If the ATP has any say in it, the Australian Open is staying put in Melbourne forever as the season-opening grand slam once again boasts record crowds and bumper TV ratings. Officially branded the grand slam of Asia Pacific, the Open could conceivably come under threat from the likes of cashed-up China or Saudi Arabia.

To most of us, mention Saudi Arabia and visions of blindingly hot deserts are conjured up, but the two men reliving an epic 1927 road trip between London and Melbourne reckon northern Australia tops the Middle East for roasting.

Almost a century after Francis Birtles completed an epic drive from London to Melbourne in a Bean open-top sports car, two men are close to completing the exact same journey in the exact same car.

An explosion struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship Tuesday traveling north through the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said.

Some more details on Saudi Arabia's transformative Neom gigaproject have been revealed, including its ambitious timeline and how people will actually go about living in its incredible futuristic city,

Adesanya will face a stiff test in Nassourdine Imavov in the UFC Riyadh main event this Saturday. While he’s faced opponents with Imavov’s style, Imavov’s well-rounded skillset makes it a difficult task, especially coming off of consecutive defeats.

Candidates for next month's $20 million Saudi Cup came from hither and yon in weekend racing, from South Florida to Dubai and to Saudi Arabia, while a mild upset in Arkansas shakes up the Kentucky Derby contender ranks.

Madison Keys pulled off a stunning victory, while Jannik Sinner charged to a convincing title defense. Plus, Paula Badosa and Ben Shelton impressed Down Under.

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ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has addressed speculation the Australian Open could be on the move from Melbourne Park, with cashed up China or Saudi Arabia looming large.

Jane E. Westcott passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Melbourne, FL. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Bangor, Maine, to the late Polly Turner and Alden Davis.

With the US out of the tent, the rest of the world can get on with climate action without Trump’s corrosive influence.