The world-beating season few had predicted for Angelique Kerber has fallen one match short of ending on the same type of high note as it began, with the top seed upstaged 6-3, 6-4 in the WTA Finals by an opponent, Dominika Cibulkova, now celebrating her own belated career peak.
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Melbourne Cup 2016: Chris Waller still burnt by last year's disappointment
Chris Waller is a winner. There is no other Australian trainer that can match him in the past couple of years for big race success, but the Melbourne Cup is a different story.
San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills stars, Thon Maker makes NBA debut for Milwaukee
Patty Mills’ importance to San Antonio continues to grow, with the Australian guard again coming up big for the unbeaten Spurs in their NBA away win over Miami.
Melbourne Cup 2016: Why a Godolphin win would be a fairytale
Godolphin has their best chance to win a Melbourne Cup after almost two decades of trying. But in a year of sporting droughts being broken by those wearing blue, how many people will really care?
Melbourne Cup 2016: The many layers to Jameka's jockey Nick Hall
Nick Hall could win a Melbourne Cup and still most will be none the wiser about racing’s rubik’s cube. Twist it one way and think you’ve got it figured out, but another puzzle pops up.
Melbourne Cup 2016: A mathematician and a racing expert on how you should spend your money
A mathematician’s advice for betting on the race that stops the nation.
Melbourne Cup 2016: Thousands line CBD streets for parade
The rain held off for thousands of racing fans who lined Melbourne’s streets to watch their favourite jockeys, trainers and thoroughbreds in the Melbourne Cup Parade on Monday afternoon.
Test cricket 'becoming boring for fans', argues Shane Warne on eve of Australian season
On the eve of Australia’s Test summer Shane Warne has added his weight to the debate about the future of the game’s traditional format.
Australia v South Africa: Peter Nevill knows he needs Test runs to keep his spot
In a summer where the Australian side remains in transition, wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has declared he needs runs to rubber-stamp his spot in the team.
Melbourne Cup 2016: Lee Freedman and Damien Oliver have the X-factor
Lee Freedman has won five Melbourne Cups, Damien Oliver has won three, but they are comfortable being “under the radar” heading to Flemington with import Exospheric on Tuesday.