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Australia Open: Casey Dellacqua awkward interview with Ash Barty

The former Australian tennis star, 34, interviewed her good friend after she beat Kvitova in the quarter finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday afternoon.




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Jasmine Yarbrough celebrates her 36th birthday with Karl Stefanovic in Melbourne

Today host Karl Stefanovic and his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, are expecting their first child together in May.




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Australian Open viewers left baffled as Ash Barty wears the SAME outfit as her opponent

Australian Open viewers have been left scratching their heads as Ash Barty wore the same outfit as her opponent Sophia Kenin.




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Ash Barty is knocked out of the Australian Open after losing her semi-final to American Sofia Kenin

She lost her semi-final match to American Sofia Kenin in Melbourne on Thursday, going down in straight sets.




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Sofia Kenin stuns home favourite Ashleigh Barty in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Barty cradled her 12-week-old niece as she tried to shrug off the disappointment of ending Australia's long wait for a homegrown women's Open winner.




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As Djokovic ominously closes in, 2019 Wimbledon defeat must weigh heavier on Rodger Federer's mind

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Every time Roger Federer loses to Novak Djokovic at a Grand Slam, his mind will surely wander back to Wimbledon last summer and the one that got away.




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Ash Barty shrugs off shock loss at the Australian Open as she cradles her 11-week-old niece

The 23-year-old lost her semi-final match in 40 degree heat to American Sofia Kenin in Melbourne on Thursday, going down in straight sets.




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Ash Barty is accused of using baby niece to deflect tough questions after Australian Open loss

The 23-year-old lost her semi-final match in 40C heat to American Sofia Kenin on Thursday, going down in straight sets.




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Australian Open: Olympia Valance shares sweet kiss with her AFL boyfriend Thomas Bellchambers

She only recently sparked engagement rumours with her AFL star boyfriend, Thomas Bellchambers.




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Rebel Wilson reveals she was sexually harassed in Hollywood and says she once had a STALKER

Australian actress Rebel Wilson has spoken out about her experiences with sexual harassment when working in Hollywood.




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Dominic Thiem's dad opens up on split with coach Thomas Muster during Australian Open

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: If Thiem manages to upset Novak Djokovic he will do so with the unusual distinction of having fired a high-profile coach halfway through the tournament.




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Novak Djokovic swears at Australian Open crowd as they rally behind Dominic Thiem in men's final 

The world number two appeared to be frustrated about the overwhelming crowd support for Austrian opponent Dominic Thiem in the opening stages of the final on Rod Laver Arena.




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Barry Humphries enjoys ice cream as he attends the Australian Open with Shane Warne, Matt Preston

Barry Humphries tempted fate on Day 14 of the Australian Open on Sunday, when he indulged in a precarious desert.  




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Natasha Oakley sparks rumours she's back with Theo Chambers as they pose at Australian Open

She confirmed her split from businessman Theo Chambers in November. 




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Industry experts weigh in on struggling show MKR: The Rivals as it prepares to battle MAFS

My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals premiered on Sunday night to record low ratings.




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Novak Djokovic issues a grovelling apology after he was slammed for touching the umpire's foot

Novak Djokovic is facing the prospect of a hefty fine for twice tapping Damien Dumusois on the foot while remonstrating with the French official during his Australian Open win.




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Australian Open could be CANCELLED as tennis authorities prepare for the coronavirus pandemic 

TA chief and Open director Craig Tiley concedes the annual summer of tennis 'will be compromised' as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic.




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Cafu claims he was thrown out of dressing room by Brazil chief after Germany defeat

World Cup-winning captain Cafu has sensationally claimed that he was thrown out of the Brazil dressing room after their 7-1 thrashing by Germany.




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Diego Simeone inadvertently tells wife of journalist Jorge 'El Topo' Lopez on Twitter that he died in car crash

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone unintentionally told the wife of World Cup journalist Jorge 'El Topo' Lopez that her husband had been killed in a car crash in Sao Paulo on Twitter.




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Neymar breaks down in tears as he reveals how he came within inches of being paralysed by Juan Zuniga in Brazil's World Cup win over Colombia

Brazil star Neymar could not hold back the tears as he revealed he had come within a few inches of being paralysed. Neymar, giving his first press conference after being hospitalised with a fractured vertebrae in Brazil’s World Cup quarter-final win over Colombia, also said he disagreed with his agent for calling coach Luiz Felipe Scolari 'a repulsive and conceited old jerk'.




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Luis Suarez's lawyer accuses FIFA of 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist' ban of Uruguay striker for World Cup bite

Luis Suarez's lawyer has condemned FIFA's punishment of the Uruguay striker for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as 'draconian, totalitarian and fascist', and said an appeal will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).




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Watch the adidas World Cup final advert ahead of Germany and Argentina's showdown at the Maracana

The 2014 FIFA World Cup final is almost upon us, and adidas have released their advert to mark the showdown at the Maracana.




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Gilberto Silva says Brazil's World Cup failure has been coming for ten years

Long-standing issues throughout the Brazilian game have led to disappointment in their home World Cup, according to Gilberto Silva.




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Louis van Gaal asks Arjen Robben to sign for Manchester United after Brazil win

Arjen Robben has revealed he turned down Louis van Gaal's advances after the outgoing Holland coach asked him to follow him to new club Manchester United.




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Argentina lose in World Cup final 2014 as 'We're all German' trends in Brazil

MATCH ZONE: Huge roars greeted the Germans, with 'Oles' roaring around the stadium for any sustained passing sequence by Joachim Low's side.




