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Purcell, Vukic get hot for Wimbledon at Eastbourne

Purcell, Vukic get hot for Wimbledon at Eastbourne

Max Purcell and Aleksandar Vukic have reached the quarter-finals in the final Wimbledon warm-up at Eastbourne but Olympics-bound Rinky Hijikata lost in Spain.

Aussie matchwinner McAndrew ends amazing county knock

Aussie matchwinner McAndrew ends amazing county knock

Aussie matchwinner McAndrew ends amazing county knock

Aussie matchwinner McAndrew ends amazing county knock

Aussie Nathan McAndrew got the last laugh for Sussex in a county win despite an amazing double ton from Louis Kimber which featured a 43-run over and 21 sixes.

Bolt a late bolter as Aussies scent Wimbledon

Bolt a late bolter as Aussies scent Wimbledon

Bolt a late bolter as Aussies scent Wimbledon

Bolt a late bolter as Aussies scent Wimbledon

The remarkable last-minute Wimbledon adventure of Alex Bolt has continued as he was one of five Australians who've made the last-round of qualifying.

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UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

UK Conservatives support falls after betting scandal

The polls were already bleak for Britain's ruling Conservatives and now a betting scandal is pushing their support even lower just days before the election.

Gadecki leads big Aussie charge at Wimbledon qualifying

Gadecki leads big Aussie charge at Wimbledon qualifying

Olivia Gadecki bagged one of the biggest wins of her career as seven Australian women made it through to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

UK's Conservatives dump candidates in gambling probe

The UK's ruling Conservatives have withdrawn support for two candidates after they were implicated in a betting row just weeks before the general election.

De Minaur's Wimbledon setback as Aussie qualifiers win

De Minaur's Wimbledon setback as Aussie qualifiers win

Three Australians have advanced to the second round of Wimbledon qualifying, as top dog Alex de Minaur suffered a rankings setback days out from the grand slam.

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Anne in hospital with concussion after kick from horse

Anne in hospital with concussion after kick from horse

Anne in hospital with concussion after kick from horse

Anne in hospital with concussion after kick from horse

Princess Anne is in hospital with minor head injuries and a concussion after she's believed to have been kicked by a horse on her English estate.

Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen's injury scare

Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen's injury scare

Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen's injury scare

Thompson set for Wimbledon despite Queen's injury scare

Jordan Thompson will be fit for Wimbledon after suffering an injury scare at Queen's, while seven Australian men start qualifying bids for the grass-court slam.

Aussie conqueror Musetti downed by Paul at Queen's Club

Aussie conqueror Musetti downed by Paul at Queen's Club

Aussie conqueror Musetti downed by Paul at Queen's Club

Aussie conqueror Musetti downed by Paul at Queen's Club

Lorenzo Musetti's Australian-conquering week on the grass at the Queen's Club Championship ended in anti-climax as American Tommy Paul beat him in the final.

More final woe for Tomljanovic in pre-Wimbledon Classic

More final woe for Tomljanovic in pre-Wimbledon Classic

More final woe for Tomljanovic in pre-Wimbledon Classic

More final woe for Tomljanovic in pre-Wimbledon Classic

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered a familiar disappointment in the final of the Birmingham Classic as her 15-year wait for a first WTA title goes on.

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

All Blacks' Whitelock bows out as Barbarians beat Fiji

The star-studded Barbarians have helped All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock bring down the curtain on his rugby career with a rousing win over Fiji at Twickenham.

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Another Conservative probed over UK election betting

Britain's Gambling Commission is reportedly investigating Conservative candidates and the party's director of campaigning over bets on the election date.

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

One Australian coach could replace another at top English rugby club Leicester, with former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika tipped to replace sacked Dan McKellar.

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Tomljanovic reaches first grasscourt final at Edgbaston

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first grass-court final in the Birmingham Classic and is in line for the biggest triumph of her career.

Ailing Thompson injured in Queen's Club semi-final loss

Jordan Thompson has suffered the double whammy of a semi-final defeat and back trouble as he succumbed to Lorenzo Musetti in the Queen's Club Championship.

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

Politicians from across the spectrum have spoken out against right-wing UK reformist Nigel Farage's claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Missing Olympics is a 'no-brainer': Tennis ace Thompson

Jordan Thompson is playing some of the best tennis of his career, and has explained why he has decided to give the Olympic Games a miss.

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Tomljanovic comeback gathers pace as Wimbledon looms

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first WTA tournament semi-final of the year in Birmingham, perfect timing with Wimbledon just around the corner.

Thompson outplays Fritz to reach Queen's Club semis

Australian No.2 Jordan Thompson has outplayed top American Taylor Fritz on the Queen's Club grass to earn his first ever semi-final spot in an ATP 500 event.

New British star Draper dethrones Alcaraz at Queen's

Rising British star Jack Draper has pulled off the biggest win of his career, defeating Spain's title holder Carlos Alcaraz at the Queen's Club Championship.

UK Labour warns no 'magic wand' as polls tip landslide

Three opinion polls predict UK Labour will romp into power in the British election but leader Keir Starmer warns voters to keep their expectations in check.

Aussies Thompson, Hijikata into Queen's Club quarters

Jordan Thompson and Rinky Hijikata have ensured there will be two Australian men in the quarter-finals of the prestigious Queen's Club Championship in London.

Tomljanovic enjoys best display on the comeback trail

Ajla Tomljanovic has reached her first quarter-final in a WTA tour event since the end of last year in the Wimbledon build-up event on Edgbaston's grass courts.

Billionaire UK political donor switches to back Labour

Former Conservative donor John Caudwell says he will back the Labour Party at the upcoming United Kingdom general election.

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