Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to face up to Czechs
Novak Djokovic had to receive intense treatment on his right wrist after hurting it during practice, but he's been cleared to play the Czech Republic.
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New mum Osaka tested in victory on tour return
Naomi Osaka was made to work for her first WTA win in 15 months, the new mother beating Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6 (11-9) in Brisbane's first round.
Brisbane rain washes out Heat-Sixers BBL clash
Constant rain has forced the abandonment of the unbeaten Brisbane Heat's BBL clash against the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba.
Cahn to be fifth Roar ALM coach since February
Brisbane Roar have hired Ben Cahn as the club's new head coach - the club's fifth in 21 A-League Men's games - in response to their historic City drubbing.
Top seed Rune overcomes Purcell in rainy Brisbane
Danish top seed Holger Rune has been made to work hard to reach the Brisbane International second round, needing three sets to see off home hope Max Purcell.
Sakkari begins Greece’s United Cup charge with a bang
Greece are off to a winning start in the United Cup with Maria Sakkari in cruise control en route to a 6-0 6-1 win over Chile's Daniela Seguel.
Warner issues plea for return of stolen baggy green
Ahead of his final Test match, retiring Australia opener David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green, which disappeared en route from Melbourne.
Olympic and grand slam glory driving evergreen Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says the lure of snaring another Olympic medal for Serbia is among the things driving him for a big 2024 campaign.
Warner retires from ODIs, won’t rule out 2025 comeback
Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.
Australian cycling mourns death of Olympian Hoskins
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Hoskins with her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis facing charges.
New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024
New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.
Djokovic ‘rusty’ but still oh so good at United Cup
Novak Djokovic has made a hot start to the summer, leading Serbia to a 2-1 United Cup victory over China.
Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL
Sami Whitcomb and Courtney Woods scored 47 points between them as WNBL leaders Townsville beat second-placed Perth Lynx 87-64 to end round nine on top.
Australia’s United Cup hopes come down to mixed doubles
Australia must win their mixed doubles encounter against the US in straight sets in order to earn a quarter-final berth at the United Cup.
De Minaur thumps Taylor Fritz in stunning display
Australia lead the US 1-0 in their United Cup tie after Alex de Minaur destroyed world No.10 Taylor Fritz in straight sets.
Brisbane rain ruins Heat-Sixers BBL clash
Constant Brisbane rain has forced the abandonment of the unbeaten Heat's BBL clash against the Sydney Sixers.
Rain threatens to halt Brisbane Heat’s BBL charge
Constant rain has delayed the bat flip in Brisbane ahead of the BBL clash between the unbeaten Heat and the Sydney Sixers.
Snakes fire on NYE to beat Melbourne United again
The Cairns Taipans continue to save their NBL best for the league-leading Melbourne United, this time with a strong 95-78 home win on New Year's Eve.
Third seed Shelton gone in Brisbane upset
Ben Shelton has been knocked out in a first-round Brisbane International upset by Russian Roman Safiullin as rain halted play on outside courts.
Former pro cyclist Melissa Hoskins killed in car crash
Former Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins has died after being hit by a car in Adelaide's inner north.
Popyrin outlasts O’Connell in all-Aussie thriller
Alexei Popyrin defied Chris O'Connell's best in a three-hour Brisbane International thriller after Arina Rodionova had a winning return to the top level.
Aust cycling mourns after Melissa Dennis hit and killed
The cycling community is reeling from the death of Olympian Melissa Dennis as her husband and fellow former star Rohan Dennis reportedly faces charges.
David Warner retires from ODI cricket
Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.