World No.1 Novak Djokovic says he isn’t feeling as nervous in Australia this year compared to last summer as he attempts to snare grand slam No.25 in his self-proclaimed happy place. Djokovic made headlines across the world when he was deported from Australia in January… Read More »Ominous signs as Djokovic in his ‘happy place’ vying for eleventh AO crown
Goals from Zinedine Machach and Bruno Fornaroli have fired Melbourne Victory to a 2-0 ‘Original Rivalry’ win over Adelaide United and ensured they will end the year atop the A-League Men table. Able to vault Wellington and move into sole possession of first place by… Read More »Bruno and Zizou too good again as Victory send Socceroo off in style by going top of the table
Former US Open champion and 2020 Australian Open finalist Dominic Thiem had to battle two Aussie opponents in the first round of qualifying for the Brisbane International, with a deadly snake forcing the suspension of play. The former world No.3 was taking on Australian youngster… Read More »Only in Australia! Former Aus Open finalist’s Brisbane International final stopped due to snake
Australian coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed the race to replace David Warner at the top of the order is down to four. Speaking to ABC Grandstand, McDonald, fresh off Australia’s series-sealing 79-run win over Pakistan at the MCG, said it was ‘pretty clear and obvious’… Read More »Race in four: McDonald narrows down Warner replacements, gives strongest hint yet all-rounder will return
Watching from overseas in Ireland as Australia goes about the process of finding a new head coach for the Wallabies, Mack Hansen has offered one piece of advice to his place of birth: don’t name a New Zealander. Following the second Eddie Jones’ stint that… Read More »Rugby News: ‘Doesn’t seem right’ – Mack urges RA to avoid Kiwi coach, Clive tells Poms to ditch ‘ridiculous’ ban