JULIAN Wilson of Australia has won the Pipeline Masters in Hawaii, and surfing’s triple crown, by beating new world champion Gabriel Medina.

SEAN Abbott has been named to make his return to cricket for NSW in a Sheffield Shield match tomorrow.

This summer the tumult in the Australian cricket team — and the enthralling series against India — has sucked what media oxygen remains for non-pigskin matters, making the arrival of the Australian Open this year seem abrupt.

ANGE Postecoglou is adamant he will remain true to the philosophy that has got Australia to the last four of the Asian Cup.

ANDY Murray of Scotland will play local sensation Nick Kyrgios in an Australian Open quarter-final after overcoming Grigor Dimitrov.

LIVEWIRE striker Roy Krishna’s late strike has earned a dominant Wellington Phoenix side a 1-1 draw against Central Coast Mariners.

AUSTRALIA has won the second Test against India by four wickets despite a few nervous moments amid a dramatic late collapse.

It will be 48 hours late but Randwick will get the green light to host the 10-race card featuring the Doncaster Mile this morning.

Reaction continues to Ash Barty's shock retirement announcement, with rivals like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka expressing sadness at the news, but Aussie great Pat Rafter understands her decision considering the difficulty of touring for Australians.

BRISBANE has claimed its biggest win under interim coach Frans Thijssen, while Perth beat Newcastle to continue its great start to the season.