A relieved Sam Harper insists his health has turned a corner after suffering a “grim” concussion while training with the Melbourne Stars. The wicketkeeper suffered a laceration on his chin and neck after being struck by a ball on January 5 as he attempted to play a ramp shot while preparing for a Big Bash […]
‘Time frame narrows’: Andy Murray fails to fire a shot and shocker shapes as his AO farewell
Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has conceded he could have played at Melbourne Park for the final time after crashing out in the first round. Three-time grand slam winner Murray suffered a demoralising 6-4 6-2 6-2 loss to Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Monday, admitting “not much went right” in a “flat” performance on […]
Demon has Italian ‘revenge’ mission on his mind after taking an early mark in Australian Open opener
Australia’s world No.10 ranked Alex de Minaur got an early mark in his much anticipated first round appearance at the Australian Open – then vowed to wreak revenge on his next opponent – Italy’s’s Matteo Arnaldi. The Demon was embroiled in an entertaining battle with former world No.3 Milos Raonic before it petered out tamely […]
‘To my family, get f–ked’: Cooper Johns quits the NRL to take up a surprising new job
NRL five-eighth Cooper Johns has announced that he is to step away from rugby league – and take up a job with Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O on Sydney radio. The player posted the news on his Instagram account and appeared on the Kyle and Jackie O show this morning to confirm his decision. He […]
‘Feel for him’: Frenchman smashes racquet, bursts into tears after cramps force retirement from Medvedev clash
Daniil Medvedev’s New Year resolution to turn over a new leaf on court didn’t last long despite the Russian coming from a set down to win through to the Australian Open second round. Returning to Melbourne Park without playing a lead-up tournament, the world No.3 conceded the opening set to French qualifier Terence Atmane on […]