Australian Open
How Melbourne Park was key to Australian Open’s ‘great comeback’
Once shunned by top players and poorly attended in Kooyong, the tournament’s huge transformation has been explained – and one thing was key to its success.
- by Cara Waters
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Is artificial intelligence about to replace line officials at Wimbledon?
The director of the world’s most famous tennis tournament says it must balance “absolutely sacred” heritage to keep up with the times.
- by Rob Harris
‘Some say I don’t fit in here. I show them my resume’: What to expect from Kygrios at Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios has played only one match this year due to a knee injury but returns to Wimbledon, the scene of his greatest on-court feats. What can we expect from him this time?
- by Marc McGowan
High-fives with Novak: The debutant Roo who was once the Aus Open’s top ballboy
Blake Drury will make his AFL debut on Sunday for North Melbourne, but it’s not his first time taking a prominent place on a big stage in the sporting world.
- by Marc McGowan
10 things I learnt from 15 minutes with Boris Becker
Wimbledon champion at 17 to prison inmate at 54. Boris Becker’s life seems stranger than fiction.
- by Thomas Mitchell
The race is on for the grand prix of party invitations
For some, it’s the most sought-after social function of its kind. Even now, just days out from Wednesday night’s party, influencers are bombarding organisers in the hope of securing a prized invitation.
- by Stephen Brook
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AFL 2023
Auld dog, new tricks: AFL CEO candidate in the frame for plum grand prix job
The Australian Grand Prix board is ready to pounce on AFL heavyweight Travis Auld to replace outgoing CEO Andrew Westacott, should Auld be unsuccessful in his bid to be league boss.
- by Sam McClure
De Minaur falls at first hurdle in Indian Wells Masters
Six days after the biggest title triumph of his career, Alex de Minaur has been knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters in his first match on a bleak day for Australians.
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Tennis
‘Lot of heart in this little body’: de Minaur savours biggest title
Alex de Minaur has won the biggest title of his career at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco to leapfrog Nick Kyrgios into Australia’s No.1 ranking.
- by Marc McGowan
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How a storm over Djokovic’s dad uncovered Melbourne’s pro-Putin Night Wolves
Influential members of a secretive pro-Vladimir Putin group have been pictured posing with Novak Djokovic’s father – and the tennis champion himself.
- by Carla Jaeger and Caroline Schelle
Liberals’ special forces duo on track for turbocharged GP fundraiser
Hastie and Wolahan join forces to mix some business and pleasure at Melbourne’s Australian Grand Prix.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman