Osaka unfazed about early Brisbane International exit
Naomi Osaka's comeback event has been short-lived, the dual Aussie Open winner losing to fellow ex-world No.1 Karolina Pliskova at the Brisbane International.
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Duckworth into Brisbane quarters, Popyrin bows out
Australian qualifier James Duckworth has won his fourth match at the Brisbane International to storm into the quarter-finals and back into the world's top 100.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic as Australia soar into semis
Australia have secured a spot in the United Cup semi-finals after Alex de Minaur stunned Novak Djokovic before Ajla Tomljanovic won her singles match.
Australia and Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Top seeds Poland and tournament hosts Australia are the first two nations through to the semi-finals of the $US10 million United Cup mixed tennis showpiece.
Pink ball no solution in Khawaja’s eyes for bad light
Usman Khawaja has urged caution against modernising Test cricket in a bid to avoid time being lost to bad light, after a frustrating day two at the SCG.
Djokovic not worried about wrist injury ahead of Open
An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic admits he wasn't at his best in his shock loss to Alex de Minaur, but says it wasn't a total surprise this early in the season.
Luai grabs ‘keys to the team’ with move to Tigers
After months of build-up, Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has officially joined Wests Tigers in a major coup for the NRL strugglers.
Sabalenka ruthless ahead of Australian Open defence
Aryna Sabalenka has thrashed Italy's Lucia Bronzettti at the Brisbane International to kick off her lead-up to the Australian Open in impressive style.
Wade a ‘day-by-day’ proposition in BBL with back issues
Hobart Hurricanes coach Jeff Vaughan says Matthew Wade is a day-by-day proposition with back soreness ahead of his side's three BBL games on the road.
Cleary comments a shock, but I’m all in for 2024: Luai
It was never on Jarome Luai's radar to ask Penrith for a release, but contract comments from Ivan Cleary did come as a surprise to the Wests Tigers recruit.
Swiatek, Hurkacz put Poland into United Cup semi-finals
Women's world No.1 Iga Swiatek and men's top-10 star Hubert Hurkacz have led Team Poland through to the United Cup semi-finals with straight-sets wins.
De Minaur stuns Djokovic in United Cup quarter-final
Australia lead Serbia 1-0 in their United Cup quarter-final after Alex de Minaur stunned world No.1 and 10-times Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic.
Wasteful Osaka dumped out of Brisbane International
Naomi Osaka's comeback tournament hasn't gone to script, the ex-world No.1 throwing away a one-set lead in a Brisbane International loss to Karolina Pliskova.
Brisbane Heat beat Sixers in rain affected BBL clash
Unbeaten ladder-leaders Brisbane Heat have scored a three-run win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected top-of-the-table BBL clash in Coffs Harbour.
Brisbane Heat restrict Sydney Sixers to 8-141 in BBL
Brisbane Heat have limited Sydney Sixers to 8-141 in the top-of-the-ladder BBL match in Coffs Harbour.
Heat put Sydney Sixers in to bat in BBL clash
Tom Curran returns for the Sydney Sixers, who have been put in to bat by the Brisbane Heat in their top-of-the-table Big Bash League match in Coffs Harbour
Duckworth into Brisbane quarter-finals, world’s top 100
Australian qualifier James Duckworth has won his fourth match at the Brisbane International to storm into the quarter-finals and back into the world's top 100.
Cummins proves golden arm again with key breakthrough
Pat Cummins has taken three big wickets to leave Pakistan struggling at 6-199 at tea on the first day of the third Test at the SCG.
France qualify for United Cup quarter-finals
Caroline Garcia has outlasted Italy's Jasmine Paolini to guide France into the quarter-finals of the United Cup.
De Minaur braces to take on the ‘GOAT’ Djokovic
Australia's United Cup quarter-final against Serbia will pit world No.12 Alex de Minaur up against 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic.
Warner’s seven-month retirement plan reaches SCG finale
Seven months after announcing his retirement plans from Test cricket on a cold London morning, David Warner's career has reached its final destination.
Record-breaking Australia seal 3-0 ODI sweep of India
Phoebe Litchfield scored a brilliant century and took the catch of the tour as Australia walloped India in Mumbai by 190 runs to complete an ODI whitewash.
Tsitsipas upbeat after injury hurts Greece’s Cup bid
Stefanos Tsitsipas is remaining optimistic about his fitness after withdrawing from his United Cup singles rubber with a back issue.
Rodionova wants Open wildcard after sinking Sofia Kenin
Arina Rodionova is through to the round of 16 at the Brisbane International after defeating America's Sofia Kenin - and wants an Australian Open wildcard.
Australia roll through Pakistan to start SCG Test
Pat Cummins has taken two wickets to leave Pakistan struggling at 4-75 at lunch on the first morning of the third Test at the SCG.
Hijikata, Thompson win all-Aussie affairs in Brisbane
Four Australians progressed at the Brisbane International as James Duckworth, Jordan Thompson, Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler made it a quintet in the last 16.
Imperious Nadal makes triumphant comeback in Brisbane
Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has made a triumphant comeback to tennis with a straight-sets first-round win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International.
Jarome Luai signs with NRL’s Wests Tigers
After months of build-up, Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai has officially joined Wests Tigers in a major coup for the NRL strugglers.
Australia made to bowl first in Warner’s farewell Test
Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to bat first at the SCG, meaning David Warner must wait to take strike in his final Test for Australia.
Luai’s move to Wests Tigers all set to be confirmed
Wests Tigers' ambitious signing of Penrith playmaker Jarome Luai is expected to be confirmed at a press conference in Sydney's Darling Harbour.
Djokovic to meet de Minaur in United Cup quarter-final
Serbia have secured a United Cup quarter-final berth against Australia after scraping their way to a 2-1 tie win over the Czech Republic.