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NBL player suffers horrific eye injury during game
NEW Zealand Breakers forward Akil Mitchell has suffered an horrific eye injury during his team’s NBL game against Cairns Taipan on Thursday night.
How the Williams sisters made history, again
THE Williams sisters are doing it for themselves. And for the ninth time in history, they’ll play off for a grand slam title, adding to their remarkable story.
Australia’s runners setting new pace
OLYMPIAN Alex Hartmann says Australia is entering one of its best eras of men’s sprinting as his 4x100m national teammates seek to qualify for the world championships.
How Venus can rewrite history books
AT 36-years-old, Venus Williams can smash the history books at Melbourne Park if she is triumphant on Saturday.
Alexander wants ‘perfect’ Diamonds
THE Diamonds are on a mission for perfection with coach Lisa Alexander setting her charges the task of producing an unblemished scorecard of international matches in 2017.
‘This is right up there with world titles’
WHEN you’ve come face-to-face with a shark, punched it on the nose, and survived, there’s not a lot in life that can surprise you. But Mick Fanning says he is “stunned” by his OAM.
Knicks attempt huge superstar swap with Cavs
NBA RUMOUR MILL: The New York Knicks have attempted a massive superstar swap with the Cleveland Cavaliers, while another key franchise is set for a big shake-up.
Shock Bolt prediction after stripped gold
A DIRTY teammate has demoted Usain Bolt as Olympic track and field’s tied No.1 gold medallist. That’s prompted a big prediction as to how he’ll react.
Olympians honoured on Australia Day
IT was the first time an Australian Olympic team had gender parity but when it comes to Australia Day Honours our top female athletes from Rio are way ahead of the rest.
Playoff hopes rest on Tampa Bay Bandit
DAVID Rodriguez took more than half a season to make it to Brisbane, but his timing could be perfect for the baseball playoff chances of the Brisbane Bandits.
Aussie juniors make cut for Bolt’s team
THE kid dubbed “the next Craig Mottram” is one of four Australians selected in Usain Bolt’s All-Stars team for next month’s Nitro Athletics.
The dark side to Aus Open’s feel-good story
AFTER Mirjana Lucic-Baroni reached her second grand slam semi-final 18 years after her first, she swore to one day tell her life story. What we already know is horrifying.
Little-known Aussie eyeing Super Bowl glory
EXCLUSIVE: THE Falcons are set to play New England at Super Bowl LI and in the mix to win a championship ring is a little-known Aussie rookie from Sydney.
The Man ‘strong and dangerous’
HOW hard is Anthony Mundine hitting now? Archrival Danny Green is about to find out, but for the moment the person to ask is sparring partner David Aloua.
Bite could finish on top
IF all the stars align and Adelaide Bite is showered with miracles, they will finish top of the ABL ladder after this week’s final minor round and host the championship series.
How Federer has become a bookie’s nightmare
WHILE the retro 2017 Australian Open has delighted fans, it has been a nightmare for bookmakers, who are preparing to pay out plenty if Roger Federer wins his fifth title.
The Swiss semi-final that’s anything but neutral
THE all Swiss semi-final is anything but neutral, with Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka both keen to add to their silverware.
Flames fighting fit after 150-day injury hoodoo
FOR the first time in 150 days, Sydney Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers is spoiled for choice as one of the worst injury hoodoos in WNBL history finally comes to an end.
Suncorp Super Netball: Ultimate Guide
IT’S a new game for netball in 2017 with the sport shooting for the hearts and minds of a new generation of fans. SWOOP’s Ultimate Guide to Suncorp Super Netball.
Willoughby takes step toward recovery
ADELAIDE BMX rider Sam Willoughby has taken a huge step in his recovery from a serious spinal injury, leaving hospital in Colorado to return to his San Diego home.
The remarkable numbers behind Fed’s revival
RECORDS will be rewritten if Roger Federer can defy age, opponents and oddmakers to lift his fifth Australian Open title this year.
Mitchell hits purple patch ahead of road double
HER Flames teammate scored more than a third of their points but it is Opal Leilani Mitchell who has been named WNBL Player of the Week ahead of a tough road double.
Door reopens on Rafa’s ‘best ever’ quest
ANDY Murray and Novak Djokovic are gone, leaving Roger Federer as the bookmakers’ and sentimental favourite. But the upsets also have huge ramifications for another legend’s legacy.
Nadal red-faced after girlfriend question
RAFAEL Nadal is usually quite articulate in his on-court interviews in Rod Laver Arena. But after his win over Gael Monfils, Nadal was momentarily at a loss for words.
How dream Fed-Rafa Open final can happen
HOW soon is too soon? That is, to start talking about the men’s final no one thought possible. One between two of tennis’ greatest giants: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
