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 […]
Popyrin claims ‘Aussie-off’ to set up Djokovic AO blockbuster as doubles queen Storms to second-round debut
Alexei Popyrin has dispelled lingering fitness concerns to book a second-round Australian Open showdown with Novak Djokovic. Popyrin outclassed wildcard and great mate Marc Polmans 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in the first of two-all Australian match-ups on Monday to earn a centre court shot at the 10-time Open champion. A late scratching from last week’s […]
Maroons star on the move with ‘nightmare’ proposition looming for Titans’ opponents
Kieran Foran expects AJ Brimson to become an opposition centre’s “nightmare” in a Gold Coast positional switch he says will transform the NRL battlers. Foran on Monday laid out new coach Des Hasler’s plans for the former Queensland State of Origin fullback. He confirmed the idea would be for the 25-year-old to shift to centre, […]
Tributes flow as ‘extremely courageous’ ex-Socceroo found dead in Northern NSW after police search
The body of former Socceroos defender Stephen Laybutt has been found by police after a search in Northern NSW. Laybutt, 46, had been reported missing over the weekend near Casuarina, where he had been visiting friends. A large search was organised by NSW Police, with remains found on Sunday evening. His death is not being […]
Rugby News: The Kiwi ex-cage fighter in line for shock England 6N call, Rennie on the ropes, Skelton adds to Dan pain
A former New Zealand cage fighter and jiu-jitsuu champ who played six minutes for the Crusaders has been touted as a shock call up for England’s Six Nations squad. Ethan Roots, 26, was born in New Zealand to an English father and Maori mum and plays as a backrower for the Exeter Chiefs, having left […]