Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.
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NBL investigates Breakers guard over referee push
The NBL review panel will look into a heated clash in the Breakers and Jackjumpers match which resulted in a match offical tumbling to the floor.
Master Lock Comanche won’t focus on elusive double win
The yacht that claims Sydney to Hobart line honours rarely wins on handicap, but there's a chance that could happen in the 2024 running of the great race.
Konstas’s debut fireworks puts Australia on top at MCG
Teenage debutant Sam Konstas has propelled Australia to 6-311 at stumps on day one at the MCG after one of the most memorable Boxing Day innings.
Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.
Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test
Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.
Prather shoots Bullets past Adelaide and into top four
The Brisbane Bullets will head into Christmas in fourth position in the NBL after a big win in Adelaide.
Rohit’s knee ‘fine’, reluctant to lock in batting order
India captain Rohit Sharma has shrugged off concerns about his knee ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Five Aussies confirmed for 2025 Masters at Augusta
Former winner Adam Scott is one of five Australians confirmed to start for the 2025 Masters Tournament, hoping to get the green jacket off Scottie Scheffler.
Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play
Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.
Milford finds new home back in Broncos feeder system
Anthony Milford has signed a deal to return to Souths Logan in the Queensland Cup, meaning he is back in Brisbane's NRL feeder system.
Australia sweat on fitness of star batter Travis Head
Australia are sweating on the fitness of Travis Head after the star batter failed to fully train two days out from the Boxing Day Test.
Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.
Mam unable to count All Stars in integrity unit ban
Ezra Mam will have to serve his entire NRL ban for driving charges at Brisbane, with the pre-season All-Stars match unable to be counted to his suspension.
India’s Shami ruled out of last two Australia Tests
Seamer Mohammed Shami will not be called into the India squad for the fourth and fifth Tests with Australia because of a knee injury.
JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss
The Tasmania JackJumpers have won a sixth straight NBL game, handing Melbourne United a fourth consecutive loss in the process.
Mariners young gun Eames salvages ALM draw with Bulls
Central Coast have walked away from their clash against 10-man Macarthur FC with a point after 16-year-old Haine Eames levelled scores in the second half.
Broncos’ Mam set to be suspended for nine games by NRL
The NRL proposed a nine-game suspension for Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after he was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence in October.
Aussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.
Australian tennis champ Max Purcell accepts doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of rules under tennis' anti-doping program.
MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket
The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.
‘See ball, hit ball’ Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test
Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.
Postecoglou tells critics he’ll maintain attacking rage
Ange Postecoglou has told critics he is tired of them questioning Tottenham's attacking approach, adamant his style won't change after a 6-3 loss to Liverpool.
All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart
An all-Filipino crew onboard Centennial 7 is readying for the Sydney to Hobart, having never set foot in Tasmania.
‘Never satisfied’: Demon’s slog is his Xmas Day gift
Alex de Minaur opens up about the Christmas Day plans he hopes will unwrap success in 2025, Australian Open disappointment and his key goals for next year.
Roar deal for Zadkovich in balance after ALM defeat
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich remains defiant as his tenure comes under more scrutiny following an ALM record-equalling loss to Perth Glory.
Summer of Sutherland continues as Australia beat NZ
Annabel Sutherland has this time starred with the ball to help Australia beat New Zealand by 75 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner top scored with the bat.
Nyika’s plan to ‘mow down’ Opetaia in IBF title fight
David Nyika is relishing the underdog tag as he prepares to fight Jai Opetaia for the world IBF cruiserweight title with just three weeks of preparation.
McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers
Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss
Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers.
India pacer says Head ‘struggles against short balls’
India quick Akash Deep believes Travis Head "struggles against short balls" and the tourists have plans to tame the red-hot Australian star.