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• Far from perfect, Sabalenka goes back to basics to win Brisbane title

  05-01-2025 10:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka did not look right against Polina Kudermetova, but recaptured the power that makes her such an awesome force on Australian courts to claim her fourth title Down Under and ensure she remains on track for the Australian Open.
  
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• Sheel Seidler, widow of late Padres owner, sues in-laws for control of team

  07-01-2025 04:35 via theguardian.com
  
  Widow of former Padres owner sues for ownershipSheel Seidler filed complaint in Texas probate courtThe wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, Sheel Seidler, sued brothers-in-law Matthew and Robert on Monday, attempting to prevent another brother, John, from taking control of the team rather than her.The suit comes at a time when the Padres are among the teams recruiting Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki. Continue reading...
  
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• Adelaide International Highlights: Maria Sakkari v Linda Noskova

  07-01-2025 04:35 via theage.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Maria Sakkari & Linda Noskova on Day 2 of the 2025 Adelaide International Tennis.
  
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• Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship

  07-01-2025 04:11 via theguardian.com
  Osaka shares relationship update on social mediaShe and Cordae became parents to a daughter in 2023Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship”.Osaka posted the news on social media Monday, less than a week before the Australian Open tennis tournament begins. Osaka won that event in 2019 and 2021. She also owns two titles from the US Open. Continue reading...
  
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• Adelaide International Highlights: Aleksander Vukic v Marcos Giron

  07-01-2025 03:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Aleksander Vukic & Marcos Giron on Day 2 of the 2025 Adelaide International Tennis.
  
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• Adelaide International Highlights: Madison Keys v Beatriz Haddad Maia

  07-01-2025 03:10 via theage.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Madison Keys & Beatriz Haddad Maia on Day 2 of the 2025 Adelaide International Tennis.
  
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• Hewitt's reaction to big moment

  07-01-2025 03:09 via theage.com.au
  
  Cruz Hewitt couldn't hide his emotions after breaking serve in the second set of his Australian Open qualifying match.
  
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• Tomic bundled out in rapid time

  07-01-2025 03:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Bernard Tomic loses his Australian Open qualifying match in straight sets.
  
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• Crowd goes wild as Hewitt wins a game

  07-01-2025 03:04 via smh.com.au
  
  The crowd at Melbourne Park applauded after 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt finally won a game during his Australian Open qualifying.
  
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• Tomic match halted in bizarre fashion

  07-01-2025 02:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Bernard Tomic's Australian Open qualifying match was paused briefly due to an apparent disturbance in the crowd.
  
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• The unheralded and underrated recruits who could turn the 2025 NRL season

  07-01-2025 02:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Super League stars, rising rookies and reserve grade stand-outs are among the most underrated recruits of the looming 2025 NRL season. 
  
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• Australia-India epic delivered the best of Test cricket, but I have some advice for Virat Kohli

  07-01-2025 01:45 via smh.com.au
  
  Sam Konstas threw the Indians off with his unorthodox approach in his first innings, but then found out Test cricket runs are harder to get than the headlines
  
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• ‘Bald and old’: World No.33 criticises Djokovic, Murray and Nadal

  07-01-2025 01:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik has taken aim at Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in a bizarre interview with a Russian media outlet.
  
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• What Cummins’ India triumph means for the Ashes summer

  07-01-2025 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia’s enthralling 3-1 defeat of India has already set tongues wagging about next summer’s blockbuster Ashes series.
  
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• How pigeonholed Brisbane Heat duo changed their national prospects

  07-01-2025 01:27 via smh.com.au
  
  The pair were pinned as specialists, and their chances of national call-ups dwindled as a result. One of the best stands in BBL history changed that.
  
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• Kagiso Rabada says Proteas 'know how to beat' Australia at Lord's

  07-01-2025 01:17 via abc.net.au
  
  This year's World Test Championship will see the renewal of one of cricket's great rivalries, and South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has already laid down a marker.
  
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• Greed that will ‘kill Tests’ or shrewd survival play? Bombshell report divides cricket world

  07-01-2025 01:15
  
  Cricket’s powerbrokers are reportedly considering the introduction of a two-tier structure for Test cricket to ensure Australia, England and India play each other more often.
  
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• Champion’s son chasing maiden Aus Open appearance; Tomic on comeback trail — Qualifying LIVE

  07-01-2025 01:12
  
  Son of a gun Cruz Hewitt will be striving to qualify for his first Australian Open when he takes the court at Melbourne Park on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Inside 16-year-old’s stunning upset, as No.1 plots Open boilover

  07-01-2025 00:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has beaten the world No.37 in Adelaide, as competition for the Australian Open heats up.
  
