Women’s world number two Aryna Sabalenka has blasted her way into a blockbuster Brisbane International final against world number four Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka said it would be “a great battle as always” against a woman she had two wins apiece with last year. The final is the same as last year’s Australian Open, which Sabalenka won in three sets, but …

Australia has lost a second straight Davis Cup final, after Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur were beaten in their singles matches in a 2-0 defeat to Italy. Australian tennis dreams were dashed again as Lleyton Hewitt’s team succumbed in a second straight Davis Cup final amid heartbreak and another jolting reality check in Malaga. Italy ended up lifting the …

The success of the Syrian rugby teams at the United Tournament is truly remarkable. Despite the challenges of a short preparatory and training period, their dedication and hard work paid off, securing victories in three out of four matches. A significant number of the Syrian community gathered to show support, proudly waving the Syrian flag and singing the anthem, creating …

In the vibrant athletic field of the Crest Sporting Complex in Bass Hill, the atmosphere was electric and the stands were full of passionate fans, all gathered to witness the spectacular Grand Finals of the ALFA (Australian Lebanese Football Association) Cup 2023. With semi-finals and finals unfolding in a ground that echoed with cheers, jeers, and the unified chants of …

Spain have pushed past their internal turmoil to claim their first Women’s World Cup crown in style by dancing their way to a 1-0 victory over England in the final in Sydney. Captain Olga Carmona’s venomous left-footed strike in the 29th minute delivered Spain the lead before Mary Earps saved Jenni Hermoso’s 69th-minute penalty to keep European champions England’s hopes …

Carlos Alcaraz has stamped his favouritism for the French Open after taking down Stefanos Tsitsipas to win back-to-back titles at the Barcelona Open. With doubts surrounding Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz now appears to be the red-hot favourite to take the title at Roland Garros. Alcaraz produced a near-flawless display in Barcelona on Sunday to claim his third title of 2023, crushing …

The Matildas will be hoping more silverware is on its way this year after capping an undefeated Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Jamaica. Katrina Gorry got the first-half breakthrough for Tony Gustavsson’s side in Newcastle before goals to Alex Chidiac and Caitlin Foord assured them of a seventh straight victory. Gustavsson wanted to use this friendly …

Countries including Estonia and Latvia have threatened to boycott the 2024 Paris Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee permits athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete. Last week, the IOC announced that athletes from the two countries, which are currently banned from European competitions, might be able to earn slots for the Olympics by qualifying through Asia, prompting comments from …

On winning his 10th Australian Open on Sunday night, Novak Djokovic didn’t scream or hurl his racquet in the air but instead looked to his box and pointed to his temple. Indestructible, unassailable, he was saying, won in the head. And really it was. Rafael Nadal’s long-time coach Uncle Toni has always said that however physically impressive Rafa is, he’s …

Aryna Sabalenka has recalled her “it’s not you, it’s me” moment as she fought to save the relationship that ultimately made her career. Sabalenka jubilantly declared her stirring Australian Open final triumph over Elena Rybakina the best day of her life, having returned from the depths of despair to finally claim her maiden grand slam singles crown. It was only …