Fuelled by critics on social media, Alex de Minaur has more big-name scalps in his sights after a victory over Alexander Zverev earned him a seat at tennis’s top table on the eve of the Australian Open. The Australian No.1 will go into his home slam with added interest after securing a top-10 ranking for […]
‘Did a bad job’: Reigning Aus Open champ’s cheeky jab at team after 6-0, 6-3 beatdown in Brisbane final
Elena Rybakina has trounced defending Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-0 6-3 to storm to the Brisbane International title. The Kazakh world No.4 spent less than five hours on court in notching five impressive victories in the Queensland capital. Watch every Australian Open match ad-free, live & on demand with centre court in 4K Ultra-HD […]
‘Hope they don’t’: Langer warns against Green opener move as McDonald confirms Smith in the frame
Former Australian coach and opening batter Justin Langer has urged selectors to resist naming Cameron Green as David Warner’s replacement opener for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Australia are still mulling over who will get the first opportunity to fill Warner’s shoes when the Frank Worrell Trophy begins in Adelaide in a little […]
Arnold labels Ryan ‘touch and go’ ahead of Asian Cup as Socceroos warm up with Bahrain stroll
Socceroos captain and first-choice goalkeeper Mat Ryan remains “touch-and-go” to feature in Australia’s Asian Cup opener against India, with Joe Gauci looming as his deputy if required. Ryan is back fully training after fracturing his cheekbone last month but was ruled out of Saturday night’s (Sunday AEDT) final friendly against Bahrain in Abu Dhabi, a […]
Maid in heaven: Absolute scenes as sixth-tier battlers pull off massive upset to score shock berth in FA Cup fourth round
Little Maidstone United have reached the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history, pulling off the day’s biggest shock in the famous old competition by defeating League One Stevenage at their overjoyed Gallagher Stadium. Sam Corne’s penalty just before halftime on Saturday proved enough for the National League South side as […]