Lauren Wood
Herald Sun
Australia
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Farcical issues as Djokovic case goes before the court
Novak Djokovic had hoped to be on court, rather than in court, on arrival in Melbourne. → Read More
Revealed: MCG’s aim for 100% footy crowds
Clubs are hopeful the AFL will release the first two rounds of next year’s fixture before Christmas as the MCG predicts crowds could return to at least 75 per cent capacity. → Read More
Tennis star’s quirky pledge for bushfire victims
As Australia grapples with one of the fiercest fire seasons in memory, a host of big names from the sporting world are digging deep to help in the fight and rebuild. → Read More
‘Dig deep legends’: Pie auctions premiership medal
Dayne Beams will sell his 2010 premiership medal to help victims of Australias bushfire crisis, a gesture which has already attracted bids of more than 10,000. → Read More
Cox Plate 2018: History made as super Winx claims fourth crown
WINX has claimed a fourth-straight Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and her place in the history books as the first racehorse to win the time-honoured classic on four occasions → Read More
Winx Turnbull Day: Suspensions: Jockeys to miss Caulfield Cup; Mark Zahra and Glyn Schofield
MARK Zahra and Glyn Schofield will miss Caulfield Cup after being hit with 10-meeting suspensions for careless riding at Flemington on Saturday. → Read More
Horror fall mars Cup Day
HONG Kongs superstar jockey Joao Moreira crashed heavily from Regal Monarch in the 2800m staying race. → Read More
Geelong’s semi-final to be played at the MCG, not Simonds Stadium
GEELONGS hope for a home final at Simonds Stadium is over, with the Cats semi-final scheduled at the MCG. → Read More
Alex Rance named All-Australian captain at full-back, Paddy Ryder wins ruck battle
ALEX Rances stellar season in defence has been rewarded with All-Australian captaincy. → Read More
Jack Riewoldt visits eye specialists hoping to get all-clear to play Hawthorn
JACK Riewoldt was so desperate to face Hawthorn on Sunday he tried to visit three eye specialists in search of the all-clear. → Read More
Bob Murphy set for stint on sidelines after injuring his hamstring in win over St Kilda
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is bracing to be without skipper Bob Murphy for “some weeks” after the star went down with a hamstring late in the team’s 40-point victory over St Kilda. → Read More
First female field umpire Eleni Glouftsis earns AFL debut in Essendon-West Coast clash
ELENI Glouftsis will become the AFLs first ever female field umpire after earning her debut this weekend. → Read More
Adelaide star Erin Phillips wins first AFLW Best-and-Fairest award
ERIN Phillips is the first ever AFL Womens best-and-fairest player. → Read More
AFL pay dispute: Deal closer but may not be finalised before Round 1
AFL Players’ Association boss Paul Marsh is confident an end to the competition’s long-running pay saga is near but he isn’t making any promises that it will be done by Round 1. → Read More
Nick Kyrgios and Lleyton Hewitt disappointed Bernard Tomic withdrew from Davis Cup tie
BERNARD Tomic’s absence from this week’s Davis Cup clash has team captain Lleyton Hewitt frustrated and key singles hope Nick Kyrgios disappointed. → Read More
Australian Open 2017 results: Nick Kyrgios, Bernard Tomic, Sam Groth among Aussies in action
AUSTRALIAN teenager Jaimee Fourlis will be taking a minimum of $80,000 home from her local grand slam after today storming into the tournament’s second round. → Read More
Paul Marsh says AFLPA has reached out to James Hird and will support him if it can
THE AFL Players’ Association has offered its support to James Hird in the wake of his overdose. → Read More
Nick Kyrgios can win a grand slam and be world no. 1, says Rafael Nadal
NICK Kyrgios has what it takes to be the best in the world and win a grand slam, according to a man who has spent 141 weeks as world No. 1 and has 14 grand slams to his name. → Read More
Jesse Hogan trade rumours: David Schwarz says if Melbourne think he’s leaving next year, trade him now
JESSE Hogan should be traded this year if Melbourne believes he wants out, according to Demons great David Schwarz. → Read More
Banned Essendon players allowed to return to the club in training capacity
NINE of Essendon’s suspended players are permitted to return to the club in a training capacity from today as young gun Aaron Francis signs a two-year contract extension in more good news for the club. → Read More