sports

A long-running project in the WA town of Narrogin gives young people the opportunity to get behind the wheel of race cars. Organisers say it is about more than just racing. Source link

Aryna Sabalenka says she is no longer thinking about last year’s Australian Open final loss to Madison Keys after defeating the US star at the Brisbane International. Source link

Alex de Minaur produces a signature tenacious display, but it is not enough to send Australia through to the United Cup semifinals in Sydney. Source link

The Barmy Army has continued the recent trend of UK travellers spending more time and money in Australia, despite a disappointing on-field performance from their side.  Source link

Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year. Source link

Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has apologised for shoving Liverpool’s Conor Bradley, who was down with a serious knee injury, off the pitch during their Premier League clash. Source link

Arsenal’s Australia international Kyra Cooney-Cross flies back to Australia to be with her mother, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  Source link

Teenage star Maya Joint will be the first home women’s seed at the Australian Open since former world number one Ash Barty broke a 44-year title drought in 2022. Source link

Rinky Hijikata’s three-set loss to big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard means there are no Australians left in the Brisbane International singles. Source link

Harry Brook was fined $60,000 and has apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle with a bouncer shortly before the Ashes. Source link