For an hour or so on the world’s biggest stadium court, Australian bolter Li Tu had Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz scrambling and the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd chanting his surname in approval as he launched an audacious bid for a stunning upset. It was already an exceptional day for Australian men, with six players including...
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Devastated Dasha destroys racquet as she ponders the point of it all after New York heartbreaker
A devastated Dasha Saville demolished her racquet in a fit of frustration after an excruciating opening round loss at the US Open on Tuesday and will head back to Australia as she contemplates whether she wants to continue on with her career. In her first singles match since enduring a heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon after...
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Freakish Djoker ‘playing like he’s 21’ in warning sign; wild Aussie crowd reality hits US – Talking Pts
Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff began their campaign to defend their US Open crowns in style in New York on Monday, but it was not the quality of their tennis that was the main buzz point, as impressively as they played. Instead the focus was on the crowds or, more accurately, the movement...
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Eagle officially asks for move; twin Tigers requests drop as sour ruck ‘a watch’ — Trade Whispers
A Port Adelaide ruckman is reportedly ‘disenchanted’ with the club just one year into his tenure at Alberton just one year after requesting a move last off-season. Plus the trade requests are dropping with two looming at Richmond, and one official at West Coast. Stay abreast of the latest player movement developments with Trade Whispers!...
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Aussie Alexei dazzles in New York with strong US Open start to edge closer to Novak match-up
A triumph in the Montreal Masters earlier this month raised hopes Alexei Popyrin might prove a headline act in Australian tennis in the years ahead but it can scarcely be said that the Sydneysider is swift when it comes to turning the pages. Popyrin, who opened his US Open campaign with a stylish 7-5 6-2...
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Up to 19 debuts as surprise sides lead the way: AFL 2024 All-Australian squad revealed
The 44-man AFL All-Australian squad for 2024 has been revealed, with two surprising teams providing the most nominees. Brisbane, who finished fifth, and Fremantle, who didn’t even make the top eight, lead the way with five players each inside the squad which will be narrowed down to 22 on Thursday night at the AFL Awards....
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The ‘big, big’ change, Hewitt advice behind Alexei Popyrin’s emergence as US Open dark horse
A fortnight after joining some Australian greats as a Masters champion, Alexei Popyrin realised his best hopes of success at the US Open, beginning on Monday night (AEST), involved taking a step away from the bright lights of the tour. The 25-year-old, who is seeded at a grand slam for the first time courtesy of...
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Aussie Nick McLarty goes viral over wild punting feat for Ohio State University
Watch out America, another Aussie punter is getting ready to take over. Melbourne’s Nick McLarty set the internet alight with one utterly absurd video that has racked up close to 2 million views. Watch the NFL Preseason LIVE on ESPN via Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > The towering 20-year-old Australian...
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Aussie qualifier’s emotional response on a record-breaking day as Demon draws US Open test
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains discussions of suicide and mental illness In the moments after qualifying for the US Open on Friday, Destanee Aiava burst into tears before hugging those who had supported her quest to return to the biggest stages in tennis. There were moments where the 24-year-old, who was among the six Australians...
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‘Tomic is crazy’: New claims Aussie made threat, boasted about money in bizarre heckling incident
Bernard Tomic allegedly boasted of his riches to rival Andres Amade prior to the bizarre scenes which saw him escorted from the crowd for heckling the Ecuadorean during his final against Damir Dzuhmur in the Santa Domingo Challenger last weekend. The former Wimbledon quarterfinalist, who is attempting to rebuild his career on the lower rungs...
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How simply being an Aussie helped save star’s career … again. And why he’s earned another shot
Against all expectations – including, at times, his own – it appears Jack Miller will keep his place on the MotoGP grid next season, with the 29-year-old likely to sign with former team Pramac Racing to ride a Yamaha in 2025. Does Miller’s career lifeline owe itself, at least to some degree, to his passport?...
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Marnus Labuschagne disappointed at prospect of Gabba being discarded as Test venue
Star batsman Marnus Labuschagne says it will be a “sad day” if the Gabba loses its status as a Test cricket venue. Cricket Australia has not included the famous Brisbane ground in its schedule for home Tests beyond the 2025-26 Ashes series due to the uncertainty about the future of the ageing venue, which in...