Who knew that JD Salinger, who died two years ago this week, was a big fan of Tim Henman and his parents? And who, quite frankly wanted to know? Re-reading The Catcher in the Rye becomes difficult, if not impossible once you do know it. Did the creator o

Paul Annacone, the highly respected coach of Swiss superstar Roger Federer, believes the 16-time major champion has an unmatched passion for the game despite entering his 15th year on tour. Annacone, speaking prior to the official Australian Open draw ce

As Australia's only two realistic tennis prospects ready themselves for their most demanding fortnight of the year, they could do worse than take the advice of one of the sport's most astute mentors. Bernard Tomic and Sam Stosur carry the hopes of a nati

TENNIS: AUSTRALIAN OPEN COUNTDOWN: As Kim Clijsters returns to Grand Slam tennis after being out for most of last year, she tells DONALD MCRAE of her inspiration and her remaining ambitions ‘THERE HAVE been many moments over the last year when I thought

"There have been many moments over the last year when I thought it was all over," Kim Clijsters says of the physical ravages which continue to threaten an end to one of the most remarkable comebacks in professional sport. "These were the moments when I w

Alun Thorne looks at one of Birmingham’s hidden gems which is about to make new strides onto the international stage A Sunday newspaper recently included Edgbaston in its list of the top 10 places in the UK to live – and it’s easy to see why. The leafy e