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Stand-in skipper Smith won’t complicate it for Konstas
Steve Smith isn’t sure if Sam Konstas will open in Sri Lanka and says Australia’s teenage Test sensation will figure things out for himself after a whirlwind Indian introduction. The …
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Kyrgios allays injury fears in tight doubles loss
A fluent and upbeat Nick Kyrgios has shrugged aside the pain in his surgically repaired wrist as his Brisbane International comeback ended in a tight doubles loss. The Australian fulfilled …
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Celtics’ Brown in no mood for joking Giannis in NBA win
Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo has shrugged off Jaylen Brown’s criticism after his in-game fake handshake following a hard foul triggered a Celtics comeback win. The Bucks’ two-time MVP appeared to …
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Boomers lose to Greece but owe Canada a favour
A tight Canada win has ensured Australia progressed to the Paris Games quarter-finals despite losing 77-71 to Greece in their final pool game. The Boomers owe Canada a favour after …
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Brisbane ‘political football’ Games addressed in Paris
Brisbane is no “hillbilly town”, insists 2032 Olympic chief Andrew Liveris, who indicated he’ll have the final say on the city’s controversial Games venue plan that’s become a political football. …
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Kokkinakis hints at future as Nadal touches down
Thanasi Kokkinakis is finally fit and confident his best tennis is still to come. But the 27-year-old isn’t sure how much longer he can do it for. The South Australian …
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Kyrgios a ‘wait and see’ as Brisbane return beckons
Nick Kyrgios has told Brisbane International officials it will be a “wait and see” approach as they remain hopeful the Australian will return from injury at the event he dominated …
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Fourlis and Millman handed AO wildcards
The resurgent Jaimee Fourlis will play her first Australian Open in five years alongside John Millman who will play his ninth AO after the pair were both handed wildcards to …
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Kokkinakis pipped by Sinner in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pushed highly-rated Italian Jannik Sinner but missed his moments in a straight sets exit in Adelaide. The local favourite, a semi-finalist in the corresponding tournament last year, …
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Kyrgios, Djokovic plan Open warm-up clash
Nick Kyrgios hopes to lean on foe-turned-friend Novak Djokovic for invaluable Australian Open match practice, but on one condition. Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he’s planning to play the Australian in …