Thiem eyes off maiden grand slam

Dominic Thiem will chase a maiden grand slam tennis title in 2017 after surging into the world's top 10.

Loyal's crew revels in perfect weather

Perpetual Loyal took full advantage of ideal weather and a talented crew to smash the Sydney to Hobart record.

Wild Oats team 'gobsmacked' by latest mishap

Wild Oats XI's retirement from this year's Sydney to Hobart came as a big shock to owner Sandy Oatley and his team, including the "gobsmacked" hydraulic people.

Wild Oats XI out of Sydney-Hobart

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Supermaxi Wlld Oats XI has been forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race for the second straight year, this time due to hydraulic ram issues.

Wild Oats XI moves into lead after recovering from terrible start

Eight-time line honours winner Wild Oats XI has recovered from missing the start in the Sydney to Hobart to take the lead in a three-way battle with Anthony Bell's Perpetual Loyal and Scallywag.

Dare Devil, Freyja out of Sydney To Hobart

Newcastle yachts Freyja and Dare Devil have been forced to retire from the Sydney To Hobart.

Why this year's Sydney To Hobart may be the fastest of all time

This year's Sydney To Hobart is shaping up to be the fastest of all time after a favourable weather forecast.

Comanche can set record in 2017, says America's Cup winner

James Spithill believes Comanche is capable of setting a Sydney To Hobart race record if it returns to the race.

Scallywag to chase Oats all the way

Scallywag looks poised to provide the strongest challenge to Wild Oats XI in this year's Sydney To Hobart.