Kokkinakis makes tennis history in two-day epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis saved four match points to breathe life into his Wimbledon campaign — and that was just the beginning of a wild match.
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Hinkley’s message to Power fans ahead of Adelaide Oval return
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given Power fans a message ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs, a fortnight after being booed at a home game. MATT TURNER has the story.
Disgraceful letter leaves Wallam ‘disgusted and hurt’
Two years on from taking a stand against a sponsorship deal from Hancock Prospecting, Donnell Wallam is still targeted by misinformed trolls. Australia’s only Indigenous Diamond has exposed the appalling details of a letter sent to her.
Boom move: How Green knew NBA trade was in winds
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire in the world of NBA trades. Before he was traded by Dallas to Charlotte, Boomer Josh Green knew something was up.
APL’s transparency, accountability, lacking as clubs’ fears realised
A-League clubs’ worst fears have come true with their share of the central distribution fund slashed to just $530,000 as the APL looks to ‘right the ship’, but ROBBIE SLATER asks why they have been left to cope with the fallout.
The Australian league that can defy media rights fears
As concerns that the global sports rights bubble may burst, SHANNON GILL takes the crystal ball to Australian sport’s next round of rights negotiations with rights authority Colin Smith. Only one sport looks able to defy the fears.
Cavendish makes Tour de France history with 35th stage win
Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history at the age of 39, beating Eddy Merckx’s mark which had stood since 1975.
Australia’s fastest man in danger of missing Paris
Dubbed the next Matt Shirvington and Australia’s budding super star over the 100 metres, Rohan Browning now finds himself on the brink of missing the Olympic Games in Paris after a semi-final appearance in Tokyo, three years ago.
Trade grades: Experts rate best, worst SuperCoach moves
Every trade now will have a huge impact on our SuperCoach fortunes. Experts give their verdict on the most traded players ahead of round 17.
Funding cut as A-League clubs forced to cover $20M loss
The cash-strapped A-League has forced its clubs to cover a $20 million loss as the struggling competition continues to bleed cash.
Cathy Freeman, Cadel Evans, to inspire Sevens Olympics campaign
When putting together the motivational theme for his Australian Olympics squad, rugby sevens coach John Manenti only had to look across the gym to the 2016 Rio gold medal-winning pioneers.
‘Hard to believe’: SA diver achieves Olympic dream
An 18-year-old SA diver will represent Australia during the 2024 Paris Olympics this month after a sensational showing at the national open championships.
Football Aus NYC HUB: How to watch, full schedules, daily links
The best young female footballers from across the nation continue their quest for glory at the National Youth Championships. Click on the links inside this story to take you through to the games.
Watch replays: FA Girls National Youth Champs, Field 1, Day 1
In a blistering two minutes Victoria managed to turn the clash with rivals South Australia on its head, thanks to the hard work of a gun midfielder. Check out the field one REPLAYS.
ASSRL Nationals: Central Coast’s complete package ready to rep blue
He is the complete package according to his school coach, but this Roosters’ young gun could be flying well under the radar ahead of the ASSRL National Championships. Find out more.
Replay: Hawks Netball v Western Warriors (23-and-Under) – Victorian Netball League Round 20
Watch the Round 20 replay as Hawks top-of-the-table 23-and-Under side clash with Western Warriors in an effort to keep their momentum rolling…
From a mankini ban to the Olympics
He was stood down for wearing a mankini on a horse then suffered a horrific accident but that hasn’t stopped an Australian legend getting to Paris.
Opals’ irresistible Paris claims in thumping Olympics warm-up win
If Sandy Brondello considered leaving Alice Kunek or young gun Isobel Borlase out of her final squad for Paris, the Opals coach might face a swift rethink after the pair combined to rock China in a 28-point demolition job in the lead-up to the Olympics.
Australia’s fastest man facing Paris wipe out
Australia’s fastest man Rohan Browning, a stunning semi-finalist in the 100 metres at the Tokyo Olympic Games, is at serious risk of failing to qualify for Paris 2024.
How chance conversation lured Paralympian back to rowing
After suffering injuries in a car crash as a teenager, rower Alexandra Viney was struggling to find where she fit in in sport. A chance conversation with a stranger led her back to her first love as a Paralympian.
