Australian men’s No.1 Alex de Minaur insists he’s primed to handle an early Melbourne Park hurdle in former world No.3 Milos Raonic as he eyes a deep run in his home grand slam. While de Minaur attempts to avoid an early banana skin, women’s leading local hope Ajla Tomljanovic believes she can be dangerous and […]
David Warner’s Sydney Thunder solo mission has proven in vain, as the Sixers booked their spot in the Big Bash League finals win a 19-run win at the SCG. Fresh off arriving at the ground by helicopter from his brother’s wedding, Warner won his personal battle with long-time Test teammate Steve Smith but still tasted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
