistan fume over umpiring and technology in defeat
Pakistan have claimed they were the better team in the Boxing Day Test, but believe technology decided the result in Australia's 79-run victory.
Cummins stars in Australia’s thrilling MCG Test triumph
Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.
Nadal plays down hope of Aussie mission ‘impossible’
Rafael Nadal isn't contemplating a title in Australia after almost a year sidelined by injury, but that didn't stop him in similar circumstances in 2022.
Valentine’s day as Kings post crucial win over Taipans
Former NBA guard Denzel Valentine was in everything as the Sydney Kings notched a vital 19-point NBL win over the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Bank Arena.
De Minaur, Tomljanovic suffer opening-night losses
Australia have lost their United Cup battle against Great Britain after Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic lost their singles battles.
No Morris as Australia keep unchanged 13 for SCG Test
Australia's selectors have kept an unchanged 13-man squad for David Warner's farewell Test in Sydney against Pakistan.
Green still a chance to replace Warner in opener’s race
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has refused to limit David Warner's replacement to specialist openers, indicating Cameron Green is still a chance for the spot.
Alive clinches second Sydney to Hobart overall win
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming the honour for the second time.
Three all-Australian ties in Brisbane first-round draw
The Brisbane International draw has tossed up three all-Australian first-round clashes and a repeat of the 2013 final between Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov.
Thiem’s slithering surprise in Brisbane qualifier win
A deadly brown snake stopped play before Austrian Dominic Thiem produced a great Brisbane International qualifying escape against Australian James McCabe.
Fit-again Rodionova impresses in WTA return in Brisbane
Australia's top-ranked female tennis player Arina Rodionova has upset Italian Martina Trevisan in the first round of the reborn Brisbane International.
Canada impress as Djokovic starts march to AO defence
Leylah Fernandez has starred for Canada in their 2-1 win over Chile in an action-packed day at the United Cup.
Djokovic less nervous as he returns to his happy place
Novak Djokovic will attempt to win grand slam No.25 at this summer's Australian Open, and he's not feeling as nervous as last year.
Fritz fires USA up ahead of Australia United Cup clash
America's Taylor Fritz surged past Britain's Cameron Norrie in the men's singles at the United Cup ahead of Monday's showdown with Australia's Alex De Minaur.
Browne ejected as Sobey lifts Bullets for vital win
Nathan Sobey has scored 35 points in a standout performance for the Bullets, while Gary Browne was ejected in the Phoenix's 95-83 NBL loss to Brisbane.
Edwards shines, but rain wrecks Sixers’ BBL hopes
Sydney's rain has denied the Sixers a chance to beat cross-town rivals the Thunder, with umpires taking players off an over before the match could be declared.
Resurgent Zverev fights back in United Cup thriller
Germany's Alexander Zverev has fought back from a set down to defeat Italian Lorenzo Sonego 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4 at the United Cup.
Novak Djokovic fires in his United Cup opener
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, defeating China's Zhang Zhizhen 6-3 6-2 in their United Cup clash in Perth.
Australia beat India by three runs to seal ODI series
India were left to rue poor catching and a lower-order stumble as Australia edged home in a thriller in Mumbai.
Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs
A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.
Crucial week looms in fight for BBL’s top spots
Sydney Sixers face Brisbane twice in the space of three days to start 2024, with the back-to-back fixtures set to go a long way to deciding the BBL's top two.
Bancroft believes specialist openers best for Test role
Test contender Cameron Bancroft believes the experience of being a specialist opener would be precious for candidates in the battle to replace David Warner.
Patient, open-minded Osaka all ears in tennis return
Naomi Osaka used to wear headphones around the courts to avoid chatting to her rivals, but that's changed now she's back as an "open-minded, patient" mother.
Don’t hold me to it, says Nadal on retirement plans
Rafael Nadal contemplated retirement during his injury absence but, now that he's back the Spanish great is keeping his options open.
Browne escapes NBL suspension for Baynes gut punch
South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Gary Browne has escaped an NBL suspension after he was ejected for punching Brisbane centre Aron Baynes in the stomach.