Warner vows to take on South African pace attack
ANDREW WU Opener says he will fight fire with fire against South Africa's powerful pace attack.
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Federer keen to play and do his charity show
![Fit and ready: Roger Federer says he is not on a farewell tour.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059201/th-svFEDERER-90x60.jpg)
LINDA PEARCE TENNIS Roger Federer has felt no after-effects from his hot and busy week
Footage from Schumacher's helmet camera can be used: probe source
![MIchael Schumacher](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2013/12/30/5041974/schumacher-th-90x60.jpg)
Grenoble 12:25am MOTOR SPORt It had been unclear until now whether camera was working at time of accident.
Langer backs Australia to be No. 1
![Former Australian opener Justin Langer.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059188/th-svJLANGER-90x60.jpg)
CRICKET Australia rises to third in Test rankings following its 5-0 whitewash of England.
Portugal bids farewell to Eusebio
![Flora (centre), the widow of Eusebio, breaks down during his funeral at Lumiar cemetery in Lisbon on Monday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059185/th-svEUSEBIOWIFE-90x60.jpg)
Lisbon 9:33pm SOCCER Tens of thousands turn out in the rain to say a final farewell to soccer legend.
Cricket
It's just great to be part of it
![Teammates for life: Australia celebrates the Ashes win at Sydney Opera House on Tuesday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059193/th-svPLAYERSC-90x60.jpg)
RYAN HARRIS Mixing with all the England blokes in the rooms was a great way to finish the series.
Australia had a better grasp of decision review system in Australian Ashes series
Australia talks the talk before taking on world No.1 South Africa
Nathan Lyon leaping out of the shadow of Shane Warne
Getting rid of Kevin Pietersen would be bad for team and game
Ryan Harris pondered knee surgery that would have ended his Ashes
Big Bash League: Hapless Thunder hope arrival of Sri Lankan Ajantha Mendis stops the rot
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Tennis
Agnieszka Radwanska loses in first match of her Sydney International title defence
![Agnieszka Radwanska during her second-round match against Bethanie Mattek-Sands.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059194/th-svRADWANSKA-90x60.jpg)
Michael Carayannis, Sydney Top seed becomes first defending champion in 16 years to crash out in first appearance.
Tomic cruises to victory
Australian teenager Storm Sanders scores big upset win in Hobart
China ready to stage fifth grand slam, says John Newcombe
Stosur needs to chill out and avoid the home-town hype, say former greats
Lucky eight snare remaining Australian Open wildcards
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Soccer
A-League: When transfer deals turn sour
![Michael Lynch](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2013/09/13/4746335/Michael-Lynch-90x60.jpg)
MICHAEL LYNCH 12:29am There are probably only a handful of players in the A-League, certainly under the age of 30, who would not jump at the chance to move overseas to improve their pay or career prospects.
Theo Walcott to miss World Cup with knee injury
A-League: Brisbane Roar coach Mike Mulvey facing tough selection call over star striker Besart Berisha
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Cycling
Simon Gerrans knows he will soon have to play second fiddle to GreenEDGE teammate Simon Clarke
![Green edge: Loes Gunnewijk, Simon Gerrans, Jessie MacLean and Simon Clarke unveil the new GreenEDGE uniform.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059202/th-svORICA-90x60.jpg)
RUPERT GUINNESS Simon Gerrans knows time will come when he and Simon Clarke undergo ''role reversal''.
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Horse Racing
Trainer Mick Price hopes Geromayo and Nordic Empire will work
![Mick Price](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059184/th-svMICKPRICE-90x60.jpg)
CHRIS ROOTS Melbourne trainer plans debut performance to remember in Magic Millions Classic.
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AFL
AFL: Brisbane captain Jonathan Brown's foot no concern for Lions coach Justin Leppitsch
![Jonathan Brown](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059183/th-svJBROWN-90x60.jpg)
Brisbane 9:43pm Star will return to pre-season training next week as he continues to overcome foot problem.