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• ‘Fewer mismatches’: Powerbrokers weigh up two-tier Test cricket revolution in bombshell report

  07-01-2025 00:29
  
  Cricket’s powerbrokers are reportedly considering the introduction of a two-tier structure for Test cricket to ensure Australia, England and India play each other more often.
  
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• Rob Edwards claims ‘gods are against’ Luton as loss to QPR deepens drop fears

  07-01-2025 00:22 via theguardian.com
  
  The Luton manager, Rob Edwards, claimed the footballing gods are against his side after they were beaten 2-1 at Queens Park Rangers to deepen their relegation fears.A fortunate deflected goal by Rangers defender Morgan Fox condemned Town to a fourth straight Championship defeat – and 10th in a row away from home. The Hatters are in danger of successive relegations, sitting two points above the drop zone. Continue reading...
  
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• Step into golf’s $110m ‘unknown’... how it can fill glaring void and beat LIV at its own game

  07-01-2025 00:04
  
  Elite golfers standing before a stonking 20 x 16m screen, indoors, and in midweek prime time: It’s a never-before-seen sight that makes fish out of water look at home.
  
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• Six in a row: PL fairytale rolls on as Kiwi star does it again, unthinkable 45-year first looms

  06-01-2025 23:41
  
  Nottingham Forest’s stunning season continued with a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Monday to give manager Nuno Espirito Santo a winning return to Molineux.
  
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• Two arrested for tragedy chanting at Anfield including man from Tennessee

  06-01-2025 23:39 via theguardian.com
  
  Arrests followed Manchester United’s trip to LiverpoolAnother six detained and asked to attend interviewsPolice arrested two men, including one from Tennessee, and detained eight people in total following reports of tragedy chanting at Sunday’s Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United.A 28-year-old man from Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA, and a 46-year-old man from Church Warsop in Nottinghamshire were arrested by Merseyside Police under section 5 of the Public Ord
  
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• Nick Kyrgiosis mix for shock Davis Cup comeback after five-year absence

  06-01-2025 23:34
  
  Nick Kyrgios could make a sensational return to Australia’s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years after being one of four players nominated by captain Lleyton Hewitt for a qualifying tie against Sweden.
  
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• Arteta insists Arsenal can deliver Carabao Cup triumph despite injuries

  06-01-2025 23:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Ethan Nwaneri joins Bukayo Saka and others on sidelinesArsenal host Newcastle in Tuesday’s semi-final first legMikel Arteta has insisted mounting injury problems will not distract Arsenal from their attempts to win the Carabao Cup after he confirmed Ethan Nwaneri is the latest forward to be sidelined.The 17-year-old was substituted at half-time of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday after he had given Arsenal the lead, with Arteta revealing that Nwaneri is expected to be out
  
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• Six in a row! PL fairytale rolls on as Kiwi star’s scoring spree reaches a dozen

  06-01-2025 23:27
  
  Nottingham Forest’s stunning season continued with a 3-0 victory at Wolves on Monday to give manager Nuno Espirito Santo a winning return to Molineux.
  
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• Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Premier League – as it happened

  06-01-2025 23:16 via theguardian.com
  
  Nuno Espírito Santo and Morgan Gibbs-White won on their return to Molineux as Forest earned their sixth straight winIf Forest keep this form up, it’s not inconceivable that Hudson-Odoi could add to his three England caps. That left wing spot is definitely up for grabs. Anthony Gordon probably is the pick at the moment on form, with Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, Jamie Gittens, Eberechi Eze, Jack Grealish also in the reckoning. Am I forgetting anyone? I guess Bukayo Saka or Jarrod Bowen c
  
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• Nick Kyrgios named in Australia’s Davis Cup team after five-year absence

  06-01-2025 23:11 via theguardian.com
  Former world No 13 to face Sweden in qualifying tie from 31 JanuaryDe Minaur, Thompson and Kokkinakis also selected in squadNick Kyrgios is in line to make a sensational return to Australia’s Davis Cup team for the first time in more than five years. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, who’s been taking the first tentative steps on the comeback road after long-standing injuries, is a shock selection by captain Lleyton Hewitt for the qualifying tie in Sweden in Stockholm starting on 31 Janua
  
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• West Ham ask Graham Potter to be new manager with Lopetegui facing sack

  06-01-2025 23:03 via theguardian.com
  
  Former Brighton and Chelsea coach is considering offerTim Steidten’s relationship with Lopetegui breaks downWest Ham have asked Graham Potter to become their new manager after deciding to sack Julen Lopetegui. Potter held talks with the club’s largest shareholder, David Sullivan, on Monday night and is mulling over whether to accept the offer.Lopetegui has not been officially sacked yet but the Spaniard is understood to be on borrowed time. The former Wolves manager has been in charg
  
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