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Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.

‘I know I’m emotional, I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I don’t do it on court in front of kids.’

The 28-year-old rolled his eyes and laughed as he rued ‘every single on-court interview’ question about his brother.

LISA STHALEKAR: They are the most successful Big Bash team in the country but moves are afoot that could put that in jeopardy.

Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.

‘Tennis .... what tennis?’

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is reportedly faring better than previously thought.

A Baggy Green cap worn by Sir Donald Bradman, and gifted to another cricketer more than 75 years ago, has sold at auction for a record price.

The 28-year-old has now been told to act before it all becomes too much.

GEORGIE PARKER: Tennis players have enough on their plates without being grilled in this fashion.

The good friends had ‘a lot of motivation’ with a friendly bet, as well as a quarter-final berth, on the line.

Perth Scorchers players celebrated long into the night after their comprehensive victory in the BBL final. SEE THE PICTURES

Officials have paused Carlos Alcaraz’s warm-up after spotting a banned wearable device hidden under his wristband, sparking renewed debate about how much technology tennis should allow during matches.

Perth Scorchers are the heavyweight champions of the Big Bash League, trouncing Sydney Sixers in their legacy title bout. 

‘There’s no way we should be playing cricket in this. I’ve never played when it’s been raining this hard.’