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Milestone man Chris Lynn stars as Strikers hammer Heat
Chris Lynn became the first BBL batter to reach 4000 runs as the Adelaide Strikers won their first New Year's Eve clash in seven seasons, belting the Heat.
Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win
The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Sobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans
Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.
Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win
The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.
Aussie NBA star to miss ‘at least a few weeks’
Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies’ 2026 forecast
As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year.
One dead, 30 hurt in Machu Picchu tourist train crash
Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu have crashed, killing one person and injuring about 30 passengers.
Time penalty leads to historic Sydney to Hobart win
Overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart have dramatically changed hands after a post-race penalty, paving the way for a record-breaking winner.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Kings ‘easily’ NBL’s best team: Bullets coach
Xavier Cooks and Kendric Davis starred as NBL heavyweights the Sydney Kings scored a comfortable win over the visiting Brisbane Bullets.
Aussie NBA star suffers hamstring injury in big loss
Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has suffered a blow in his All-Star hopes, limping off in Chicago's home defeat to Minnesota with a hamstring injury.
French pair in box seat for Syd-Hob win, but protest in
A small yacht crewed by two Frenchman is in top spot for overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart - but they must answer to a protest lodged by a competitor.
Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test
After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.
What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades
Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.
‘Walking triple-double’ Giddey backed as NBA All-Star
Andrew Gaze says Josh Giddey is more than earning his pay packet and must be in the conversation for a first NBA All-Star call-up.
Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick
England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
Thirteen dead, 98 hurt after train derails in Mexico
Mexican authorities say at least 13 people are dead after a train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca.
Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.
“Difficult’: fickle winds slow Sydney-Hobart contender
The contest for overall honours in a slower-than-usual Sydney to Hobart race has yet to be decided, three days after the fleet set off on Boxing Day.
Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle
Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match.
‘Clinical’ Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat
The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.
Iconic French film star Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91 at her home in southern France.
Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL
Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.
‘Redemption’: Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart dogfight
Master Lock Comanche has won Sydney to Hobart line honours after outpointing its supermaxi rivals in a "dogfight" down Tasmania's east coast.
‘State of shock’: MCC backs curator after two-day Test
MCC boss Stuart Fox has staunchly defended chief curator Matt Page after a wild Boxing Day Test finished within two days.
Wanderers snap goal drought but Reds add more pain late
Western Sydney ended a run of more than six hours without an ALM goal but their season remains on the brink after they fell 3-2 to Adelaide.
Mixed fortunes: Aussie NBA stars’ streaks continue
The contrasting fate of Australia's two premier NBA stars rolls on, with Josh Giddey banking a fifth straight win as Dyson Daniels made it five losses in a row.
Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire
Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.
Gardner says Aussies still No.1 despite World Cup exits
Australia are without a women's World Cup trophy in either the ODI or T20 format, but Ashleigh Gardner insists major changes to their cricket are not required.
Neck-and-neck supermaxi battle for Sydney to Hobart
Two supermaxis at the head of the Sydney to Hobart race are locked in a close battle, with several big-name yachts forced to pull the pin in rugged conditions.