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Flames back in winners’ circle
1:21PM SYDNEY Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers says her side has found their rhythm just in time for a crucial match-up against defending WNBL champions Townsville Fire next Sunday at home.
Fans left fuming after ‘miserable’ fight
12:58PM SPECTATORS were left fuming after Luis Ortiz smashed Malik Scott in a frustrating bout in Monte Carlo.
Video: Ronaldo bares all in Mannequin Challenge
12:49PM PORTGUAL are the latest team to take on the Mannequin Challenge, but Cristiano Ronaldo stole the spotlight after appearing in nothing but his underwear.
Corban’s not so lonely anymore
12:33PM EARLIER this year, Corban Wroe starred in a tongue-in-cheek video about the lonely life of a Wildcats development player, set to the music of ‘All By Myself’.
Long shot change to save Leckie from relegation
12:32PM WINLESS Ingolstadt have appointed a new manager as their new coach in place of sacked Markus Kauczinski in a bid to get their Bundesliga season back on track.
Amla target of offensive graffiti message
12:31PM A MAN has been banned from any Cricket Australia match nationally for three years, after writing an offensive message at Blundstone Arena that targeted Hashim Amla.
Aussie 7s women claim Oceania title
12:21PM IT’s the new-look Australian team with the same dream as the one that won Olympic gold — winning every international battle they can.
Man banned for Hashim Amla slur
12:11PM A MAN has been banned from any Cricket Australia match nationally for three years after writing an offensive message targeting Hashim Amla.
WCQ wrap: Spain and Italy’s impressive routs
12:03PM WALES conceded an agonising late equaliser as Serbia battled to a 1-1 draw in a World Cup qualifier as former champions Italy and Spain both won 4-0.
Surf starlets ride into history at Jaws
11:33AM AUSSIE surf starlets Felicity Palmateer and Laura Enever have earned serious street cred in the macho world of big wave surfing by conquering one of the most brutal waves in the world.
Baddeley finds his groove after worrying slump
11:29AM AARON Baddeley had gone four seasons without a win. He’d even slumped to 427th in the world. But then a change came over his game in 2016.
Suncorp Super Netball: New name, new game, new era
11:07AM AUSTRALIAN sport has a new game with a new name with the much-anticipated national netball league debuting in 2017 to be known as Suncorp Super Netball.
‘Big idiot’: Test star axed over epic outburst
10:55AM WEST INDIES’ best Test batsman of the past few years has been dumped after an extraordinary outburst on social media over playing contracts.
Thais’ almost half a million reasons to beat Roos
10:43AM THAILAND’S football association is offering a hefty bonus to the national team to defeat the Socceroos in Tuesday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Bangkok.
Players catch breath after frantic day
10:33AM IT’S raining in Hobart - probably 24 hours later than was hoped by Aussie fans - but that’s no reason not to join our live blog of the second day in Hobart.
W-League 2016/17 ultimate guide
10:26AM THE premier football league for women in Australia is back, bigger and better than ever. Our guide to the 2016/2017 W-League.
WNBL round 5: Five minute wrap
10:16AM SUZY Batkovic pulled off a miracle shot to help Townsville to their overtime win at home against the Sydney Uni Flames. SWOOP’S WNBL five minute wrap,
Anger over Mercedes’ extreme F1 intervention
10:09AM MERCEDES has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure Red Bull doesn’t interfere with the F1 title race, and people aren’t happy.
Ref again focus of Scots ire after narrow loss
9:34AM SCOTLAND was yet again stewing over refereeing decisions after losing to Australia by one point for the second successive encounter.
How close Mooy is to playing for Man City
8:34AM AARON Mooy confirmed he’s being closely monitored by Manchester City throughout his loan stint at Huddersfield, renewing hopes he could yet play for the PL giants.
Warming club bench not sitting well with Ryan
8:14AM SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mat Ryan is convinced he will eventually reflect on his frustrating stint with Spanish club Valencia as the making of him on and off the field.
