Australian cult hero Dane Sweeny has made it to the main draw of a grand slam for the first time – but in the cruellest way possible. Just about down and out trailing Belgian Zizou Bergs 7-5, 4-2, 0-40 in their qualifying match, with the winner to secure entry to the Australian Open, Bergs began […]
‘Stupid comment’: Kyrgios blasts Aussie tennis icon for after criticism of ‘out of control’ Aus Open crowds
Nick Kyrgios has slammed Australian tennis great Pat Cash, after the 1987 Wimbledon champion claimed Australian Open crowds have become ‘out of control’ in recent tournaments. Speaking as part of an ABC tennis documentary Australia’s Open, which will air on Tuesday, January 16, the 58-year old expressed criticism for local crowds becoming too parochial when […]
Why new Lions coach is confident Wallabies will ‘get it right’ as ‘huge moment’ for Australia nears
British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is confident the Wallabies will overcome their woes and “get it right” in time for the 2025 tour which he believes will be “huge” for Australian sport. Englishman Farrell, who’s overseen Ireland’s path to the top of world rugby, was on Thursday unveiled as the man to take the […]
‘Absolute disgrace’: Fans launch at TA over ‘scandalous’ call to deny Millman AO wildcard after qualifying loss
Thursday afternoon at Melbourne Park was the last stand in singles for John Millman, the Australian stalwart’s lengthy career cut short before he could secure a grand slam main draw farewell with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Alex Molcan in the second round of Australian Open qualifying. While the tone around Court 3 was one […]
‘I’ll always be a Patriot’: Belichick OUT at New England after 24 years, six Super Bowls and 300 wins
Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick has agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league’s Super Bowl era. The 71-year-old became just the third coach in NFL history to reach 300 career regular season […]