Swiatek in Pole position to embrace world No.1 ranking
Polish star Iga Swiatek says she is now better placed to handle the pressure of being the world's best player as she tries to add to her tally of four majors.
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South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
Sydney to Hobart yacht towed to safety as arrivals grow
More than a dozen yachts have added their names to the Sydney to Hobart finish list, with Tasmania's Alive expected to be named overall winner.
Alive named overall 2023 Sydney to Hobart winner
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared the overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming handicap honours for the second time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two children found floating in Perth river
Two children have been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after they were found floating in Perth's Swan River on New Year's Eve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication
Queen Margrethe's surprise abdication will leave Denmark's throne to her eldest son Prince Frederick who is married to an Australian, Princess Mary.
South Korean opposition chief stabbed during city visit
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
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.
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.
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.
Chile level with Greece after Tsitsipas withdrawal
Chile's Nicolas Jarry has pegged Greece back in their United Cup tie after world No.6 Stefanos Tsitsipas was a late withdrawal in the men's singles.
Australia through to United Cup quarter-finals
Alex de Minaur destroyed Taylor Fritz before Matt Ebden and Storm Hunter starred in the doubles to guide Australia to victory over the US at the United Cup.
Swiatek leads Poland into United Cup quarter-finals
World No.1 Iga Swiatek has scored resounding singles and doubles wins to lead Poland into the United Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Team Spain.
Djokovic shakes off wrist scare to defeat Lehecka
Novak Djokovic has beaten Jiri Lehecka to draw Serbia level in their United Cup clash with the Czech Republic with the mixed doubles to decide the tie in Perth.
Djokovic’s Serbia into United Cup quarter-finals
Serbia have secured a United Cup quarter-final against Australia after scraping their way to a 2-1 tie win over the Czech Republic.