Dawn Fraser ‘not out of the woods’ after serious injuries from fall, daughter says

Daughter confirms swimming great broke four ribs and required a hip replacement after accident last week

Dawn Fraser’s family has spoken of their fear of losing the Australian swimming great after she fell on the driveway of her home and sustained a broken hip and four broken ribs.

Fraser, 87, is convalescing in hospital after the “scary” incident last week that initially prompted fears she had suffered internal bleeding.

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Jelena Dokic explains how the power of vulnerability ‘saved my life’ – video

Former tennis player Jelena Dokic tells the National Press Club about her experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and an eating disorder and says that in sport, 'silence was golden' – and this silence could lead to death. As a victim of domestic violence herself, Dokic argues that having open conversation about stigmatised topics is an antidote to this. 'Vulnerability is a superpower. We have been taught so often that vulnerability is a weakness, a massive weakness. But in fact, to be vulnerable takes so much guts and courage,' says Dokic

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Western Kentucky knocks off Tennessee State 84-60

Khristian Lander had 19 points in Western Kentucky's 84-60 win against Tennessee State on Tuesday night. Lander went 7 of 12 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Hilltoppers (6-3). Don McHenry scored 18 points while going 7 of 13 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and added four steals.

Johnson’s 19 lead Lindenwood past Harris-Stowe 99-53

Nathan Johnson Jr. had 19 points in Lindenwood's 99-53 win against Harris-Stowe on Tuesday night. Johnson shot 7 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 4 from the line for the Lions (4-6). Reggie Bass scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and five assists.

Freshmen Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey help Rutgers fend off Penn State 80-76

Dylan Harper finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, fellow freshman Ace Bailey totaled 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Rutgers held off Penn State 80-76 on Tuesday night. Harper buried three straight 3-pointers to finish off an 11-0 run for a 13-7 lead and Rutgers (6-4, 1-1 Big Ten Conference) never trailed again. Harper had 15 points by halftime as the Scarlet Knights forged a 48-33 advantage.

Cryer scores 22 points and No. 15 Houston defeats Troy 62-42

L.J. Cryer scored 22 points and had six 3-pointers, and No. 15 Houston used a strong defensive effort to beat Troy 62-42 on Tuesday night. Cryer scored 16 points in the first half on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, as the Cougars (6-3) built a 33-11 halftime lead. Cryer finished 8 of 11 from the field.