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Both world number ones progress, Venus Williams knocked out after two-hour epic
It was a busy day at Melbourne Park but it was the night session that saw both the men’s and women’s world number ones progressing. Source link
Crashes thwart Australian team on day one of women's Tour Down Under
The Australian Liv AlUla Jayco team is out to rescue its women’s Tour Down Under campaign after a painful start in Saturday’s opening stage. Source link
James triumphs as Aussie barely misses bobsled history in Milan-Cortina build-up
Sledder Bree Walker finishes second in the overall monobob standings after winning silver in Altenberg, while Scotty James tuned up for Milan-Cortina with victory in Switzerland. Source link
'Back to my best': Kerr's comeback continues with FA Cup double
Sam Kerr declares she is approaching her best form after scoring twice for Chelsea in a Women’s FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace. Source link
'I'm back!' Damien Martyn shares heartfelt update on remarkable recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has paid tribute to the support he has received during his remarkable recovery from meningitis, while revealing he was given a “50:50 chance” of surviving the illness. Source link
Why Djokovic won't be burdened by grand slam record chase
After two years stuck one shy of the all-time grand slam titles record, Novak Djokovic believes the Australian Open is as good a place as any to make his greatest piece of history. Source link
Zerafa no-result leads to boxing's most grevious insult
To be called a quitter is the lowest insult in boxing. But whether Michael Zerafa was guilty of this or not, he has successfully ostracised himself from the sport’s fraternity for the second time in his career. Source link
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony claims record-breaking win
Jakara Anthony has claimed her 26th moguls title to become Australia’s most successful World Cup skier in an imposing sign ahead of next month’s Olympics. Source link
'No clear favourite' in SailGP as Team Australia suffers injury setback
Team Australia has suffered an early injury setback in the lead-up to the opening race of the Sail Grand Prix season, which Fremantle is hosting for the first time this weekend. Source link
Berrettini fighting illness ahead of Australian Open clash with de Minaur
Alex de Minaur’s first-round opponent, Matteo Berrettini, faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the Australian Open. Source link