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Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney

Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney

Juan Mata recorded three assists while Brazilian winger Santos scored twice as Melbourne Victory thumped Sydney FC 4-0 at AAMI Park.

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title

Poland star Iga Swiatek has outclassed Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, who exits the Open in the fourth round.

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win

Jessica Pegula will meet Amanda Anisimova in an all-American quarter-final at the Australian Open after ending the title defence of great mate Madison Keys.

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Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms

Residents told to leave before sunset as heatwave looms

Emergency crews have begun door knocking to urge more than 1000 residents to leave their homes as firefighters battle a large blaze and a severe heatwave looms.

Scud wants Demon to unload artillery against star duo

Scud wants Demon to unload artillery against star duo

Mark Philippoussis says Alex de Minaur must mix up his game and come forward if he's to bank his first ever win over world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

'More to give': de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge

'More to give': de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge

The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.

Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Champ Keys faces first big hurdle in Open title defence

Australian Open champion Madison Keys will face world No.6 Jessica Pegula in the first big hurdle of her title defence in the fourth round.

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Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Search to resume for missing 12-year-old swimmer

Emergency crews will return to a popular surfing beach to look for a 12-year-old boy who went missing while swimming.

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

US teen steamrolls to Open showdown with Sabalenka

Iva Jovic will face the biggest challenge of her short career with the American teen taking on world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

'Super pleased': Demon powers into Open quarter-finals

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

'It's fun': Alcaraz steals Djokovic play at the Open

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz will face home hope Alex de Minaur in the Australian Open quarter-finals while Alexander Zverev will play Learner Tien.

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Djokovic's Open hopes boosted as opponent withdraws

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has received a walkover into the Melbourne Park quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew with injury.

Doull edges John in playoff at Players Series Victoria

Doull edges John in playoff at Players Series Victoria

Doull edges John in playoff at Players Series Victoria

Doull edges John in playoff at Players Series Victoria

In-form Cameron John has come up just short in his bid to claim a third title this season on the Australasian Tour.

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

'Do your homework': strategist warns big two's rivals

A respected Australian coach and ex-strategist for Novak Djokovic has offered up some advice on how to conquer Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

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'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity

Qualifier Maddison Inglis has the chance to continue her dream run and go where no Australian woman has at Melbourne Park since retired great Ash Barty in 2022.

Victory's Velupillay has unfinished Socceroos business

Melbourne Victory gun Nishan Velupillay wants to hit form in a huge match against Sydney FC and make his case to return to the Socceroos.

Matured Bublik ready to crash Demon's Open party

Once a cult figure, Alexander Bublik is matured, in ripping form and ready to gatecrash local hope Alex de Minaur's Australian Open party.

Vidmar: signing spree won't fix City's ALM struggles

A flurry of transfer activity won't be an immediate cure for Melbourne City's slide down the A-League Men ladder, coach Aurelio Vidmar says.

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'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome an almighty fright to move dramatically into the Australian Open's last-16 in Melbourne's heatwave.

'I was lucky': Djokovic dodges default during Open win

Novak Djokovic's plans for an 11th Australian Open title remain alive but the Serbian great admits he was "lucky" after a wild shot narrowly missed a ball-girl.

'Breaks my heart': Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses

Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.

Understated Pegula locks in all-American Open clash

World No.6 Jessica Pegula will face defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth-round blockbuster after cruising into the last 16.

Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play has resumed after extreme heat in Melbourne forced Australian Open organisers to suspend matches on outside courts and close the roofs on show courts.

Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans

South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.

Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome a 13-point deficit to leapfrog the Geelong Venom on the WNBL ladder and wave off their wooden spoon fears.

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