Alexei Popyrin has pulled off one of the upsets of the US Open defeating reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a tough four-set battle to progress into a round of 16 match at Flushing Meadows. The Australian spoke in detail post-match about a career-best win.
A leaked photo appeared to have revealed that Matildas’ forward Michelle Heyman may be departing the women’s A-League headed overseas, but a contracting issue appears to have scuppered any plans. ERIN SMITH reports.
In just 18 months Clare Hunt has gone from unknown A-Leagues players to superstar Matilda and Tottenham recruit – none of it would have happened without a former Matildas coach.
The off-season has produced mass movements including big names departing and star signings. ERIN SMITH takes a look at how every club is placed ahead of the upcoming season.
It’s been revealed that Matildas veteran Aivi Luik withdrew herself from Olympics selection due to a football ban for a doping offence, rather than the hamstring injury making her unavailable.
Naomi Osaka dispatched the No. 10 seed at the US Open in straight sets but it was her remarkable ‘super suit’ that captured everyone’s attention.
Football Australia has officially locked in a new four-year broadcast deal understood to be worth twice as much as the last one.
Rheed McCracken never knew he could become an athletic star. But inspiration from Kurt Fearnley and a chance meeting with TV star David Koch set him on a path to Paralympic glory.
It hasn’t kicked off yet but FIFPRO Asia have serious concerns about the financial strain the AFC Women’s Champions League will have on clubs, athletes’ welfare and disruptions to domestic competitions.
Winning last year’s World Championships put extra pressure on Cassiel Rousseau heading into Paris but the Aussie diving star is down talking his medal hopes despite reaching semi-finals.
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