AFL Brownlow Predictor: Every club’s contenders in run home
A star from a big Vic club has surpassed the fast-starting Isaac Heeney in our 2024 SuperFooty Brownlow Predictor. Check out the leaders from your club as we near the end of the season.
The secret weapon behind Blues’ tribunal domination
More comfortable in a navy blue suit than a navy blue guernsey, Carlton has a secret weapon who’s already changed the game. SAM LANDSBERGER writes Peter O’Farrell gives the Blues an edge at the tribunal – and how Carlton might pay him back.
‘As long as he wants’: Fogarty dismisses Tex ‘replacement’ tag
Taylor Walker has poured cold water on rumours he might end his career at another club and now his forward partner Darcy Fogarty has addressed the speculation that he will be the veteran’s ‘replacement’.
The hug that revealed Bulldog’s bond with Bevo
The first thing Cody Weightman did on Tuesday morning was go give Luke Beveridge a hug. He tells SAM LANDSBERGER how much it meant to see his mentor stand up for him on TV on Monday night, and why it valiated his decision to re-sign.
The ‘glimmer of hope’ in Kerr’s fading Olympic dream
Sam Kerr can’t defy scientific history to regain full fitness in time for the Paris Olympics, but there is a very specific role that could keep her chances of appearing alive.
Brutal Zoom shutdown triggered netball pay war’s lowest point
Australia’s stars hit rock bottom as their pay war with Netball Australia turned ugly. But it was all for a higher purpose, current star Maddy Turner explains in her exclusive column for Insight.
Paparazzi, big-money deals: How World Cup changed Matilda’s life
When Mackenzie Arnold started her career she was making $1000 a season. Now she can’t go out with her parents without being stopped for photos. But, she says, it’s a small price to pay.
‘I had to be all-in for this’: Aussie Olympian’s huge risk to chase gold
Tanielle Crase is a three-time national heptathlon champion, but the financial strains of chasing her Olympic dream forced the Paris hopeful out of the country and to take massive risks in the pursuit of glory on the world stage.
The Phantom’s Lair SuperCoach Podcast
SuperCoach experts Antimo Iannella and Matt Turner share their analysis and wisdom on Australia’s biggest fantasy AFL game.
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
Why rules were bent for Cummins’ long-term US cricket deal
The finer details behind San Francisco’s marquee signing of Pat Cummins has industry figures taking interest, as the Australian skipper joins several major Aussie names at Major League Cricket.
Cyclone Folkes: When Dogs great took Caribbean cricket by storm
Steve Folkes had a reputation as a hard-hitting defender for the Canterbury Bulldogs. That’s nothing compared to the shot he once put on Chris Gayle and the West Indies cricket team, writes BEN HORNE.
Hurricane leaves India’s billion dollar cricket team stranded
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and India’s superstar cricket team have been stranded in Barbados as the Caribbean island braces for the “life threatening” force of a Category 4 hurricane.
South Africa capitulate in biggest choke of all, India win World Cup
South Africa thought they had broken their World Cup curse by progressing past the semi-final stage, but they will struggle to get over the mental damage caused by what happened in the final overs in Barbados. The win for India marking the end for a super star in the T20 International format.
A-League exodus warning as players lose patience with APL
A-League Women players are losing patience with the APL and switching leagues. An end-of-season survey shows just how bad the situation is, and a potential path to a brighter future.
‘Stadium for ants’: Football coverage ripped
An American network has been ridiculed for its live coverage of a fiery match at the Copa America football tournament.
‘Farcical’: 15 Matildas erased from history
The Matildas are at war with each other over a shock move to re-write history with Football Australia causing outrage.
‘Disgrace’: Outrage over Ronaldo TV detail
There have been calls for heads to roll after Cristiano Ronaldo was done dirty in an unforgivable, two-word TV tag.
‘It’s more than dancing with pompoms’: SA’s top cheer stars
It’s a sport fit for the Olympics with gravity-defying stunts and high flying routines. Meet the state’s up-and-comers conquering the competitive world of cheerleading.
‘I’m not a 199-point difference’: Phillips set for footy return
Erin Phillips will pull the boots on for a local Victorian women’s footy side this weekend in her first game in almost a year. Here’s how she’s feeling and her preparations.
