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Smith proves he’s irreplaceable as skipper
3:17PM STEVE Smith is captaining one of the worst Australian teams of all time, but his lone-hand innings proved why he is currently irreplaceable as Test skipper, writes Ben Horne.
Mexico, USA’s anti-Trump gesture
3:01PM MOST would think Mexico-USA relations had hit an all-time low after the election of Donald Trump — but this gesture proved otherwise.
Conor’s shock backstage UFC confrontations
2:54PM BACKSTAGE at UFC 205, Conor McGregor told a bigger champion he was a “f***ing bitch”. Not long after, a big-name rival told ‘The Notorious’: “I will smash your face.”
Broken promises: ‘Marsh not cooked?’
2:52PM MARK Waugh gave dropped all-rounder Mitch Marsh an iron-clad assurance his spot was safe for Hobart. These mixed messages are creating chaos in an already under pressure team.
2012 Brownlow ‘always going to be tainted’
2:51PM ST KILDA champion Nick Riewoldt expects Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell to be awarded Brownlow Medals but concedes the 2012 award will be tainted.
Treweeke riding winning wave with Waller
2:45PM WINX’S owner Richard Treweeke is becoming champion trainer Chris Waller’s lucky charm after Zumbelina scored her second successive win on Saturday.
Marquez sinks USA as Mexico snatch thriller
2:15PM SKIPPER Rafael Marquez scored an 89th minute winner as Mexico stunned the United States 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup qualifying duel between the arch-rivals.
Disaster ensures memorable debut for Ferguson
2:00PM CALLUM Ferguson certainly won’t forget his Test debut in a hurry. Australia’s 455th Test cricketer was on top of the world early today, before the thrill quickly turned to anguish.
Veranillo shows Slipper potential
1:47PM VERANILLO didn’t put a margin on his rivals but there hasn’t been a more impressive two-year-old winner in Sydney so far this season.
Fight canned in UFC 205 weigh-ins disaster
1:29PM CONOR McGregor and Eddie Alvarez safely made weight but Dana White blew up after a UFC 205 main card fight was scrapped due to a fighter coming in heavy.
McGregor gets in Alvarez’s face at weigh-in
1:28PM 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.
Rousey’s shock UFC 205 appearance
1:24PM RONDA Rousey made an unannounced appearance at UFC 205 weigh-ins today. Seeing her was a surprise but what she did on stage raised even more eyebrows.
Brownlow hasn’t damaged Jobe’s reputation
1:21PM EMERGING Essendon forward Joe Daniher believes Jobe Watson’s decision to hand back his Brownlow Medal has done nothing to damage his reputation as a leader and role model.
Sorry Aussies, Vernon will be back
1:13PM SOUTH Africa are upbeat they won’t be a bowler down for a second straight Test, with Vernon Philander currently having his shoulder iced following collision with Steve Smith.
Conor’s shock backstage spat with champ
12:59PM 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.
‘Unbelievable, one of sport’s greatest shocks’
12:26PM NEW Zealand’s clash against Scotland in the Four Nations tournament left everybody shell-shocked as they barely believed what they saw.
Who is the top dog in Tennis?
12:12PM ANDY Murray and Novak Djokovic will stage a dramatic battle to finish 2016 on top of the world as the two old rivals aim for the title at the ATP Tour Finals.
Big Sam finally receives some good news
11:34AM 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
11:31AM 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
10:45AM 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.
Suns lock in key defender Thompson
10:45AM 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.
Three Lions dominate Scotland with three headers
10:40AM GARETH Southgate enhanced his chances of keeping his job and shortened the odds on Gordon Strachan losing his as England sank Scotland 3-0 in World Cup qualifying.
Axe Hobart, give Sydney extra day-night Test
10:39AM 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.
Hamilton’s early Brazil statement to Rosberg
10:20AM 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.
Marsh out! Aussies ring changes in Hobart
10:15AM AUSTRALIA has produced a marked shift in selection policy by axing Mitchell Marsh for the second Test against South Africa in Hobart.
Australia all out in Hobart horror show
9:56AM AUSTRALIA’S batting order has crumbled to be all out for a paltry 85 runs in the first innings at Hobart. South Africa are now at the crease. LIVE COVERAGE....
Ex-Gunner’s debut treble in record Germany romp
9:52AM EX-ARSENAL winger Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick on his senior Germany debut in an 8-0 World Cup qualifier victory at San Marino as coach Joachim Loew set a new record.
James unsure about White House visits under Trump
9:49AM LEBRON James said he was undecided about whether he would return to a White House reception hosted by President Donald Trump.
Aussie women make history at Jaws
9:28AM 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.
Scots pinch historic draw from sloppy Kiwis
9:19AM 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.
Horror day gets even worse
9:10AM LIVE: Steve Smith has massive problems. Perth was bad, but the debacle that is Hobart is way worse than anything at the WACA.
Berisha granted clearance
9:00AM MELBOURNE Victory striker Besart Berisha has changed national-team allegiances from Albania to Kosovo and could line up for his new home in March.
Will athletes boycott Trump White House?
8:58AM 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.
