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.
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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.
Two newcomers named in England T20 squad
England have named a 16-strong squad for their five-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies in Barbados.
Heat win BBL toss and bat against Strikers
The Brisbane Heat have won the toss and elected to bat against the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL game at Adelaide Oval.
Canberra stage comeback to secure ALW draw
Two late goals have allowed Canberra United to snatch an A-League Women point in a 3-3 draw against Brisbane Roar.
Smaller yachts chasing handicap honours
The fate of overall honours in this Sydney to Hobart will be decided two days into the race, according to the two-times handicap-winning owner of Quest.
Giddey’s Thunder earn third-straight win
Josh Giddey scored 14 points and teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a dominant triple-double as Oklahoma City thumped Denver for a third-straight NBA win.
Bulldogs ace Smith returns to AFL training
Western Bulldogs ace Bailey Smith, a week after taking leave for personal reasons, has returned to training with his AFL club.
Canberra, Roar desperate for a win in ALW
They both sit on the bottom of the A-League Women ladder without a point but Canberra and Brisbane are full of fight and ready to scrap for a win.
Burgess unlikely to return to South Sydney
Sam Burgess says he's happier staying away from the Rabbitohs as he eyes a role on England's World Cup coaching staff.
Under-fire England coach defends selection
England head coach Chris Silverwood insists he is the right man for the job but accepts that a faltering Ashes campaign brings question marks over his position.
Gallen bounces back to down Lussick
Paul Gallen came back from a first-round pasting to seal a TKO victory over former Manly prop Darcy Lussick in Sydney.
Games postponed by six City COVID-19 cases
Defending champions Melbourne City are the latest A-League Men club to have positive COVID-19 cases, prompting the postponement of three different matches.
Djokovic wants to play at the Open: Tiley
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley says world No.1 and nine-times champion Novak Djokovic wants to play in Melbourne despite not revealing his vaccination status.
Sharks must aim for NRL top four: Gallen
Cronulla great Paul Gallen believes the Sharks should be aiming for top four minimum next year after recruiting strongly for the 2022 NRL season.