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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

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3 weeks ago

Neale Fraser, Australia’s Davis Cup great, dies at 91

New Indian Express

MELBOURNE, Australia: Neale Fraser, who won three Grand Slam singles titles and guided Australia to four Davis Cup titles during a 24-year career as team captain, has died at 91. Tennis Australia released a statement Tuesday saying the sport “has lost one of its giants.” Fraser beat Australian tennis great Rod Laver to win Wimbledon in 1960, in between sweeps …

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3 weeks ago

Tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has died aged 91, officials said on Tuesday as tributes poured in. "He was like a father to me," national governing body Tennis Australia quoted Pat Cash, another former Wimbledon champion, as saying. "He was a true gem in a golden era of Australian tennis legends -- an …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Australian Davis Cup legend Neale Fraser dies aged 91

The Hindu

Australian Davis Cup champion Neale Fraser, who won the Davis Cup four times and is the last man to win a triple crown -- singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at a Grand Slam -- has passed away aged 91. The Aussie legend won 19 titles across both the singles and doubles in Grand Slams across his decorated career, but …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Neale Fraser: Australian tennis icon dies at 91

CNN

CNN — Neale Fraser, the icon of Australian tennis who was the last man to win singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles at a single grand slam, has died aged 91, Tennis Australia announced on Tuesday. Fraser won 19 grand slams – including singles titles at Wimbledon and the US National Championships, the precursor to the US Open – but …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Neale Fraser, Australian 19-time tennis major winner, dies aged 91

ABC

Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, a winner of 19 grand slam crowns, has died aged 91. Fraser said he "could never think of anything better than representing your country" and, as such, shunned offers to turn professional through the 1960s in the hopes of becoming Australia's Davis Cup captain. According to Tennis Australia, so prolific was Fraser in the international …

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3 months ago

Rebecca Judd shows off her tiny figure as she and Nathan Buckley's girlfriend Brodie Ryan lead the WAGs in corseted gowns and Annalise Dalins flashes her undies at the 2024 Brownlow Medal

Daily Mail

The Brownlow Medal 2024 is underway, with the AFL's finest sportsmen and most glamorous WAGs flooding the red carpet. First to arrive at Crown Melbourne on Monday night was footballer Abbey Holmes, who had Collingwood and Carlton player Dale Thomas on her arm Sam Durham's partner Parish Bishop stood out in a voluminous gold number with a massive bow detail …

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3 months ago

Brownlow Medal — when is it, how to watch and who are the favourites for AFL's best and fairest award

ABC

The traditional start to AFL grand final week is nearly here, as the Brownlow Medal will be awarded on Monday night to the league's best-and-fairest player for 2024. Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps has a good chance of adding a second Brownlow Medal to the one he won in 2022. Brownlow Medal Recent winners 2023: Lachie Neale 2022: Patrick Cripps 2021: …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Prenup panic: J.Lo and Ben Affleck's split highlights the cost of skipping legal prep

Salon

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen the news that Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. On the premier season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind UK,” one of the couples — Freddie and Cat — found themselves in a disagreement about a prenup. “Every married couple already has a prenup — you either write …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says players wanted to 'earn a bit of respect back' in thrilling comeback win over Fremantle

ABC

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has admitted he and his teammates wanted to "earn a bit of respect back" after recording a stunning comeback win over Fremantle at the MCG. St Kilda 5.9 Sun 4 Aug FT: Lions close gap on top spot with huge win over Saints Sun 4 Aug 3QT: Brisbane Lions 13.6 leading St Kilda 3.7 Sun 4 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

AFL Round-Up — Carlton teaches Essendon a lesson, Hawthorn continues to soar and Melbourne left bruised and battered

ABC

Carlton reasserts itself as a premiership contender, Hawthorn continues an incredible run of form, and alarm bells continue ringing for Melbourne. This time around, Sam Mitchell's side held its nerve against a team that many consider to be a bona fide premiership contender, to come away with a well-deserved four points. The win over the Giants made it five in …

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1 year, 6 months ago

FightMND co-founder Neale Daniher honoured with Victorian Sport Award

ABC

A former and AFL player and co-founder of a motor neurone disease research charity has been named as the recipient of one of Victoria's top sporting honours. "The award how he's utilised that amazing platform that sport is to continue to generate awareness of the beast of a disease that is MND," she said. "My mum is going to be …

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1 year, 11 months ago

How a new film captured Zora Neale Hurston’s radical authenticity

LA Times

Zora Neale Hurston may have been buried in an unmarked grave when she died in 1960, but her star has been rising, posthumously, ever since Alice Walker brought her back to public’s attention in the late 1970s. And now she’s the subject of a new PBS “American Experience” documentary, “ Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space,” which premieres Tuesday on …

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2 years, 1 month ago

The Block: Omar and Oz's 'genius' method to hide unsightly water tank

Daily Mail

The Block's Omar and Oz were roasted by judges Shaynna Blaze and Neale Whittaker on Monday after their 'genius' design hack to hide an unsightly water tank fell flat. The western Sydney best mates, both 30, wanted to obscure their home's imposing water tank from view so they covered it with a scenic photo of a country landscape. The Block's …

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2 years, 6 months ago

New life for vintage cars turning electric in return of South Australia's annual Bay to Birdwood Run

ABC

In a change for the history books, electric modified vintage vehicles will be allowed in this year's iconic Bay to Birdwood event. Key points: The iconic Bay to Birdwood Run will return in October after being cancelled last year Vintage and classic vehicles will make the journey in the motoring event A new category will include electric converted historic vehicles …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Early signs of pancreatic cancer focus of QIMR research

