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Could de Kock be better than Gilchrist?
3:33PM A DYNAMIC left handed wicketkeeper batsman terrorising opposition bowling attacks is nothing unfamiliar to Australian cricket, unfortunately they’re now on the receiving end.
England reveal new World Cup team
3:27PM WITH Danny Willett withdrawing from the event, England have named a new pairing for the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne.
How United’s star outcast is coping with Jose snub
3:08PM HENRIKH Mkhitaryan’s status at Manchester United has been one of the perplexing situations of the season, but he has spoken on national duty about his situation.
Previews: Best bets for Taree and Moruya
3:03PM HAWAIIAN Rose and Dylan’s Destiny look the best on their respective cards at Taree and Moruya, according Daily Telegraph’s Brad Davidson.
Free agent Richards trains with Bombers
3:03PM DELISTED free agent Xavier Richards has moved a step closer to securing a move to Essendon after gaining permission to train with the Bombers.
Cricket Australia to live stream WBBL2
3:00PM IT was the big hit of last summer and this time round every game of the WBBL2 will be on either TV or live streamed for cricket fans.
NFL Wrap: Block party wins game for Broncos
2:55PM BRONCOS block party spoils party in New Orleans, Green Bay humbled by Tennessee, Philadelphia back in the winner’s circle and Vikings continue to slide.
Revamped All Blacks offer Hansen Ireland options
2:51PM WORLD coach of the year Steve Hansen admits he’s got some decisions to make over the make-up of his team for their rematch against Ireland after a dominant display against Italy.
Burns out for a first over duck
2:20PM TRAILLING by 241 runs Australia are already in trouble, with Joe Burns back in the sheds without scoring. LIVE COVERAGE!
US import boosts Melbourne United roster
2:16PM UNDERMANNED Melbourne United have reinforced their NBL roster, signing US point guard Casper Ware.
Sorry Conor, meet the real UFC ‘champion’
2:12PM MATT Hamill was never a UFC champion, but this astonishing feat proves how he sits at the top of the sport’s pecking order.
Video: Hazard, Memphis dazzle in key qualifiers
2:03PM ARJEN Robben marked his return to international duty after a year sidelined by injuries with a goal as the Netherlands beat Luxembourg 3-1.
Whyte to ride in Perth Group 1
12:55PM MULTIPLE Hong Kong champion Douglas Whyte will replace the suspended Paul Harvey on Scales Of Justice in the Railway Stakes at Ascot in Perth.
What question would you ask the No.1 draft pick?
12:33PM ESSENDON is armed with a mountain of intel on likely No.1 draft pick Hugh McCluggage, but we’re not sure how the answer to one very strange question will help.
Record 13 races at Sunshine Coast
12:28PM THE Sunshine Coast will host a record 13 races on Wednesday with Saturday’s washed out open handicap at Doomben added to the program.
Why McGregor taunted Alvarez
12:26PM UFC superstar Conor McGregor insists there was a practical reason behind the most iconic image of UFC 205.
Cavs set untouchable NBA record
12:19PM IF YOU thought the Golden State Warriors were going to be the dream team this season — think again.
Video: Ronaldo’s thumping volley after pen miss
11:42AM CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored twice and missed a penalty as Portugal defeated Latvia 4-1 to boost their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Ricciardo: ‘It’s never happened before’
11:40AM DANIEL Ricciardo was forced to take a backseat as Max Verstappen stole the spotlight in Brazil — and he had one thing to blame.
Cheeky Tweets ensure Herbert’s invitation
11:30AM THE last time Lucas Herbert played in the Australian Open it required an 11-hour overnight drive. This year it just took a handful of cheeky tweets from the young Victorian.
Aussie golfer wins $130k in second pro start
11:26AM YOUNGSTER Cameron Davis will head into this week’s Australian Open full of confidence and $130,000 richer after his US PGA Tour debut.
Monday Rewind: Barman’s last shout?
11:14AM OUR experts look back at their metropolitan meetings in their respective backyards on Saturday and give us their assessment of the best and worst performers.
Barrett scoops Player of the Year award
11:00AM BEAUDEN Barrett’s success at replacing the legend Dan Carter as New Zealand fly-half received the ultimate accolade as he won World Rugby’s Player of the Year award.
Dunn wins international race in Abu Dhabi
10:56AM PREMIER Victorian apprentice Dylan Dunn has won a prestigious international race for junior riders in Abu Dhabi.
Ex-teammate Aussies should be learning from
10:30AM RATHER than the plethora of coaches currently in use, a Cricket Australia official says the current crop of Test batsmen should learn from one of their past teammates.
German football powerhouse’s plans for Usain Bolt
10:19AM USAIN Bolt dreams of playing in the Premier League, and it’s now been confirmed that his first taste of professional football will actually take place.
