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Men's final, strap yourselves in

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Tonight’s Australian Open men’s final is a clash of the titans – and one from which I expect Rafael Nadal to emerge victorious.

Just.

Shrieks of nature

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Already everyone’s billing the Australian Open women’s final as the "shrieker vs the screamer", as Maria Sharapova prepares to take on Victoria Azarenka.

Windies legend Holding talks to SBS

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Michael Holding says he never expected anything like a film would be made on the now legendary Windies team.

Cricket Australia finally wields the axe

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

As heads roll, seven months after the Ashes debacle, most seem to be saying “about time”.

Not Kewell – the ultimatum when you don’t have an ultimatum

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The ongoing – and seemingly never-ending – Harry Kewell saga is symptomatic of the indecisiveness now engulfing Melbourne Victory.

A victory to remember

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

James Magnussen’s superb victory in the 100m freestyle at the FINA World Championships in Shanghai was a landmark moment in Australian sport.

An inspired career

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Nathan Djerrkura is using his father as inspiration, both on and off the football field.

Forget Tiger

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Forget Tiger, golf has a new hero.

Inspired to dream

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Nathan Lovett-Murray takes to the field tomorrow night for the annual Dreamtime at the ‘G indigenous celebration match.

The end of the tether on jumps racing

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The recent events at Warrnambool should make it very clear to all - jumps racing in Victoria has run its race.

Hell's Bells - it's on

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The iconic Bells Beach Pro celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and Australia's Stephanie Gilmore says she's more determined than ever to win after losing her world number one ranking and overcoming serious injury.

Suns to make AFL history

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Sporting history will be made tomorrow night, as the Gold Coast Suns stride out for their first ever AFL match.

The footy is back in Melbourne

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

It’s getting colder, and wetter, so it must be footy season. Footy’s not just a sport here in Melbourne, it’s a way of life, a religion.

Why they call it the beautiful game

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

What a beautiful example of the beautiful game was the A-League Grand Final. In the end, the team that deserved the victory - just - won it, but for a long time it looked a forlorn journey for Brisbane Roar.

GWS success hangs on Folau

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

This weekend’s practice match between GWS Giants and Port Adelaide would have hardly raised any eyebrows but for the inclusion of one man – Israel Folau.

Rivals unite in face of quake destruction

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

How moving it was to see the show of solidarity between two of world sport’s greatest rivals this afternoon.

Brendan Fevola saga

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

The Brendan Fevola story – as a player at least – appears to have reached its end.

Klim tests his muscle memory

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Michael Klim could create history if he qualifies for London 2012 and becomes the only swimmer to go to four Olympics.

Roar a sure bet for champions

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

So the A-League finals are set and still there remains one name which sits clearly above the rest when we consider potential champions. Brisbane Roar.

What went wrong for Hussey?

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +1100

Mike Hussey must wonder what he's done wrong. He was left out of Australia's World Cup squad this week, despite apparently being promised inclusion if he could continue to make steady progress from his serious hamstring injury.