ABC

Judi Adams never thought a sore back and occasional stomach pain could be signs of something much more serious — an eight-centimetre tumour. "I wanted to turn my experience outwards in order to help others and to ensure people were aware of what pancreatic cancer symptoms might look like," she said. Study highlights early symptoms Ms Adams said she discovered …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Lions star Lachie Neale's wife got 'vile messages from randoms' when he was linked with Fremantle

Daily Mail

Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale revealed his wife was targeted by 'vile' abuse and he felt their characters got questioned when he was linked with a move to Fremantle. Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale said his wife Julie received 'vile text messages' Neale ultimately decided to stay put in the Sunshine State but the episode left a sour taste in …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Valerie Boyd, Zora Neale Hurston biographer, dead at 58

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Valerie Boyd, who wrote a well regarded biography of Zora Neale Hurston and editor of an upcoming collection of author Alice Walker’s journals, has died at age 58. Boyd was a former arts editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution whose “Wrapped in Rainbow: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston” was published in 2003 and praised by The New …

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3 years, 1 month ago

The Block's Scott Cam: Viewers call for him to be FIRED after he defended judges' harsh criticisms

Daily Mail

Scott Cam threw his support behind The Block's judging panel over the weekend after critics claimed they should be fired for dishing out unfairly harsh criticism. The Nine star, who has hosted The Block for over a decade, defended judges Shaynna Blaze, Neale Whitaker and Darren Palmer in an interview with News.com.au on Saturday, insisting that their harsh criticisms were …

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3 years, 1 month ago

The Block's Scott Cam responds to contestants fiery calls to SACK the judges

Daily Mail

The Block's Scott Cam has broken his silence on contestants' fiery calls to replace the judges on the renovation show. Pictured: Neale Whittaker, Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer Scott went on to explain that a lot of egos get hurt during the judging process, before defending the judges' role. Darren agreed, describing the layout as 'dumb' for the kitchen, while …

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3 years, 1 month ago

The Block: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie wow the judges with their front yards

Daily Mail

The tools are down on The Block as the renovation show creeps towards the auction and grand finale next week. Before: Ronnie and Georgia Caceres were first to get their home inspected during their final time at The Block HQ Striking: 'A modern masterpiece delivering a consistent message from front to back,' Darren Palmer said of the property All the …

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3 years, 2 months ago

The Block judges UNLEASH on Josh and Luke Packham over 'inexcusable pigsty' of a living room

Daily Mail

The Block's Josh and Luke Packham have ruffled feathers with their co-stars this season. The Block judges UNLEASHED on Josh and Luke Packham on Sunday's episode as they walked through their 'inexcusable pigsty' of a living room to get to their UNFINISHED room reveal. Pictured: judge Shaynna Blaze Judging went off to a great start when Neale, Shaynna and Darren …

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4 years, 1 month ago

‘The Greatest Shoal on Earth’: Protecting South Africa’s sardine run

CNN

Cape Town CNN — From above, it looks like a vast oil spill spreading across the ocean. “I know through seeing the beauty of the sardine run and the underwater world, people start to understand how connected everything is,” Neale tells CNN. “From seeing a fish as something that’s just a food source to seeing a fish as its integral …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Lachie Neale's wife reveals why she broke down in tears as he accepted the Brownlow Medal

Daily Mail

Lachie Neale's wife Julie has opened up on her break down during her husband's Brownlow Medal acceptance speech. Lachie Neale's wife Julie broke down during the Brisbane Lions star's Brownlow Medal acceptance speech Ms Neale was moved to tears after the touching tribute to her personal sacrifice and revealed the decision to move to Brisbane was left in her hands. …

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

Neale Fraser, Australia’s Davis Cup great, dies at 91

Tennis great Neale Fraser dies aged 91

Australian Davis Cup legend Neale Fraser dies aged 91

Neale Fraser: Australian tennis icon dies at 91

Neale Fraser, Australian 19-time tennis major winner, dies aged 91

Rebecca Judd shows off her tiny figure as she and Nathan Buckley's girlfriend Brodie Ryan lead the WAGs in corseted gowns and Annalise Dalins flashes her undies at the 2024 Brownlow Medal

Brownlow Medal — when is it, how to watch and who are the favourites for AFL's best and fairest award

Prenup panic: J.Lo and Ben Affleck's split highlights the cost of skipping legal prep

Essendon captain Zach Merrett says players wanted to 'earn a bit of respect back' in thrilling comeback win over Fremantle

AFL Round-Up — Carlton teaches Essendon a lesson, Hawthorn continues to soar and Melbourne left bruised and battered

FightMND co-founder Neale Daniher honoured with Victorian Sport Award

How a new film captured Zora Neale Hurston’s radical authenticity

The Block: Omar and Oz's 'genius' method to hide unsightly water tank

New life for vintage cars turning electric in return of South Australia's annual Bay to Birdwood Run

Early signs of pancreatic cancer focus of QIMR research

Lions star Lachie Neale's wife got 'vile messages from randoms' when he was linked with Fremantle

Valerie Boyd, Zora Neale Hurston biographer, dead at 58

The Block's Scott Cam: Viewers call for him to be FIRED after he defended judges' harsh criticisms

The Block's Scott Cam responds to contestants fiery calls to SACK the judges

The Block: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie wow the judges with their front yards

The Block judges UNLEASH on Josh and Luke Packham over 'inexcusable pigsty' of a living room

‘The Greatest Shoal on Earth’: Protecting South Africa’s sardine run

Lachie Neale's wife reveals why she broke down in tears as he accepted the Brownlow Medal