Coaching greats good for the game, says Roger Federer

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 16:15

Roger Federer, who has taken on childhood hero Stefan Edberg as part of his team, thinks the recruitment of former great players as coaches will be good for tennis in the long term.

Serena rivalry making me a better player, says Azarenka

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:08

Victoria Azarenka thinks her rivalry with Serena Williams is making her a better player and is looking forward to renewing it over the next four weeks at the Brisbane International and the Australian Open.

Relieved Clarke lauds bowlers and Rogers after toss anxiety

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:06

Australia captain Michael Clarke was left to thank his bowlers and centurion Chris Rogers for the hosts` escape in the fourth Ashes test on Sunday, having risked his team`s winning streak by opting to bowl first after winning the toss.

Wozniacki pulls out of Brisbane warm-up with injury

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 09:34

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki has pulled out of the Brisbane International warm-up for the Australian Open because of an injured right shoulder, organisers said on Sunday.

Federer says fit, confident ahead of Australian Open

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 23:24

Tennis superstar Roger Federer said Saturday his confidence was up and his body energised as he prepares for the 2014 season with former world number one Stefan Edberg in his coaching team.

Australia expects huge sales on Boxing Day

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 13:17

Australian shopping centres and malls threw open their doors on Thursday to shoppers on Boxing Day.

Big Bash: Scorchers penalised for slow over rate

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:37

The Big Bash T20 League (BBL) has penalised Perth Scorchers for a slow over rate in the match against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba Sunday night.

Swann insists England batsmen not scared of Johnson

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 12:51

Embattled England spinner Graeme Swann is adamant England is not scared of Mitchell Johnson, according to reports.

Anderson almost started crying after hitting Clarke with pad in 2006, reveals witness

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 10:40

The Australian media has claimed that the England bowler James Anderson almost started crying when during Australia`s miracle Ashes win in Adelaide seven years ago, he upset Michael Clarke by whacking him with a pad in the Australian dressing room.

Johnson`s bowling mentor says speedster`s best work yet to come

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 14:19

Australian Test bowler Mitchell Johnson`s mentor and former Brisbane Norths club coach Brett Mortimer has said that the pacer is only starting to reach his peak.

1st Ashes Test: Mitchell Johnson guides Australia to 381-run win over England

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 15:41

Australia achieved an impressive 381-run victory in the first Ashes Test at Brisbane after they bowled out England for 179 runs while they were chasing a target of 561.