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UFC 205: Why McGregor will make history
CONOR McGregor’s shot at UFC immortality is nearly here. There are plenty of reasons to think he’s going down - but here’s why you should believe he can win.
Ex-Germany keeper’s shock U-turn after WWE debut
FORMER Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese recently made his in-ring debut for WWE in Munich, but already a shock backflip looks on the cards.
Why Australia will never win with Marsh
MITCHELL Marsh has come under fire for his sub-par batting of late, and now a former Test great has gone for the jugular.
Rav’s ready to test Thailand’s best
WHEN Rav Sidhu defended his Muay Thai world title in Bangkok three months ago the Thailand fight scene let a lion into its den.
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Why Australia will never win with Marsh
MITCHELL Marsh has come under fire for his sub-par batting of late, and now a former Test great has gone for the jugular.
Curator’s inside word on Hobart pitch
THE reverse swing, which played such a big part of South Africa’s crushing first Test win at the WACA, is unlikely to be a factor as Australia tries to level the score.
Rain could cost Marsh his spot
HOBART’S inclement weather could cost Mitchell Marsh his Test place, with Callum Ferguson confirmed as a serious contender to debut in the second Test.
Warne: KP trying to be ‘new Tony Greig’
SHANE Warne has his say on the controversial addition of Kevin Pietersen to the Channel Nine commentary box this summer.
Gilly, Mr Cricket, Sanga: great Hobart moments
WHEN you play a word association game with the word ‘Hobart’ it’s natural to think ‘Yachts’ or ‘Consanguinity’ - but ‘Cricket’ should come to mind too.
Kooyong could be set for radical change
THE Kooyong Classic has not featured a women’s competition since the 1990s. That could all be about to change if tournament director Peter Johnston gets his way.
Brisbane the goal for rising tennis ace
LIZETTE Cabrera already has an Australian Open qualifying wildcard but the Queensland teenager hopes her form at a Japan tournament next week will prove she merits a main draw debut.
Tomic aims to come back with a bang
BERNARD Tomic hopes to end his world ranking free fall with a strong Australian Open campaign, which will start at the Brisbane International in January.
Alcott and Dasha favourite for Newcombe medal
FOR the third year straight Australia’s top-ranked tennis players won’t win the top local gong, the Newcombe medal, with Paralympian Dylan Alcott favourite.
Tomic to begin 2017 at Brisbane International
QUEENSLAND’S Bernard Tomic has confirmed he will start his Australian Open campaign at the Brisbane International in early January.
LeBron’s incredible Undertaker snub
WWE legend The Undertaker wanted to meet LeBron James. He waited with his wife outside the Cavaliers locker room ... only for King James to brush him.
US icon savaged for ‘shameful hypocrisy’
COLIN Kaepernick has already divided America in 2016, and without doing anything, he managed to enrage people even further this week.
Ben Barba roasted by commentators
THE Sharks star was targeted by broadcasters Kelli Underwood and Emma Freedman after testing positive for cocaine.
Viral video of the year just got better
TEN million views prove this iguana’s death-defying run to safety from an army of snakes is better with Lionel Messi commentary.
Ex-Germany keeper’s shock U-turn after WWE debut
FORMER Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese recently made his in-ring debut for WWE in Munich, but already a shock backflip looks on the cards.
Argentina horror mounts after Coutinho cracker
BRAZIL have thumped Argentina in their crucial World Cup qualifer with a majestic Philippe Coutinho goal kick-starting the thrashing. WATCH it here.
Beister visa boosts Victory on eve of big clash
NEW recruit Max Beister will debut for Melbourne Victory on Saturday night after an 11th hour clearance of his working visa.
Bravo Chile’s hero but hobbles off injured
CLAUDIO Bravo was the hero as Chile ground out a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their 2018 World Cup qualifier with Colombia here Thursday before departing with a leg injury.
How Obama floored NBA star
THIS is Iman Shumpert’s face when Barack Obama uttered one word during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ visit to the White House.
Bogut paid ‘phenomenal’ honour
ANDREW Bogut was given the ultimate tribute when he returned home for his reunion with Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
Video: Lakers coach takes on players
LAKERS coach Luke Walton joined his team’s training session, and only one of his players was able to score on him.
What? John Wall was fined for this?
THE NBA fined Washington Wizards star John Wall for a very dubious action. Should this have even been a technical foul?
Australia to be home for new NBA academy
NBA and Basketball Australia announced that the league will launch the NBA Global Academy elite training centre at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
Why MotoGP’s finale is far from a dead rubber
THE world championships may all be locked up, but there is still plenty on the line as MotoGP gears up for its final round of 2016. These are the key storylines.
Why Rosberg is a worthy champion
DESPITE still having a few hurdles to jump, Nico Rosberg is fast approaching his maiden F1 title. Here’s why he deserves it.
Ricciardo’s bizarre moment with Hamilton
YOU right there, Lewis? Daniel Ricciardo was more than a little perplexed by Hamilton’s request prior to this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Sponsor dumped for stupid Trump tweet
FORMULA 1 driver Sergio “Checo” Perez has dumped his sponsor for a tweet in which they mocked Mexicans after the triumph of Donald Trump.
