Kokkinakis saves four match points in epic comeback win
Thanasi Kokkinakis came from two sets down to upset 17th-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime in a thrilling match.
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Cavendish makes history with most Tour stage wins
The 39-year-old Briton won a record 35th stage near the Alps, eclipsing a mark that had stood since 1975.
A-Leagues wield axe to stay alive
Football’s struggling A-League has slashed its club distributions by more than $17 million in a bid to stay afloat, heaping further financial pressure on its already stretched 13 teams.
Cricket proves that it’s more than simply a religion in India
Following the World Cup triumph all the divisions that exist and control Indian society were wiped away, even if only very briefly, as the rich and poor immersed themselves in glory.
Australia’s Demon an invisible man among Wimbledon’s contenders
Headline act Alex de Minaur is front and centre at the Australian Open. It’s a different story at Wimbledon.
Seven Wallabies granted early releases as new coach snubs stars
‘He’s looked at the squad including those players and doesn’t see them as being in his starting 23.’ At the behest of Joe Schmidt, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has released a host of stars, reports JAMIE PANDARAM.
Opals’ irresistible Paris claims in thumping Olympics warm-up win
If Sandy Brondello considered leaving Alice Kunek or young gun Isobel Borlase out of her final squad for Paris, the Opals coach might face a swift rethink after the pair combined to rock China in a 28-point demolition job in the lead-up to the Olympics.
Cathy Freeman, Cadel Evans, to inspire Sevens Olympics campaign
When putting together the motivational theme for his Australian Olympics squad, rugby sevens coach John Manenti only had to look across the gym to the 2016 Rio gold medal-winning pioneers.
Olympic champion juggling ‘boys trip with Lando’ with Paris dream
Keegan Palmer found a new level of fame after his Tokyo Olympic glory, so much so that he now receives messages of a boys trip from best mate, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris.
Dud draw puts Aussie boxing gold medal hope on tough path
Australian boxing figures believe super heavyweight sensation Teremoana Teremoana Jnr has been “dudded” after receiving a nightmare draw in his bid for Olympic gold.
Australia’s fastest man in danger of missing Paris
Dubbed the next Matt Shirvington and Australia’s budding super star over the 100 metres, Rohan Browning now finds himself on the brink of missing the Olympic Games in Paris after a semi-final appearance in Tokyo, three years ago.
Why rules were bent for Cummins’ long-term US cricket deal
The finer details behind San Francisco’s marquee signing of Pat Cummins has industry figures taking interest, as the Australian skipper joins several major Aussie names at Major League Cricket.
ECB reignite infamous Bairstow dismissal in new documentary
ECB unveil new documentary series following Cricket Australia’s ‘The Test,’ and dig into THAT now infamous controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow.
Cyclone Folkes: When Dogs great took Caribbean cricket by storm
Steve Folkes had a reputation as a hard-hitting defender for the Canterbury Bulldogs. That’s nothing compared to the shot he once put on Chris Gayle and the West Indies cricket team, writes BEN HORNE.
Hurricane leaves India’s billion dollar cricket team stranded
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and India’s superstar cricket team have been stranded in Barbados as the Caribbean island braces for the “life threatening” force of a Category 4 hurricane.
Fifita ordered to remove posts accusing rivals of racism
Ex-NRL star Andrew Fifita has been issued a formal warning and ordered to delete a controversial social media post where he accused two rival Central Coast clubs of racism.
Public enemy No.1: Martin braces for hostile reception in GF rematch
NSW hardman Liam Martin could get a sneak peak of a hostile Queensland crowd ahead of Origin III, when the Panthers take on the Broncos in the grand final replay at Suncorp Stadium.
Expansion bombshell: Bears on verge of $30m NRL return
North Sydney and Western Australia’s rugby league bid are on the verge of striking a deal which will see the resurrection of the Bears as the NRL’s 18th team.
Townsend breaks silence on Roosters switch, vows to back Walker
In his first interview since joining the Roosters, Chad Townsend has vowed not to destabilise the clubs scrumbase, hailing Sam Walker as the man to bring a premiership back to Bondi.
The hug which revealed Bulldog’s bond with Bevo
The first thing Cody Weightman did on Tuesday morning was go give Luke Beveridge a hug. He tells SAM LANDSBERGER how much it meant to see his mentor stand up for him on TV on Monday night, and why it valiated his decision to re-sign.