Hamilton grabs Brazil pole; Ricciardo struggles
8:04AM LEWIS Hamilton stormed to pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix with title rival Nico Rosberg joining the triple F1 world champion on the front row.
Player ratings: The Wallabies’ men that mattered
7:15AM THE Wallabies got out of jail as Tevita Kuridrani scored a late try against Scotland to secure a dramatic win. Here are our player ratings from Australia’s 23-22 win at Murrayfield.
Cranky Cheika blasts lock for moment of madness
6:39AM WILL Skelton’s sin-binning against Scotland earned the ire of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika after his side were forced to play short a man in the final stages.
Wallabies win epic contest over Scotland
6:32AM THE Wallabies’ grand slam is alive — after clinging to life support for much of their heart-stopping victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.
England ends 10-year winless run against Boks
4:47AM ENGLAND ended its decade-long winless streak against South Africa in style with a 37-21 victory at soggy Twickenham, maintaining the team’s 100 per cent record under coach Eddie Jones.
All Blacks crush hapless, new-look Italy
4:27AM MALAKAI Fekitoa bagged a brace of tries as a second-string All Blacks warmed up for a revenge match with Ireland by pummelling hapless Italy 68-10 at a stunned Stadio Olimpico.
Great Scot! Another Wallabies escape act
3:40AM ANOTHER great escape against Scotland has kept alive the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam, following their thrilling 23-22 win at Murrayfield. Tevita Kuridrani’s 75th minute try saved Australia.
Powell-Pepper inspired by Eagles of ‘06
3:00AM WA draft fancy Sam Powell-Pepper remembers the day when he knew he wanted to become an AFL footballer.
‘It’s no coincidence we’ve won one with that ref’
10:50PM DESPITE plenty of positive play from Western Sydney, they depart Etihad Stadium with a 3-0 loss, as Melbourne Victory celebrate a crucial triumph.
Below-par win leaves Muscat confused
10:50PM KEVIN Muscat couldn’t help but point out the irony. Melbourne Victory was fantastic against Sydney FC seven days ago and lost 2-1.
Video: Victory’s bizarre win over Western Sydney
10:24PM IT was far from conventional. It was often controversial. But ultimately Melbourne Victory ran out a deserved 3-0 victor over Western Sydney.
Champion Meares laps up venue honour
10:00PM A SMALL part of cycling legend Anna Meares regretted retiring as she spun around the $59 million velodrome that carries her name at Chandler on Saturday.
Feisty Reds are up for the fight
10:00PM ADELAIDE United is at rock bottom and, to highlight the tension, there was biffo between two teammates at training eight days ago before peace was made in the dressing room.
Draw shows rock bottom could be behind Reds
10:00PM SOMETIMES you need to hit rock bottom before you can start to climb your way back up.
There’s no going back now for Folau
10:00PM A CHANCE encounter with former NRL teammates brought back some old memories for Israel Folau in Scotland this week, but the Wallabies superstar has no desire to return to the 13-man code.
NRL won’t abandon Barba: Greenberg
9:30PM JUST days after reaching out to Ben Barba’s partner, Todd Greenberg has assured the fallen Sharks will be welcomed back to the game albeit with one strict condition.
Green and bold plan for Wilko
9:00PM FOR years he has been one of the quiet achievers of the A-League, a no-frills defender whose calmness under fire has been valued by a series of coaches.
Krishna inspires undermanned Nix past Mariners
8:25PM ROY Krishna has continued his stellar A-League form to inspire Wellington to a dominant 2-0 win over a disappointing Central Coast in Canberra.
Blyth still in control ahead of final round
8:25PM A change of caddie hasn’t slowed Adam Blyth’s march towards the NSW Open golf title.
Debutant’s brother storms off
8:08PM CALLUM Ferguson’s brother, Lachlan, flew in from London to catch his sibling’s debut — and it didn’t end well.
Lehmann: ‘It’s not good enough’
8:07PM DARREN Lehmann admits Australia has reached a batting crisis point and concedes he is now under pressure as coach.
