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• ‘Shark’ Hanlon ban reminds trainers of their duties in social media age | Greg Wood

  09-09-2024 17:11 via theguardian.com
  Significant damage was done to the sport’s image when the handler’s dead horse was filmed on an open trailerThe King George-winning trainer, “Shark” Hanlon, kept it uncharacteristically brief last week after hearing that he had been banned for 10 months by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board for transporting a dead horse along public roads and through a village near his stable on an open trailer. “There is going to be an appeal put in straight away, that is one t
  
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• Raducanu ‘more comfortable’ with herself now not she’s not fixated on results

  15-01-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Briton showed grit in Australian Open first-round victoryAnisimova ‘incredibly dangerous’ rival in next roundEmma Raducanu says she has become more comfortable in her skin and learned how to enjoy her career journey rather than fixating on results as she prepares to face her friend Amanda Anisimova for a place in the third round of the Australian Open.“I think I’m a lot more comfortable with myself, which helps,” said Raducanu. “I feel like I’m not neces
  
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• Jordan Thompson limps out of Australian Open with straight-sets defeat to Nuno Borges

  15-01-2025 06:57 via theguardian.com
  
  27th seed hit by foot injury in 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 loss at Melbourne ParkAjla Tomljanović and Aleksandar Vukic in action on day fourAustralia is left with just a single seed in the men’s draw at Melbourne Park after Jordan Thompson limped out of the tournament on Wednesday, losing his second round clash on John Cain Arena to world No 33 Nuno Borges.The Portuguese was impressive in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win under cloudy skies, but his victory was aided by a foot injury to Thompson which increasin
  
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• Grace Brown glowing of Paris 'memento'

  15-01-2025 06:57 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian cycling gold medallist Grace Brown reminisces on receiving a special gift after triumphing in Paris, in addition to her gold medal.
  
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• Rain halts Aussie's clash

  15-01-2025 06:54 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian hopeful Aleksander Vukic leaves the court for a second time as rain continues to tumble down in Melbourne.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Cristina Bucsa v Leylah Fernandez

  15-01-2025 06:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Cristina Bucsa & Leylah Fernandez in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Can boardroom changes put an end to the Wests Tigers’ endless soap opera?

  15-01-2025 06:47 via theage.com.au
  
  The Wests Tigers are hoping a new independent board can help them move past a long and ugly history of in-fighting and wooden-spoon collection.
  
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• The Maroons suffered a Blues ambush. These players hope to teach them a lesson

  15-01-2025 06:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Before the State of Origin furnace is ignited, changes are needed if the shield is to return north of the border.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Jordan Thompson v Nuno Borges

  15-01-2025 06:26 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Jordan Thompson & Nuno Borges in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• Djokovic blows up at sudden light change

  15-01-2025 06:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Novak Djokovic is left fuming after the floodlights suddenly switched on during the second set of his round two match.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Thompson bundled out; Djokovic blows up; rain halts outside play

  15-01-2025 06:24 via smh.com.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are continuing their title quests, but this year’s AO journey is already over for Jordan Thompson.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Benjamin Bonzi v Francesco Passaro

  15-01-2025 06:05 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Benjamin Bonzi & Francesco Passaro in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• Awkward Thompson stumble leads to break

  15-01-2025 05:59 via theage.com.au
  
  Jordan Thompson loses his footing as he attempts to chase down the ball during a baseline rally and that leads to a decisive break of serve late in the third set.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Naomi Osaka v Karolina Muchova

  15-01-2025 05:52 via theage.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Naomi Osaka & Karolina Muchova in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Women's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Reilly Opelka v Tomas Machac

  15-01-2025 05:49 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Reilly Opelka & Tomas Machac in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.
  
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• Grace Brown glowing of Paris 'momento'

  15-01-2025 05:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian cycling gold medallist Grace Brown reminisces on receiving a special gift after triumphing in Paris, in addition to her gold medal.
  
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• Osaka speaks after second-round win

  15-01-2025 05:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Naomi Osaka says her second-round win over Karolina Muchova took everything.
  
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• Aussie in huge strife

  15-01-2025 05:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Jordan Thompson concedes the second set 6-2 and faces a huge fightback to stay in the draw as Nuno Borges takes complete control.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Thompson on the brink of defeat; Osaka storms back in style; Djokovic blows up

  15-01-2025 05:27 via smh.com.au
  
  Ajla Tomljanovic and Jordan Thompson are ready to fire as Sabalenka, Djokovic and Gauff continue their title quest.
  
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• Djokovic fumes as he drops game

  15-01-2025 05:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Novak Djokovic has lost his cool on Rod Laver Arena, after dropping a game to Jaime Faria in the second set.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Yoshihito Nishioka v Carlos Alcaraz

  15-01-2025 05:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Yoshihito Nishioka & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• Thompson opponent blows up over line call

  15-01-2025 04:59 via smh.com.au
  
  Nuno Borges rips into the chair umpire over a line call that he is adamant Hawk-Eye got wrong, gifting Jordan Thompson a point in a tense moment late in the first set.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Djokovic in action; Sabalenka, Alcaraz progress on day four – live

  15-01-2025 04:57 via theguardian.com
  Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finall
  
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• Alcaraz wins wholesome match-up

  15-01-2025 04:55 via smh.com.au
  
  The magnificent Carlos Alcaraz wins a lopsided clash with Yoshihito Nishioka in warm and smiley scenes.
  
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• Tom Andrews journeys from office to Big Bash finals

  15-01-2025 04:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Just over a month ago, Tom Andrews was working as a financial planner and thinking his cricket career was over. Now, he is forming part of Sydney Thunder's finals charge.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Jiri Lehecka v Hugo Gaston

  15-01-2025 04:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Jiri Lehecka & Hugo Gaston in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• Thompson faces early trouble

  15-01-2025 04:41 via theage.com.au
  
  Jordan Thompson drops his serve in the sixth game of the first set as Nuno Borges takes control.
  
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• Australian Open Highlights: Moyuka Uchijima v Mirra Andreeva

  15-01-2025 04:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Watch the match highlights between Moyuka Uchijima & Mirra Andreeva in Round 2 of the 2025 Australian Open.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Djokovic and Alcaraz in action; Sabalenka progresses on day four – live

  15-01-2025 04:22 via theguardian.com
  
  Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finall
  
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• Osaka celebrates after securing tough break

  15-01-2025 04:19 via smh.com.au
  
  Osaka celebrates after securing a tough break in the second set.
  
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