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Grand Slam Mama: Serena Williams announces second pregnancy

Serena Williams aces parenting once again as she and her husband Alexis Ohanian announce they are expecting their second child together.

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Why pickleball is the fun new fitness trend for older adults

New research shows that playing pickleball can help older adults meet their weekly physical activity requirements and promote healthy ageing.

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Study's show that playing pickleball regularly helps those over 60 reach their recommended guidelines for healthy ageing. Source: Getty

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Aussie Madison de Rozario makes history with epic win at London marathon

Madison de Rozario's exceptional performance at the 2023 London Marathon has cemented her place as one of Australia's top female athletes.

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Madison de Rozario claims gold once again at the 2023 London Marathon. Source: Getty

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Rafael Nadal knocked out of world top 10 men’s tennis ranking

For the first time in 18 years, Rafael Nadal has fallen out of the world's top 10 rankings.

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Recent injuries have cost Rafael Nadal his spot in the Top 10 ATP rankings. Source: Getty

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Shane Warne’s daughter Brooke shares tearful message on ‘difficult’ first Christmas without her father

Brooke had previously taken a break from social media in the weeks leading up to the holiday season before coming back on TikTok to share the emotional toll of not having her father around for Christmas.

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Brooke Warne reflects on her family's first Christmas without her father, cricket icon Shane Warne. Source: Instagram @brookewarne

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Ash Barty shares the most ‘surprising’ thing about her post-tennis life

Tennis superstar Ash Barty has opened up on life following her shock retirement nine months after her historic win at the Australian Open, saying she is "comfortable" with her choice to walk away from the sport.

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Aussie tennis legend Ash Barty opens up life in retirement. Source: Getty

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Cricket Australia to honour Shane Warne’s ‘genius and mastery’ in special tribute at Boxing Day Test

This summer's upcoming Boxing Day Test match is set to be a poignant one as it is the first at the MCG without the cricket icon, Shane Warne.

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Shane Warne will be honoured in the upcoming Boxing Day Test held at the MCG. Source: Getty

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Retired tennis great Ash Barty honoured with Australia’s most coveted sporting award

Although she hasn't stepped foot on a tennis court since retiring earlier this March, it was Barty's historic win at the Australian Open in January that secured her the Don Award.

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Ash Barty wins high sporting honour in Australia post tennis retirement. Source: Twitter @harkomalmehta

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Paralympic great Madison de Rozario beats out Ash Barty and Emma McKeon for athlete of the year award

The 28-year-old Perth-born athlete has proven time and time again a force to be reckoned with.

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Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox attributes Dunhill Links victory to Australian cricket legend Shane Warne

After claiming his second win of the season and securing his third European Tour title with a one-stroke win, Fox's elation at his triumph quickly turned to sadness as he reflected on the passing of Warne.

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Fox and Warne had competed as a team in the same golf tournament last year. Source: Getty

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‘You are one of a kind’: Hugh Jackman commends ‘friend’ Roger Federer’s emotional Laver Cup match

Following Roger Federer's devastating loss at his last ever professional tennis tournament at Laver Cup, Australian actor Hugh Jackman has sent a message of support and "gratitude" for his "friend".

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Tennis world left saddened by Roger Federer’s last Laver Cup photo with teammates

The 41-year-old is set to farewell the tennis world this weekend after competing in his last professional tennis match at the Laver Cup on Friday, September 23, where emotions will surely run high.

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Rodger Federer marks retirement with one last pre-match selfie. Source: Getty

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Nick Kyrgios hints he’ll ‘never have to play tennis again’ if he claims Grand Slam glory

Australian tennis legend Nick Kygrios may soon be hanging up his racquet following his impressive performance in this year's US Open.

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Nick Kyrgios possibly on the road to retirement. Source: Getty

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Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott reveals plans to take on Hollywood

Recently retired tennis legend and three-time Paralympian, Dylan Alcott has his eyes set on a new golden accolade after he revealed his plans to break into acting in Hollywood.

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Dylan Alcott announces plans to become a Hollywood actor. Source: Instagram @dylanalcott

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Shane Warne’s daughter Brooke makes a ‘very special’ visit to honour her father

Shane Warne's eldest daughter Brooke Warne has paid a "very special" tribute to the cricket great five months after his tragic death on March 4.

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Brooke visited the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester to remember Shane. Source: Getty

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Ash Barty shares ‘inspiring’ new job update following tennis retirement

Five months after her shock retirement from tennis, world champion and Australian golden girl Ash Barty is now making her mark in the corporate world.

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Ash Barty has just accepted a new role with Optus as their new "Chief of Inspiration". Source: Twitter @NewsMaker

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Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Davis Cup to be by sick mother’s side in Australia

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has announced his decision to withdraw from competing with this year's Davis Cup team in Europe, planning instead to return to Australia to be with his sick mum.

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Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of Australia's Davis Cup group tries. Source: Instagram @k1ngkyrg1os

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The Diamonds win Australia’s 1000th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games

The Diamond's 55-51 over Jamaica means Australia has become the first nation ever to claim 1,000 gold medals since the Games began in 1930.

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Diamonds beat Jamaica 55-51 to claim gold. Source: Getty

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Madison de Rozario makes Commonwealth Games history as first Aussie para-athlete to win four gold medals

Just five days after dominating one of the hardest wins of her career, wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario has once again proven she's a force to be reckoned with as she triumphed in the women's T53-54 1500-metre race.

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Madison de Rozario is all smiles as she wins a historic fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal. Source: Getty

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Kyle Chalmers silences Commonwealth Games with gold medal win

Kyle Chalmers's win has "shushed" critics after recent "false headlines" about his relationship with his teammates threatened his future in swimming.

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Gold medallist Kyle Chalmers sent a message to the media after weeks of intense scrutiny. Source: Twitter @JeddZetzer

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Aussie Madison de Rozario makes history with epic win at London marathon

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Ash Barty shares the most ‘surprising’ thing about her post-tennis life

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Cricket Australia to honour Shane Warne’s ‘genius and mastery’ in special tribute at Boxing Day Test

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Retired tennis great Ash Barty honoured with Australia’s most coveted sporting award

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Paralympic great Madison de Rozario beats out Ash Barty and Emma McKeon for athlete of the year award

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