Boomers go unbeaten through the group stage at FIBA World Cup
There is a lot to Aron Baynes’s game these days, but the Boomers’ heavy-hitter is still keeping things simple. The intimidating centre was instrumental in shutting down French NBA star…
Sun Yang lashes out after Brit Duncan Scott’s swim titles snub
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has reacted angrily after another professional swimmer – Britain’s Duncan Scott – refused to shake hands amid allegations of doping against the Chinese athlete. Footage has…
Wait goes on for Williams as inspired Halep wins Wimbledon
Serena Williams remained tantalisingly one short of a record-equalling 24 Grand Slam singles titles as Simona Halep thrashed the off-key American in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday. Halep began…
Rapinoe and Lavelle give U.S. fourth World Cup title
The United States won a record-extending fourth women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday as second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle confirmed their…
Nick Kyrgios out of Wimbledon after epic against Rafael Nadal as Ash Barty calmly rolls on
In the wee small hours, long after those most likely to have their tennis-loving senses offended had finished their Bovril and shortbreads and turned in, Nick Kyrgios again produced the…
The common theme in triumphant Aussie trio’s success
One wanted a hug. Another thirsted for a beer. A third wept tears of joy. A triumphant trio of Australian women reacted with a common theme after delivering an unheralded…
Matildas lose penalty shootout to Norway to crash out of Women’s World Cup
The Matildas have crashed out of the Women’s World Cup, losing to Norway in a penalty shootout after scores were locked at 1-1 after extra time. In a tense, dramatic…
Ash Barty eases past ‘inspirational’ Venus Williams into Birmingham semis
French Open champion Ash Barty warmed up for Wimbledon with a comfortable 6-4, 6-3 win over Venus Williams to reach the semi-finals of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham. Barty…
Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem to win 12th French Open title
Rafael Nadal maintained his stranglehold on the French Open by beating Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem in four sets to lift a 12th men’s singles title. The Spaniard won for…
French Open: Australia’s Ash Barty reaches final with win over Amanda Anisimova
Ash Barty is through to the French Open final after beating American teen Amanda Anisimova 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 in a three-set tussle on Court Suzanne Lenglen. The Queenslander is the…