Here are some scattered thoughts on the Australian Open as it reaches the semi-final stage.

Preview of the Australian Open.

For his 28th birthday, Kamran Akmal’s employers have given him indefinite leave from work.

Has any parliamentarian done more than Jamshed Dasti to sour us on democracy?

Lots of people have had their say on Pakistan’s horrendous defeat to Australia yesterday

The results of Newsline’s cricket survey.

The sportsmen who are consistently ignored by list-makers.

Here, in reverse order, are the five best tennis matches of the decade.

India’s surprising ascent to the top of the Test table.

Why it’s so hard to root for the best golfer in the world.