Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.
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“Difficult’: fickle winds slow Sydney-Hobart contender
The contest for overall honours in a slower-than-usual Sydney to Hobart race has yet to be decided, three days after the fleet set off on Boxing Day.
Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match.
No excuses: City cop shock loss to Glory on the chin
Melbourne City have won just one of their past six games, but they say their busy schedule is no excuse for the poor run of form.
‘Clinical’ Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat
The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.
Head a fair Weatherald friend
Jake Weatherald is one of several Australian batters under scrutiny following the Boxing Day Test defeat, but has support from opening partner Travis Head.
Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL
Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.
You can be the best: Bullets put faith in ace Harrison
Tyrell Harrison went into beast mode during Brisbane's five-point loss to Melbourne United, and coach Darryl McDonald believes even bigger things are to come.
‘Redemption’: Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart dogfight
Master Lock Comanche has won Sydney to Hobart line honours after outpointing its supermaxi rivals in a "dogfight" down Tasmania's east coast.
‘State of shock’: MCC backs curator after two-day Test
MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.
Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win
Injury to Shaheen Afridi left debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivered to help Brisbane to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide.
Harrison heroics not enough as Melbourne beat Bullets
The Brisbane Bullets clawed back from 17 points down to lead in the final quarter, but Melbourne United's cool heads in the dying minutes got them the win.
Wanderers snap goal drought but Reds add more pain late
Western Sydney ended a run of more than six hours without an ALM goal but their season remains on the brink after they fell 3-2 to Adelaide.
Australia’s shaky batters face SCG selection scrutiny
Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green all face selection pressure following double failures in Australia's jarring loss at the MCG.
Mixed fortunes: Aussie NBA stars’ streaks continue
The contrasting fate of Australia's two premier NBA stars rolls on, with Josh Giddey banking a fifth straight win as Dyson Daniels made it five losses in a row.
Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits
Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.
NZ star blown away by BBL sensation ‘Super Cooper’
Cooper Connolly is a rising star in world cricket, and it looks like his bowling is set to go to another level this BBL season.
Phoenix add experienced import in NBL title hunt
Chasing their first NBL championship, high-flying SEM Phoenix have added experienced guard Ian Clark to their roster for the remainder of the season.
Neck-and-neck supermaxi battle for Sydney to Hobart
Two supermaxis at the head of the Sydney to Hobart race are locked in a close battle, with several big-name yachts forced to pull the pin in rugged conditions.
Stokes slams MCG pitch after England end Ashes drought
Even after securing a drought-breaking Ashes win in Australia, England captain Ben Stokes saved some brutal feedback for the state of the MCG pitch.
Tim David pings a hammy as Hurricanes beat Scorchers
Hobart's title defence has suffered a huge blow after star batter Tim David injured his hamstring in his team's four-wicket win over the Scorchers.
Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory
The Breakers beat the JackJumpers in overtime to snap a three-game NBL losing streak and ensure they didn't fall well off the pace of sixth-placed Tasmania.
Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching
The crew of Sydney to Hobart yacht Yendys are baffled as to how one of her two backstays could have snapped only minutes before the starting gun on Boxing Day.
Records left in the Ashes as bowlers blitz Boxing Day
The MCG pitch has turned into a minefield as a record 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day as Australia's pacemen inflicted new pain on beleaguered England.
How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian’s career
Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.
Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night
A handful of boats had already retired as line-honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the Sydney to Hobart fleet into the first night of racing.
‘Feels like yesterday’: Edo relives famous Open triumph
Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.
The identical twins sailing in a 14th Syd-Hob together
There's no one Marc Ryckmans would rather sail alongside in the Sydney to Hobart than his identical twin brother Louis.
Pace aces to spearhead Australia’s Boxing Day Test
Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.
Australia’s bold call to leave spinner out for MCG Test
Australia will go in with a pace-heavy XI for the Boxing Day Test after opting to leave out Nathan Lyon's replacement, Todd Murphy, to face England at the MCG.
Dual purpose: Graham’s golden mission in ‘hairy’ first
Matt Graham knows the ups and downs of moguls better than most and expects that will help him when a "pretty hairy" event makes its Olympic debut next year.