Tag: Brisbane
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Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka to return in Brisbane International after pregnancy, sabbatical
[ad_1] Four-time grand slam champion and former world number one Naomi Osaka will make her eagerly awaited tennis comeback at the restored Brisbane International. Naomi Osaka Prizemoney: $US21.18 million ($33.3 million) Tournament wins: 7 Major titles: 4 (US Open — 2018, 2010; Australian Open — 2019, 2021) Last match: Tokyo, September 2022 Next match: Brisbane,…
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Kyrgios a ‘wait and see’ as Brisbane return beckons
[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios has told Brisbane International officials it will be a “wait and see” approach as they remain hopeful the Australian will return from injury at the event he dominated five years ago. Kyrgios has played just one match this year, wrist and back injuries cruelly stalling a 2022 resurgence that included a Wimbledon…
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Frustration at coronial inquest into firebombing death of Brisbane bus driver Manmeet Singh
[ad_1] Key PointsManmeet Singh was burned alive by Anthony O’Donohue seven years ago.Queensland’s Mental Health Court declared O’Donohue was of unsound mind and not criminally responsible for his actions.A coroner found O’Donohue should not have been discharged from a mental health unit months prior to the attack. Seven years after a Brisbane bus driver was…
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Nathan Cleary created his masterpiece in Penrith’s remarkable NRL grand final comeback over Brisbane
[ad_1] If you give Nathan Cleary enough time he could beat down a mountain. If you gave him enough time he could dig all the way down to hell. If you give him enough time there is nothing his iron will cannot accomplish. Full wrap: Look back on our match report and blog to see…
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AFL Grand Final 2023: Taylor Adams in tears after Collingwood defeat Brisbane, video, news, premiership medals
[ad_1] It was nothing but heartbreak for Collingwood’s Taylor Adams after the final siren. As his teammates went into delirium after claiming a nailbiting four-point win over the Brisbane Lions, Adams was no doubt feeling some very mixed emotions. Each year at least one player from a Grand Final bound team misses out in heartbreaking…
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NBL24 news: Brisbane Bullets complete incredible comeback win over Adelaide 36ers
[ad_1] It appears the Brisbane Bullets got their money’s worth with the two-year signing of sharp-shooting veteran guard Chris Smith looking like a justified decision following the home side’s 86-71 victory over the Adelaide 36ers at Nissan Arena on Friday night. In an inspired comeback after trailing 15-0 just 2:30 into the contest, Smith put…
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Brisbane Broncos’ Reece Walsh says he respects Penrith Panthers rival Jarome Luai ahead of NRL grand final
[ad_1] Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has revealed he sent Penrith pantomime villain Jarome Luai a text of support during this year’s State of Origin series after the pair had clashed. NRL grand final Brisbane vs Penrith Premierships won Brisbane Broncos: Six (1992, 1993, 1997*, 1998, 2000, 2006)Penrith Panthers: Four (1991, 2003, 2021, 2022) * Broncos won the…
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AFL preliminary final live updates: Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Blues at the Gabba
[ad_1] Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson took an in-depth look at both of this weekend’s preliminary finals, and have laid out the case for a Carlton upset tonight. “You can’t score unless you have the ball at your end, and the Lions are as good as anyone at keeping it away from their end on…
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Collingwood and Brisbane face challenge of in-form GWS and Carlton — how two massive AFL preliminary finals will be decided
[ad_1] Footy isn’t always about the wins and losses from week to week. It’s sometimes about the journey, and what you can learn along the way. After his side’s round eight loss, Carlton coach Michael Voss sat down and tried to make sense of what just happened. “Good teams give you feedback. And we got some feedback…
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Carlton’s path to the premiership goes through coach Michael Voss’s former club Brisbane Lions at the Gabba
[ad_1] As Brisbane captain, Michael Voss literally had the keys to the city. Now, he’s a “Carlton person”. But long-time teammate Jason Akermanis says Voss will always have a Lion’s heart. “As he said in the press, he’s the Carlton coach now,” Akermanis said. Michael Voss As a player Brisbane Bears (1992-1996): 79 games, 72…
