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Popyrin claims ‘Aussie-off’ to set up Djokovic AO blockbuster as doubles queen Storms to second-round debut

Alexei Popyrin has dispelled lingering fitness concerns to book a second-round Australian Open showdown with Novak Djokovic. Popyrin outclassed wildcard and great mate Marc Polmans 6-3 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in the first of two-all Australian match-ups on Monday to earn a centre court shot at… Read More »Popyrin claims ‘Aussie-off’ to set up Djokovic AO blockbuster as doubles queen Storms to second-round debut

Tributes flow as ‘extremely courageous’ ex-Socceroo found dead in Northern NSW after police search

The body of former Socceroos defender Stephen Laybutt has been found by police after a search in Northern NSW. Laybutt, 46, had been reported missing over the weekend near Casuarina, where he had been visiting friends. A large search was organised by NSW Police, with… Read More »Tributes flow as ‘extremely courageous’ ex-Socceroo found dead in Northern NSW after police search

Rugby News: The Kiwi ex-cage fighter in line for shock England 6N call, Rennie on the ropes, Skelton adds to Dan pain

A former New Zealand cage fighter and jiu-jitsuu champ who played six minutes for the Crusaders has been touted as a shock call up for England’s Six Nations squad. Ethan Roots, 26, was born in New Zealand to an English father and Maori mum and… Read More »Rugby News: The Kiwi ex-cage fighter in line for shock England 6N call, Rennie on the ropes, Skelton adds to Dan pain

Bradman, Jordan, Ali … Djokovic? Kyrgios claims Novak ‘in the conversation for greatest athlete ever’

There was a time when Nick Kyrgios couldn’t bring himself to summon a single generous word for Novak Djokovic. But watching him from the commentary box at Melbourne Park, the Australian now offers a rather different angle on his old avowed foe, declaring: “He’s in… Read More »Bradman, Jordan, Ali … Djokovic? Kyrgios claims Novak ‘in the conversation for greatest athlete ever’