Olympic silver medallist Jess Hull will have a chance to compete for a share of a whopping $18 million in prize money as she becomes the first Australian to ink a deal with Michael Johnson’s Grad Slam Track.
The high-profile code switch of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to be cemented with his selection in Joe Schmidt’s official Wallabies squad, while the future of another young gun remains clouded.
Alex de Minaur will be pitted against his girlfriend for the second year in a row at an important Australian Open warm-up event.
Alex de Minaur will lead Australia’s team in a star-studded Australian Open warm-up event that includes seven of the women’s world top 10.
Polarising tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed what is driving a return to the sport this summer after almost two years on the sidelines.
American firebrand Frances Tiafoe is headed to Brisbane and could be joined by former champion Nick Kyrgios with the invitation laid out.
From Twitter spats which led to Nick Kyrgios telling outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan to ‘eat a d**k’ to world sport’s most unlikely friendship. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Australia’s most divisive tennis star.
Richlister Kevin Seymour still reckons his boom pacer Leap To Fame will etch his name in the record books despite missing a crucial race with a virus.
Leap To Fame’s quest to complete harness racing’s “grand slam” in the Group 1 Victoria Cup at Melton is over.
Lleyton Hewitt has revealed his excitement at son Cruz’s progress ahead of a potential Australian Open return.
While Nick Kyrgios has been busy commentating and promoting his new beer, he’s also been getting ready for a comeback to the tennis court.
Slow progress recovering from a hip injury is threatening to derail Alex de Minaur’s aspirations ahead of the Australian Open next year.
Cameron Smith has stopped worrying about his world ranking as he rakes in massive cash and wins trophies on the LIV tour.
A leading jockey from Melbourne has jumped at the chance to ride The Kosciuszko third favourite Far Too Easy.
The ambitious move to a dual-gender Australian Open has been lauded, but one of the key issues has been made clear by a major champion.
The Super Netball grand final will be played in Melbourne in 2025 with the venue still to be decided. But will sellout crowds and last season’s viewership records push it to a new venue?
As the Presidents Cup begins in Canada, one Australian hopeful will be watching with fire burning to turn his omission into something big.
Having tried to rush back from a shoulder injury without success, one-time Wallabies captain Liam Wright is now taking a steady approach to his recovery.
After earning a golden ticket to the Masters via his win in Sydney last year, the Australian Open champion is coming back for more.
Plus before Alexei Popyrin, who was the most recent Australian to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam and which three Englishmen with four-letter surnames have scored more than 7000 Test runs?
Alex de Minaur’s US Open campaign is over after a straight sets loss to a rising British star, with the Aussie seemingly fighting an injury throughout.
America’s Frances Tiafoe has ended Alexei Popyrin’s chances at his first grand slam quarter final, with the Aussie conceding he ‘choked’ in a crucial game defining moment.
Alexei Popyrin has pulled off one of the upsets of the US Open defeating reigning champion Novak Djokovic in a tough four-set battle to progress into a round of 16 match at Flushing Meadows. The Australian spoke in detail post-match about a career-best win.
Australian men are pulling off upsets galore at the US Open, with Jordan Thompson the latest to book his ticket into the third round with a stunning victory over the world No.7.
He felt a little silly dropping to the ground after an opening round stunner at the US Open, but it was a win that meant a lot for an Aussie gun among 10 into the second round.
Alexei Popyrin has twice been stopped at grand slams by Novak Djokovic in 2024 but hits the US Open a very different player.
It’s been nearly half a century since there were as many Australians in the main draw of the US Open as there are now, with two seeded men leading the charge.
Australian coach Darren Cahill insists world No.1 Jannik Sinner is the victim in a drug scandal that has rocked world tennis on the eve of the US Open. He explains why Sinner is not to blame.
Nick Kyrgios has slammed officials after Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner failed two steroid tests but, in an extraordinary move, was cleared by tennis authorities.
A huge statement from the chairman of Augusta National could help boost the field for the Australian Open that has locked in a big gun already.
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