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‘He is the best player ever’
STAN Wawrinka has paid tribute to his close friend Roger Federer, heaping praise on his countryman after the two played out an Australian Open semi-final classic.
Gabba hoodoo breaks Heat’s heart
THE Brisbane Heat’s Gabba curse struck in the cruellest possible way, losing a super over to the Sydney Sixers in one of the Big Bash’s greatest finals.
Exum handed All-Star Weekend boost
DANTE Exum is amid a difficult season with the Utah Jazz but just got a Rising Stars Challenge pick for NBA All-Star Weekend. The line-ups are absolutely stacked.
KP’s blunt response to shock Boof attack
KEVIN Pietersen has been defended by Eddie McGuire and his Stars BBL captain after a blast from Darren Lehmann. Now, KP himself has hit back.
New Dockers home 'AFL's best'
TAKE a look inside the Fremantle Dockers' soon-to-be completed clubrooms and home base at Cockburn, labelled the AFL's best training facility.
Country first as Marsh targets NZ
THERE will be no dilemma for Shaun Marsh on Saturday.
Johnson too quick - for everyone
SUCH was the immediate impact Mitchell Johnson had in Tuesday's Big Bash semi-final, his wife missed his first two wickets.
Drawcard Reed pulls out of Perth event
THE World Super 6 Perth has been rocked less than a month out from the inaugural staging of the event, losing its biggest drawcard American Patrick Reed.
From Bundaberg to the big time for Lion
FROM Bundaberg to the big time. Inaugural Brisbane Lions captain Emma Zielke has come from rugby heartland to become an AFL star.
‘Next four weeks really big for me’
LANCE Franklin is ready to attack Sydney’s JLT Community Series campaign after recovering from shoulder surgery quicker than expected.
Shierlaw never gave up on longshot dream
DRIVEN by her competitive instinct, Kate Shierlaw was never going to miss out being part of the inaugural women’s competition despite only playing the game competitively last year.
Crows unfazed by latest Crouch setback
THE Adelaide Crows have dismissed any serious concern over injury-prone midfielder Brad Crouch’s latest setback.
SuperCoach: $115k jackpot within reach
TEN people came close enough to sniff the SuperCoach Perfect 9 jackpot last week. We’ve got all the intel to help you claim the $115,000 prize in Round 22.
SuperCoach: Free hit at $110k
BEEN knocked out of SuperCoach finals? Don’t despair. Pick the top SuperCoach scorer in each of the nine games of the round and claim the $110,000 prize.
How do you stop an unstoppable force?
IT’S the answer every A-League side has been searching for and 17 rounds later they are none the wiser. So, is there a secret to beating Sydney FC? The short answer is NO!
Video: Brilliant Ibini puts Sydney 11 points clear
BERNIE Ibini came off the bench to hand Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in their Australia Day 1 v 2 blockbuster. Here are the moments that mattered.
Big Blue comeback all but seals Premiers’ Plate
SYDNEY FC have all but clinched the Premier’s Plate with 10 rounds left, coming from a goal down to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1.
‘Freak’ Gutherson in a league of his own
AFTER a string of serious injuries, rising Eels star Clinton Gutherson has transformed from a battered and broken teenager into the leader of the pack on the training field.
Pearce now a Roosters role model: Wing
TWELVE months on from the lowest point of his career, Mitchell Pearce has become an NRL role model says Craig Wing.
Dressing room phone ban is ‘stupid’
TITANS star Nathan Peats has labelled an impending ban on mobile phone in dressing rooms as ‘stupid’.
England’s plan for World Cup dominance
ENGLAND head coach Wayne Bennett remains undaunted by the loss of his proposed Dubai training camp as the Test side prepares for the World Cup.
The remarkable rise of Sean Abbott
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Chris Lynn has praised Sydney Sixers quick Sean Abbott for dealing with the Phillip Hughes tragedy that could have derailed his career.
World record! Warner equals Sachin
DAVID Warner’s 179 off 128 balls against Pakistan in Adelaide has rewritten the record books. Check out the remarkable stats and milestones from his career-high ODI innings.
KP’s blunt response to shock Boof attack
KEVIN Pietersen has been defended by Eddie McGuire and his Stars BBL captain after a blast from Darren Lehmann. Now, KP himself has hit back.
Youngest since Ponting: Head’s landmark ton
HE played second fiddle to David Warner, but Travis Head achieved something remarkable by notching his maiden ODI century against Pakistan.
Kon’nichiwa! Rebels strengthen Japanese ties
THE Japanese influence on the Melbourne Rebels continues to grow, with the Super Rugby club signing Kentaro Kodama from the Panasonic Wild Knights.
