Third time's the charm for Li Na
LI Na has won the Australian Open women's crown at the third time of asking, smashing Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 6-0 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Re-live the action with out live blog.
Read MoreAdam Goodes named Australian of the Year
AFTER being named Australian of the Year in Canberra this afternoon, Sydney Swans star Adam Goodes says Australia needs to continue the fight against racism and support for Aboriginal people.
Read MoreWhat's the Buzz: Maroon goes awol
QUEENSLAND'S Emerging Maroons camp was thrown into chaos when Newcastle Knights centre Dane Gagai went missing after a night out in Brisbane. The camp was being run by his Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett.
Read MoreLehmann to Maxwell: Pull your head in
FRUSTRATED Australian coach Darren Lehmann has ordered star all-rounder Glenn "Big Show" Maxwell to pull his head in ahead of the Australia Day clash, but defended Phil Hughes' South Africa tour snub.
Read MoreHOW much do you want it? It's the question Li Na's coach is asking her after she earned a third shot at the Australian Open. +
Could he be the last man Stan-ding?
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AS he progressed to his first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, Stanislas Wawrinka was not so much a tennis player as a word game. +
Cibulkova-Wawrinka paid $10,251
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THE spree of Australian Open upsets is two shy of a potential two-leg multi paying $10,251 saluting. +
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File photo dated 19/9/2012 of Chelsea's Juan Mata.. Issue date: Friday January 24, 2014. Manchester United manager David Moyes should start to rebuild his shattered club by ushering Juan Mata into his squad on Friday. See PA story SOCCER Man Utd. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
AS Chelsea agree to transfer Juan Mata to Manchester United for $70m, we ask why would Jose Mourinho sell such a talented player to one of his big rivals?
FIFA under scrutiny after more deaths
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AT least 185 people have died in the past year while working on infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. +
Ferguson backs under-fire Moyes
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ALEX Ferguson has broken his silence to insist under-fire David Moyes can still salvage Manchester United's season. +
German club sues misbehaving fans
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BUNDESLIGA team Hanover 96 successfully sues two supporters to reclaim fines after the fans' misbehaviour. +
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Nic Maddinson of the Sixers bats during the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and the Sydney Sixers at ANZ Stadium on January 25, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
A TERRIFIC spell by Nathan Lyon and half-century by Nic Maddinson secured a strong win for the Sixers in the Sydney Derby.
Blueprint for pummelling Proteas
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WE reveal the blueprint Australia's cricketers must follow in order to take down the powerful Proteas in South Africa. +
Selectors must face Marsh reality
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IAN CHAPPELL: Shaun Marsh has the sort of talent that makes batting look easy. Unfortunately, Phil Hughes doesn't. +
Faulkner thrives on Stokes rivalry
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JAMES Faulkner won't back down from an Australia Day joust with Ben Stokes as the battle of the all-rounders intensifies. +
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Daniel McBreen in action during the round 16 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. (AAP Image/Jeremy Piper) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
TWO sublime strikes in a three-goal first-half blitz saw Central Coast shoot down the Jets and climb to second on the A-League ladder. Video: watch the highlights.
Signings confirm Victory's status
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THE blue-chip signatures of Tom Rogic and Besart Berisha shows Melbourne Victory is still the A-League's biggest club. +
Farina throws teen to wolves
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AS the pressure mounts, Frank Farina is looking to Sydney FC's young players for inspiration on the field. +
Preparing for life without marquees
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WITH both Sydney teams likely to lose their marquee stars, both clubs will respond in very different ways, writes Robbie Slater. +
NEW Blues recruit Benji Marshall is adamant he can defy the critics and represent the all-conquering All Blacks. +
Fantasy Super Rugby: six top picks
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FOX Sports Fantasy Super Rugby is back - and to celebrate the launch we take a look at six of the top picks. Sign up now!
Tahs confirm Beale will trial at 10
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KURTLEY Beale will be competing for the NSW No.10 jersey with Bernard Foley as the Waratahs look to find their best backline. +
Reds considering Simmons shift
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ROB Simmons may have overtaken James Horwill as Australia's best lock, but he could make a positional shift at the Reds this season. +
EXCLUSIVE: STEPHEN Dank has 11 days to hand over documents about his supplement program to two former Sharks players who are considering legal action.
NRL to make sweeping rule changes
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THE NRL is set to announce sweeping rule changes targeting time wasting and the dangerous cannon ball and crusher tackles.
All eyes on Eels recruits
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THESE are the five new recruits breathing life into the hopes of a legion of Parramatta Eels fans.
Why Souths need James Packer
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KERRY Packer always said you'd be mad to invest in football but James didn't always take his father's advice, writes John Lehmann
FORMER Collingwood star Heath Shaw will wear No.23 at GWS in honour of his father Ray.
More surgery for Waters
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THE career of West Coast premiership defender Beau Waters hangs by a thread after another gut-wrenching shoulder dislocation.
Motlop to visit London knee guru
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EXCITING Geelong forward Steven Motlop will fly to London for treatment on his injured knee. +
WE'VE seen plenty about how the new generation F1 cars look, but how will their turbo V6 engines sound on track? Watch this video and crank the volume!
McLaren poaches Lotus boss
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MCLAREN became the first F1 team to fully reveal their 2014 car, but that wasn't the biggest news of the day...
Daytona mixed bag for Aussies
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QUALIFYING has been a mixed bag for the Australians racing in this weekend's Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Watch LIVE on SPEED!
The ugly new face of Formula 1
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MEET the Williams team's new Formula 1 car. We explain the reason it has an echidna-like nose. Do you like how it looks?
WE'RE counting down Australia's top 100 athletes and will reveal our No. 1 choice on Australia Day. Find out who made the cut from 40-21.
Australia Day sporting memories
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CAST your mind back to come of the more memorable moments in Australia Day sporting history.
Laid-back star's time to shine
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SURFIE or Winter Olympian? Globetrotting jetsetter or humble guy who lives in a small flat underneath his grandma's place? +
World title No.1 priority for Gilmore
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FIVE-time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore is promising to put on a show in a bid to reclaim her surfing world title this year. +
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