Ranked: The Southern Football League’s top 40 players of 2024
There is plenty of star power in the Southern Football League this season so we’ve ranked the 40 best players in the competition for 2024. See who made the cut.
Gold Coast to host pre-season Blitz in bid for NBL return
The National Basketball League has announced its pre-season tournament will return to the Gold Coast in September on the back of calls for a professional team in the region. Full story inside:
Sad update on F1 icon’s private life
Formula 1 guru Martin Brundle is used to making headlines for his public antics, but sad news has now emerged about his private life.
Three-race turnaround has resurgent Ricciardo optimistic
With his future in the sport firmly under the microscope after comments from Red Bull guru Helmut Marko, Daniel Ricciardo has found form at the perfect time.
Ricciardo apologises after wild F1 drama
Daniel Ricciardo was all smiles after an impressive performance that has not gone unnoticed, but he needed to make one apology.
So close it ‘hurts’: Piastri’s long wait for maiden win continues
Despite starting seventh on the grid and finishing on the podium for just the fourth time in his career, Oscar Piastri says finishing second at the Austrian Grand Prix ‘hurt’.
Justis Huni back in Aus for long awaited fight
Boxing: Justis Huni is back in Brisbane to fight for the first time on Aussie soil in 18-months.
‘Knock guys out’: ‘Ruthless’ change to set Huni on path to world title
Australia’s No. 1 heavyweight Justis Huni is sick of going the distance in fights and has vowed to turn into a ruthless knockout artist to have any hope of winning a world title.
Brutal kick ends UFC championship fight
On the night Conor McGregor was supposed to return, a current UFC champion reminded everyone he is “the baddest motherf**ker”.
White’s blunt four-word Conor message
Dana White has raised alarm bells over a new Conor McGregor fight date with a blunt four-word statement ahead of UFC 303.
‘Best staredown in history’ blows UFC away
There is no love lost between middleweight superstars Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya after one of longest face offs the UFC has seen.
Izzy/Dricus stoush starts to brew ahead of their headline fight for 305
UFC: Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis talk about the tension in their relationship ahead of the mega fight for 305 in Perth.
Seven fights announced for UFC 305 in Perth
The fight card for UFC 305 just got seven huge local fights including two heavyweight bangers. BRENDAN BRADFORD reports.
EVERY angle of Pereira’s BRUTAL KO
UFC: Catch every angle as light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira brutally slept Jiri Prochazka with a vicious head-kick at UFC 303.
Public enemy No.1: Martin braces for hostile reception in GF rematch
NSW hardman Liam Martin could get a sneak peak of a hostile Queensland crowd ahead of Origin III, when the Panthers take on the Broncos in the grand final replay at Suncorp Stadium.
Fifita ordered to remove posts accusing rivals of racism
Ex-NRL star Andrew Fifita has been issued a formal warning and ordered to delete a controversial social media post where he accused two rival Central Coast clubs of racism.
Expansion bombshell: Bears on verge of $30m NRL return
North Sydney and Western Australia’s rugby league bid are on the verge of striking a deal which will see the resurrection of the Bears as the NRL’s 18th team.
Townsend breaks silence on Roosters switch, vows to back Walker
In his first interview since joining the Roosters, Chad Townsend has vowed not to destabilise the clubs scrumbase, hailing Sam Walker as the man to bring a premiership back to Bondi.
Not just tough guys, speedsters! Players Australian schoolboys rugby coach wants
The new Australian schools coach knows the type of player he wants to find at the Australian schools rugby championships for his team – and it’s not just tough guys and speedsters.
‘Super powers’ sevens coach wants to see at Australian schools rugby titles
There’s a place for all sizes and shapes in the new Australian sevens squad being selected at the schools rugby championships – and teen tyros with this special trait.
Rugby star reveals superstitions ahead of Olympic campaign
Australian rugby sevens star Maurice Longbottom has revealed all about his “weird” superstitions and opened up on the upcoming Olympics campaign in the latest episode of En Route to Paris.
Shock new Wallabies captain revealed
Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies team is set to feature a surprise choice as captain, and a landmark Indigenous selection.
Kembla preview: Zaragoza ready to shine in take two for new stable
A former Godolphin gelding can kick off his career for new trainers Robert and Luke price with a first-up win on his home track.