Tahs on show! Izzy leads NSW Test stars
ISRAEL Folau is a definite starter in the Brisbane Tens and NSW coach Daryl Gibson intends to honour commitments to field other Wallabies players as well.
Samoan bulldozer to set Tens alight
TWO former Wallabies will spearhead French giants Toulon at the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens but their 124kg teammate will be an even bigger handful.
Tens has stars to cope with All Blacks exit
A RAFT of frontline All Blacks will be blocked from playing the Brisbane Global Tens but negotiations will guarantee the presence of legitimate Kiwi Test stars.
Burning questions: ‘Seismic changes’ for F1
F1 WAS already set for a new era on the track in 2017 before this week’s management reshuffle. These are the burning questions as F1 enters the post-Bernie era.
New Godzilla arrives for Bathurst 12 Hour
A BRAND new Godzilla is set to be unleashed on Mount Panorama for next weekend’s Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
Pics: Lowndes turns white knight for 2017
PICS: CRAIG Lowndes has revealed the bright new livery his TeamVortex Holden will carry in the 2017 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.
The most crucial change to F1’s management
AMID all the changes made to Formula 1’s management by new owner Liberty Media, this may be the most crucial: Ross Brawn has been brought on board.
Property’s stocks rise after booming win
A MOB of youngsters share favouritism for the Blue Diamond after Thursday’s two heats, which set an intriguing, albeit still early, storyline for Victoria’s premier juvenile race.
The Early Oil: Flemington
BEST BETS: The Herald Sun’s Michael Manley believes Portman and Chance To Dance can get the job done for punters at Flemington on Saturday.
Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Gelagotis wheels out big guns
MOE trainer Peter Gelagotis will end his quiet period at Moonee Valley on Friday night when he has two runners in the Australia Stakes, Malaguerra and Mourinho.
Jordsjo set to miss four weeks
APPRENTICE Anna Jordsjo is expected to miss at least a month in the saddle after breaking her wrist at Morphettville on Wednesday.
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How do you stop an unstoppable force?
IT’S the answer every A-League side has been searching for and 17 rounds later they are none the wiser. So, is there a secret to beating Sydney FC? The short answer is NO!
Video: Brilliant Ibini puts Sydney 11 points clear
BERNIE Ibini came off the bench to hand Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory in their Australia Day 1 v 2 blockbuster. Here are the moments that mattered.
Big Blue comeback all but seals Premiers’ Plate
SYDNEY FC have all but clinched the Premier’s Plate with 10 rounds left, coming from a goal down to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1.
Re-live: Australia cruises to 4-1 series win
AUSTRALIA has taken out the fifth one-day international against Pakistan thanks to centuries from David Warner and Travis Head and a four-wicket haul from Mitchell Starc.
Flames star’s clutch play sinks Capitals
CAPTAIN Belinda Snell and Opals star Leilani Mitchell helped lift the Flames to a thrilling 77-75 victory over the Canberra Capitals.
The remarkable rise of Sean Abbott
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Chris Lynn has praised Sydney Sixers quick Sean Abbott for dealing with the Phillip Hughes tragedy that could have derailed his career.
Kon’nichiwa! Rebels strengthen Japanese ties
THE Japanese influence on the Melbourne Rebels continues to grow, with the Super Rugby club signing Kentaro Kodama from the Panasonic Wild Knights.
Irishman shoots down Aussie pocket rocket
IRISHMAN Sam Bennett upset favourite Caleb Ewan in the inaugural Race Melbourne, while the Kirsten Wild-Chloe Hosking rivalry added to its history.
Froome a man down for Tour title defence
CHRIS Froome’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour title defence will be built on quality, not quantity, with Team Sky entering the race a man down.
Video: NBL player’s horrific eye injury
NEW Zealand Breakers forward Akil Mitchell has suffered an horrific eye injury during his team’s NBL game against Cairns Taipan on Thursday night.
Axe hangs over QRL’s Betros
PETER Betros’ reign as QRL chairman could come to an end on Friday as the board prepare for a leadership challenge.
Bruce and Kendle to start against Kings
HAVING climbed the domestic ladder to reach the NBL, new Brisbane Bullets guard Jeremy Kendle is in no hurry to get down.
Australia’s runners setting new pace
OLYMPIAN Alex Hartmann says Australia is entering one of its best eras of men’s sprinting as his 4x100m national teammates seek to qualify for the world championships.
Record-breaking Warner rules on Australia Day
DAVID Warner and Travis Head smashed career-best tons, records and Pakistan as Australia ran wild in a signature, 57-run holiday triumph at Adelaide Oval.
Lightning’s tough Lynx battle
ENTRY may be free on Friday night but Adelaide is going to have to go to work to truly earn any sort of inroad against WNBL championship contender Perth.