White fuming after UFC 205 weigh-ins disaster
8:19AM CONOR McGregor and Eddie Alvarez safely made weight but Dana White blew up after one fighter caused a main card fight to be scrapped.
Harris: Starc right to be filthy at CA
7:59AM RYAN Harris believes Mitchell Starc had every right to be upset at the Cricket Australia hierarchy in the aftermath of the first Test.
Sting in this Tiger’s tale
7:23AM PLENTY has been said about Andrew Gaze’s return to coach against Melbourne on Saturday night — Sydney’s new coach talks us through the big game.
The 3 things Sterlo promised Laurie Daley
6:43AM 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
12:01AM 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.
Pujara, Vijay hit tons to lead Indian fightback
11:28PM 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.
‘I went through a lot of s**t in my day’
11:18PM LONG before Sydney Kings import Josh Powell starred on the NBA stage alongside icons like Kobe Bryant, life was vastly different as a teenage runaway.
Ronaldo’s bizarre advertising choice
11:14PM CRISTIANO Ronaldo may be the best footballer on the planet, but his acting skills need some work — as shown by his star turn in this slightly unnerving ad.
Guardiola grabs Reds a point against Roar
10:35PM SERGI Guardiola’s third goal in three games has helped Adelaide United get its season back on track with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar.
Trent in Pole position for Mundine showdown
10:27PM 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.
Aussie cricket could burn in chilly Hobart
9:42PM A PICTURESQUE patch of grass on the banks of Tasmania’s icy Derwent River could be Ground Zero for Australian cricket.
Why White will struggle to ever trust Jones again
9:41PM JON Jones is banned from fighting until next July, but even when he returns he’ll have to be happy with an undercard slot after Dana White’s latest statement.
Starc had every right to be upset: Harris
9:08PM MITCHELL Starc went from bowling 19 overs for New South Wales to close to 50 for Australia and it has angered one former Aussie quick.
Cotchin, Mitchell deserve medal: Past winners
8:35PM 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.
Aussies will feel the heat in Hobart
8:24PM FORTRESS Australia is under siege. A number of players are literally playing for their careers and the entire team is now under the microscope, writes Cate McGregor.
No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s
8:00PM THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.
NFL Wrap: Ravens keep Browns winless
7:41PM 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 Rosberg outplayed Hamilton
7:37PM 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.
Risdon locked in glorious Roos battle
7:28PM THE best way for Josh Risdon to stake a permanent claim for the Socceroos’ right fullback spot is to stay with Perth Glory – for now.
Rain or shine, black clouds hover over Aussies
7:05PM AUSTRALIA’S cricketers need to follow South Africa’s example by doing what is best for the team and not personal glory, writes Richard Hinds.
Why Smith’s safe from hovering axe
6:42PM STEVE Smith is under the pump like never before but the Australian skipper can take solace in the fact there are several heavyweights at greater risk of going under the bus.
Why the South African bond is so strong
6:40PM THE seeds for a successful South African tour of Australia were sewn at a “culture camp” outside Cape Town just a few months ago.
Import’s at head of the Qewy with Mac aboard
6:12PM 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.
Tough ask for Lightning against Perth’s pros
6:06PM PERTH Lynx rightly are being held up as the blueprint for a women’s professional team with the main roster now all fulltime WNBL players.
Big deficit to make up for 36ers, Lightning
6:03PM ADELAIDE’s elite level basketball teams have 66 points to make up against their respective NBL and WNBL opponents Saturday.
The forgotten Al still has some zip in engine
6:00PM 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.
Why I didn’t hit Alvarez with chair
6:00PM CONOR McGregor nearly launched a chair at his opponent Eddie Alvarez on Thursday, but one reason held him back.
Why I didn’t hit Alvarez with chair
5:53PM CONOR McGregor nearly launched a chair at his opponent Eddie Alvarez on Thursday, but he was ultimately deterred by security and UFC president Dana White.
Ferg’s baggy green lantern
5:52PM CALLUM Ferguson had been there before, fighting through an anaesthesia haze to gauge the success of a knee reconstruction that would make or break his baggy green ambition.
Chasing Dunkeld Cup win for a late mate
5:49PM GEELONG trainer Chris Calthorpe hopes to fulfil one last ambition for late mate Andrew Dillon by winning Saturday’s Dunkeld Cup with Saturday Sorcerer.
Beister visa boosts Victory on eve of big clash
5:38PM MAX Beister’s despondent mood ahead of Victory’s clash with Wanderers was short lived after the Immigration department granted him the all-clear to make his debut.
Bulut not in Poppa’s good books just yet
5:36PM KEREM Bulut remains in A-League exile after Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic refused to give any indication if he will play against Melbourne Victory.
TAB to refund Cotchin, Mitchell Brownlow bets
5:18PM BETTING agency TAB will hand out $95,000 in bonus bets to punters who backed Trent Cotchin or Sam Mitchell for the 2012 Brownlow following Jobe Watson’s decision to hand back his medal.
‘I thought it was completely justified’
5:17PM MELBOURNE Victory fullback Jason Geria admits his form was not good enought to be selected in the Socceroos squad for the World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
Socceroos commitment was easy call for Degenek
5:08PM MILOS Degenek owes his life to Australia, and wants to say thank you by becoming a key part of the Soccceroos’ plans for the 2018 World Cup.