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Lukas Podolski kissed by Bastian Schweinsteiger in selfie after Germany beat Argentina in World Cup final

Lukas Podolski needs no invitation to take a selfie, so the Germany striker wasn't about to let the opportunity pass him by after winning the World Cup.




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Jasper Cillessen sitting on things goes viral after Holland goalkeeper takes break against Brazil

Holland goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen sparked a flurry of internet jokes after sitting against the post during Saturday night's third place play-off.




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Nicola Rizzoli handled World Cup final well... though Sergio Aguero was lucky to stay on the pitch

GRAHAM POLL: Nicola Rizzoli will be able to look back on this final with pride as he performed well as did both of his assistants in a tough match.




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James Rodriguez wins World Cup Golden Boot as Thomas Muller fails to score for Germany

Despite playing just five games at the World Cup, Colombia's star James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot with six goals.




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World Cup 2014 in Brazil may have been the best ever... here's 10 reasons why

It was a World Cup full of stunning goals, epic entertainment, brilliant performances and many shocks. Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler reflects on Brazil 2014 and lists 10 reasons why it was the best ever.




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Bastian Schweinsteiger led Germany to World Cup glory with robot-like precision in midfield

SAM CUNNINGHAM: Blood oozed from the cut beneath his right eye. The wound was so deep that the bright red claret streamed down his protruding right cheek.




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GERMANY 1-0 ARGENTINA PLAYER RATINGS: Bastian Schweinsteiger is Germany's heartbeat

MARTIN KEOWN: The World Cup final can be the best occasion of a footballer's life, or the worst if they crumble under the pressure.




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Germany celebrate World Cup victory as Angela Merkel joins dressing room party

It was party time for Germany after clinching their fourth World Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final on Sunday.




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Ray Whelan turns himself in as World Cup ticket fugitive surrenders to Brazil court

Ray Whelan, the English director of FIFA's official ticket and hospitality partners MATCH, is in police custody after handing himself in to a judge in Rio de Janeiro several days after being declared 'a fugitive' by police investigating a ticket touting ring.




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Arsenal are World Cup kings! Gunners boast most winners after Germany beat Argentina

There will have been plenty of Arsenal fans cheering on Germany on Sunday evening, attempting to share in the triumph of a World Cup win that seems to edge further away from England's dreams.




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Lukas Podolski, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Co relax on hotel balcony with the World Cup trophy and sign autographs for locals

Germany's World Cup-winning stars were letting their heroics at the Maracana sink in on Monday as they relaxed at their Rio de Janeiro hotel with their ultimate prize.




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Lionel Messi welcomed home by Argentina President as Diego Maradona says heir to his throne didn't deserve Golden Ball award

Diego Maradona took a swipe at Lionel Messi the day after his World Cup heartache by insisting the heir to his throne didn't deserve to win the Golden Ball award.




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England's early World Cup exit couldn't ruin a brilliant football party that surpassed all expectations... I can't wait for the next one

BRIAN BARWICK: This has been a hugely enjoyable World Cup for viewers and one that England’s early exit failed to diminish.




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Lukas Podolski takes the captain's seat as Germany wing their way home

Philipp Lahm was Germany's intrepid leader on the pitch but Lukas Podolski was leading them home to their inevitable rapturous reception in Berlin.




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Rihanna celebrates Germany World Cup win vs Argentina by flashing bra

There's nothing better than your country winning the World Cup, but Barbadian singer Rihanna seemed more than happy after Germany beat Argentina.




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Gary Neville admits England cannot copy Germany's model as FA look for solution

Gary Neville had barely digested his first breakfast under the new world order when he waded into an online debate with those who thought England should simply try to copy the way Germany produce footballers.




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Bastian Schweinsteiger targeting Euro 2016 glory for Germany after lifting World Cup

Bastian Schweinsteiger is targeting further glory with Germany after finally winning his first major trophy with the national side. Schweinsteiger had become used to just coming up short in major tournaments.




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When does the minimum age to cash a pension rise to 57?

I have read the age at which she could take a personal pension will rise to 57 in 2028. My wife would be 53 and would have to wait four years. Is it legislated for currently? Steve Webb replies.




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Did my wife lose some state pension while I was a soldier in 1970s?

My wife was divorced with two children when we got married in 1976. I was a soldier in Germany. The only way she could get child benefit (so we were told) was to have it paid into my bank by the Army!




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My wife is cashing a small pension and will breach the income tax threshold

If she takes the £10k pot she is liable for tax. This seems very unfair as every other year before this and after she will earn a lot under the limit. Can't she share the excess over several tax years?




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Will my state pension increase if I get properly divorced?

I have just found out I'm not divorced after 30 years. My state pension is very low. I'm only getting £78 per week. My husband gets a full pension. If I get divorced now, would I get more?




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My employer has handed my final salary pension to an insurer

What happens to my pension if the insurance company has serious financial problems or goes bump? Our agony uncle Steve Webb explains what happens to pensions that are bought out by insurers.




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Generous Matty Longstaff, who earns just £850 a week at Newcastle, 'contributes to club's NHS fund'

Longstaff is one of the top flight's lowest earners but has still put money towards the NHS' fight against coronavirus as part of the Premier League's 'Players Together' initiative.




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Newcastle United and Amanda Staveley in advanced talks over £350m takeover

Documents lodged last week and made public on Tuesday appear to be laying the legal framework for a deal to proceed. Sources close to the club say it is proof of talks being advanced.




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Newcastle United revive interest in Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare

Despite putting their scouting and recruitment staff on furlough and discussions ongoing over a potential £350m takeover, club executives are pressing ahead in their attempt to sign Soumare.