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Djokovic thrashes Murray to win his sixth Australian Open title

The Serbian world number one swept to a 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) victory

31 Jan 2016 5:13 PM

I’m not a robot: Serena Williams

Serena Williams on Saturday said she wasn’t a “robot” and couldn’t win every match she played after slumping to a shock defeat in the Australian Open final against Germany’s Angelique Kerber.

31 Jan 2016 4:06 AM

Australian Open: Angelique Kerber halts Serena’s run

A tearful Angelique Kerber stunned an errant Serena Williams to win the Australian Open on Saturday and thwart the American top seed’s bid to equal Steffi Graf’s Open-era record of 22 Grand Slam title

31 Jan 2016 12:10 AM

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic looks to join Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg

Novak Djokovic is poised to enter Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg territory as he chases a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title in Sunday’s final against Andy Murray.

30 Jan 2016 11:07 PM

Told Smith to go talk in the dressing room, says Virat Kohli

Melbourne: Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli on Friday explained what was behind his fiery 'send-off' of Steven Smith during the first T20 International earlier this week and said that it had nothing to

30 Jan 2016 1:03 PM

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Australian Open: Serena takes aim at history in final

The American will face Germany's Angelique Kerber in the final.

30 Jan 2016 9:59 AM

My kids can be anything they want to be: Roger Federer

Roger Federer with his wife Mirka and twin daughters Myla and Charlene.

30 Jan 2016 5:57 AM

Australian Open: Sania, Martina make it three Slam titles in a row

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis of Switzerland celebrate their 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 win over Czech Republic’s Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka in the Australian Open women’s doubles final in Melbourne on Friday. — AP

30 Jan 2016 5:49 AM

Australian Open: Andy Murray quells Milos Raonic challenge

Britain’s Andy Murray after his 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-2 semi-final over Milos Raonic of Canada.— AFP

30 Jan 2016 5:46 AM

Many Australia schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Media reports said the threats were likely to be hoaxes as none have been confirmed as genuine

30 Jan 2016 5:25 AM

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Kohli can bat at night without lights: Sunil Gavaskar

The sublime touch that he is in, Virat Kohli can bat even at midnight without switching on the lights and still score runs, Sunil Gavaskar said on Friday, eulogising the young Indian batsman.

30 Jan 2016 2:51 AM

AUS vs IND: India seal T20 series

Ravindra Jadeja (left) played an important role with the ball, claiming a stunning return catch to remove Watson and taking two wickets. — AP

30 Jan 2016 2:47 AM

Indian women join the bash down under

The Indian women’s cricket team scripted history on Friday by clinching their maiden Twenty20 series win over three-time world champions Australia with a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph in the rain-tr

30 Jan 2016 2:44 AM

Usman Khawaja to replace injured skipper Aaron Finch

Australia captain Aaron Finch will miss the third and final Twenty20 against India in Sydney on Sunday because of an injury to his left hamstring.

29 Jan 2016 11:01 PM

AUS vs IND, 2nd T20: No home advantage for Australia

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, James Faulkner for past records.

29 Jan 2016 1:13 PM

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Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

At least four Melbourne schools were also evacuated after receiving threatening phone calls.

29 Jan 2016 11:32 AM

Sania, Martina eye Australian Open glory

The Indo-Swiss duo will be looking to earn their eighth title on the trot.

29 Jan 2016 10:09 AM

AUS vs IND, 2nd T20: India eye series triumph

India find themselves ahead of the hosts for the first time on this tour, a position of confidence that they didn't enjoy for the duration of the ODI series. (Photo: AP)

29 Jan 2016 6:02 AM

Kerber, defending Graf’s record, gets text

Angelique Kerber said on Thursday she feels a responsibility to protect her fellow German Steffi Graf’s Grand Slam record from Serena Williams, but admits the job in front of her is formidable.

29 Jan 2016 12:43 AM

Novak Djokovic sees off Federer fightback

Top seed Novak Djokovic saw off a thrilling fight-back by his great rival Roger Federer to reach his sixth Australian Open final and fifth consecutive Grand Slam title match on Thursday.

29 Jan 2016 12:34 AM

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