TOM UTLEY: I’ve found sanity ironing underwear in lockdown but if pubs don’t open soon I’ll go potty

Good old Kirstie Allsopp is right. Ironing tea towels really is a therapeutic experience — and God knows we could all do with more of those in these trying times. Indeed, I flatter myself that I write with a degree of authority, since I’m something of an obsessive ironer myself. What’s more, as long-suffering readers … Read more

Biden COVID adviser can’t explain why closed California isn’t doing better than open Florida

White House coronavirus adviser Andy Slavitt appeared stumped on Wednesday when asked to explain why California and Florida, which had very different methods of combating COVID-19, have similar trends in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Slavitt told MSNBC that the virus was still very unpredictable and ‘a little bit beyond our explanation.’ In California, a little more … Read more

Tearful Serena Williams ends news conference after loss to Osaka in Australian Open semis

Serena Williams broke down in tears before cutting short her post-match news conference after losing 6-3 6-4 to Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. The defeat ended Williams’ bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. ‘It was a big error day for me today,’ the 39-year-old told reporters after the match … Read more

Chantelle Otten kisses Dylan Alcott after the wheelchair tennis star claimed Australian Open win

Sexologist Chantelle Otten shows the world just how much boyfriend Dylan Alcott means to her after the wheelchair tennis star claimed another win at the Australian Open By Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:02 GMT, 18 February 2021 | Updated: 04:02 GMT, 18 February 2021 She’s been publicly supportive of her boyfriend, Dylan … Read more

Rafael Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas produces great Grand Slam comeback

BREAKING NEWS: Rafael Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas produces one of the greatest Grand Slam comebacks from two sets down to end Spaniard’s quest for a record 21st Grand Slam title Rafael Nadal threw away a two-set lead to Stefanos Tsitsipas to crash out of the Australian Open semi-final The Spaniard … Read more

Rebekah Vardy writes an emotional open letter to her younger self

Rebekah Vardy has reflected on her turbulent upbringing and the ‘bad choices’ she made before finding her ‘happy ever after’ with third husband Jamie Vardy.  The mother-of-five has become a household name following her marriage to the Leicester City footballer, with separate appearance on TV shows Dancing On Ice and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me … Read more

Serena Williams storms through to the Australian Open quarter finals

Serena Williams on track for record-breaking title as she reaches Australian Open quarters – but it’s not the tennis that’s got people talking Serena Williams defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open fourth round   The 23-time grand slam champion emerged victorious 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 on Sunday Said she was ‘happy’ to get through encounter and book a … Read more

Nick Kyrgios’ girlfriend Chiara Passari watches him play doubles at Australian Open

Love all! Tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios’ glamorous girlfriend Chiara Passari watches him play doubles at the Australian Open – shortly after the couple sparked split rumours By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:20 GMT, 14 February 2021 | Updated: 08:54 GMT, 14 February 2021 Nick Kyrgios‘ glamorous girlfriend Chiara Passari cheered on … Read more

Australian Open continues with no crowds as Melbourne enters five-day lockdown

Australian Open hits the reality of the great Zero Covid project: Tournament that had been hailed by pro-lockdown scientists now continues with NO crowds after the entire state of Victoria with a population of 6.5 million was locked down over 13 cases The grand slam tennis tournament had been hailed an example of how a … Read more

Heckler at centre of Australian Open row doubles down on her wild exchange with Rafael Nadal

An unruly heckler who was kicked out of Rafael Nadal’s second-round match after abusing the Spaniard has doubled down on her rant – calling the tennis star ‘boring’.  Nadal was up 5-4 in the second set against American Michael Mmoh on Thursday night when he was heckled by the female fan who hurled insults at … Read more