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Daany is a sports reporter with news.com.au. After studying International Relations and Law at the University of Sydney, where he wrote for Honi Soit and Pulp Media, Daany reported to the Daily Examiner in Grafton. He has presented community radio and is passionate about all things cricket.

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Australian Open

Star refusing to shake hands at Aus Open

Olivia Gadecki’s second round opponent has implemented a handshake ban at the Aussie Open amid the pain of war in her homeland.

Australian Open

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 13, 2023: Nick Kyrgios cracks a beer after playing table tennis against Jordan Thompson at The Rooftop At QT, Melbourne. Picture: Mark Stewart

Tennis greats lash out after Kyrgios quits

A raft of former tennis greats have lined up to take shots at Nick Kyrgios after he withdrew from the Australian Open with a knee injury.

Australian Open

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia sits with Matteo Berrettini of Italy during a practice session ahead of the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Netflix ‘curse’ claims Aussie’s relationship

The stars of new Netflix doco ‘Break Point’ are dropping like flies. Now, the main couple of the show have sensationally split up.

Cricket

Marnus Labuschagne puts a toastie in the refrigerator before a net session in Brisbane.

Star’s ‘crime against humanity’ blasted

Marnus Labuschagne has always been a quirky character, but his latest habit has left many seriously concerned for the Aussie star.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 24: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco on May 24, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Star warned over ominous Ricciardo threat

Hope may not be lost for discarded Aussie Daniel Ricciardo, with a former driver suggesting he could dethrone a Red Bull driver.

Australian Open

Tia Bellotti 15 from Geraldton in WA has been selected along with many First Nations kids from around the country to join the The Australian Tennis Open ball kids for 2023. Sunday, January 8, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

‘Unreasonable’: Fans fume over ballkid reveal

Social media is blowing up over a discovery about Australian Open ballkids that’s left many tennis fans in disbelief.

Cricket

Pakistan's Zaib-un-Nisa runs out Rwanda's Shakila Niyomuhoza in their U19 Women's World Cup clash at Potchefstroom.

Internet divided over latest ‘glorious’ Mankad

A Mankad in the U19 World Cup has sent the cricket world into a frenzy, and left many convinced the controversial act is here to stay.

Australian Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal talks to former US tennis player John McEnroe (L) after the men's singles match against Australia's Matthew Ebden on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2019. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Nadal tipped to retire after Aussie Open

John McEnroe has predicted when tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will call it quits – after a rival player declared the end was near.

Tennis

(FILES) This file photo taken on February 20, 2021 shows Japan's Naomi Osaka posing with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup trophy after defeating Jennifer Brady of the US in their women's singles final match on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. - Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka on January 8, 2023 pulled out of the opening Grand Slam of the year barely a week before it starts, organisers said. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Aus Open prize money reaches record high

The biggest names in tennis are set to take home a record-breaking amount this year, with the prize pool bigger than ever.

Tennis

FEE APPLIES ONE TIME USE. A pregnant Ash Barty takes her dogs for a morning walk near her home at Brookwater. NO BYLINE - WP MEDIA

First pics emerge of Ash Barty’s baby bump

Ash Barty has stepped out sporting a baby bump for the first time since announcing her pregnancy on social media.

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