Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Tennis
Battle of the Brands: The multi-million dollar tennis fashion fight
Nike? Adidas? New Balance? How fitness high fashion brands are battling it out to fit the world’s best tennis players, with eye-watering money being thrown at the sport’s superstars.
$148,000 an hour: Swiatek sweeps re-opens prizemoney debate
Second seed Iga Swiatek is through to the quarterfinals after less than five hours on the court, raking in her cash at a much quicker pace than her male counterparts. Is it fair?
‘Respect’: PM weighs in on Djokovic drama
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for “respect” after Novak Djokovic refused to be interviewed by Channel 9.
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Popyrin breaks a more than 20-year drought in Masters series
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‘My greatest moment in tennis’: Djokovic sobs in incredible scenes
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‘I’m in shock’: Novak, Alcaraz both in tears
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears like never before and a shattered Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of an interview after an insane gold medal match.
Magnussen: ‘Mixed medley is the Olympics’ egg and spoon race’
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Fans erupt as broken up couple wins gold
Fans want the story of two tennis stars who broke up before winning gold medals together in Paris turned into a movie.
Flying Kangaroo: Australia defying odds and breaking gold records
For a nation of 26 million, Australia has punched above its weight in Paris, breaking gold medal records to sit higher on the medal tally than anyone anticipated after day eight.
Little girl captured Australia’s heart as she cheered dad to gold
Australia has claimed just its second ever tennis gold medal with star duo Matt Ebden and John Peers taking out the men’s doubles at Roland Garros in an unexpected and tense tie-break victory.
‘Cutthroat’: Olympic handshake drama erupts
American tennis star Emma Navarro has unloaded on Chinese rival Qinwen Zheng after a heated clash during their epic Olympic clash.
Four-time Aussie Olympian ruined in America
Four-time Australian Olympian Rennae Stubbs has been forced to defend herself against a barrage of criticism from America.
Popyrin reveals key to Olympic success
As the crowd went wild for his opponent, Alexei Popyrin was focused on just one man in the front row at his second round match.
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