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Jannik Sinner consoling Alexander Zverev.
Tennis
Harrison Reid

Sinner reveals touching words in ‘fantastic moment’ with Zverev

A shattered and teary Alexander Zverev was left with a lasting message from the man who crushed his dream.

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Alexander Zverev looks up to hear abuse from a fan in the crowd.
Tennis
Harrison Reid

Aus Open runner-up silenced by uncomfortable interruption

Just as Alexander Zverev was about to make his speech, the entire stadium’s attention was directed elsewhere.

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Jannik Sinner is the 2025 Australian open champion.
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Tennis
Jake Santa Maria

Sinner Sinner chicken dinner! Italian maestro does it again

Jannik Sinner has claimed back-to-back Australian Open titles after dispatching world No.2 Alexander Zverev in straight sets to complete a dominant tournament for the world No.1.

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Jannik Sinner embraces Alexander Zverev.
Tennis
Ben McClellan

What did Sinner tell Zverev in touching post-win gesture?

Minutes after Jannik Sinner won his third Grand Slam he shared a warm moment with the man he defeated to win the Australian Open, who has now lost three Grand Slam finals without claiming one himself.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the championship point against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men's Singles Final during day 15 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Tennis
Harrison Reid

Jannik Sinner wins second straight Australian Open title

The world No.1 had a moment of freakish luck but otherwise looked bullet-proof in a ‘dominating performance’.

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Neale Daniher was wheeled out at Rod Laver Arena before the men’s final.
AFL
Harrison Reid

Classy gesture as Neale Daniher given role at Aus Open final

Fresh off being named Australian of the Year, the AFL legend was on court at Rod Laver Arena.

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Neale Daniher’s family had no idea he was going to be named Australian Of The Year, so his Perth-based son Luke was thrilled that he decided to fly to Canberra to be with the rest of his family for the night
Australia
Craig O'Donoghue

Daniher’s son shares shock and pride after dad’s award

Neale Daniher’s son Luke has described his dad as an inspiration and revealed the family had no idea he was about to be named Australian Of The Year until his name was read out on Saturday.

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Tom Curran was given a reperive despite this run-out.
Cricket
Jake Santa Maria

Same old Poms ‘Spirit of Cricket’ debate erupts over run-out

The ‘Spirit of Cricket’ is once again in the spotlight after Englishman Tom Curran wandered out of his crease to be run out, only to be called back after his countrymen cried foul.

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Novak Djokovic had one last message for his critics before leaving the country.
Tennis
Ian Chadband

Novak Djokovic bites back at ‘experts’ with late-night sledge

The 10-time champion had one last message for his critics before leaving the country.

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Aryna Sabalenka throws her smashed racket after her defeat by Madison Keys.
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Tennis
Shayne Hope

World No.1 loses it after shock Aus Open defeat

Aryna Sabalenka has revealed why she took out her frustrations on her racquet in an ugly post-script to Madison Key’s watershed title win.

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Sabalenka shrugged off the devastation to deliver a brilliant speech.
Tennis
Ben Sutton

Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off Aus Open devastation with iconic speech

The world No.1 destroyed her racquet, shed some tears and then had the crowd in hysterics.

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Madison Keys celebrates winning the Australian Open.
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Tennis
Darren Walton

Keys causes shock upset to claim Australian Open crown

American veteran Madison Keys has pulled off a shock upset at the Australian Open, defeating world No.1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to claim the title.

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AFL legend and motor-neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher is this year’s Australian of The Year.
AFL
Emily Moulton

‘Fighting’ Daniher named Australian of the Year

AFL legend and motor-neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher is this year’s Australian of The Year.

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Jessica Fox has claimed the Oceania K1 title in her first competition since the Olympics.
Other Sports
Digital Staff

Jessica Fox dominates in first competition since Olympics

The Aussie superstar added another title on home soil, but there was heartbreak for sister Noemie.

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England have lost all five games in the multi-format series.
Cricket
Digital Staff

England coach offers bizarre excuse for Ashes failure

The Poms have pointed to ‘cultural differences’ as the reason behind their poor performances.

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