COVID case takes England coach out of SCG
The COVID outbreak in England's Ashes camp has grown to seven, with coach Chris Silverwood to miss the SCG Test after a touring family member tested positive.
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Sixer Abbott showcases all-round mettle
Sydney Sixers star Sean Abbott, who has produced two match-winning knocks this BBL season, is relishing a chance to bat at No.7 for his club.
Heat bat first in BBL clash with Sixers
Brisbane Heat have won the bat flip and opted to set a total in their BBL clash with Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
Synthetic pitches could help Poms: Warner
England's batsmen are on track to hit a 131-year low in Australia, and David Warner believes synthetic wickets could help them for their next tour.
COVID-19 cases take toll on ALM fixtures
COVID-19 cases at Brisbane Roar, Melbourne City and Central Coast have resulted in the postponement of three more A-League Men games.
Black Jack claims Sydney to Hobart victory
Supermaxi Black Jack has taken out line honours in the 76th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Dominant Australia retain the Ashes at MCG
Australia have retained the Ashes after beating England by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
NBL games postponed amid COVID cases
Another three NBL games have been postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases at the Adelaide 36ers and Brisbane Bullets.
England show fight before batting collapse
England showed admirable fight in the field after their COVID-19 scare, but their batters were found wanting badly again late on day three at the MCG
Strikers bat first against Hobart in BBL
The Adelaide Strikers have elected to bat first against the Hobart Hurricanes in their BBL clash at Bellerive Oval.
COVID case in England family group
England players have been held back at their hotel on day two of the Boxing Day Test after a member of their family group tested positive to the virus.
Pope keen to study T20 spin wizard Shadab
Lloyd Pope is keen to pick the brain of fellow legspinner and new BBL teammate Shadab Khan, the Twenty20 wizard who has linked with the Sydney Sixers.
Quick Boland’s journey to career-best form
After five years in the international wilderness, newly minted Australian Test quick Scott Boland has finally discovered how to get the best out of himself.
United uncertain if WSW clash will proceed
Western United and Western Sydney are both dealing with COVID-19 cases and United coach John Aloisi is uncertain whether their January 1 clash will proceed.
Sydney Thunder bowling first in BBL derby
Todd Murphy is debuting for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL derby, while the club is also keen to unleash Pakistan legspinner Shadab Khan as a super substitute.
Josh Hazlewood unsure when he will return
Josh Hazlewood says he will try to bowl again on Tuesday as he recovers from the side strain that has sidelined him for a second Ashes Test.
England face more questions at the top
England's woes at the top of the order have deepened with their average opening stand dropping to just 7.6 in the Ashes series after flopping again at the MCG.
Tennis star COVID positive in Sydney
Canada's Dennis Shapovalov says he had tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Sydney ahead of the Australian tennis summer.
Starting gun music to SydHob sailors’ ears
After the cancellation of the 2020 Sydney to Hobart and the cloud of COVID this year, officials and sailors are waiting for the start of the 2021 race.
Woolf eyes more Tongan World Cup upsets
Tongan coach Kristian Woolf says his team at next year's World Cup will be stronger than the one that beat Australia in 2019.
England swing four changes for Boxing Day
England have made four changes for the Boxing Day Test, with Rory Burns and Stuart Broad among the casualties and Jack Leach returning.
Boland to make Test debut on Boxing Day
Paceman Scott Boland will make his Test debut in a shock Ashes selection call, with Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser ruled out.
Australia one win from Ashes history
Australia have a chance to wrap up the Ashes in the quickest time since the late 19th century if they are able to beat England in the Boxing Day Test.
Black Jack banking on vast race experience
Skipper Mark Bradford is backing the experience of his Black Jack crew to help his supermaxi perform after a difficult preparation for the Sydney Hobart race.
Hazlewood on ice but Green feeling fine
Josh Hazlewood has sat out the main MCG net session before Boxing Day with his side strain, but Joe Root's arch-nemesis Cameron Green has no workload concerns.
NBL postpones games due to COVID-19 cases
Another three NBL games have been postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases in the Illawarra Hawks and Brisbane Bullets teams.
Plapp driven by Olympic pursuit gold quest
Smarting from Australia's near-catastrophe in the team pursuit at the Tokyo Games, rising cycling star Luke Plapp has vowed to win an Olympic gold medal.
Rebuilt Richardson a smarter Test quick
Jhye Richardson has returned to Test cricket a smarter bowler despite back-to-back shoulder operations.
Chidiac keen to make Victory stint count
Alex Chidiac is determined to make her loan at Melbourne Victory count and is happy to spend this Christmas preparing for a derby against Melbourne City.
‘Brave’ Root confident of Ashes century
Joe Root believes he will scores a first Ashes ton on Australian soil, though the England captain admits it is 'a brave thing to say'.
Andy Murray earns Australian Open wildcard
Andy Murray has been handed a wildcard into the Australian Open, ensuring his first appearance at the tennis grand slam tournament since 2019.