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Kyrgios tipped for Davis Cup tilt
AUSTRALIA’S Davis Cup hopes have soared on two fronts, with Nick Kyrgios recovering well from injury and Czech spearhead Tomas Berdych withdrawing.
Preview Why the Stars can cause Big Bash boilover
THE Stars play minor premiers Perth Scorchers at the WACA on Tuesday, confident of pulling off an upset that will secure them a second consecutive grand final berth.
Huge upset World No.1 bundled out of Aus Open
ANDY Murray has been dumped from the Australian Open, thrashed in the fourth round by World No.50 Mischa Zverev.
‘Women kicking balls, I’d like to see that’
IF the AFLW’s new ad is a guide, the historic first season is going to be eye-catching with a recreation of the iconic 1990s “I’d like to see that commercial”.
Ex-Lion roars on the cricket pitch
HE may have swapped the Sherrin for a cricket ball, but AFL legend and radio host Jonathan Brown was still a lethal weapon for a suburban cricket club in Melbourne’s west.
Port duo can hit heights again: Lade
FORMER ruckman Brendon Lade was a hero for the Port Adelaide faithful, admired for his fightback from serious leg injuries. Now he’s predicting two proteges can follow suit and return to the top echelon.
Paddy pushes for Saints’ pre-season opener
ST KILDA key forward Paddy McCartin has fully recovered from last year’s concussion worries as he attempts to lock down a permanent berth next season.
Sprinkler malfunction cuts City game short
MELBOURNE City set up a winner-takes-all mini W-League final against Newcastle on Friday night with a win over the Roar but the clash was not without controversy.
Muscat’s men keeping the faith in chase
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat is refusing to give up on his side’s chase of undefeated Sydney FC atop the A-League ladder.
Hungry Victory to throw everything at Sydney
A “hungry” Victory will throw everything at Sydney FC in their top-of-the-table clash, according to the player who knows Victory better than anyone.
Watch every goal from overnight Premier League
A bumper night of Premier League is headlined by Wayne Rooney’s record, but Liverpool stumbled badly while Manchester City-Tottenham was a thriller.
‘There was no plan B’
WHAT is the biggest lesson to take from Mischa Zverev’s incredible Australian Open upset of World No.1 Andy Murray? Don’t bother with a back-up plan.
KP ‘banter’ my Aus Open highlight: Evans
BEATEN by Jo Wilfried Tsonga today, Brit Dan Evans had a sensational Australian Open, but his highlight was his “banter” with a certain English cricket ‘Star’.
‘It was terrible acoustics in that room’
FINALLY, Roger fails at something. He may have won tonight but Roger Federer won’t quit his job as a tennis star if his singing voice is anything to go by. FOLLOW LIVE
Nadal’s chances at Aus Open glory lift off
ANOTHER International No-Novak Day in men’s tennis has dawned with a bright glint of promise for Rafael Nadal.
‘Worst fielding performance of the summer’
PAKISTAN coach Mickey Arthur slammed his side’s “woeful” performance in the field, labelling the eight dropped catches “unacceptable”.
Big Bash Finals: The SuperCoach Gospel
THE semi-finalists are finalised and Trent Copeland wraps the round that was and gives you all the information you need to dominate the last rounds of BBL06.
Warner capitalising on golden age
THE prime years of an international batsman’s career often define his legacy. For David Warner that time is now and the run-hungry star is riding every innings.
Why the Stars can cause Big Bash boilover
THE Stars play minor premiers Perth Scorchers at the WACA on Tuesday, confident of pulling off an upset that will secure them a second consecutive grand final berth.
Weir keeps the winners flowing
SUNDAY FIX: A STANDARD big day out at Moonee Valley on Saturday has mercurial Daren Weir scanning the map for options.
Archie finds stayer with Wheal potential
PEDIGREE counts when you’re setting a slow-maturing filly for the ultimate staying races — or races — for her sex.
Cummings filly Exceeds expectations
PROMISING filly Exceeds proved there is no substitute for race experience as she gave trainer James Cummings his first juvenile winner of the season at Randwick.
Cartwright in limbo as stewards delay inquiry
EMBATTLED jockey Josh Cartwright will not learn his fate until February 13 at the earliest.
