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Top Australian Alex de Minaur's hopes of a deep run at the French Open have been boosted following an unfortunate injury to his second-round opponent.

In August, he was one of the world's top 20 players, but Alexei Popyrin will now plummet outside the top 80 after a demoralising French Open exit.

‘The club hasn’t been performing well and that’s distressing for me.’

The biggest spectre lingering over the future of Essendon has confirmed his interest in righting the ship, with James Hird saying he would coach again.

A ‘blindsided’ Brad Scott has taken a parting shot at his former club over the Zach Merrett saga, saying the Bombers should have facilitated a trade.

Essendon president Andrew Welsh wouldn’t offer a definitive answer on whether James Hird could be a potential replacement for sacked coach Brad Scott.

One of the NRL’s brightest stars has played his final game after scans confirmed a devastating knee injury.

It’s not unusual for Ricky Stuart to lose it about the referee post-game, but it is a surprise when you can’t help but agree with him.

Calls are growing for Neale Daniher to be immediately inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame after the legendary figure lost his long-running battle with motor neurone disease.

Thanasi Kokkinakis has begun another grand slam comeback with a marathon French Open triumph while Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina also won in the Paris sun.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has paid an emotional tribute to Neale Daniher, saying the legendary football figure was his “hero” for his selfless and courageous efforts to fight against motor neurone disease.

State of Origin rookie Ethan Strange will debut for NSW in the series opener after Mitchell Moses was ruled out.

The icon still had his humour but ‘I knew when we left we’d never see Neale again - it was very sad’.

Essendon coach Brad Scott has been sacked after a nightmare run for the Bombers under his leadership.