Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
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Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
No home comfort for Kokkinakis as he loses in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis's Australian Open preparations have taken another hit, ousted from his hometown Adelaide International by Serb Dusan Lajovic.
German soccer legend Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who won the World Cup as a player and a manager, but was then implicated in a bribery scandal, has died.
Kokkinakis bags soft ‘lemon’ balls after Adelaide loss
Thanasi Kokkinakis described the tennis balls as "lemons" after their slow nature nullified his power game in his first-round loss to Dusan Lajovic
Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open
Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.
Walters confirms Cobbo switch to centre for Broncos
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has found Herbie Farnworth's centre replacement, explaining why Selwyn Cobbo will handle the move from the wing.
Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
Australia prepare for United Cup semi-final clash
Lleyton Hewitt says the past counts for nothing as in-form Alex de Minaur tries to lead Team Australia into the final of the $15 million United Cup in Sydney.
Warner’s baggy green safely back in sheds after return
David Warner's baggy greens have been found and returned, but the retiring opener opted not to wear either as Australia began their second innings fielding.
Australian No.1 Rodionova snubbed for Open wildcard
The nation's highest-ranked women's tennis player, 34-year-old Arina Rodionova, isn't surprised that she has been overlooked for an Australian Open wildcard.
Azarenka, Sabalenka in Belarus Brisbane semi battle
Veteran Victoria Azarenka has used her entire armoury to take down Jelena Ostapenko and put herself in the frame for a third Brisbane International title.
Holger Rune eyes fifth title after cool Brisbane win
Top seed Holger Rune has progressed to the final of the Brisbane International, where he'll play resurgent 2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov.
Strikers win toss, put Scorchers in to bat in BBL
The bottom-of-the-table Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and put unbeaten second-placed Perth Scorchers in to bat in their BBL clash at the Adelaide Oval.
Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo
A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.
Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win
Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.
Cummins, Head, Mooney, Gardner up for top ICC awards
Pat Cummins and Travis Head are on the shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner in line for the women's honour.
Litchfield keeps Aussies afloat as Indian teen shines
Phoebe Litchfield has continued her rich run of form but two Australian batting collapses have put India on top in the first T20 in Navi Mumbai.
Aussie Thompson wins epic against comeback man Nadal
Rafael Nadal's comeback has been gatecrashed by Australian Jordan Thompson, who saved three match points before winning a three-and-a-half hour Brisbane epic.
Nadal’s ‘scary’ Open injury doubts after Brisbane loss
Rafael Nadal has expressed doubt over his Australian Open status after feeling muscle soreness near the same hip that required surgery during his Brisbane loss.
India hail new women’s star Sadhu in win over Australia
Fresh from sweeping India in the ODIs, Australia's women have been blown away in the first T20 by an Indian side inspired by teenage newcomer Titas Sadhu.
De Minaur hails Australia’s unsung United Cup stars
Singles star Alex de Minaur has saluted the unsung heroics of doubles luminaries Storm Hunter and Matt Ebden in Australia's push for United Cup glory.
Warner shows off tricks in SCG farewell innings
David Warner has raced to 52 not out in his farewell innings in Test cricket, with Australia closing in on a target of 130 to beat Pakistan in the third Test.
Arnold lays down gauntlet for final Asian Cup tune-up
Gethin Jones will start in his Socceroos debut as Graham Arnold asks his three right-backs to make the jersey their own.
Swiatek rallies as Poland book United Cup final berth
Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek have booked Poland a berth in the United Cup final after both won their singles ties against France in their Sydney semi-final.
Warner’s 57 reminds Australia what they’ll be missing
David Warner has signed off with the kind of batting that made him one of Australia's greatest Test openers, hitting 57 in an eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
Craig Tiley flags Australian Open security warning
Only the flags of those players competing will be allowed on display at this year's Australian Open, while Russian and Belarusian flags are banned altogether.
Rybakina commands top billing in Open return
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was relegated to the outside courts in a cold Melbourne welcome last year but will command the big stage on her Open return.
Aloisi seeks circuitbreaker as Western United face City
Coach John Aloisi is confident his Western United side can kickstart their ailing A-League Men season with a win over in-form Melbourne City.
Galic’s quickfire hat-trick as Melbourne City down Reds
Melbourne City have continued their hot form with a 5-0 rout of Adelaide, while the Victory slumped to a third straight defeat in a 4-1 loss to Western United.
Doyle fires JackJumpers back to NBL winners’ list
Milton Doyle rediscovered his MVP-level form and the Tasmania JackJumpers benefited to beat the Cairns Taipans 103-86 in Hobart.