Ange rolls out red carpet to his league of nations
10:02AM THE thought of losing a player to another country bothers Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou almost us much as the unlikelihood of tasting defeat against Thailand.
Sally Fitz chasing Olympic dream
10:00AM PRO surfer Sally Fitzgibbons says neither married life or a budding business empire will be sending her to the sidelines any time soon with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics firmly on her radar.
‘I feel sick. That is the worst’
9:21AM LIVE: The Australian top order has crumbled again with serious questions asked about the backbone disappearing from Aussie cricket.
NBL launches investigation into blackout
8:58AM CAIRNS Taipans have launched an appeal against the NBL’s decision to award Brisbane victory after their match was abandoned with just over a minute.
Hamilton wins stormy Brazilian Grand Prix
8:47AM LEWIS Hamilton has closed his championship deficit to Nico Rosberg with his first victory in a wet Brazilian GP, red-flagged twice due to crashes and rain.
Save of the century: Max’s magic move
7:51AM COMMENTATORS in his home nation were dropping F-bombs on TV as Max Verstappen slid sideways down the track in Brazil.
Lorenzo dominates MotoGP season finale
7:49AM JORGE Lorenzo bid farewell to Yamaha with a lights-to-flag victory in the final race of the 2016 MotoGP season at Valencia.
Irate Burgess says ref influenced by Smith
7:31AM A FRUSTRATED Sam Burgess hit out at referee Robert Hicks and Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith after England were bundled out of the Four Nations.
F1 champ’s smooth offer to grid girl
7:25AM HE’S up to his neck in the race for the F1 drivers’ championship but Lewis Hamilton always has time for the ladies.
Slam break may hand fringe Wallabies big chance
5:35AM A NUMBER of back-up players could be used by the Wallabies against France given the match is not part of the Grand Slam, with eight new arrivals joining camp in Paris.
Tie break blow no deterrent for Djokovic
5:22AM NOVAK Djokovic survived the loss of a torrid first set, bouncing back strongly to dispatch World Tour Finals rookie Dominic Thiem in London.
Who are young batsmen waiting for Test shot?
5:20AM IF Australia’s current Test batting crisis prompts selectors to change their approach and usher in the next generation, who is likely to be called up?
Roos rumble Bennett’s boys in feisty affair
3:11AM NOT even Wayne Bennett could fix England. But they gave the Kangaroos a run for their money before eventually crashing out of the tournament in a fiery contest.
Steyn ruled out for six months
11:12PM SOUTH African fast bowler Dale Steyn has undergone surgery and will be out for at least six months after breaking a bone in his shoulder in the first Test in Perth.
Kohli steadies ship to help secure draw
11:10PM INDIA survived a jittery final session on Sunday, reaching 6-172 in 52.3 overs on the fifth day, to secure a draw in the first test against England.
McGregor’s stunning ultimatum to the UFC
11:02PM CONOR McGregor promised a bombshell announcement after UFC 205. After making history in the Octagon, he just delivered on that promise with an outrageous ultimatum to the promotion.
Maclaren backs himself to deliver
9:41PM JAMIE Maclaren’s initial shock at being named in Australia’s squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Thailand has been replaced by a feeling of responsibility to deliver.
Monday Buzz: Weekend highlights, lowlights
9:14PM MONDAY BUZZ: Phil Rothfield’s highlights, lowlights and talking points from another memorable weekend in sport.
Australia could issue Kurt reply to youth criticism
9:02PM AUSTRALIA has become used to the idea of new blood being old blood. But 23-year-old Kurtis Patterson shapes as the man who can change that.
It’s make or break for Wanderers
9:00PM IT was already shaping as a heavyweight encounter, with Tim Cahill returning to his home city for the first time as an A-League player.
Smith prepared to wait for club chance
9:00PM SOCCEROOS left back Brad Smith has yet to make a start for Bournemouth following his move from Liverpool but he is prepared to bide his time, however not for too long.
‘Thai Messi’ looms as Aussies’ biggest threat
9:00PM THAILAND-based former Socceroos defender Matt Smith says if there is one player who could hurt Australia on Tuesday night it is the aptly nicknamed ‘Messi Jay.’
Kuridrani happy to stretch Folau friendship
9:00PM TEVITA Kuridrani admitted teammate Israel Folau was “pissed off” he didn’t him pass the ball and instead decided to score the Wallabies’ match-winning try himself against Scotland.
Prince to reign again for Broncos
9:00PM IT was the King two years ago, now the Prince will reign again. Scott Prince is poised to come out of retirement and play at the Auckland Nines.
One thing that petrifies Conor McGregor
8:46PM CONOR McGregor promotes himself as a macho icon, but he admitted there’s one impending event that has him more scared than ever.
