If I were picking an Australian Test side today, I would not have Cameron Green in my side. The reason is quite simple; Cam Green is not in form. Barring the 96 he scored against an extremely weak Queensland attack shorn of Michael Neser and Mark Steketee in the final round of the Sheffield Shield, […]
Dees forward’s career in the balance as two-year ban for cocaine use looms
The career of Melbourne forward Joel Smith is hanging in the balance after his bid for a three-month suspension over a positive cocaine test was reportedly rejected. Smith, who was provisionally suspended after testing positive following the Demons’ Round 23 win over Hawthorn last year, is facing a two-year ban pending a successful appeal. According […]
‘Blessed and grateful’: Retiring Millman’s emotional tribute after qualifying win keeps AO farewell dream alive
Doubles queen Storm Hunter and retiring history-maker John Millman have led another eight locals through to the next round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park. Millman, the only Australian this century to topple the great Roger Federer at a grand slam, staved off retirement with the hard-fought 6-4 6-4 victory over Italian leftie Alessandro […]
Neser brilliance scorches Perth as undefeated Brisbane Heat lock away BBL top spot
Brisbane Heat have wrapped up the BBL top spot and a home qualifying final with a 23-run win over Perth Scorchers on the back of a stunning all-round Michael Neser performance. Neser’s unbeaten 64 from 30 deliveries, his highest score in the BBL, was the match-turning innings at The Gabba on Wednesday that lifted the […]
‘Don’t talk to me!’ Serbian tennis player rages, refuses to play after controversial call at crucial stage of Adelaide loss
Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic threatened to walk out at a crucial stage of his Adelaide International loss to Jack Draper, after taking umbrage with a controversial decision midway through the third set tie-breaker. With the scores locked at 5-5 after the Brit had saved two match points in the second set to force a […]