Fabio Gomes came off the bench to secure bragging rights for coach Ufuk Talay over his former club in Sydney FC’s 3-1 A-League Men victory against Wellington. Reuniting for the first time since he crossed the Tasman earlier this year, Talay guided the Sky Blues through a tactical masterclass to outwit his former assistant turned […]
Every Aussie rated from second Test vs Pakistan: Captain Fantastic! Cummins’ perfect game, Carey defies critics
It wasn’t without a scare, but Australia have recorded a 16th consecutive Test victory over Pakistan on home soil, overcoming a gallant resistance by the tourists to win by 79 runs late on Day 4. And there was one man who was more responsible for the triumph than anyone else – Patrick James Cummins. The […]
Late-day DRAMA after Aussies remove furious Pakistani in DRS controversy to shatter hopes of famous win
24 years ago, Pakistan’s hopes of a remarkable Test victory in Australia were dealt a hammer blow via umpiring controversy – and history may have been repeated at the MCG near the close of a gripping Day 4. In this instance, replace Wasim Akram with Australian captain Pat Cummins and Justin Langer with Pakistan wicketkeeper […]
Rafa says he’s facing a mission ‘impossible’ but will attack comeback with ‘right spirit every day’
Rafael Nadal has attempted to play down his “impossible” Australian Open title hopes in what shapes as the first stop on his 2024 farewell world tour. But for the Spanish 37-year-old who is set to return at the Brisbane International from Sunday after almost a year out with injury, Australia is a place where impossible […]
John McEnroe gets his way after ‘crazy’ and ‘absurd’ reaction: Why this year’s Australian Open will be longest in history
The 2024 Australian Open will be the longest in its 118-year history with tournament organisers starting it a day early to make it run 15 days instead of the traditional 14. The decision to start on Sunday January 14 – instead of the following day as per usual procedure – means there are 52 playing […]