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Rafael Nadal, AO champion in 2009 and 2022 (pic), has made his choice for this year's men's final. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumNadal reveals who he'll be supporting in Open final

Rafael Nadal is back in Melbourne for the first time since retiring, set to watch an Australian Open final between his great rival and a Spanish protege.

Oliver Caffrey

Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai are AO grand slam doubles champs after a straight-sets win. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumMertens reclaims No.1 ranking after Open doubles title

Belgium star Elise Mertens and China's Zhang Shuai have overcome some nervous moments to become Australian Open women's doubles champions.

Oliver Caffrey

WA sprinters Olivia Dodds and Taylah Cruttenden will be part of Perth Track Classic next month.

AthleticsCommentsPremiumWA sprint duo hope Perth Track Classic can launch huge year

WA sprinters Taylah Cruttenden and Olivia Dodds are friends and rivals, and if all goes according to plan, they will also be teammates at this year’s world relay championships and Commonwealth Games.

Glen Quartermain

Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in two Wimbledon finals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremiumKey numbers: Alcaraz and Djokovic set for another epic

Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic are gearing up for their sixth grand slam final showdown, having squared off in some memorable matches.

Darren Walton

Greg Shipperd's time as Sixers and Blues coach has come to an end after just over a decade. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketCommentsPremiumSixers coach axed following finals loss

Sydney Sixers coach Greg Shipperd has been sacked from his dual state and Big Bash League roles less than a week after blaming his side's travel schedule for their poor performance in the league decider.

Oliver Caffrey

Justin Rose has sizzled for the second round running to lead by four after 36 holes in San Diego. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumAussies drift as Rose goes on record-breaking rampage

England's Justin Rose has broken his own 36-hole record at the PGA Tour event in California to take a four-stroke lead into the weekend.

Staff Writers

After a marathon win over the two-time defending champ, the world No.1 now awaits Novak Djokovic. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremium'Lot at stake': Djokovic, Alcaraz brace for Open battle

More tennis history will go on the line when Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in an Australian Open final where the stakes have never been higher.

Darren Walton

Steve Smith’s great summer has got even better.

TennisCommentsSmith’s latest classic catch: Saving a fan at Aus Open

Steve Smith’s amazing summer has somehow got even better, with Australia’s star batter praised for his quick thinking to save a fan from injury at the Australian Open.

Josh Kempton

Ex-Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin will get to drive past the White House next IndyCar season. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumUS president gives Washington IndyCar race thumbs up

US President Donald Trump has announced an IndyCar race will be held through the streets of Washington as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations.

Staff Writers

Levi Italiano (6), Jagger Italiano (5), Evelyn Bandy (7) and Georgia Bandy (5) wearing Western Australia’s State of Origin jumpers in Carine.

AFLCommentsPremiumNew Origin heroes driving next generation of AFL stars

A new wave of State of Origin heroes will be born when Western Australia host Victoria at a sold-out Optus Stadium next month. 

Samantha Rogers

Kiwi superstar Lydia Ko is a joint-leader at the halfway point of the LPGA event in Orlando. (AP PHOTO)

GolfPremiumKo goes low, enjoys halfway co-lead in Florida

Lydia Ko and Lottie Woad enjoy a one-shot lead going into the third round of the LPGA event in Orlando, but the world No.1 looms just three back.

Staff Writers

Aussie Callum Elder has played a major role in Derby's five-star performance at Bristol City. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroo stars as Rams' EPL promotion push continues

Socceroos defender Callum Elder has helped, at either end of the pitch, Derby County to a thumping win at Championship rivals Bristol City.

Staff Writers

Georgia Wareham has proved the matchwinner for Gujarat Giants as they reached the WPL playoffs. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

CricketPremiumWareham's a Giant as Gardner leads Gujarat to playoffs

Skipper Ash Gardner has led her Gujarat Giants side to the WPL playoffs, with more than a bit of help from her Australian teammate Georgia Wareham.

Ian Chadband

Harry Brook is under the pump.

CricketCommentsEngland star comes clean on lying about boozy night out

Harry Brook says he regrets claiming he was out alone on the night he was “clocked” by a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand after reports emerged that Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue are also under investigation.

Scott Hunt

Sam Curran celebrates his hat-trick wicket for England during their T20 win over Sri Lanka. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremiumSam Curran hat-trick helps England trump Sri Lanka

Allrounder Sam Curran has taken a hat-trick in England's T20I victory over Sri Lanka in a rain-marred series opener.

Staff Writers

Patrick Reed has battled his way back into the Bahrain Championship after shooting a 67. (EPA PHOTO)

GolfPremiumReed back in Bahrain chase but has a Hill to overcome

American Patrick Reed has shot a five-under 67 at the Bahrain Championship but is still a long way adrift of record-equalling Scot, Calum Hill.

Staff Writers

Jannik Sinner admitted his defeat by Novak Djokovic "hurt" but he'd hopefully learned a lesson. (AP PHOTO)

TennisPremium'Hurt' Sinner vows to learn from his Djokovic lesson

Dethroned Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner says he's hurting after his semi-final exit but feels the "lesson" Novak Djokovic gave him will prove valuable.

Ian Chadband

Elena Rybakina will seek a second grand slam title in Saturday night's Australian Open final. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

TennisPremium'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final

Elena Rybakina hopes past experience against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will hold her in good stead with the Australian Open crown on the line.

Shayne Hope

Jockey William Pike, right, walks up the final straight after Starry Heights failed to finish the 2025 $150,000 Swan Draught Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on October 4.

RacingPremiumTrainers still in limbo after positive swab

Grant and Alana Williams remain sidelined.

Neale Harvey

Leonora Blazers’ Denzel Humphries.

BasketballPremiumBlazers star added to Giants’ 2026 roster

Leonora basketballer Denzel Humphries turning heads this summer.

Neale Harvey

Justin Langer has backed Adam Voges as Australia’s coach in waiting.

CricketCommentsLanger backs Voges as Australia’s coach-in-waiting

After Adam Voges claimed his 10th title in domestic cricket by leading Perth Scorchers to the Big Bash League crown, the legendary Justin Langer has declared his former teammate is Australia’s coach-in-waiting.

Josh Kempton

Goldfields Sporting Hall of Fame inaugural inductee Vanessa Ward pictured in 2005 with her parents Eugene and June Browne.

Hall of FamePremiumSport’s night of nights moving to new stadium

Evolution Mining Stadium will be the new venue for the gala presentation.

Neale Harvey

Twin City Saints’ Jenna Webb was one of last year’s senior fairest and best players.

SoccerPremiumCommittee named for upcoming season

Jed Shaw and Lesley Passmore are the Goldfields Soccer Association’s president and senior vice-president, respectively, for the 2026 season.

Neale Harvey

Brady Gilmore in action at the Tour Down Under.

CyclingPremiumLocal pro turns his attention to Geelong race

Brady Gilmore resumes on Sunday after back-to-back fourths last week at the Tour Down Under.

Neale Harvey