The secret weapon behind Blues’ tribunal domination
More comfortable in a navy blue suit than a navy blue guernsey, Carlton has a secret weapon who’s already changed the game. SAM LANDSBERGER writes Peter O’Farrell gives the Blues an edge at the tribunal – and how Carlton might pay him back.
Suns set for stint without skipper after vertebrae fracture
Understudy Ned Moyle will once again take the reins at the Suns after co-captain Jarrod Witts fractured a vertebrae on the weekend. CALLUM DICK has the details.
Hinkley’s message to Power fans ahead of Adelaide Oval return
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has given Power fans a message ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs, a fortnight after being booed at a home game. MATT TURNER has the story.
Not just tough guys, speedsters! Players Australian schoolboys rugby coach wants
The new Australian schools coach knows the type of player he wants to find at the Australian schools rugby championships for his team – and it’s not just tough guys and speedsters.
‘Super powers’ sevens coach wants to see at Australian schools rugby titles
There’s a place for all sizes and shapes in the new Australian sevens squad being selected at the schools rugby championships – and teen tyros with this special trait.
Rugby star reveals superstitions ahead of Olympic campaign
Australian rugby sevens star Maurice Longbottom has revealed all about his “weird” superstitions and opened up on the upcoming Olympics campaign in the latest episode of En Route to Paris.
Shock new Wallabies captain revealed
Joe Schmidt’s first Wallabies team is set to feature a surprise choice as captain, and a landmark Indigenous selection.
APL’s transparency, accountability, lacking as clubs’ fears realised
A-League clubs’ worst fears have come true with their share of the central distribution fund slashed to just $530,000 as the APL looks to ‘right the ship’, but ROBBIE SLATER asks why they have been left to cope with the fallout.
Funding cut as A-League clubs forced to cover $20M loss
The cash-strapped A-League has forced its clubs to cover a $20 million loss as the struggling competition continues to bleed cash.
A-League exodus warning as players lose patience with APL
A-League Women players are losing patience with the APL and switching leagues. An end-of-season survey shows just how bad the situation is, and a potential path to a brighter future.
Matildas lock in Olympics champs for final pre-Games tune-up
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson will have a final chance to test his squad with a pre-Olympics clash locked in against Canada.
Kokkinakis makes tennis history in two-day epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis saved four match points to breathe life into his Wimbledon campaign — and that was just the beginning of a wild match.
The Australian league that can defy media rights fears
As concerns that the global sports rights bubble may burst, SHANNON GILL takes the crystal ball to Australian sport’s next round of rights negotiations with rights authority Colin Smith. Only one sport looks able to defy the fears.
Goorj backs motivated King Jaylen to reclaim throne
Last season in Sydney, Jaylen Adams struggled to reach the heights of his NBL MVP and championship campaign. New coach Brian Goorjian says he’s motivated to retake his throne.
Caldwell: Dons won’t fall off cliff again in home stretch
Last year the Dons sat fifth after Round 17 before bombing out of the top eight by season’s end. Star onballer Jye Caldwell says this time will be different. Plus see his take on the midfield mix.
15 shrewd list calls that have Hawks back in finals hunt
Hawthorn haven’t done everything perfectly since their dynasty in 2013-15, but 15 clever list decisions have brought them back into finals calculations – and maybe flag contention soon.
AFL Brownlow Predictor: Every club’s contenders in run home
A star from a big Vic club has surpassed the fast-starting Isaac Heeney in our 2024 SuperFooty Brownlow Predictor. Check out the leaders from your club as we near the end of the season.
Despite NBA mega deal, football disaster is global warning on sports rights
While the NBA is about to sign a mega TV deal, sports rights expert Colin Smith tells SHANNON GILL that the lessons from European football suggest the days of exponential global sports rights growth may be over.
De Minaur ousts Duckworth as Djokovic eases through
Novak Djokovic needed a mere one hour and 58 minutes to wipe Centre Court while ninth-seeded Alex de Minaur survived a few curly moments to beat countryman James Duckworth.
