Snapshot of the week’s A-League Men action
A look at the highs and lows of latest A-League Men action.
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Snapshot of the A-League Women round
A look at the highs and lows of the A-League Women round.
Hazlewood no fan of obscure catch rule
Josh Hazlewood is not a fan of the obscure rule that allowed his Test teammate Michael Neser to take a breathtaking catch in the Big Bash League on Sunday.
ACL tear puts end to Maddinson’s season
Victorian and Melbourne Renegades batter Nic Maddinson will miss the rest of the Sheffield Shield and BBL seasons after scans confirmed a torn ACL.
Popyrin shocks world No.6 Auger-Aliassime
Young Australian Alexei Popyrin has upset Canadian world No.6 Felix Auger-Aliassime in their first-round duel at the Adelaide International.
Injured Papenhuyzen heads to US for rehab
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen will head to the US to work with a specialist in the hope of getting back into NRL action following his serious knee injury.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL
Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
Nadal bemoans dead tie versus Australia
Rafael Nadal pointed out a shortfall of the new United Cup, saying it should be fixed for next time.
Lynn in ‘better headspace’ after BBL move
Chris Lynn says he's in a better headspace after switching from the Brisbane Heat to the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
Tsitsipas striving for tennis zen mode
Three-time Australian Open semi-finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is physically equipped for another deep run in Melbourne later this month.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
Poland advances to United Cup city final
Poland have booked their spot in Brisbane's United Cup city final against Italy after Hubert Hurkacz beat three-time grand slam champ Stan Wawrinka.
Tiley backs United Cup amid criticism
Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley disagrees with suggestions the inaugural United Cup mixed teams event has not been the raging success it was supposed to be.
Practice matches included in AO qualifiers
Australian Open qualifiers are now paid ticketed events, with Tennis Australia to add practice matches at Rod Laver Arena to the schedule as a fan incentive.
Limited members at Victory home return
Melbourne Victory A-League Men and Women members can attend the club's upcoming double header, except for those who hold seats in the north end of AAMI Park.
How Bennett gave new Dolphin Kodi the code
Dolphins utility Kodi Nikorima recalls a brutal lesson Wayne Bennett taught him at the Broncos, and the coach's phone call that secured him to the new NRL club.
Mitchell scores 71 as Cavs catch Bulls
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored 71 points, the eighth-highest individual haul in NBA history, as the Cavaliers came from behind to beat Chicago in overtime.
Djokovic holds no grudge against Australia
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Constant Lestienne in straight sets to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International 1.
Huni eyes return after injury all-clear
Australian heavyweight boxer Justis Huni has been given the all-clear to return to training and is eyeing a return to the ring in March.
Australia seals first United Cup win
Another win for Jason Kubler and mixed doubles success for Samantha Stosur and John Peers have earned Australia their first United Cup tennis victory.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Poor Sydney weather cruels Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught behind for 79 leaving Australia 2-147 against South Africa when umpires stopped play on day one at the SCG due to bad light.
Saudi Arabia is a ‘new challenge’: Ronaldo
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has said he chose Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr for a new challenge despite offers from elsewhere including Australia.
Santos says farewell as Pele laid to rest
Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been laid to rest in Santos, the city he made famous, after a four-hour procession through streets packed with mourners.
Broncos grant Haas personal leave
The Brisbane Broncos have granted Payne Haas personal leave, after his mother was charged for her alleged involvement in a fatal car accident.
Alcaraz to return in tennis charity event
Carlos Alcaraz will make his first appearance in Australia as world No.1 at the Tennis Plays for Peace charity event at Rod Laver Arena on January 11.
Barty’s mentor role at Australian Open
Retired champion Ash Barty will return to Melbourne Park for the 2023 Australian Open in a more relaxed role as mentor of fellow tennis prodigy Olivia Gadecki.
Vondrousova, Sabalenka through in Adelaide
Former French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Adelaide quarter-finals after the pair enjoyed contrasting victories.
Greece, US, Poland through in United Cup
Greece have scraped through to the United Cup semi-finals after beating Croatia in the mixed doubles of the Perth city final.