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Swiatek backs coaching pod innovation after Open romp

Swiatek backs coaching pod innovation after Open romp

Eyeing a return to the world's top ranking, Iga Swiatek is yet to drop a set at the Australian Open after her dominant win over Britain's Emma Raducanu.

Sinner shifts up a gear in defence of Open crown

Sinner shifts up a gear in defence of Open crown

Sinner shifts up a gear in defence of Open crown

Sinner shifts up a gear in defence of Open crown

Defending champion Jannik Sinner has blasted his way into the Australian Open fourth round with a straight-sets win but says he has room for improvement.

'Spewing' Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock

'Spewing' Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock

'Spewing' Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock

'Spewing' Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock

Jake Fraser-McGurk has ended his summer-long form slump, smashing a brilliant 95 in the Melbourne Renegades' three-wicket BBL win over the Brisbane Heat.

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Prodigy Michelsen matches Sampras, Agassi with Open run

Prodigy Michelsen matches Sampras, Agassi with Open run

Young gun Alex Michelsen has achieved a 35-year American first with an inspired run to book a last-16 date with home hope Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open.

Phoenix celebrate return home with win over Breakers

Phoenix celebrate return home with win over Breakers

The South East Melbourne Phoenix have made in nine NBL wins from their last 11 games with a home victory over the New Zealand Breakers.

Victory beat Glory in ALW, Canberra down Wanderers

Victory beat Glory in ALW, Canberra down Wanderers

Melbourne Victory defender Kayla Morrison has scored her second goal of the season to lead her side to a 1-0 win over Perth Glory.

De Minaur survives dogfight to reach Open's second week

De Minaur survives dogfight to reach Open's second week

Alex de Minaur has fought through a near-four-hour epic to keep his Australian Open title dream alive with a four-set third-round win over Francisco Cerundolo.

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Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large

Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large

Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large

Djokovic versus Alcaraz Open blockbuster looms large

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are a win away each from setting up a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.

Gallant Vukic eyes Davis Cup after five-set Open defeat

Gallant Vukic eyes Davis Cup after five-set Open defeat

Gallant Vukic eyes Davis Cup after five-set Open defeat

Gallant Vukic eyes Davis Cup after five-set Open defeat

Aleksandar Vukic has taken top-ranked Brit Jack Draper to the brink in the third round of the Australian Open before being edged in a fifth-set tiebreak.

Swiatek leads off Open day seven seeking champion scalp

Swiatek leads off Open day seven seeking champion scalp

Swiatek leads off Open day seven seeking champion scalp

Swiatek leads off Open day seven seeking champion scalp

Eyeing a return to the fourth round of the Australian Open, Polish star Iga Swiatek must maintain her perfect record against Brit Emma Raducanu.

Gauff continues charge through Australian Open draw

Gauff continues charge through Australian Open draw

Gauff continues charge through Australian Open draw

Gauff continues charge through Australian Open draw

Third seed Coco Gauff has continued her march through the Australian Open draw after Olympic silver medallist Donna Vekic quietly also advanced to the last 16.

Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open

Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open

Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open

Hot-headed Djokovic overcomes drama to roll on at Open

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open for a 17th time to remain on track for an 11th Melbourne Park crown and 25th grand slam title.

United hope City ALW draw is 'a line in the sand'

United hope City ALW draw is 'a line in the sand'

United hope City ALW draw is 'a line in the sand'

United hope City ALW draw is 'a line in the sand'

Gun strikers Kahli Johnson and Holly McNamara traded goals as Western United and Melbourne City fought out a 1-1 A-League Women draw.

'You can beat anyone', Alcaraz's advice to young guns

'You can beat anyone', Alcaraz's advice to young guns

'You can beat anyone', Alcaraz's advice to young guns

'You can beat anyone', Alcaraz's advice to young guns

Breakout performances from Learner Tien and Joao Fonseca have caught the eye of Carlos Alcaraz as the world No.3 cruised into the Australian Open fourth round.

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United star Botic shouldn't rush overseas: Aloisi

Young striker Noah Botic has scored twice to lead Western United to a 3-1 win over Newcastle, and coach John Aloisi hopes he stays in the A-League Men.

'Never the same': family's heartbreak after arson death

The mother of a performer killed by fire in what police say is a case of mistaken identity has detailed her grief as the hunt for those responsible continues.

Important Carlton defender Newman to miss 2025 season

Carlton defender Nic Newman will miss the 2025 AFL season after suffering a serious knee injury at training.

Sabalenka secures fourth round berth after scare

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was tested by Denmark's Clara Tauson in a baseline battle before booking her fourth round berth at the Australian Open.

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'Serial animal cruelty offender' has 53 cats removed

The RSPCA says it has rescued dozens of cats from a repeat animal cruelty offender's property, after a court banned her from owning more than five cats.

Seven secures rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka

The first non-Ashes overseas tour will be shown on free-to-air TV for the first time since 1998 after Seven bought the rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka.

First birthday celebrations end in double murder

Police are investigating the deaths of two men fatally stabbed at a house where friends of the victims say a child's first birthday was being celebrated.

De Minaur bracing for first seeded test in the Open

Alex de Minaur is on guard as he prepares to take on a seed for the first time in his 2025 Australian Open campaign.

Bernard Tomic probed over match-fixing in 2022: report

Bernard Tomic's controversial loss at the 2022 Australian Open qualifying tournament reportedly triggered a match-fixing probe.

Teen Learner teaches Medvedev in early-hours sensation

Teenage American Learner Tien has pulled off the sensation of the Australian Open, taking out former finalist Daniil Medvedev in an early-hours Melbourne epic.

Gauff prepared to face a fresh challenge from Fernandez

American star Coco Gauff is hoping history repeats when she meets Canadian Leylah Fernandez, following her recent success in the United Cup.

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