Cummins takes crucial wicket of Pakistan captain at MCG
Australia captain Pat Cummins has taken the vital wicket of Pakistan skipper Shan Masood to keep the hosts in the box seat to win the second Test.
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Starc strikes early in Pakistan’s chase of 317 at MCG
Pakistan have stumbled to 1-25 in their chase of Australia's 317 in the Boxing Day Test following an early breakthrough from star quick Mitchell Starc.
Djokovic, Alcaraz predict Nadal will reach top level
The world's top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz maintain Rafael Nadal, who is preparing in Brisbane, will be back at the top of his game.
Australian coach Gleeson joins NBA title-chasing Bucks
Former Perth Wildcats championship-winning mentor Trevor Gleeson has linked up again with Adrian Griffin in the NBA, this time at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Marsh’s 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG
Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.
Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.
Two-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool
A two-year-old girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a pool in northern NSW as the number of drownings this holiday season continues to rise.
NKorea military ordered to accelerate war preparations
Under the direction of leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea will expand strategic co-operation with "anti-imperialist independent" countries.
LawConnect hails ‘dream’ Sydney to Hobart underdog win
LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.
Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australia’s breakfast king Bill Granger dies at 54
Australia's breakfast king, chef and restaurateur Bill Granger, has died at the age of 54 in a London hospital surrounded by his family.
Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.
Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA
A volunteer firefighter has died while responding to an out-of-control bushfire threatening homes near Esperance in Western Australia.
Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert
A man has died after being struck by a tree branch on his property in northern Victoria as the state is warned about flash flooding and severe storms.
US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded
The US has carried out air strikes on Iraq after a base in Erbil housing American forces came under drone attack, leading to US casualties.
Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Syd-Hob’s Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night
SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.
Russia moves Navalny to a prison in the Arctic
Alexei Navalny has been moved to a penal colony in an Arctic region of northern Russia, the jailed opposition leader's spokeswoman says.
Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in motorcycle crash
Canberra recruit Troy Dargan has passed away in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in the Cook Islands, his management have confirmed.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart
Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.
Australia slump to first Test loss to India
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai.
36ers end rut by unwrapping an NBL win over the Bullets
Brisbane star Nathan Sobey was in an unstoppable mood but Adelaide had more contributors as they returned to winning ways in the NBL.
Comanche backed for Syd-Hob defence in any weather
With uncertainty over the Sydney to Hobart weather conditions, Andoo Comanche's skipper is confident his boat can thrive come rain or shine.
Life Saving Victoria reveals ‘malicious’ cyber attack
Life Saving Victoria has contacted authorities after one of its servers was targeted in a cyber attack by malicious actors.
Opetaia delivers with clinical knockout in first round
Jai Opetaia has stopped Ellis Zorro with a brutal first-round knockout in a statement performance following the controversial vacation of his IBF world title.
United outlast Wildcats in heavyweight overtime battle
Ian Clark has taken over with 13 points in overtime as Melbourne outlasted Perth under the stars in a John Cain Arena NBL classic.
Maclaren denied winner as City, Victory draw in derby
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory have played out a fiery 0-0 A-League Men draw with Jamie Maclaren denied a would-be matchwinner.
Hawks cop NBL hammering as Tassie bounce back
Forward Will Magnay has had a huge early impact as the Tasmania JackJumpers blew apart Illawarra 100-89 to snap a two-game NBL losing streak.