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Watch: Novak Djokovic exits Australian Open semifinal after one set due to injury
Fans booed as the Serbian champion walked off toward the locker room, and he responded by giving two thumbs-up.

‘Hit me for six’: The off-season shock that floored Warriors coach
Andrew Webster knew things weren’t quite right but never imagined he would lose one of his best players for good.

The role two generational talents will play in quest for Lions dynasty
They are two of the hottest prospects in the AFL. But how do they fit into a largely unchanged premiership-winning Brisbane outfit?

Crowd sings happy birthday to doubles star
Olivia Gadecki gets the Rod Laver Arena crowd to sing happy birthday to her doubles partner John Peers after they lost their final

Gadecki, Peers claim mixed doubles crown
A super tie-break decided the all- Aussie Australian Open mixed doubles final, with Olivia Gadecki and John Peers defeating Kim Birrell and John-Patrick Smith.

‘They need to play him’: Ponting warns selectors against dumping Konstas for Sri Lanka
Ricky Ponting says Sam Konstas should be left at the top of the order for Australia’s Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle next week.

He was talked up as a saviour of Australian rugby. Now he’ll be coaching the Lions instead
David Nucifora is set to become the first Australian to join the coaching staff of the British and Irish Lions, just a year after being recruited to help rebuild Aussie rugby.

Zverev filthy after missing big chance
Alexander Zverev threatens to throw his racquet after losing a break point opportunity deep in the first set.

Fresh injury concerns for Dogs as Ugle-Hagan unsighted again
A vital pair sat out of match simulation at the Whitten Oval on Friday, adding to the injury concerns for the Western Bulldogs.

David Seymour’s policies follow Christopher Luxon to Ratana
ANALYSIS: While ACT stayed away from Ratana, that didn’t mean the prime minister was freed from questions about his coalition partner.

'The fans love Garnacho' - but has he said farewell to Old Trafford?
The Manchester United futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford remain uncertain after Thursday's Europa League win against Rangers

Birrell, Smith take first set in all-Aussie mixed doubles final
Kim Birrell and John-Patrick Smith win the first set in the mixed doubles final over Olivia Gadecki and John Peers.

Gadecki, Peers draw level
Olivia Gadecki and John Peers send the mixed doubles final to a tiebreak..

'I think we can put that to bed'
John Millman doubts Novak Djokovic will be hobbled by the injury that impacted his match with Carlos Alcaraz.

Unruly crowds at the tennis
Players have complained about rowdy fans at this year's Australian Open.

Zverev's around the net stunner can't win point
Alexander Zverev hits a shot around the net but it's not enough to win him an epic rally in the first game.

Zverev shanks forehand to end marathon game
Alexander Zverev frames a forehand into the stands to end an epic Novak Djokovic service game.

Test cricket thrived like never before in 2024. But can it survive 2025’s reckoning?
The most extraordinary year of Test cricket will be followed by one its most critical periods on record.

‘We’re not trying to make LIV tennis:’ How Australian Open crowds got rowdier
The collision of sport with entertainment has turned some tennis fans away and upset some players. But don’t expect it to be wound back any time soon.

Djokovic gives up on point ahead of tiebreak
Novak Djokovic elects not to attempt to retrieve an Alexander Zverev forehand as the German forces a tiebreak.

Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open semi-final
10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic withdrew after the first set of his semi-final.