History says the Socceroos can’t beat Japan in Saitama. And they will have to overcome more than just history if they are to kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign. Japan has won 20 of its past 22 games, including all three of its qualifiers to date — scoring 14 goals across those three victories. Australia has never beaten the Samurai …

Rafa Nadal’s farewell from tennis marks the end of an era for the sport, as one of the most iconic players in tennis history bids adieu. Emotionally reflecting on his journey, Nadal paid tribute to the countless individuals who have been integral to his career. From the support of his family—his parents, Ana María Parera and Sebastián Nadal, his uncle and longtime coach, Toni …

So large is the shadow cast by the legendary Big Three of men’s tennis that even in their absence they contribute to the narrative; for the first time in 22 years, an ATP Tour season will end without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic winning at least one of the four Grand Slam titles. Federer, of course, is long …

This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 11: The Paris Olympics 2024 comes to an end with the closing ceremony. The event at Stade de France in Paris moved to Los Angeles at the end, ahead of the 2028 Games, where Billie Eilish, …

Day six of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is over. With so many events happening, we’re keeping track of all the Australian medal winners for each day of competition. Scroll down to the overall medal standings to see where we rank against other countries. And if you’re wanting to see the full list of medals we’ve won on each day of the …

Carlos Alcaraz has demolished Novak Djokovic in three sets, taking the former world No.1’s game apart like few in recent memory to retain his Wimbledon title. An astonishing 14-minute opening game threatened to propel this men’s singles final towards another marathon showdown. But instead it was simply a sign of the Spaniard’s ability to monster the Serb’s usually reliable serve on the way …

Alex de Minaur could not be deflected by either rain showers or a determined compatriot as he began his assault on Wimbledon’s grass citadel with a straight sets victory. James Duckworth provided obdurate opposition, but despite forcing a trio of tie-breaks, Australia’s No.8 could not take a set off the national No.1. With his Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt watching …

“Time beat him. Time takes everybody out. It’s undefeated,” said Rocky Balboa in the film “Creed” and those words could easily be applied to Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo who struggled to impose himself on their Euro 2024 last-16 game with Slovenia on Monday. A tearful Ronaldo being embraced and comforted by team mates after missing a penalty in extra time that …

Alex de Minaur is savouring a “once in a lifetime” triumph after beating the king of clay, Rafael Nadal, in what the Spanish great confirmed was his final appearance on his own court at the Barcelona Open. Nadal wasn’t at his sharpest on his tentative return to action after injury in only his second tournament in 15 months, but nothing …

Australia and Uzbekistan have been recommended as hosts for the 2026 and 2029 Women’s Asian Cup respectively. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) made the announcement on Friday after a meeting in Tashkent. The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA), which has hosted AFC youth events in the past, was the sole bidder for 2029 and is set to be the first Central …