A tactical medical time-out by Ash Barty’s opponent Karolina Muchova flipped their Australian Open quarterfinal on its head as hopes of a first home winner in 43 years ended in controversy.

In a stunning turnaround, the world number one makes a shock exit from her home major at the quarter-final stage, after squandering a comfortable advantage in her three-set loss to her Czech opponent.

Dwayne Dunn will be looking to renew his love affair with the Blue Diamond Stakes on Saturday. The sparkle will be back in Dunn’s eyes this Saturday when he gets a leg up aboard the Greg Eurell trained Wolves for the 2021 Edition of the Blue Diamond just three days …

Serena Williams insists she and Naomi Osaka have achieved closure from their infamous 2018 US Open title match in New York. But that won't stop sports fans talking about it ahead of the two superstars' mouth-watering Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

After a loss the previous round, the trio overcame Jenny Tonta, Graham Gordon and Paul Connor in a 35 to 30 point win. Archie Webster, Wayne Bradley and Lindsay Dalzell made it back to back victories,

A RETURN date for Michael Hurley is unknown after the Essendon defender was discharged from his second stint at hospital dealing with a hip infection. Hurley was admitted to hospital earlier this month after contracting the infection and missing several training sessions as the club looked to control the concern.

Marnus Labuschagne could figure as one of several Australian IPL rookies as the Queenslander's astronomical rise goes under the hammer on Thursday night. Labuschagne will feature as one of 35 Australians in the annual auction – which includes Steve Smith after the world's No.

Peter Snowden is utilising his lifetime of experience with thoroughbreds to help King’s Legacy recover from a spring form slump. The colt will be on notice to turn in a competitive performance when he resumes in the Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday.

Ash Barty has been knocked out of the Australian Open, and her conqueror has made a startling confession about her controversial tactic. Ash Barty's Australian Open campaign is over following a stunning shift in momentum at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has opted to test the waters in terms of appointing a captain for the national side, but insists incumbent skipper Caitlin Bassett is not out of the running.