Smith, Herbert sizzle after course blow-up
Cam Smith was furious with how soft the courses were at the Australian Open, but it paved the way for an opening day birdie blitz in Melbourne.
Australian Open Tennis
Which sisters won the Don Award last week?
Plus which current Test bowler is among the top 10 in averages and which current golfer on the US PGA was the most recent winner of the Australian Open at Kingston Heath in 2000?
Serious questions over Open future
A location for the 2025 Australian Open won’t be confirmed any time soon with a strong player push to lock in a key piece of the 120-year-old event.
‘Blown away’: Tiger’s new venture awaits Aussie
A long year is taking a toll on an Aussie star, but the excitement of joining the world’s best players for a new stadium-series in the US is keeping his drive alive.
‘Bulls**t’: Smith rages at Aus Open courses
Cameron Smith had been thirsting all year to play the type of golf he only gets on the Melbourne sandbelt but is concerned that’s not the case for the Australian Open.
Champ’s chill celebration after Smith’s viral turn
There was no way Elvis Smylie’s PGA Championship win celebrations would go viral like a former champ because his victory was just the beginning.
‘Tricky’ major path through Australian Open
Last year’s Australian Open winner was a LIV star who earnt an invite to the Masters, but that is not carved in stone for this week’s hopefuls.
‘Nothing will change’: Oz Open rule focus is clear
Cam Smith got a tap on the shoulder at the wrong time on Sunday but slow play won’t be concerning him in his quest for the Australian Open.
‘Numb arm’: Wallabies’ nervous wait on $5m man
The grand slam dream is over for the Wallabies but the nightmare could just be starting as the team waits for injury news on a breakout star.
Reality check: Every player rated as Wallabies crash back to earth
The Grand Slam dream is over – and the reputations of several stars have taken a hit. We rate the performance of every Wallaby, with rare shining lights in a forgettable display.
Grand Slam disaster as Wallabies thumped, Suaalii injured
The Wallabies’ 40-year wait for a Grand Slam continues after a thumping loss to Scotland that was compounded by a serious injury to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Family plans on hold as Hull hunts LA Olympic gold
Olympic silver medallist Jessica Hull became an instant legend in Paris, but as she tells Brent Read, she has so much more to achieve.
Suaalii set for Grand Slam return after Kerevi banned
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set for a hasty recall to the Wallabies starting side after Samu Kerevi was suspended for the rest of Australia’s Grand Slam campaign.
Top 10 new EVs: from fast and furious to downright crazy
From Cadillac whoppers to tiny Fiats and the craziest electric vehicle to launch in Australia this year – here are 10 of the newest electric cars to arrive on our shores.
How Wallabies demolition job could hurt Grand Slam plan
For the Wallabies to emulate the feats of the legendary 1984 Australia side, there’s one area in particular they need to conquer – and their destructive win over Wales solved none of it.
‘I have left a legacy’: Rafa bids final farewell
The undisputed ‘King of Clay’, 22-time grand slam winner and all-time great Rafael Nadal has played his final professional tennis match at age 38. His most memorable Grand Slam finals recounted here.
Resurgent Wallabies on track
Consecutive wins in Britain have rekindled memories of the excitement of past tours and eras, when the Wallabies were a force to be reckoned with.
‘Too far’: One thing winning Wallabies won’t contemplate
With a 116-year first achieved in Wales the Wallabies have their tails up with an eye on doing something no Australian side has done in 40 years in the UK.
Ruthless Wallabies put 50 on Wales in record-breaking win
Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies entered uncharted territory as they dealt Wales a record-breaking hammering in Cardiff, with two players crossing for hat-tricks.
Kyrgios reveals Novak role in comeback
Nick Kyrgios has played one competitive tour match in two years but has confirmed the location for his Australian comeback en route to the Australian Open.
Novak’s words that proved Kyrgios was back
With his two biggest weapons still in his arsenal, Nick Kyrgios is plotting his return to the top of tennis. He tells EMMA GREENWOOD what Novak Djokovic said to help make his comeback a reality.
‘Flashback’ guiding Wallabies in 40-year quest
The Wallabies’ win over England was epic but recent memories of a second-up hammering are front of mind as they look to keep their grand slam quest alive.
How Suaalii-inspired Wallabies can pull off unthinkable
After years of empty promises and painful self-inflicted defeats, this was the most complete display by a Wallabies team in five years. Can they now do the unthinkable and win a Grand Slam?
‘Extra special’: Lee’s bucket-list goal
Having finished second at last year’s Australian Open, Minjee Lee is determined to lift the Patricia Bridges Bowl for the first time.
Skelton seeks World Cup redemption
Will Skelton still feels the pain of the Wallabies’ poor 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign.
Top European contingent set for Aussie ‘majors’
Several winners from the DP World Tour have committed to playing in the Australian PGA and Australian Open.
Scott delivers blow to Aussie ‘majors’
Australia’s highest ranked male golfer and one of the all-time greats has made the tough decision not to come home this year for the Aussie summer of golf.
Which Aussie bowler has the best average in ODIs?
Plus, which AFL player was traded to his fourth club and who holds the record for losing the most men’s grand slam singles finals?
Aussie star’s Oz Open issues
As another round of local stars were locked in for the Australian Open, one of the biggest names in the sport remains absent from the list.
Kang: Focus on long-hitting robbing golf of ‘beauty’
A six-time winner of the LPGA circuit will line up in what is shaping as a stellar Australian Open field on the Melbourne Sandbelt in December.
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