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German star Alexander Zverev has defended his position on the ATP council and hit out at reporting over his upcoming appearance in court over domestic abuse allegations. Media in Germany reported this week the 26-year old will face trial in May over alleged bodily harm… Read More »‘More about the clicks’: Zverev in tense presser exchange with reporter as star faces trial over alleged domestic abuse

The A-League has been hit by mass redundancies, with reports that up to half of the organisation’s staff are losing their jobs and the digital and content arm KeepUp is being axed. The Australian Professional Leagues has confirmed an “organisational restructure”. The Sydney Morning Herald… Read More »A-Leagues confirm brutal staff purge as game’s bold $40m vision goes up in smoke

Max Purcell has roared to life and given home fans some cheer with a landmark first-round Australian Open victory. Australian tennis’s most improved performer recovered from a labouring start to post a 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 7-5 win over Hungarian qualifier Mate Valkusz at Kia… Read More »‘You really helped me’: Purcell digs deep to reach Australian Open second round

Steve Smith’s shift to open the batting has instantly rejuvenated the 34-year-old to a surprising extent, Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins says. Cummins has never seen Smith as cheerful and lively as the stalwart has been while preparing for his 106th Test, against the West… Read More »‘Happy and energetic’ Smith instantly revitalised by opening shift, says Cummins