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Rugby Union
Injury-free Horwill primed for Reds return
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Ed Jackson 11:42am After struggling to find form in 2013, Queensland Reds skipper James Horwill says an injury-free pre-season will help him get back to his best this year.
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Rugby League
NRL: Sonny Bill Williams set to line up for Roosters in Auckland Nines
![SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Sonny Bill Williams of the Roosters celebrates victory during the 2013 NRL Grand Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on October 6, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5058488/Sonny-Bill-Williams-t-20140107161144994327-90x60.jpg)
4:13pm Sydney Roosters superstar Sonny Bill Williams is set to play in the NRL Auckland Nines next month, in a huge boost to the fledgling tournament.
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Basketball
WNBL: Abby Bishop on the double for Canberra Capitals
![Sport: Canberra Capitals V Logan Thunder. Capitals player Abby Bishop. 20th of December 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059204/aajk-thumb-abby8-20140107211920396296-90x60.jpg)
Alex Nicholson 5:30pm Canberra Capitals star Abby Bishop produced back-to-back double-doubles to claim the WNBL player of the week award for Round 13.
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Winter Games
Russia launches Sochi clampdown a month before Games
![Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Christmas service at the Holy Face of Christ the Saviour Church in Sochi on Tuesday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059354/th-svSOCHI-90x60.jpg)
Sochi 11:52pm Local residents barred from using roads leading to Olympic venues without permits.
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Lawyers for NFL players unveil $858-million concussion compensation plan
![Hall of Fame standout and former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett is among the 4500 players who have filed suit against the league.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5059294/th-svDORSETT-90x60.jpg)
Philadelphia AMERICAN FOOTBALL Lawyers representing former NFL players detail how money would be divided.
Scott charges, but Johnson wins in Hawaii
![Adam Scott.](http://web.archive.org./web/20140107180140im_/http://images.theage.com.au/2014/01/07/5058189/adam_scott-th_20140107134408881895-90x60.jpg)
12:50pm GOLF Zach Johnson wins the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii, with Adam Scott sixth despite an impressive eagle on the par 5 15th.
Mitchell's mo to go?
Mitchell Johnson has revealed his plans for his facial hair..
Soccer legend dies
Tributes pour in for soccer legend Eusebio da Silva Ferreira.
Johnson praised
Michael Clarke rates paceman's bowling as equal to legends.
Man Utd on notice
Manager David Moyes signals his desire to bring in new players.
Ashes sweep sealed
Australia completes a 5-0 destruction of England.
Eusebio dead at 71
Portuguese star voted one of the 10 best players of all time, dies.
2014 sporting calendar
Download PDF files with all the key dates for the sporting year.
Vigil for Schumacher
Fans gather outside French hospital to mark his 45th birthday.
Our best sportspeople
Who was Australia's top sporting individual in 2013?
What next for Aussies?
Jesse Hogan and Chloe Saltau look ahead to the Sydney Test.
Victory steals draw
Gui Finkler's stunning goal ensures a share of the points.
Sport 2013 wrap up
The good, the bad and the ugly in the world of sport this year.
Ashes are back
Australia wins back the Ashes after just three of the five Tests.
Regional sports pics
Greatest images from the Fairfax Community Media dragnet in 2014.
Sharks sanctioned
CEO, Dave Smith announces the results of the NRL's investigation.
Winter wonderland
Weather conditions were a major factor in several NFL games.
Costanzo's best
Part of Age photographer Sebastian Costanzo's best work.
Five seasons
The Age followed five footballers through the 2013 season.
AFL List Manager
Your footy trade and draft destination
2014 fixture analysis
Winners, losers and the quirks of next season's AFL draw.
Finally, it's over!
Video Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall analyse the key moves.
The 2013 grand final
All the news, player stories, player ratings, photos, videos, and polls.