Squad’s revolving door hampers Smith
8:41PM STEVE Smith’s captaincy is being railroaded by an almost unprecedented level of instability in Australian cricket highlighted by a huge number of players entering and exiting the squad.
Blackout: NBL game cancelled after power outage
8:22PM A STUNNING power outage has forced the abandonment of the Cairns Taipans-Brisbane Bullets NBL game with just over 90 seconds remaining.
‘It was dirty, disgusting. Thanks dummies’
8:16PM CONOR McGregor made history at UFC 205, but Dana White needed to vent after a historic night for the sport in New York.
How far UFC will go to keep Conor happy
8:10PM DUAL champion Conor McGregor was furious there wasn’t two belts to present to him at UFC 205. Dana White’s solution has raised plenty of eyebrows.
Chaos as Bullets, Taipans left in dark
8:00PM THE final result of Sunday’s NBL Queensland derby will not be known until Monday after a power outage plunged the contest at the Cairns Convention Centre into chaos.
Fashion plate Poulter joins top PGA field
8:00PM FLASHY Englishman Ian Poulter has been enticed to the Australian PGA for the first time, guaranteeing the best field for the tournament since it landed on the Gold Coast in 2013.
Beister hails ‘perfect’ Victory debut
8:00PM MAXI Beister couldn’t have dreamt of a more perfect Melbourne Victory unveiling, declaring it was on par with his Bundesliga and Germany national youth team debuts.
Sutherland on defensive over Test woes
7:25PM CRICKET Australia CEO James Sutherland insists Test cricket is a priority for the organisation, despite suggestions T20 has gained the ascendancy. He talks with Richard Hinds.
UFC icon roasted for Miss Universe moment
6:39PM OCTAGON announcer Bruce Buffer sent UFC 205 into chaos after an embarrassing post-fight stuff-up.
Andersen staying positive despite another loss
5:58PM MELBOURNE United veteran David Andersen hopes the scoring power of his team in the loss to Sydney is a sign of things to come when their best team is back on the court.
Blyth rallies to clinch biggest win of career
5:56PM A GUTSY back nine rally from Adam Blyth saw the Queenslander avert a disastrous collapse and claim the NSW Open at Stonecutters Ridge.
Howard’s challenge to under-fire Aussies
4:21PM PAT Howard has called on Darren Lehmann to reinvent himself as coach while urging the Australian team and officials to show resilience in a tough time.
Rodd’s nod is to the blues
4:00PM CHAMPION jockey Michael Rodd is heading back to where it all started and will be a star attraction on day one of this year’s Origin Jockey Series.
Weir to have major say in hometown cup
4:00PM DARREN Weir expects to have at least four chances of claiming his hometown Ballarat Cup — and three of them could be backed up after racing in the Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.
Promising Godolphin colt on Slipper course
4:00PM VERANILLO and Nieta book ended the Rosehill Gardens last Saturday and were the most impressive winners before a good Girls Day Out crowd of 11,205.
Preview: Best bets for Gunnedah
4:00PM BEST BETS: ADOBE Mist might have only won the one from 11 starts but that has not stopped Brad Davidson from selecting her as his best bet for the Gunnedah meeting.
$16m prize fails to lure Winx to US
4:00PM NOT even a $16 million prizemoney lure to compete in the US is enough to stop superstar Winx from racing at The Championships at Randwick in April.
Aussie 7s women claim Oceania title
3:52PM IT’s the new-look Australian team with the same dream as the one that won Olympic gold — winning every international battle they can.
Flames back in winners’ circle
3:47PM 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.
Flying knee ends UFC 205 bloodbath
3:22PM YOEL Romero delivered the most brutal knockout of UFC 205 so far, then turned his attention to the man he’ll likely fight next for the title.
Sydney star diving into uncharted waters
3:07PM NOT content with being the ADF’s first and only female combat engineer diver, Gabe Marzano somehow finds time to play in the W-League.
Player ratings: Izzy good, or what!
1:56PM TOO many handling errors and impatience will never mark it as a great win but the Wallabies will take success any day at Murrayfield. Here are Jim Tucker’s ratings.
UFC monster’s brave McGregor sledge
1:53PM RUSSIAN Khabib Nurmagomedov made a huge statement at UFC 205 then spectacularly took aim at the star of the show, Conor McGregor.
‘This is the worst fight I’ve ever seen’
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.
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.
Awesome ‘camouflage’ kick return
12:00PM STRUGGLING college football team Kansas needs all the help it can get to win game but nobody expected they’d go this far.
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.
Abandoned! Heavens give Aussies reprieve
10:33AM OFFICIALS have abandoned play in Hobart without a ball being bowled, giving Australia a much-needed reprieve from a horror opening day.
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.