Billy’s back, Snake hanging by thread
MELBOURNE star Billy Slater’s return date from a shoulder injury that threatened his career has been set, but Brett Stewart’s future is on a knife edge after this latest news.
Storm find answers to selection puzzle
KENNY Bromwich has emerged as a major beneficiary of a Melbourne Storm reshuffle, as frontrunner to replace second-rower Kevin Proctor.
Big three back in training for Storm
THE band is back at Melbourne Storm with inspirational skipper Cameron Smith and halfback Cooper Cronk joining Billy Slater in training for 2017.
Slater’s shoulder set for toughest test yet
AFTER playing just eight games in the past two years, Billy Slater’s bid to return to NRL action is set to take a huge step forward.
Sky’s the limit Sevens out to conquer sporting landscape
NOT cricket. Not swimming. Not even netball. Australia’s women’s sevens team want to be the most recognisable female sport in Australia.
AB switch All Black signs rich European contract
AN All Blacks five-eighth will pack his bags and head to Europe after signing a lucrative three-year deal worth more than $1 million a year.
Tens Globe to witness ‘line breaks and tries’
WHAT can punters expect from the inaugural Global Tens tournament in Brisbane? Plenty of excitement, according to Israel Folau.
Rugby Wallaby prop continues scrum education
TORRID encounters with two French packs has taught developing Wallabies prop Tom Robertson that scrummaging is the biggest part of his rugby education.
Monte Carlo Rally rocked by fan crash death
THE first stage of the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally was cancelled on Thursday after a crash involving a New Zealand driver’s car killed a spectator.
Hungry Whincup won’t be Holden back
SIX time Supercars champion Jamie Whincup says watching Shane van Gisbergen bag his maiden championship made him hungrier than ever to reclaim the crown.
F1 takeover near completion after vote
THE takeover of Formula 1 is nearing completion after the FIA approved Liberty Media’s purchase of the sport at a vote in Geneva.
GRM to race Holdens in 2017 Supercars season
GARRY Rogers Motorsport has confirmed it will use Holdens in the 2017 Supercars Championship, bringing to an end Volvo’s three-year journey in the series.
Sevens out to conquer sporting landscape
NOT cricket. Not swimming. Not even netball. Australia’s women’s sevens team want to be the most recognisable female sport in Australia.
Bandits’ bats pillage Perth
AMERICAN Kevin Padlo’s ninth-inning home run kept the playoff hopes of Brisbane in their own hands by snatching a come-from-behind win against Perth.
Muscat’s men keeping the faith in chase
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat is refusing to give up on his side’s chase of undefeated Sydney FC atop the A-League ladder.
Lynnsanity on a Big Bash final mission
THE Brisbane Heat have not given up hope of Chris Lynn becoming their Big Bash storm trooper if they crack their Gabba curse on Wednesday.
‘It was terrible acoustics in that room’
FINALLY, Roger fails at something. He may have won tonight but Roger Federer won’t quit his job as a tennis star if his singing voice is anything to go by. FOLLOW LIVE
‘Worst fielding performance of the summer’
PAKISTAN coach Mickey Arthur slammed his side’s “woeful” performance in the field, labelling the eight dropped catches “unacceptable”.
Nadal’s chances at Aus Open glory lift off
ANOTHER International No-Novak Day in men’s tennis has dawned with a bright glint of promise for Rafael Nadal.
Why the Stars can cause Big Bash boilover
THE Stars play minor premiers Perth Scorchers at the WACA on Tuesday, confident of pulling off an upset that will secure them a second consecutive grand final berth.
Watch: Haddin’s classic catch while mic’d up
EVERGREEN Sydney Sixer Brad Haddin managed to take one of the catches of the summer despite being in the middle of a live interview with Ten’s commentary team.
SCG king Warner seals series victory
DAVID Warner has elevated his status as the king of the SCG, blasting Australia to a bruising series triumph over Pakistan with yet another stunning century.
Sprinkler malfunction cuts City game short
MELBOURNE City set up a winner-takes-all mini W-League final against Newcastle on Friday night with a win over the Roar but the clash was not without controversy.
Gavrilova’s timing right in dash for glory
DARIA Gavrilova said it herself — she wasn’t ready before. She might well be now. But success depends on her ability to execute her game plan.