Newley targets Breakers return
SYDNEY swingman Brad Newley hasn’t given up hope of returning from injury in the Kings’ must-win clash against the New Zealand Breakers on Sunday.
Tahs on show! Izzy leads NSW Test stars
ISRAEL Folau is a definite starter in the Brisbane Tens and NSW coach Daryl Gibson intends to honour commitments to field other Wallabies players as well.
Lynn racing the clock for Sri Lanka series
EXPLOSIVE batsman Chris Lynn is in doubt for the T20 series against Sri Lanka as he continues to recover from a back injury.
Alexander wants ‘perfect’ Diamonds
THE Diamonds are on a mission for perfection with coach Lisa Alexander setting her charges the task of producing an unblemished scorecard of international matches in 2017.
Broncos recruit receives good injury news
BRISBANE Broncos recruit David Mead has received positive news after he was forced off the training paddock earlier in the week due to a knee injury.
City need to shoot down Jets
MELBOURNE City fullback Ivan Franjic says Friday night’s clash with Newcastle is a must win game as the club hunts a top two finish
Jordsjo set to miss four weeks
APPRENTICE Anna Jordsjo is expected to miss at least a month in the saddle after breaking her wrist at Morphettville on Wednesday.
City set sights on W-League finals
MELBOURNE City will make the W-League finals if they don’t lose to Newcastle on Friday night — but player-coach Jess Fishlock won’t be playing for a draw.
Poort returns to the waves
JARROD Poort didn’t win a medal in Rio but his performance in the 10km open water swim became one of the highlights of Australia’s Olympics.
‘This is right up there with world titles’
WHEN you’ve come face-to-face with a shark, punched it on the nose, and survived, there’s not a lot in life that can surprise you. But Mick Fanning says he is “stunned” by his OAM.
Cormier vs Johnson II UFC clash revived
THE long-anticipated rematch between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson for the UFC light-heavyweight championship has just been locked in.
‘He is the best player ever’
STAN Wawrinka has paid tribute to his close friend Roger Federer, heaping praise on his countryman after the two played out an Australian Open semi-final classic.
Agassi’s sobering warning to Federer fans
LIKE most, Andree Agassi has marvelled at Roger Federer’s vintage run through the Australian Open draw, but he’s issued a warning to fans about just how long a career can go on for.
Pearce now a Roosters role model: Wing
TWELVE months on from the lowest point of his career, Mitchell Pearce has become an NRL role model says Craig Wing.
Dressing room phone ban is ‘stupid’
TITANS star Nathan Peats has labelled an impending ban on mobile phone in dressing rooms as ‘stupid’.
Shierlaw never gave up on longshot dream
DRIVEN by her competitive instinct, Kate Shierlaw was never going to miss out being part of the inaugural women’s competition despite only playing the game competitively last year.
‘Stan, please, please don’t beat Roger’
THE pressure of beating Roger Federer wouldn’t be lost on Stan Wawrinka if the Swiss star read the responses to a tweet he sent out on match morning.
‘It hit me in the wrong spot’: Dee’s strange KO
MELBOURNE young gun Christian Salem has opened up on his bizarre pre-Christmas concussion, claiming his brick-filled bag “wasn’t packed right”.
Watch: MotoGP testing underway for 2017
VIDEO: MotoGP’s winter break is over! The bikes have hit the track for the first time for 2017 in Malaysia as teams kick off pre-season testing.
How Horn can give Pacquiao shock of his life
MANNY Pacquiao is one of boxing’s all-time greats — but there is one thing he can’t fight that could open the door for Jeff Horn to score a huge upset.
Irishman shoots down Aussie pocket rocket
IRISHMAN Sam Bennett upset favourite Caleb Ewan in the inaugural Race Melbourne, while the Kirsten Wild-Chloe Hosking rivalry added to its history.
Good signs for Tiger’s return to golf at Torrey Pines
TIGER Woods’ record at Torrey Pines is better than the PGA Tour careers of every player in the field except for Mickelson, Johnson, Day and Harrington.
Alexander wants ‘perfect’ Diamonds
THE Diamonds are on a mission for perfection with coach Lisa Alexander setting her charges the task of producing an unblemished scorecard of international matches in 2017.
‘It is real now. I can talk about finals’
HE has heard the talk about two greats going toe-to-toe. But finally Roger Federer knows he will be there. Watch his interview and catch up on how the world reacted to his huge win.
Flames star’s clutch play sinks Capitals
CAPTAIN Belinda Snell and Opals star Leilani Mitchell helped lift the Flames to a thrilling 77-75 victory over the Canberra Capitals.
