German star Alexander Zverev has defended his position on the ATP council and hit out at reporting over his upcoming appearance in court over domestic abuse allegations. Media in Germany reported this week the 26-year old will face trial in May over alleged bodily harm against ex-girlfriend Brenda Patea, the mother of his child, during […]
Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has helped his team avert a late disaster and secure the coveted BBL finals double-chance, beating the Perth Scorchers in a last-ball thriller at Optus Stadium. After English import Laurie Evans’ swashbuckling 72 off 34 balls steered the Scorchers to 4-197 on Tuesday night, the Sixers lost 4-5 off seven […]
The A-League has been hit by mass redundancies, with reports that up to half of the organisation’s staff are losing their jobs and the digital and content arm KeepUp is being axed. The Australian Professional Leagues has confirmed an “organisational restructure”. The Sydney Morning Herald reported around half of “80-odd” staff would be losing their […]
Max Purcell has roared to life and given home fans some cheer with a landmark first-round Australian Open victory. Australian tennis’s most improved performer recovered from a labouring start to post a 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 7-5 win over Hungarian qualifier Mate Valkusz at Kia Arena. Purcell was the first local winner on day three, […]
Steve Smith’s shift to open the batting has instantly rejuvenated the 34-year-old to a surprising extent, Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins says. Cummins has never seen Smith as cheerful and lively as the stalwart has been while preparing for his 106th Test, against the West Indies in Adelaide starting Wednesday. “It’s a new challenge for […]
