sports
Heated Rivalry and sports romance genre can teach lessons about queer inclusion
Heated Rivalry has become a massive global hit, but can the steamy ice hockey romance, and other queer love stories, help create more inclusive spaces in the real sporting world? Source link
Kokkinakis injury setback rules him out of Australian Open
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pulled out of the Australian Open singles before the draw could be announced after suffering a shoulder injury playing in Adelaide. Source link
Sweeny battles into Australian Open main draw
A delighted Dane Sweeny will play in the Australian Open main draw for the second time after winning his third and final qualifying match. Source link
Antonio Arena has put the football world on notice, but will he play for the Socceroos?
In Italy, he has earned the nickname Il Baby Bomber because of his size, strength and impact on the game. But where do his international allegiances lie? Source link
The junior tennis champ who beat Sinner and an AFL star to win $1m
Jordan Smith comes from a tennis-mad family in Sydney and is now a millionaire thanks to a couple of days’ work at the Australian Open. Source link
'Annoying' Marnus key to Heat's stunning BBL win over Hurricanes
A spectacular bowling effort in the final overs and a key contribution from Marnus Labuschagne help the Brisbane Heat to an upset win over the Hobart Hurricanes to keep their BBL finals hopes alive. Source link
World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown
No Limit boss George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown. Source link
Aussie Wildcard makes maiden quarterfinal with upset win
The 20-year-old world number 204, who also has a wildcard at the upcoming Australian Open, won the match against the world number 72 6-4, 6-1. Source link
More injury woes for Socceroos as Irvine ruled out
Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine is facing an extended stint on the sidelines heading into this year’s World Cup. Source link
Bernard Tomic bundled out in straight sets in Aus Open qualifiers
Bernard Tomic was brushed past by Britain’s Arthur Fery in their second round match, while Olivia Gadecki was beaten by Sloane Stephens. Source link