Sixers sign English star for BBL06 campaign
4:53PM EXCLUSIVE: Hard-hitting English opener Jason Roy is set to light up BBL06 after signing to play for the Sydney Sixers this summer under the recommendation of Steve Smith.
Callow spreads his wings in quest for success
4:52PM 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.
Surprise culprits in A-League’s most fouls list
4:20PM THE number of fouls per game in the A-League is again on the rise and teams with a reputation for ‘pure football’ are not as clean as you might think.
Smith: We need to find killer instinct
4:20PM AUSTRALIAN captain Steve Smith has implored his men rediscover their killer instinct as they strive to rebound from the first Test loss against South Africa at the WACA.
Essendon ‘unreservedly apologises’ to Watson
4:19PM ESSENDON has apologised to Jobe Watson for the position it put the star midfielder in that lead to him handing back his Brownlow Medal. READ THE FULL STATEMENT
Essendon ‘unreservedly apologises’ to Watson
4:05PM ESSENDON has apologised to Jobe Watson for the position it put the star midfielder in that lead to him handing back his Brownlow Medal.
‘He’s a man of huge integrity’
4:04PM THE AFL world has praised Jobe Watson after he decided to hand back his 2012 Brownlow Medal, but his club hasn’t escaped the blowtorch.
Mitchell: I won’t talk about Brownlow
3:51PM SAM Mitchell has refused to weigh in on whether he should be awarded the 2012 Brownlow Medal after Jobe Watson officially handed it back to the AFL.
Inside mail: Big bets and market movers
3:48PM CHRIS Waller has handed New Zealand apprentice Lee Magorrian his best chance to claim a Saturday metropolitan winner in Sydney with three good rides at Rosehill.
The real reason behind Bennett’s silence
3:38PM WATCH as Wayne Bennett opens up on his relationship with Mal Meninga and the English media in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Carayannis.
Watson hands back Brownlow
3:29PM 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.
Jobe explains Brownlow decision
3:26PM “It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to hand back my 2012 Brownlow Medal.” - Read the full statement from Jobe on why he is giving his medal back.
Referee killed by red-carded player’s head-butt
3:18PM AN amateur Mexican footballer is on the run after allegedly head-butting and inadvertently killing a referee who gave him a red card.
Argentina horror mounts after Coutinho cracker
3:13PM BRAZIL have thumped Argentina in their crucial World Cup qualifer with a majestic Philippe Coutinho goal kick-starting the thrashing. WATCH it here.
Benji’s surprising Broncos admission
3:10PM SPEAKING for the first time as a Brisbane Bronco, Benji Marshall raised eyebrows with a prediction of how his time in Queensland will unfold.
Ex-Germany keeper’s shock U-turn after WWE debut
3:07PM FORMER Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese recently made his in-ring debut for WWE in Munich, but already a shock backflip looks on the cards.
What you missed after UFC presser
3:03PM WHILE the world was still baffled by Conor McGregor’s explosion, Eddie Alvarez hit back at the Irishman in brutal fashion.
Timani sets sights on being next great No. 8
2:33PM 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.
Trainer steps up for another shot at Valley success
2:30PM RUSSELL Bell hopes to open his account as a Victorian-based trainer on Friday night when stable star Sirbible resumes at Moonee Valley.
Saturday Best with Ray and Duff
2:17PM TAB BIG BETS: The Daily Telegraph’s Ray Hickson and Sky Thoroughbred Central’s form expert Ron Dufficy discuss the meeting at Rosehill on Saturday.
Title hope reveals unconventional secret weapon
2:12PM 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.
UFC 205: Why McGregor will make history
2:02PM 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.
Golf mad kid grabs job as pro’s caddie
1:35PM WHEN Kade Webber first put his name down to be a caddie at the NSW Open, the initial response wasn’t encouraging.
Why Australia will never win with Marsh
1:23PM 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
1:22PM WHEN Rav Sidhu defended his Muay Thai world title in Bangkok three months ago the Thailand fight scene let a lion into its den.
Blues replace Bozo as Origin shake-up continues
1:20PM 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.
Ex-footballer’s shock U-turn after WWE debut
1:17PM FORMER Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese recently made his WWE debut in Munich, but already a shock backflip looks on the cards.
Why MotoGP’s finale is far from a dead rubber
1:15PM 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.
Blues’ huge call in Origin shake-up
1:09PM NSW has continued its post-season shake-up as it tries desperately to end Queensland’s State of Origin dominance in 2017.
Friday formline: Horses, jockeys and trainers to follow
1:00PM OUR stable of experts pinpoint the horses, jockeys and trainers to bank on and who to avoid at the major meetings on Saturday.
‘He didn’t realise what his duties would be’
12:51PM DONALD Trump has been President-elect less than 48 hours but there’s already doubt over whether he’ll keep this promise.
How Obama floored NBA star
12:40PM THIS is Iman Shumpert’s face when Barack Obama uttered one word during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ visit to the White House.
