History shows manufactured openers work for Australia
An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form
Brisbane paceman Xavier Bartlett has been a shining light in the BBL this season and says Queensland legend Andy Bichel has made him a more complete T20 bowler.
Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025
Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Moloney seeks KO to signal year of mayhem ahead
Australian boxing world champion Jason Moloney wants a knockout in his first WBO bantamweight title defence in Canada, then he'll be after more belts.
Prather sparks Bullets as Kings search for answers
Casey Prather has already won three NBL championships and wants to bring success back to Brisbane while Sydney Kings are hanging on to their three-peat dream.
Sam Kerr suffers ‘devastating’ ACL injury
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has suffered an ACL injury while in a training camp with Chelsea and is unlikely to play at the summer Olympics if Australia qualify.
Perry marks 300 by leading Australia to win in India
Elysse Perry has marked her 300th match in Australian colours by scoring the winning runs as the tourists level the T20 series in India with a six-wicket win.
Hip injury forces Nadal out of Australian Open
A muscle tear has forced 22-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal out of this month's Australian Open, raising concerns for the 37-year-old's career.
Dimitrov snaps six-year title drought in Brisbane
Grigor Dimitrov has won his first title since 2017, beating Danish world No.8 Holger Rune 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 at the Brisbane International final.
Matildas veteran Yallop fires Brisbane Roar to ALW win
Brisbane Roar have tasted victory for the first time in nine games with a 2-1 victory over Wellington, while Sydney and Central Coast have drawn 0-0.
Zverev digs deep to secure United Cup final for Germany
Alexander Zverev, having saved two match points to win his singles rubber against Poland, paired up to win the doubles and earn Germany a United Cup triumph.
Sakhi, Antonis lift City to ALM win over Western
Western United coach John Aloisi bemoaned a shortage of camera angles after his side were denied a penalty in their 2-1 ALM loss to Melbourne City.
Heat hold off Hurricanes by one run in BBL thriller
Brisbane Heat bowlers Xavier Bartlett and Spencer Johnson delivered match-winning spells in a one-run BBL win over Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba.
Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings
The Brisbane Bullets won in Sydney for the first time since 2017, beating the defending NBL champion Kings 101-93 to keep their play-in hopes alive.
Fire stay top of WNBL ladder with win over Bendigo
The Townsville Fire have overcome a rare quiet outing from captain Sami Whitcomb to post an 86-72 WNBL road win over the Bendigo Spirit.
Bancroft insists scars of ball-tampering have healed
Cameron Bancroft is confident Australian players would have no issue playing with him again after the ball-tampering scandal, as he pushes for a Test recall.
Rybakina thumps Sabalenka in Brisbane title statement
Elena Rybakina has reversed the result of last year's Australian Open final, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to claim the Brisbane International women's title.
Plapp, Harper cap Jayco AlUla domination at nationals
Luke Plapp and Jayco AlUla teammate Chris Harper have dominated the men's road race at the road cycling nationals, as Ruby Roseman-Gannon won the women's title.
Reluctance to move Smith boosts Green’s chances to open
Steve Smith's desire to replace David Warner as a Test opener is unlikely to be fulfilled, with coach Andrew McDonald concerned about moving him from No.4.
De Minaur ‘dangerous’ ahead of tilt at Australian Open
Beating Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev and gaining a top-10 ranking in one week, no wonder Alex de Minaur's belief is building before the Australian Open.
Belief builds with 36ers – but no worries for United
The Adelaide 36ers are enjoying their best NBL win since Scott Ninnis became coach - but two losses in a week is no reason for concern for Melbourne United.
Sabalenka-Rybakina rivalry to be reheated in Brisbane
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, top Brisbane seeds and Australian Open finalists last year, will meet again to decide another WTA trophy.