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Ed BourkeSports reporter

Ed Bourke is an AFL and AFLW reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports. He is also quick to jump on the bandwagon whenever any cricket or tennis comes to town. Ed previously worked as a sports reporter at NewsWire after completing a cadetship at the Herald Sun in 2022.

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Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Talia Gibson of Australia plays a forehand against Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey in the Women's Singles First Round match during day two of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rival melts down in first Aussie Open win

An Aussie wildcard has secured an upset win and maiden second-round berth at Melbourne Park as her opponent lost the plot.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning match point against Sloane Stephens of the United States in the Women's Singles First Round match during day one of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 12, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Champ calls out ‘weird’ Aus Open feature

Back-to-back Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has expressed reservations about a new addition to the tournament.

Tennis

‘Devastating’ near miss spurs Osaka

Dual Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka believes a heartbreaking decision could help her pull together a strong tournament.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 10: Andrey Rublev (L) chats with Alex de Minaur of Australia during a practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 10, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Hype isn’t distracting me, says Demon

Alex de Minaur is adamant the pressure and intensive schedule of being Australia’s top grand slam hope is not wearing him down.

Tennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Alexei Popyrin of Australia reacts in the exhibition match against Jannik Sinner of Italy ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 07, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Aussie stared down brutal fork in road

It was the title that sent a towering Australian threat into the world top 25, but he’s revealed how different things could have been.

Tennis

TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 12: Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his match against Alex de Minaur of Australia during day three of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 12, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Medvedev eager to regain ‘disrupter’ tag

Tipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.

Tennis

‘Best in the world’: Kyrgios’ big boast

Nick Kyrgios has made a bold declaration ahead of his Australian Open return as he prepares to take it up to his on-court rivals.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Glenn Maxwell and Ben Duckett of the Stars celebrate after the Stars defeated the Sixers during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 09, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Stars brace for cutthroat BBL derby

The Stars will lose a key cog in their batting lineup after Sunday’s blockbuster Melbourne derby, but another batter is looking “a class above”.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Glenn Maxwell of the Stars celebrates after scoring a half century during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 09, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Catch controversy after Maxwell’s big 50 leads Stars to victory

A controversial catch was among the talking points as Glenn Maxwell smashed a super half-century for the Stars to lead the Melbourne club to victory against the Sixers.

Sport

Nick Kyrgios has landed a favourable draw for this year’s Australian Open. Picture: Getty

Kyrgios, Demon’s Aus Open paths revealed amid champ’s nightmare

The Australian Open draw landed some telling blows – including on the defending champions and an all-time great. See how it treated Australian stars Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios.

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