Smeltz appears in right place at right time
Sebastian Hassett 11:00 PM The most frustrating thing about Sydney derbies at the "little shed", as Graham Arnold loves to call it, is that less then 20,000 get in to see them. Match report
Cricket
Thunder knock off Sixers at packed SCG
![All over: Fawad Ahmed of the Thunder celebrates dismissing Johan Botha of the Sixers.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/f/6/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7dbk.gjl90t.png/1452953903742.jpg)
Tom Decent 10:30 PM After four demoralising and soul-searching years, the Sydney Thunder have done everything they can to secure themselves a finals spot with a 46-run victory in front of a domestic record crowd.
Brilliant Broad destroys South Africa
![South African captain A.B. de Villiers is trapped in front by Stuart Broad.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/g/0/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7g06.gjl90t.png/1452951506045.jpg)
2:51 AM A venomous spell of fast bowling from Stuart Broad led England to an emphatic seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third Test on Saturday to clinch the series
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Tennis
Hewitt sets pupil tough test in rare showpiece
![Soaking it up: Lleyton Hewitt.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/a/r/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm79t6.gm1kqc.png/1452950244359.jpg)
Linda Pearce 6:55 PM Of all that Lleyton Hewitt has experienced during the 20-year playing career that will close any day, only once before, in 2003, has he played a countryman at the Australian Open.
How Ivanovic juggles sport and the spotlight
![Ana Ivanovic of Serbia signs her autograph.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/8/h/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm74hi.gm1kqc.png/1452935967281.jpg)
Michael Chammas 7:26 PM She's among the top five wealthiest sportswomen on the planet whose marketability can overshadow her prowess on a tennis court.
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Top stories
Price first Australian to win Dakar Rally
![Number one: Toby Price celebrates winning the Dakar Rally.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/g/i/k/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7ghy.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
6:26 AM Motor sport: Toby Price has become the first Australian winner in Dakar Rally history after winning the motorcycle category in style.
City humiliate Palace while Chelsea grab draw
![Mousa Dembele scores Tottenham's second goal against Sunderland at White Hart Lane on Saturday.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/g/7/g/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7g7i.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
4:16 AM Football: Sergio Aguero spelled double trouble for Crystal Palace as Manchester City romped to a 4-0 home win while Chelsea salvaged a point with a late goal.
Sydney steal another A-League derby win
![Derby duel: Scott Neville of the Wanderers and Christopher Naumoff of Sydney FC race for the ball.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/f/4/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7eba.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
Dominic Bossi 10:15 PM Football: It was a smash and grab rather than a carefully planned and executed theft as the Sky Blues sealed the incredible and unlikely win in the 90th minute via Shane Smeltz.
Copley move edges Jennings deal closer
![Heading west?: Michael Jennings.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/x/i/l/w/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7b8f.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
Phil Lutton 7:38 PM League: Parramatta may yet be the ultimate winners from the pre-season horse trading as Brisbane centre Dale Copley heads to Bondi to join the Sydney Roosters.
Tigers seek NFL-style general manager
![Helping hand: the Tigers will appoint a general manager to sit above coach Jason Taylor.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/8/7/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm73k1.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
Michael Chammas 5:14 PM League: The Wests Tigers have begun the search for an NFL-type general manager who will sit above head coach Jason Taylor and oversee the club's football operations.
Gibson will continue Cheika legacy: Beale
![Happy to play anywhere: Waratahs utility back Kurtley Beale.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/5/c/h/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm79y1.1001db.png/1452972489868.jpg)
Jotham Lian 8:03 PM Rugby: The fire and brimstone that used to follow Michael Cheika onto the Waratahs training ground may be extinguished but the legacy of success will remain, says Kurtley Beale.
League
Burgess unlikely for All Stars, says Inglis
![This won't hurt a bit: A Colgate official helps Greg Inglis with his mouthguard fitting at Redfern Oval on Friday.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/6/j/z/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm6xnk.106zo1.png/1452934648483.jpg)
Jotham Lian South Sydney Rabbitohs fans might have to wait a little longer to see club legend Sam Burgess return to the field after Greg Inglis revealed Burgess has pulled out of the World All Stars squad.
