Sinner hit ‘rock bottom’ due to doping saga
Two-time Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is preparing to make his return to tennis after a three-month ban and has spoken about the pain his doping saga has caused him.
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Aussie tennis star cops monster drugs ban
After revelations he was facing an anti-doping charge last December, an Australian grand slam winner has been handed a heavy penalty.
The secret texts that led to Aussie star’s massive doping ban
Secret texts uncovered during a seven-month investigation by tennis anti-doping officials has Max Purcell facing a lengthy a hiatus from tennis and forfeiting prize money.
Grand slam dream on Aussie star’s radar
After watching Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam at the Masters an Aussie major champion has put the feat on her agenda.
Who was the last Wallabies coach to simultaneously lead a Super Rugby team?
Plus who are the only 25-year-olds to captain Australia in an ODI and which six golfers have won a career Grand Slam?
Blame games erupt as Sinner’s ex-physical trainer breaks silence
The blame game has erupted as tennis world number one Jannik Sinner’s former physical trainer Umberto Ferrara breaks silence on failed doping tests.
Racing Confidential: Doncaster deserves Grand Slam status
The quality of the Doncaster Mile again highlights the need to recognise Australia’s strength in racing and create a Grand Slam race series for sprinters and milers.
‘Unrivalled legacy’: Aussie tennis legend dies
An Australian tennis playing and broadcasting legend has died and the tributes are flowing.
Cult event back on the calendar
Some of the biggest names in tennis have made their way to the Australian Open through a tournament that is back after being scrapped.
One thing driving retail sales in January
Australia’s love of sport has helped lift consumer spending for January as cost-of-living pressures ease.
Hird: Essendon 34 has to be envious of WADA’s Sinner debacle
WADA determined Jannik Sinner didn’t try and cheat despite testing positive to a banned substance. Neither did the Essendon 34, and they didn’t test positive at all. Allan Hird writes, it’s time for change.
‘I love it’: LIV star’s mullet key to Aussie success
After he and his teammates ordered mullets for good luck Joaquin Niemann won in Australia for the second time in just over a year.
Why tennis’ latest doping farce is a stain on clean sport
Jannik Sinner should be stripped of his Australian Open title – with his three-month doping ban another nail in the coffin of sporting integrity.
Wrestling great ready for ‘Brisbane Brawl’
Professional wrestling and acts taps into the ‘creative space’ that AEW star Adam Copeland thrives on.
‘Fifth major’: Smith revels in Open change
His strong criticism helped prompt officials to dump a format players didn’t like and Cam Smith declared just what the Australian Open should now look like.
Australian Open’s call on shock US Open mixed doubles decision
The Australian Open has made a decisive call as to whether it will follow in the footsteps of the US Open and relegate mixed doubles to a pre-tournament sideshow.
Mixed Australian Open format scrapped
Golf Australia has listened to the concerns of leading players in making a significant decision about the format of the Australian Open.
Mixed Australian Open scrapped amid Cameron Smith criticism
Golf Australia has axed the contentious mixed format Australian Open in the wake of blistering criticism led by Australia’s most recent major champion, Cameron Smith.
‘Should be banned’: New rules for golf scourge
Time wasters in golf could be in for a shock, with new rules to penalise slow play and a tiresome technique used by the likes of Adam Scott panned.
‘Fingers crossed’: Kyrgios still in Davis Cup picture
Nick Kyrgios’ hopes of returning to the Davis Cup scene are over for now, but his injury has opened the door for an Australian Open hero to make his debut.
‘Banned for life’: Novak ‘disrespect’ slammed
The fallout from Novak Djokovic’s tumultuous Australian Open campaign has continued with his Davis Cup captain demanding action.
Will Barrenjoey take a swing at APA?
APA Group boss Adam Watson was spotted in the Barrenjoey box at the Australian Open tennis, could it be possible that he is being wooed by the Australian investment bank?
Davis Cup return hopes dashed for Kyrgios
An Aussie’s dream month has continued with elevation into the Davis Cup squad, but it has come at a cost with a big-name star ruled out due to injury.
‘White as a sheet’: Sinner’s illness revealed
Everyone knew Jannik Sinner was sick during his run to the Australian Open title, but his Australian coach has confirmed just how bad it was.
Major change gives Lee ‘fresh start’ in chase for Aussie history
After an underwhelming display at the 2024 Australian Open, Minjee Lee has made one major tweak to her game as she looks to create some Aussie golfing history in 2025.
Men of honour – Sinner and Cahill face an uncertain future, no?
Jannik Sinner and his Australian supercoach Darren Cahill, revered globally but under-appreciated locally, were the epitome of gracious victors. But a CAS hearing in April looms.
‘Among most educated’: Tiley rejects Bogan Slam tag
There was no shortage of drama at the AO. TA boss Craig Tiley addresses Alexander Zverev’s heckler, overloaded, raucous crowds and will we see the GOAT of Melbourne Park return?
Sinner’s ‘clear mind’ despite ongoing anti-doping investigation
Despite WADA’s appeal of Jannik Sinner’s 2024 anti-doping case leaving him uncertain for his future, the Italian champion has revealed how he has kept a ‘clear mind’ to stay at the top.
Cloud over Sinner’s push for history
Jannik Sinner is again the toast of the tennis world after taking a second Australian Open, but he still has questions to answer before he can continue his grand slam march.
‘Not good enough’: The moment Zverev’s dream slipped away
Alexander Zverev joined elite company with his third Grand Slam loss without a victory, and the German will know when it slipped away. These are the key moments that decided the Aus Open final.
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