SA pair just having fun winning
THERE was a time South Australians Brad Mousley and Alex Bolt would paint their faces black, white and teal and be in the stands cheering for Port Adelaide at its Melbourne games.
Sixers say no to finals shift
THE NBL-leading Adelaide 36ers publicly are insisting if the club reaches the best-of-five grand final series, it will be played at their home venue despite potential date and booking clashes.
The perfect result for our team
IF 2017 is a year of learning for me, then it could not have started any better.
Border’s Dirty Dozen remembered
IT’s taken 30 years but at last Allan Border’s 1987 World Cup squad has been honoured at the SCG. The remarkable story of their triumph already sits in cricketing folklore.
UniSA stuns rich and fancied rivals
AN AMATEUR national wildcard team thrown together on the eve of the Tour Down Under has upstaged professional squads with $20 million budgets to be ranked No.1 in the world.
Six of the best for Sixers
THE Adelaide 36ers will host two games of the NBL’s best-of-three final semi final series after clinching top spot over the weekend for the first time since 2000.
2017 TDU jersey winners
WITH Richie Porte taking top honours, here are the 2017 Santos Tour Down Under jersey winners.
Queen ‘wants her knighthood back’
ANDY Murray is out of the Australian Open after the world No.1 was beaten by Mischa Zverev, the world No.50. SEE HOW THE TENNIS WORLD REACTED
Player power in cricket’s power struggle
LEADING Australian players will meet on mass in Sydney to have their say on the stalled pay negotiations that have threatened to explode all summer.
Roar pair with a point to prove
JAMIE Maclaren wasn’t the only Brisbane player with a point to prove in the Roar’s 1-0 win over Phoenix. Brandon Borrello was also a man on a mission.
Porte now aiming for France
RICHIE Porte has started his quest to win the Tour de France in the most convincing way possible by clinching his first Tour Down Under title in Adelaide.
Warner capitalising on golden age
THE prime years of an international batsman’s career often define his legacy. For David Warner that time is now and the run-hungry star is riding every innings.
‘X-factor’ Taylor key to WNBL title bid
SHE came to Australia to learn more about her game but now Asia Taylor is schooling local rivals in how to make a big mark in the WNBL with a career-best performance.
Something special to be lost in city revamp
MELBOURNE is no longer the training powerhouse it once was but racing would lose something very special if the horses were booted from tracks with the CBD as a backdrop, writes Matt Stewart.
Bite now holding aces for finals
ADELAIDE Bite has swept ladder-leading Melbourne Aces on the road, claiming all four games to give its rivals plenty to ponder with the play-offs looming.
Selectors would be wrong to drop Renshaw
MATTHEW Hayden believes dropping Matt Renshaw would be a major mistake and a call that would fly in the face of baggy green tradition.
Hungry Victory to throw everything at Sydney
A “hungry” Victory will throw everything at Sydney FC in their top-of-the-table clash, according to the player who knows Victory better than anyone.
Wanderers break home drought against toothless Jets
WESTERN Sydney Wanderers sealed a much-needed 2-0 triumph over mid-table rivals Newcastle at Campbelltown Stadium on Sunday.
Finals clash Sixers say no to finals shift
THE NBL-leading Adelaide 36ers publicly are insisting if the club reaches the best-of-five grand final series, it will be played at their home venue despite potential date and booking clashes.
Changing times Oh baby, a pintsized netball pioneer
INDIE Bulley and her former Australian Diamonds mother Bec are paving the way for the potential return of numerous netballing mums to the court.
Golf ‘There’s no bulls*** with her’
RORY McIlroy has revealed how he met his stunning new fiancee — and why he dramatically called off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.
Legend Iconic voice ready to rumble at Oval
EXCLUSIVE: The most famous voice in the world of boxing, possibly in sport, is coming to Adelaide Oval. Michael Buffer is set to whip the crowd into a frenzy ahead of the Green-Mundine fight.
NBA Video: Delly shines in return to starting lineup
MATTHEW Dellavedova shined in his return to the Bucks’ starting lineup, Thon Maker joined him, while the Spurs downs the Cavs in overtime. It’s all in the NBA Wrap.