Kembla Grange best bets, inside mail for Thursday
A Matthew Smith-trained gelding is building a solid record and can make it four wins from seven starts at Kembla Grange. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Debutant wins at $126 odds over hot favourite
Trainer Darryl Hewitt has produced a huge boilover at Murray Bridge, with first starter Sir Now winning at sensational odds of $126 with TAB ahead of heavily backed favourite Mesrour on Wednesday.
Canterbury best bets, inside mail for Wednesday
A Sara Ryan-trained gelding caught the eye with a fast finishing effort in stronger grade first-up and returns to a track and distance where he is a winner. BEST BETS, INSIDE MAIL
Goorj backs motivated King Jaylen to reclaim throne
Last season in Sydney, Jaylen Adams struggled to reach the heights of his NBL MVP and championship campaign. New coach Brian Goorjian says he’s motivated to retake his throne.
DJ has no regrets after gambling NBA dream on Olympic bid
DJ Vasiljevic sacrificed his NBA dream so he could get in front of Boomers coach Brian Goorjian in weeks like this. Even if it ends in a brutal Olympic snubbing, he tells JON RALPH he stands by the decision.
‘Amplified pressure’ Bronny James set for NBA
NBA: Bronny James says he is ready for the pressure that will come in playing with his dad’s name.
Jack McVeigh stars as Boomers down China
Basketball: Australia’s Boomers have begun their warm-ups for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after downing China, in Melbourne.
Warner’s dream team win in comeback alongside legend
Candice Warner has kicked off her comeback to sport as part of a dream team now planning to tackle more events after their first-up success.
Young stars on the rise at NSW Athletics Open, U23, Junior meet
They are some of Australian athletics most exciting talent. Youngsters on the rise and chasing a place in the spotlight – and Aussie teams – at NSW championships this month.
‘I’m not going to be a one hit wonder’: Little’s big plans
Sydney athletics star MacKenzie Little never doubted herself but she still shocked a few people at the Tokyo Olympics. And she plans on surprising a few more this year.
‘Unlucky’ teen chasing Aussie selection – and shirt
This teenager has been selected in three Australian teams in two years but doesn’t have a single piece of Aussie kit to show for it – or any sort of memory of it.
$317m free agent stunner blows NBA away
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a monster move on the first day of NBA free agency, landing a nine-time All-Star in a huge deal.
‘World’s sexiest’: Athlete’s dress stuns
A woman branded the “world’s sexiest ice hockey player” has caused a stir with a red dress ensemble that has got tongues wagging.
Prom photos surface amid NBA ‘grooming’
Fresh details have emerged about the relationship between NBA Draft pick Kyle Filipowski and his older girlfriend.
Cheerleader goes rogue over $9b dispute
A cheerleader from the most iconic dancing group in the United States has come forward with disturbing accusations.
‘Disgrace’: Netball star reveals racist letter
Indigenous netball star Donnell Wallam has revealed a “disgusting” letter she received over the Netball Australia sponsorship controversy.
Little Chat with Helen Housby
Tayla Little sat down for another episode of Little Chat with netball icon Helen Housby. They chat about moving to a different country at 21…
Super Netball: Fever slam door on Giants finals hope in comeback win
The West Coast Fever are back on the winner’s list and have slammed the door shut on the Giants’ finals hopes after a thrilling come from behind win to close out round 12.
Thunderbirds hunt down Vixens in Adelaide
Netball: The Adelaide Thunderbirds have closed the gap to ladder-leading Vixens with a 15-point while the Mavericks stunned the Lightning.
Aussie Open finally gets a new home
It took longer than it should have to lock it in but this year’s Australian Opens finally have a host venue.
Next ‘cool’ thing for superstar siblings
Making the Australian Olympic team for Paris has put the superstar Lee siblings on a special list, but something even more special could happen down the track.
Slow play warning sees Sergio Garcia crack it!
Golf: Sergio Garcia lost his temper after copping a time violation as he failed to qualify for the upcoming British Open.
Aussie tennis great’s son makes field for British Open
Elvis Smylie, one of Australia’s most promising golfers, needed a top-four finish a qualifying event to secure a place at Royal Troon for The Open Championship. The son of tennis great Liz Smylie duly obliged.
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