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Liam TwomeySports Journalist

Liam Twomey is a sports journalist for News Corp and CODE Sports who covers cricket, AFL and tennis.

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Nine left red-faced as tennis star snubs Open for BBL

A tennis ace has rubbed salt in the wound for the host broadcaster, who has been dealt another blow. MEDIA STREET

Tennis

‘Drunk out of his mind’: Djoker blows up at louts

An enraged Novak Djokovic stopped his match and demanded fans dressed as Where’s Wally be kicked out of Rod Laver Arena for heckling him. Watch the video here.

OpinionAus Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Andy Murray of Great Britain shows his frustration in their round two singles match against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia during day four of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Sick joke: Toilet break saga amid 4am debacle

Andy Murray was in a furious mood after his match against Thanasi Kokkinakis finished at 4am Friday – and he was no happier on the court after this call by the umpire.

Tennis

Watch: Russian star abused by Ukrainian fans at AO

A high-profile Russian tennis player says he was abused by Ukrainian fans who hung their nation’s flag from the stands at his Australian Open clash.

Tennis

Australia's Alexei Popyrin celebrates after beating Taylor Fritz of the US during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2023. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

New Aussie hero firing from the hip: I can beat anyone

With two top 10 scalps already in the bag this year, it’s difficult to argue with Aussie giant killer Alexei Popyrin when he says he has everyone in his crosshairs at the Australian Open.

Tennis

Awkward explanation behind ‘p****’ drawing revealed

It’s the questionable artwork that had the entire Australian Open talking. Now American Frances Tiafoe has revealed the story behind the phallic drawing that has stumped fans.

Aus Open

Australia's Nick Kyrgios (R) and Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis react during their men's double round-robin match against Britain's Neal Skupski and The Netherlands Wesley Koolhof at the ATP Finals tennis tournament on November 14, 2022 in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)

‘Taking the absolute p***’: Kokk roasts reporter

Fresh off a round one win Thanasi Kokkinakis was hit with a very unexpected start to his press conference. And he wasn’t about to let it slide.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Nick Daicos of the Magpies during the 2022 AFL Round 18 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Collingwood Magpies at the Adelaide Oval on July 16, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The Daicos switch that will take Pies to another level

Nick Daicos was a revelation for the resurgent Pies across half back last season, but could a positional move take him – and his team – to the next level?

Aus Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts on a point against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2023. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘All night long’: Novak blitz rewards raucous crowd

Novak Djokovic received a hero’s welcome at Melbourne Park before normal service resumed and he blitzed his way into the second round of the Australian Open. RECAP a crazy day two.

Aus Open

MELBOURNE . 16/01/2023. TENNIS. Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Rafael Nadal vs Jack Draper on Rod Laver Arena. Rafael Nadal during his 4 set win . Picture by Michael Klein

Another star joins champ’s Aus Open ball crusade

Rafael Nadal has found an ally in his criticism of the Australian Open balls, with another star raising concerns about their deterioration on day one.

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