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Conor’s shock backstage spat with champ
HE’S the featherweight champ fighting the lightweight king. But backstage at UFC 205, Conor McGregor just picked a nasty fight with an even bigger fish.
Live World Cup qualifier: USA v Mexico
THE United States are in action against its southern neighbour Mexico in Ohio with spots at Russia 2018 at stake in the fifth round of World Cup qualification.
Big Sam finally receives some good news
SAM Allardyce received good news over the newspaper sting operation that saw his time as England manager brought to an end after just one game in charge.
Payet and Pogba complete France’s comeback
PAUL Pogba and Dimitri Payet scored as France fought back to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier. It was marked by tributes to victims of the Paris terror attacks.
Special Features
Man down: Madness in Hobart
LIVE: “What on Earth is going on?” Kevin Pietersen summed up the unbelievable scenes unfolding during the second Test in Hobart.
Marsh out! Aussies ring changes in Hobart
AUSTRALIA has produced a marked shift in selection policy by axing Mitchell Marsh for the second Test against South Africa in Hobart.
Hobart disaster! Aussies sink to new low
AUSTRALIA has lost five wickets in the first session with the top order crumbling after being sent in at Bellerive Oval. LIVE COVERAGE....
Axe Hobart, give Sydney extra day-night Test
FAREWELL HOBART. It is time to take the dinky little Test in a dinky little town away from Hobart and give Sydney a second summer Test, writes Paul Kent.
Pujara, Vijay hit tons to lead Indian fightback
MURALI Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara hit tons to lead India to 4-319 in their first innings on the third day of the first test, trailing England by 218 runs.
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.
Live World Cup qualifier: USA v Mexico
THE United States are in action against its southern neighbour Mexico in Ohio with spots at Russia 2018 at stake in the fifth round of World Cup qualification.
Big Sam finally receives some good news
SAM Allardyce received good news over the newspaper sting operation that saw his time as England manager brought to an end after just one game in charge.
Payet and Pogba complete France’s comeback
PAUL Pogba and Dimitri Payet scored as France fought back to beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier. It was marked by tributes to victims of the Paris terror attacks.
Spotted! Basti’s 4-hour meeting hints MLS move
WITH Bastian Schweinsteiger frozen out at Manchester United, the question lately has been where the German midfielder will go now. Now MLS appears a real possibility.
James unsure about White House visits under Trump
LEBRON James said he was undecided about whether he would return to a White House reception hosted by President Donald Trump.
Will athletes boycott Trump White House?
DONALD Trump’s White House looks set to be a no-go zone for a slew of professional athletes who cannot stomach a visit with the divisive president-elect.
NFL Wrap: Ravens keep Browns winless
THE Baltimore Ravens gained sole possession of first place in the AFC North at the expense of the winless Cleveland Browns, who reached an historic low point in franchise history.
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.
Hamilton’s early Brazil statement to Rosberg
LEWIS Hamilton has had the recent edge on Nico Rosberg and that continued in Brazilian GP practice as the Mercedes teammates fight for the F1 title.
How Rosberg outplayed Hamilton
AS THE 2016 F1 season draws to a tight finish between the Mercedes top dogs, Mark Webber weighs in on what was done right — and what wasn’t.
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.
Jobe shouldn’t have to give medal back: Hird
FORMER Essendon coach James Hird has slammed the injustice of Jobe Watson having to hand back his 2012 Brownlow Medal.
Suns lock in key defender Thompson
GOLD Coast has locked away another key member of their enviable spine with defender Rory Thompson re-signing with the Suns through to the end of 2019.
Cotchin, Mitchell deserve medal: Past winners
TWO Brownlow Medallists believe Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell now deserve the 2012 award — but only reckons Jobe Watson made the right call to give it up.
Watson hands back Brownlow
JOBE Watson has announced he will return his 2012 Brownlow Medal to the AFL. The decision comes four days before the commission was due to decide his fate.
Scots pinch historic draw from sloppy Kiwis
BRAVEHEARTS by name, and they more than lived up to it. Scotland have given New Zealand the scare of a lifetime and nearly beaten the world’s number one ranked side. Relive all the action.
The 3 things Sterlo promised Laurie Daley
NSW legend Peter Sterling promised Origin coach Laurie Daley three things when he accepted the job as key adviser for the Blues.
Mal reveals team to battle Bennett’s England
KANGAROOS coach Mal Meninga has finally settled on his top team with Dragons duo Josh Dugan and Tyson Frizell earning recalls for the final pool game against England.
Penrith re-sign 15th NRL player in 2016
PENRITH’S unprecedented spending spree has continued with the club re-signing their 15th player this season to a long-term deal.
’Australian rugby has eaten itself’
MICHAEL Cheika does not shy away from adversity and he believes Australian rugby will only get back on track when the sport becomes truly unified. LISTEN TO THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Timani sets sights on being next great No. 8
THE No. 8 role is up for grabs long term and Lopeti Timani wants to build on his first four Tests to become a mainstay at the back of the Wallabies pack.
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.
Professional punter says Nieta can continue hot run
PROFESSIONAL punter John Walter has declared Nieta “bombproof” and the best bet at Rosehill, while he insists race three favourite Vassal is well under the odds.
Callow spreads his wings in quest for success
VICTORIAN jockey Noel Callow could have travelled 10 minutes for one ride at Sandown on Saturday but instead opted to jump on a plane to Sydney for three rides at Rosehill.
The forgotten Al still has some zip in engine
DAVID Hayes couldn’t believe Almoonqith had been overlooked in Zipping Classic betting, before the Melbourne Cup sixth placegetter firmed to second favourite on Friday.
Import’s at head of the Qewy with Mac aboard
KERRIN McEvoy will be hoping to continue his impressive Melbourne Spring Carnival when Qewy runs a dominant favourite in Saturday’s $150,000 Sandown Cup.
Chasing Dunkeld Cup win for a late mate
GEELONG trainer Chris Calthorpe hopes to fulfil one last ambition for late mate Andrew Dillon by winning Saturday’s Dunkeld Cup with Saturday Sorcerer.
Title hope reveals unconventional secret weapon
ADAM Blyth is hoping the wise words of his caddy - and girlfriend - has set him up for a shot at the NSW Open title this weekend.
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.
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.
Trent in Pole position for Mundine showdown
LOGAN’S Trent Broadhurst has a plan to dismantle Danny Green at Adelaide Oval but first he’s aiming to demolish Polish light-heavyweight Michal Ludwiczak.
Conor’s shock backstage spat with champ
HE’S the featherweight champ fighting the lightweight king. But backstage at UFC 205, Conor McGregor just picked a nasty fight with an even bigger fish.
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.
McGregor gets in Alvarez’s face at weigh-in
DANA White had Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez well separated at their UFC 205 face-off. Conor talked him down and then things got intense.
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James unsure about White House visits under Trump
LEBRON James said he was undecided about whether he would return to a White House reception hosted by President Donald Trump.
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.
Aussie women make history at Jaws
WIPEOUTS, rag dolls and twisted limbs were the norm in a drama-packed Big Wave tour event for women at the infamous Jaws break on Saturday.