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No visa, Novak: Govt bars World No.1 from Australia

Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open campaign is in tatters with the world No.1 set to be booted from the country.

No vax, no visa for Novak as tennis star faces deportation

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic is set to be deported after his visa was revoked by the Australian government.

Novak Djokovic poses for photographs with Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley (left) on Brighton Beach after winning last year's Australian Open (AAP Image/Dave Hunt).

Vic Govt, Tennis Australia defend Djokovic exemption

The Victorian Government and Tennis Australia insist Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic hasn’t been treated differently to any other player after he received a medical exemption from vaccination to play in the tournament.

Premiers reject Djokovic demands

World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic, currently isolating in Adelaide, has been given short shrift by state leaders for a list of quarantine demands he reportedly sent Australian Open organisers on behalf of fellow competitors.

AFL star handed 10-game suspension for match bets

UPDATED: Young Collingwood star Jaidyn Stephenson choked back tears while attempting to explain the circumstances behind his “incredibly stupid” breach of AFL gambling rules.

Hewitt banishes "clown" Tomic and puts Kyrgios on notice

After blacklisting Bernard Tomic, Lleyton Hewitt has issued a stern warning for Nick Kyrgios to lift his game if he wants to play Davis Cup again.

Adelaide star out of NBL grand final series

Adelaide’s quest for the NBL title has taken a massive hit with star Josh Childress ruled out of the series against Melbourne with a fractured shoulder.

Football
Once bitten: Failed trade made Gibbs "wary to put myself up there again"

Melissa Woods Friday, October 20
Football
Axe finals bye or say goodbye to game's integrity: Clarkson

Melissa Woods Thursday, August 24
Football
Viney hoping for miracle return against Port

Melissa Woods Wednesday, July 19
Football
Fyfe creates Freo history with six-year deal

Melissa Woods Monday, July 17
Football
Free agents for life in "logical" AFL revamp

Melissa Woods Friday, May 26
Football
Cancer shock for Demons forward Jesse Hogan

Melissa Woods Tuesday, May 16

Football Football
No twilight Grand Final this year as combatants gear up for re-match

Melissa Woods Friday, March 31
Tennis Tennis
"It's going to be special": Does Federer have one more grand slam in him?

Melissa Woods Friday, January 27
Tennis Tennis
Gallant Gavrilova's Open dream is over - and so are Australia's singles hopes

Melissa Woods Tuesday, January 24
Tennis Tennis
"I surprised myself": Wildcard takes down Djokovic at Open

Melissa Woods Friday, January 20