They ranked Ablett Jr where?
THE Geelong Advertiser has enlisted a club historian to name the best 50 Cats players ever. And there is one very big name missing from the top 10.
I didn’t talk to rival clubs: Rockliff
VOTE: TOM Rockliff has rubbished suggestions he wanted out of the Brisbane Lions at the end of the season and is determined to retain the club’s captaincy.
No limit on AFLW next generation
AASTA O’Connor believes she’ll be retired by the time AFL Women’s turns professional but the Western Bulldogs star says there’s no limit on the next generation.
Brisbane facing player welfare disaster
CRAIG Lambert is set to be offered an AFL deal to serve a one-year ban for bringing the game into disrepute with his role in the Lachie Whitfield drug saga.
Dismay over NRL fixture call
IT SEEMS like yesterday the NRL season finished, but already there are headaches brewing ahead of 2017.
Blues replace Bozo as Origin shake-up continues
NEW South Wales have continued their post-season shake-up, with long-time ‘adviser’ Bob Fulton dumped by the Blues and replaced by one of the sharpest minds in the game.
Slater returns as Storm replace key losses
SUMMER SCHOOL: With major player losses including Proctor, Koroibete and Green, the Melbourne Storm have key gaps in their roster to fill as they strive to go one step further in 2017.
The time is now for rising Tigers
SUMMER SCHOOL: The Tigers can no longer use their youth as an excuse for 2017 as they try to end their semi-final drought.
Genia returns for Scotland clash
WILL GENIA has been whisked straight back into the Wallabies’ No.9 jersey to play Scotland while Will Skelton returns on the bench for his first Test since August.
Rain, snow and Scottish flair await Wallabies
IT will be wet, windy and a miserly seven degrees at kick-off in Murrayfield this weekend, and Stephen Larkham says the Wallabies won’t overlook Scotland’s attacking threat.
Beaten All Blacks ring changes for Italian job
NEW ZEALAND have made 12 changes to their starting XV to take on Italy and called-up 19-year-old Rieko Ioane, who is poised to become the eighth youngest All Black of all-time.
Wallaroos learn World Cup draw
AUSTRALIA’S Wallaroos have been drawn to meet Ireland and France in Pool C of the 2017 women’s Rugby World Cup, to be held in Dublin and Belfast.
Friday formline: Horses, jockeys and trainers to follow
OUR stable of experts pinpoint the horses, jockeys and trainers to bank on and who to avoid at the major meetings on Saturday.
Amateur threatened to cost the TAB $140k
A COAL miner from Mudgee playing in the NSW Open caused the jittery TAB to suspend betting on the golf tournament until Friday afternoon.
Top racing accolade for wonderful Winx
DUAL Cox Plate winner Winx has been ranked the world’s best racehorse on turf and third overall behind dirt performers Arrogate and California Chrome.
Stable watch: Inside mail for Rosehill
TAB BIG BETS: HE has already won four Highway races and Matt Dunn is “just as confident” he can win a fifth with Say You Love Me at Rosehill on Saturday.
Weekend Best Bets
POLL: OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner this weekend as they look at the major races around the nation.
Golf mad kid grabs job as pro’s caddie
WHEN Kade Webber first put his name down to be a caddie at the NSW Open, the initial response wasn’t encouraging.
Mates tee up massive TAB plunge at NSW Open
MATES backing a coal miner from Mudgee to win the NSW Open caused the jittery TAB to suspend betting on the golf tournament until Friday afternoon.
Brett nets record and eyes bigger rewards
ROOKIE golf sensation Brett Coletta says he’s happy to sacrifice $150,000 in prizemoney this summer in the belief staying amateur for another year will help him cash bigger pay cheques later in his career.
Greg Norman pic raising eyebrows
GREG Norman can still leave people in awe even in retirement, and a recent photo has sent the internet into a frenzy.
Chippie trades tool belt for golf bag at NSW Open
ANTHONY Brunero has good motivation to make the cut at the NSW Open. The qualifier would rather play golf on the weekend than go back to work early.
Rav’s ready to test Thailand’s best
WHEN Rav Sidhu defended his Muay Thai world title in Bangkok three months ago the Thailand fight scene let a lion into its den.
UFC 205: Why McGregor will make history
CONOR McGregor’s shot at UFC immortality is nearly here. There are plenty of reasons to think he’s going down - but here’s why you should believe he can win.
Conor McGregor’s 20 most savage insults
CONOR McGregor is arguably the most gifted trash-talker in all of sports, ahead of his bout at UFC 205, here’s a look back at his cruellest insults.
‘He didn’t realise what his duties would be’
DONALD Trump has been President-elect less than 48 hours but there’s already doubt over whether he’ll keep this promise.
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The Coffee Ride #121, with Reece Homfray
CANCER claimed both of David Baker’s parents and his father-in-law. So there was no lack of motivation when he set out to prepare for the Beat Cancer Tour.
The world champion bringing sexy back
MAGNUS Carlsen is a 25-year-old Norwegian who is treated like a rockstar in his country. He’s the highest rated player to have ever played his game — chess.