With Winx, even other stables applaud
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Even the intense competition in horse racing can soften a bit when watching the achievements of a champion like Winx, says James Cummings, Godolphin's head trainer in Australia.
Even the intense competition in horse racing can soften a bit when watching the achievements of a champion like Winx, says James Cummings, Godolphin's head trainer in Australia.
Twitter's user numbers may be falling as it kicks bots and hate speech off the social media platform, but it's still managed to strike a suite of new deals with Australian media and entertainment organisations
Serena Williams has been fined $US17,000 for her temper tantrum before umpire Carlos Ramos as she lost the US Open to Japan's Naomi Osaka.
Indian technology consultancy Infosys is the new technology partner of the Australian Open tennis tournament.
Seven might be the new home of cricket, but Nine still has the big overseas tournaments in the bag.
In the aftermath of her US Open loss, Serena Williams says she is "fighting for women's rights".
Sydney's opposing presidents face off in Saturday's cut-throat elimination final between the city's duelling AFL clubs in what has been coined the 'Battle of the Bridge'.
The changing face of rugby league will be on display as the code enters what could be the closest finals series in years, according to Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Beattie.
The AFL's chief money-maker, Kylie Rogers, wants to take big risks to grow the game, she tells Lunch with the AFR. But amid a female revolution across the league, she's wary of #MeToo overstepping.
Some sliced the swooshes right out of their socks. Others set their shoes aflame and filmed it. All had strong feelings about Nike's new "Just Do It" campaign and one of its newest faces.
Football stars have never been a driver of athletic shoes or clothing. Yet Kaepernick is most popular among young Americans who are Nike's core customers. Hiring him is an easy commercial call.
Unseeded Australian John Millman has turned the US Open upside down with a colossal fourth-round upset win over 20-times grand slam champion Roger Federer.
Usain Bolt said it would take four months for him to reach his best after a first soccer cameo appearance for A-League club Central Coast Mariners on Friday.
The Aussie founder of one of the world's biggest e-sports team has pledged to expand its local operations after poaching some of the country's best players.
World No. 30 Nick Kyrgios fought back to beat Pierre-Hughes Herbert at the US Open after getting an on-court pep talk from the umpire.
After taking a break from the blistering heat at the US Open, Alize Cornet came back onto court for the third set with her top on backward. A code violation was called, and then cancelled.
The Grand slam is memorable not just for superb tennis but for some fine fashion moments. Here's to big hair, big pants and big egos.
How Brisbane mum Bec Rawlings fought through domestic abuse to be crowned boxing champion in Mississippi.
Money isn't the only measure of parity when it comes to men and women.
Martina Navratilova's aggressive serve and volley game pitted against Chris Evert's baseline strategy took the game to a new level.
Former trucking company owner Bill Gibbins created the Jericho Cup to honor one of Australia's greatest military ruses - and triumphs.
The All Blacks fly half and two-time World Rugby Player of the Year opens up about his and the All Blacks' recipes for success, over Lunch with the AFR.
The All Blacks star says players know the risks of jumping for the ball and aerial contests should be encouraged, not outlawed.
NBL is returning to commercial free-to-air television after signing a three-year agreement with Nine Entertainment.
Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany says more households are setting up "home theatres" thanks to falling TV prices and are demanding ultra high definition.
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