Join us for thorough coverage on day eight of the Australian Open.

Veteran Stan Wawrinka upsets Daniil Medvedev to advance as Dominic Thiem also wins

Marc Leishman and Lucas Herbert would make it a memorable Australia Day for our golfers as Tiger Woods mourned the loss of a fellow global sporting giant.

The fact Mount Fuji was beaten so far, finishing in a distressed state, must concern connections, but has a parallel with the champion Kingston Town.

Kobe Bryant had a monumental influence on Australian basketballers, past and present.

Court was presented with the trophy on court at Rod Laver Arena ahead of the blockbuster Nick Kyrgios versus Rafael Nadal match and was received well by the crowd as she posed for pictures in front of press photographers. 

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California.

Australia and New Zealand have submitted a joint bid to FIFA for the 2023 Women's World Cup, and the next week could provide it with a massive boost.

Two-time Australian Open finalist Pat Cash says none of the players remaining in the draw holds any fear for Barty.

The braids - and the attacking smarts - are back with the likely return of Rio Olympics golden girl Charlotte Caslick.

The five-time grand slam champion says retirement was never on her radar despite a persistent shoulder complaint that limited her appearances last year.

Being a selector may be one of the more thankless tasks in world cricket, but without further ado, here is Jon Pierik's 2019 Test team of the year.

Sydney FC are locked in for four seasons at the new Sydney Football Stadium but might not remain at Moore Park beyond that unless an LED curtain is installed to cover the top tier.

The local contingent in the Adelaide International has been bolstered with Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin awarded wildcards into the January tournament.

Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will face Scotland's Peter Wright in the final of the Professional Darts Corporation World Championship.

Western United are prepared to think outside the square to build its fan base and play at suitable-sized venues, including double-headers at AAMI Park.

Jye McNeil reflects on the past 12 months as the most prolific of his rising career and certainly the most memorable to date.

Jess Duffin will miss the women's Twenty20 World Cup after announcing she is pregnant.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly keeping an eye on Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns.

The International Football Association Board has given its clearest indication yet that it will update guidance on the use of video assistant referees.

Fremantle have emerged as a likely destination for James Aish who appears poised to be squeezed out of Collingwood.

The Gold Coast Suns have had few moments to celebrate in their nine, mainly vexed years in the AFL competition.

Dockers star Brad Hill could be a Saint by the morning after his manager Colin Young said Fremantle and St Kilda were close to finalising a deal for the speedy wingman.

Sunlight was bred to be fast and she hasn't let anyone down yet heading into Australia's richest race at Randwick on Saturday.

The NRL Integrity Unit will continue their investigations into the Bali brawl involving Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who looks set to be stood down from New Zealand Test duty.