Widdop, Creagh to co-captain Dragons
![Leading from the front: Ben Creagh and Gareth Widdop.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/5/o/s/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm5o7g.106zo1.png/1452934648483.jpg)
Ben Creagh and Gareth Widdop have been named St George Illawarra's co-captains for the 2016 NRL season.
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Football
Mariners signing former Liverpool star
![Luis Garcia](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/e/b/4/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7e4n.106zn1.png/1452972530468.jpg)
Dominic Bossi 8:26 PM Central Coast Mariners have signed the highest profile footballer of the A-League season but there's just one problem - He hasn't played professionally in over a year.
Adelaide maintain hot streak to sink Mariners
![Icing on the cake: Craig Goodwin (left) celebrates with goal scorer Mate Dugandzic.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/e/s/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7ers.106zn1.png/1452972530468.jpg)
8:27 PM A surging Adelaide United continued their unbeaten A-League run with a thrilling 3-1 win over bottom-placed Central Coast on Saturday night.
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Horseracing
Bowman still the master after a long break
![Back in town: Hugh Bowman returns to Sydney in great style with a win on Selita (left) at Randwick.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/d/1/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7ckd.106zow.png/1452935327844.jpg)
Chris Roots 8:08 PM Hugh Bowman had not ridden in Sydney for three months, but he returned with immediate success on Selita at Randwick on Saturday.
Matthew Dale has high hopes for Hermosa
![Sand and deliver: Brenton Avdulla and Hermosa Beach take out the Highway Handicap at Randwick.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/c/e/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7bm7.106zow.png/1452935301149.jpg)
Chris Roots 8:08 PM Matthew Dale has big plans for Saturday's Highway Handicap winner Hermosa Beach in coming months if she continues to improve.
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More sport
Thomas expects Richie Porte sledge
![Mate against mate: Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas during the Paris-Nice race last year.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/b/l/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7avo.zzafh.png/1452935572091.jpg)
Rupert Guinness 6:22 PM Cycling: British star Geraint Thomas is bracing himself to receive some good old verbal stick from his former Australian teammate Richie Porte.
High flying times await speedsters
![The man to beat: Caleb Ewan will be closely watched during the lead-up race to the Tour Down Under.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/9/7/7/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm788o.zzafh.png/1452950862983.jpg)
Rupert Guinness 6:22 PM Cycling: One question that will be answered in Sunday's lead-up race in South Australia is who has the best top end speed for the bunch sprints to come.
Ex-All Black eyes 'ultimate redemption'
![Redemption: Waratahs recruit Zac Guildford turns out for Hawke's Bay in the ITM Cup.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/8/s/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm78ax.zzafh.png/1452935572091.jpg)
Jotham Lian 7:55 PM Rugby: Zac Guildford is chasing the ultimate redemption story to return to the All Blacks side he last played for in 2012 after a protracted battle with alcoholism.
Price tastes victory in gruelling Dakar Rally
![Power run: Victory in the Dakar rally would stamp Toby Price as an Australian sporting great.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/7/7/f/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7b67.zzafh.png/1452939435911.jpg)
Mark Fogarty 8:50 PM Motorsport: Winning the gruelling Dakar Rally would make off-road motorcycle racer Toby Price one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes of the year.
Garfoot produces surprise sprint in upset
![Katrin Garfoot in action during the Women's Elite Individual Time Trial at the UCI Road World Championships last year.](/web/20160116193404im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/1/a/m/q/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gm7bgy.zzafh.png/1452935572091.jpg)
Rupert Guinness 6:25 PM Cycling: Katrin Garfoot proved she still has the form by winning stage one of the Santos Women's Tour in South Australia on Saturday.
V8 trials ahead of Adelaide 500
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Mark Fogarty 8:03 PM Motorsport:V8 Supercars teams will trial their new combinations in two pre-season tests next month.