Ball-tracking tech a success, could be brought in for AFLW season
The AFL are so pleased with their ball-tracking technology trial in the VFL, that they are considering its introduction for the upcoming AFLW season. JON RALPH has exclusive details.
Port’s quiet word with Tredrea revealed post radio controversy
Port Adelaide officials have spoken with board member Warren Tredrea following his ‘good call’ comment to a radio caller abusing Ken Hinkley. See what was said here.
Shattered Rosie Malone breaks her silence on shock Olympic omission
Striker Rosie Malone has spoken out after her shock omission from the Hockeyroos Olympic team that led to claims of a broken culture within the squad.
‘Rough diamonds’: team out to surprise at Australian schools rugby
They are abrasive and physical but it’s another skill this team hopes will deliver success against their polished rivals at the Australian schools rugby championships. ASRU latest
‘Like Johnathan Thurston’: Young guns to turn heads at Australian schools rugby
He might already be connected with a famous NRL club but this son of a rugby league great isn’t lost to rugby – just yet at least.Australian schools rugby favourites, squads and guns to watch.
Ronaldo reduced to tears amid dramatic Euro finish
Ronaldo broke down after missing a spot kick in extra-time in the knockout game against Slovenia, before three straight penalty saves in the shootout | WATCH
The 137th edition of Wimbledon is underway
Ash Barty was in the BBC commentary box. Sir David Attenborough received a standing ovation in the Royal Box. David Beckham took his mum. We started under blue skies and ended up holding a brolly. And three Australians scored wins.
Unstoppable and untaggable: The five midfield guns dominating AFL
There are five star midfielders taking control of this 2024 AFL season, and good luck trying to tag them. JOSH BARNES looks at the eye-popping numbers.
‘Hungry’: Most dangerous team at Australian schools rugby champs
There’s country and city teens on a mission and fired-up young guns with a point to prove. It makes them the most dangerous team at the Australian schools rugby championships this week.
Scott reveals AFL’s admission over controversial free kicks
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed what the AFL communicated to the Bombers after a number of costly umpiring calls on Saturday night. Plus why the league haven’t publicly clarified the decisions.
Robbo: Ex-coach’s radical umpiring solution, ‘pathetic’ AFL slammed
A former AFL coach wants to abandon one of the pillars of our game in what would be a radical change to the way matches are umpired. MARK ROBINSON has the details.
Boyd free to play after marathon tribunal hearing
Carlton’s Jordan Boyd is free to play GWS on Saturday night after the Blues successfully appealed his one-week ban for a high hit on Rhyan Mansell. See the details here.
Navratilova set on fight for sex-based women’s sport
Former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova affirms her opposition to transgender women in women’s sports, on the eve of this year’s championships.
Muddy hell: How councils could solve weekend sport washouts
Councils have copped plenty of heat over closing wet fields and putting weekend sport on hold, but some have found a potential long-term solution to combat their lack of fields.
Stunning goal saves England from Euro disaster
England escaped an embarrassing last-16 exit against Slovakia thanks to Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick just seconds before full-time | WATCH
Roos CEO talks new second home, hopes Thomas plays AFL again
North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt has opened up about the club’s move away from Hobart as a second home when Tasmania joins the competition. Plus her hope for Tarryn Thomas.
‘Pretty frustrating’: Caldwell says umpiring sapped Dons’ momentum
Jye Caldwell and Kyle Langford have spoken up about the ‘frustrating’ free kicks paid against Essendon on Saturday night which made Bombers fans livid.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Super Saturday
Bontempelli defied injury concerns to go nuclear, while Rankine had a mammoth first-half and taggers were in full swing. See the SuperCoach takeaways and relive all the action here
Doubts on Ricciardo seeing out F1 season at Red Bull
Red Bull bosses Christian Horner and Peter Bayer have failed to rule out Daniel Ricciardo being dropped mid-season.
An old salt still shaking things up
Gordon Ingate, 98, is Australia’s oldest living Olympian. Come spend a couple of hours with him. You won’t regret it.
Ice Skating Australia responds after stripping of official status
Ice Skating Australia has responded after being stripped of its official status as the sport’s national governing body following the shocking allegations of abuse within the sport.
My vote for the single greatest tennis shot ever played
Wimbledon starts next week. Rafael Nadal is having one for the road. This is my enduring memory of the Spaniard.
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