Last Updated: December 25, 2013

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MCG ton to cap big year for Warner

AUSTRALIANS having to work hard to conceal shock at how England's campaign fell apart in this Ashes series.

Beat the bookie on Boxing Day

Beat the bookie on Boxing Day

PUSH the Christmas pudding aside, grab the form guide, it's time to find decent-priced winner on one of the biggest racing days on the calendar on Thursday.

Lisicki says Christmas can wait

Lisicki says Christmas can wait

SABINE Lisicki is keeping her Christmas festivities to a minimum as she prepares for her assault at the Brisbane International.

Pietersen rebuffs retirement talk

Pietersen rebuffs retirement talk

ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still has the desire to play for his country despite being disappointed with his form.

Spin us another one, Swanny!

Spin us another one, Swanny!

ENGLAND'S mid-tour quitter Graeme Swann says he wasn't taking a shot at Kevin Pietersen, or any other teammate.

Jose more entertaining than team

Jose more entertaining than team

ARSENAL miss the chance to move back to the top of the EPL after being held to a 0-0 draw by Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.

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Staff payouts cost Dees, Saints

MELBOURNE'S purge of senior staff cost the club more than $1.8 million, with the Dees racking up $3.1 million in losses.

Police slam silly Billie over car selfie

Police slam silly Billie over car selfie

UPDATE: POLICE have slammed Geelong Cats footballer Billie Smedts for taking a "selfie" while behind the wheel.

Bombers re-sign Myers

Bombers re-sign Myers

ESSENDON has locked away midfielder David Myers until the end of 2016.

League backs Demon pokies

League backs Demon pokies

THE Demons took $11.2m in gaming and social club revenue in 2013, with the AFL partly guaranteeing Melbourne's loan.

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Ferguson can earn forgiveness: Sailor

NO stranger to off-field controversy, Wendell Sailor has backed troubled star Blake Ferguson to be welcomed back to the NRL.

Strategic win for NRL tortoise

Strategic win for NRL tortoise

UNLIKE AFL supremo Andrew Demetriou, there's no egg on the face of the NRL's Dave Smith.

2013 NRL year in review

2013 NRL year in review

SONNY Bill Williams' stunning return was a bright light for rugby league in a season marred by the ASADA scandal.

Buzz Awards: Best and worst of 2013

Buzz Awards: Best and worst of 2013

IT'S that time of the year when Phil Rothfield takes a look into the good, the bad and the ugly of sport in 2013.

Kelly's rapid rise hits road block

Kelly's rapid rise hits roa...

ALBERT Kelly could be forced to undergo career-threatening surgery with a foot infection halting the Titans halfback's stunning rise.

EPL Xmas: one week, 30 games

LIVERPOOL title credentials get a thorough examination over the Christmas period as 30 EPL games are played in one week.

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Rumour Mill: It's getting Messi!

Rumour Mill: It's getting...

THINGS could get a little, ahem, messy at Barcelona if rumours of a rift between star player and club are right. Football

Title Man City's to lose: Rodgers

Title Man City's to lose: Rod...

LIVERPOOL might be top of the EPL table but manager Brendan Rodgers says the title is still City's to lose. News

Present time: who wants a move?

Present time: who wants a move?

IT might be Christmas, but which EPL players really want their present in January: a move in the transfer market? News

Predictions 14for14: Benji will be a Super flop

BENJI Marshall's first year in rugby won't be one to remember. Read on for our predictions for the 2014 season.

O'Connor set to join Toulon

O'Connor set to join ...

JAMES O'Connor looks set to join European champions Toulon next season, putting his 2015 Rugby World Cup in doubt.

Cipriani, O'Connor square off

Cipriani, O'Connor squa...

DANNY Cipriani won bragging rights over friend James O'Connor when they clashed in the English Premiership.

SBW going for Olympic gold

SBW going for Olympic gold

WALLABIES legend Mark Ella has no doubt Sonny Bill Williams can become an Olympic gold medallist following his return to Rugby in 2015.

V8 Classics Boxing Day Enduro

CRICKET isn't your thing? Yacht racing doesn't float your boat? SPEED have got the answer for your Boxing Day blues.

'Ricciardo will beat Vettel'

'Ricciardo will beat V...

14for14: RICCIARDO to edge Vettel, Rossi to retire, V8 rivals to blow up and an Aussie world champ. Our 2014 tips!

F1 could ditch double points

F1 could ditch double points

FORMULA 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is expecting teams to can plans for next year's final race to be worth double points.

Stoner: 'I was stabbed in the back'

Stoner: 'I was stabbed in t...

CASEY Stoner was set to have his best year ever. Then he became so sick he could barely move. He was shocked by his team's reaction.

Beat the bookie on Boxing Day

PUSH the Christmas pudding aside, grab the form guide, it's time to find decent-priced winner on one of the biggest racing days on the calendar on Thursday.

MM berth up for grabs at Canterbury

MM berth up for grabs at Canterbury

MAGIC Millions Classic hopes will go on the line at Canterbury when several youngsters bid to earn a spot in the $2 million race.

Bowman clear over Fulminate ride

Bowman clear over Fulminate ride

HUGH Bowman cleared over his ride on Fulminate, then declares he never feared being charged because "I did nothing wrong''.

Jockey shortage a concern

Jockey shortage a concern

JOCKEY ranks during the hectic holiday period severely hit with several out due to suspensions, holidays and interstate rides.

V8 Classics Boxing Day Enduro

V8 Classics Boxing Day Enduro

CRICKET isn't your thing? Yacht racing doesn't float your boat? SPEED have got the answer for your Boxing Day blues.

Miami turn up heat to win

Miami turn up heat to win

MIAMI'S Michael Beasley sank two late free throws to give the Heat a 121-119 overtime win versus Atlanta.

Sharapova causes frenzy at Aussie airport

Sharapova breezes into Brisbane

TENNIS star Maria Sharapova has touched down in  Brisbane ahead of her first tournament in four months but all eyes were on her boyfriend.

Swifts captaincy amazing: Green

Swifts captaincy amazing: Green

KIMBERLEE Green is a familiar face in the new-look NSW Swifts squad, so it's no surprise she's been named captain for 2014.

Christmas, New Year's survival guide

Christmas Rush at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

CLOSURES and altered timetables will mean it's not business as usual for services over the Christmas and New Year period.

Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda

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RICHARD Branson has urged companies to boycott Uganda over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by its parliament last week.

Cook: the buck stops with me

Cook: the buck stops with me

ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook admits he needs to improve his leadership, while insisting the Graeme Swann issue is closed.

Tori's husband accused of cheating

Tori's husband accused of c...

IN A Christmas bombshell 28-year-old Emily Goodhand has told UsWeekly magazine that she spent "an alcohol-fuelled" evening with Spelling's husband.

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Staff payouts cost Dees, Saints

Staff payouts cost Dees, Saints

MELBOURNE'S purge of senior staff cost the club more than $1.8 million, with the Dees racking up $3.1 million in losses.

The 25 must-know Christmas facts

The 25 must-know Christmas facts

THINK you know all there is to know about the festive season? From sexy Santas to stocking stuffers, we bring you the 25 fun facts of Christmas.