Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic has won her first grand slam match of the year, defeating Hungary’s Panna Udvardy 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round. It was a welcome return for Tomljanovic, who missed the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon with injury. “I teared up just watching her,” Jelena DokicContinue Reading

Australia has edged ahead in the fifth Ashes Test after Steve Smith and the tailenders steered the tourists towards a narrow first-innings lead on day two at The Oval. After a disastrous collapse in the afternoon session, Smith received support from captain Pat Cummins and youngster Todd Murphy as AustraliaContinue Reading

Socceroos staff and players have questioned the remarkably-brutal FIFA World Cup scheduling that means Australia basically “won’t train” before their gigantic showdown with Argentina. Coach Graham Arnold has read the riot act to his players all tournament about not celebrating, or overusing social media, with the tight schedule in QatarContinue Reading

All 32 teams have played one game each at the World Cup in Qatar, with some starting better than others. Here’s every team ranked from worst to best. 32. Iran Destroyed 6-2 by England, Iran was the most disappointing team from the opening games. The Asian team now faces Wales,Continue Reading