Carnival woes lead to missed chances
8:01PM AMID all the Doomben 10,000 debate last week, two questions struck me. Why is there a desperate need to change our carnival every year? And, is it really that bad?
Live: Aussies prompted to make ‘ugly’ runs
7:54PM STEVE Smith has sent a stern message to his batsmen after yesterday’s embarrassing collapse — “be happy to score ugly runs”.
Qewy adds another cup to Appleby’s spring haul
7:50PM TAB BIG BETS: QEWY closed out Charlie Appleby’s stunning raid on the Melbourne spring with victory in the Sandown Cup on Saturday.
Rock’s MM start Dunn and dusted
7:33PM MATT Dunn has the best of both worlds from his Murwillumbah base and has perfected the art of placing his horses in the right state as the winners continue to roll in this season.
Rogic, Mooy double act firing
7:13PM SEPARATELY they are inspiring their British club teams, and together, Tom Rogic and Aaron Mooy intend to be the creative spark that stimulates the Socceroos.
Aussies ‘absolutely sports mad’ says Harry
7:09PM PRINCE Harry has revealed his Olympics for war veterans will head to Sydney in 2018 because of the Australian love of sport.
Smith proves he’s irreplaceable as skipper
7:00PM 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.
‘Did Jonty Rhodes come out of retirement?’
7:00PM CALLUM Ferguson was the one making his Test debut but it was his UK-based brother Lachlan who stole the show after watching his sibling run out by a substitute fielder.
When an Aussie showed Trump how to win
6:53PM AUSTRALIAN Jeff Harding’s famous world title win over Dennis Andries in 1989 gave Donald Trump, who was ringside, a lesson in climbing off the canvas, writes Grantlee Kieza.
Triple treat: Sheikh’s men share the spoils
6:23PM SUNDAY FIX: BEAUTIFUL Romance scored a last-stride win in the Zipping Classic at Sandown, capping a unique day for Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation.
Battered jockeys out for weeks after falls
6:16PM YOU only had to take one look at Taylor Marshall’s wrist to know he was in trouble. Fellow hoop Jason Collett didn’t fare much better after both had falls at Canterbury on Friday night.
Starc steps up after batting debacle
6:15PM HAVING been dismissed for a paltry 85 in Hobart Mitchell Starc put Australia back in the match with three quick wickets in the final session. AS IT HAPPENED....
Flying Fork gets timing right
5:45PM THERE were perhaps two people at Sandown on Saturday that gave $2.30 favourite Morton’s Fork a chance when the Sandown Guineas field straightened for the tough run home.
NFL star cops big fine for towel throwing tantrum
4:15PM KANSAS City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s towel toss toward an NFL game official last week will cost him a pretty penny.
Philander the destroyer skittles Aussie order
4:12PM SOUTH Africa reduced Australia to its worst performance on home soil in 32 years but wrecking ball Vernon Philander refuses to accept the second Test is already locked away after the opening day.
NFL Wrap: Ravens keep Browns winless
4:03PM 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.
NBA Wrap: 76ers get first win, LeBron makes history
3:52PM JOEL Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to their first win of the season, while LeBron James had another history-making game. It’s all in the NBA Wrap!
Rooey to help Saints go from good to great
3:34PM NICK Riewoldt will return for pre-season training on Monday week buoyed by his team’s promising season but with the knowledge the hard work to improve is ahead of the young squad.
Preview: Best bets for Newcastle
3:27PM LIFE couldn’t get much better for Rachael Murray right now and the in-form jockey is hoping to celebrate her 27th birthday on Sunday with another winner or two at Newcastle.
Mexico, USA’s defiant message to Trump
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.”
Lehmann defends confusing selection process
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Chappell stunned: ‘Why the hell?’
9:10AM TENSIONS flared between the two sides after Steve Smith questioned Temba Bavuma’s tactics, and it left Ian Chappell dumfounded.
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.
