Last updated: June 10, 2017

Aussie pair to French final

2017 French Open - Day Eight

Casey Dellacqua and Ash Barty are the first all-Australian women’s pair in 50 years to reach the decider of every major.

Cool Cahill key for Halep

Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after winning against Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova during their semifinal tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 8, 2017 in Paris.  / AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT

Simona Halep will face a battle of nerves and an opponent having the tournament of her life at Roland Garros.

Ruthven firms as Derby favourite

(R to L) Jockey Hugh Bowman, trainer Ciaron Maher and owner Col Mckenna hold the trophy after Jameka 2 won race 6, The BMW, on Legends Day at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday, March 25, 2017. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Connections of Victorian colt Ruthven are hoping for third time lucky today.

Heeney heads Sydney’s recovery

Isaac Heeney of the Swans looks to kick the ball is during the round 12 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the SCG in Sydney on Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Isaac Heeney’s importance to the Sydney Swans is growing by the day.

Fijians have said their prayers

Fijians have said their prayers

The Wallabies should be on edge — there’s a growing sophistication about the gold-medal winning Fijians.

‘Socceroos must iron out defence’

Ange Postecoglou head coach of Australia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between Australia and Saudi Arabia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Australia might be a step closer to automatic World Cup qualification but Ange Postecoglou says they’ve much work to do.

Tomi sure is a gun

Australia v Saudi Arabia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Tomi Juric has a long way to go before he can even get close to being compared to Tim Cahill but he’s on the way.

Rogic unhappy with showing

SOCCER

Tommy Rogic’s reaction to his spectacular winner says a lot about a young man who cares about his overall performance.

Truce under strain

Photo Australia Day awards recipient Petyer V'landys, CEO of Racing NSW

The ceasefire between NRL clubs is about to put to the test as clubs jockey for candidates for the ARL Commission.

‘Referee Smith’ doing a poor job

‘Referee Smith’ doing a poor job

I found it surprising that Shane Flanagan would come out and talk about “Referee Smith” after Thursday’s match.

Discarded Bronco back in Hunt

NRL Rd 14 - Broncos v Rabbitohs

Ben Hunt’s axing could be short-lived after Anthony Milford injured his shoulder in the win over Souths.

Dragons confident of WIN

Dragons coach Paul McGregor

St George Illawarra chairman Brian Johnston insists suggestions of financial hardship at the Dragons are off the mark.

Maroons have Slater scars

NRL Rd 14 - Sharks v Storm

Two grisly looking scars stand out on Billy Slater’s right shoulder. His left shoulder looks pristine in comparison.

Jumper punch jeopardy

Jumper punch jeopardy

The potential unjust consequences for jumper-punch suspensions are not just limited to Brownlow Medal eligibility.

Bombers stand firm on compo

Former Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett Murray and daughter Harmony.

Essendon are standing their ground in the bitter AFL compensation dispute with ex-player Nathan Lovett-Murray.

Priddis gets new deal

port v west coast

West Coast have opted to retain Matt Priddis next year, placing faith in the veteran to work through his recent form slump.

Rusty Smith remains confident

Australia v New Zealand - ICC Champions Trophy

Australia’s batsmen come into tonight’s must-win Champions Trophy match against England with almost no match practice.

Contract dispute sours relations

Australia's David Warner leaves the field for 18 runs during the ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston in Birmingham, central England on June 2, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Paul ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Relations between Cricket Australia and its players are at their lowest point in decades.

Transcending beauty in sport

Transcending beauty in sport

It is beauty that allows sports to stay relevant in the long and the short form, to the old and the new.

Bring back sexy rugby

Bring back sexy rugby

This June series of internationals has come at just the right time.

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