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.
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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.
‘It’s tough’: the Australian Open’s Kyrgios conundrum
Mark Philippoussis says Australian Open organisers face a tough call on whether to grant a drawcard a wildcard in the form of the polarising Nick Kyrgios.
The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge
The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.
Is Syd-Hob’s greatest yacht returning better than ever?
The yacht formerly known as Wild Oats XI is returning to the Sydney to Hobart after undergoing significant modifications and a rebrand.
No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead
Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.
Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks
Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Syd-Hob tipped to be ‘cold, wet, bumpy’ not treacherous
Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test
Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.
Jackies imports fire in upset of United
Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.
Bulls hold City despite Behich stunner
Melbourne City has missed out on the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat and move into third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur.
Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames
The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.
‘Unsafe’: Sydney FC’s Leichhardt fixtures postponed
Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.
AFC cops the blame as Serie A game in Perth scrapped
The Asian Football Confederation has been blamed for setting "impossible" conditions for a Serie A game to be played in Perth, forcing the match to be scrapped.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
Rugby legend inspiring Australian skier’s Olympic hopes
The same three triggers John Eales used to kick the penalty that won the Wallabies a Bledisloe Cup will be repeated on the Italian Olympic ski slopes.
Syd-Hob’s Maud Demazure literally born to sail
Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.
Joint’s ‘big goal’: what Aussie teen ace wants in 2026
Top-ranked Australian Maya Joint is determined to back up a breakout year by delivering her best results at a slam, starting with the Australian Open.
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test ‘epic’
Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.
Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge
Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.
Gun laws accelerated as PM laments Bondi politicisation
There is no need for someone in suburban Sydney to own six long firearms, the prime minister has said as he reveals new measures to toughen up gun laws.