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Aussie NFL star on facing the GOAT
AUSTRALIA’S Adam Gotsis has played against Super Bowl star Tom Brady the past two NFL seasons — and laid a hit on him.
Hewitt uncovers classy Kyrgios gesture
A BEHIND-the-scenes moment involving Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur had Davis Cup coach Lleyton Hewitt deeply impressed.
Why Cowboys will reclaim NRL crown
THE North Queensland Cowboys have been backed to pull off a fairytale farewell for Johnathan Thurston ahead of what is set to be another blockbuster NRL season.
Reds finish frustrating campaign in style
A W-LEAGUE campaign which promised much but delivered mostly frustration has ended on a positive note for Adelaide United following a superb 2-1 triumph over Melbourne Victory.
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Horror choke: ‘It cost the game’
A CHAOTIC blunder from an overseas star saw the Strikers snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and embarrass the Renegades.
Strikers win by one run in Big Bash thriller
THE Adelaide Strikers have won by a solitary run to book a spot in the final against the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Aley slays Strikers for Sixers’ third final
AN incredible four wickets for just one run from Sydney Sixers strike bowler Sarah Aley put her team into their third straight WBBL final with a 18-run win over Adelaide.
Sixers punish Strikers to blast their way into WBBL final
SARAH Aley has pulled out one of the bowling performances of the year to power the Sydney Sixers into the WBBL final with a dominant semi-final victory over the Adelaide Strikers.
Aley spell stuns Strikers’ final quest
SYDNEY Sixers big game professionalism overwhelmed Adelaide Strikers, cruising to 17-run triumph as Ellyse Perry’s unit booked a final berth against Perth Scorchers.
Hewitt uncovers classy Kyrgios gesture
A BEHIND-the-scenes moment involving Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur had Davis Cup coach Lleyton Hewitt deeply impressed.
Kyrgios dazzles to level Davis Cup
NICK Kyrgios took an express route to level the Davis Cup tie against Germany on Friday night which also had the effect of cheering up his “little brother’’ Alex de Minaur.
All square: Kyrgios cruises to level Davis Cup tie
NICK Kyrgios has given Australia an all-square ledger heading into day two of its Davis Cup tie with Germany, cruising through his singles tie after Alex de Minaur took the world no.5 to the brink.
‘Demon’ takes world No. 5 to the brink
HEARTBROKEN Alex de Minaur went down swinging in a vastly impressive Davis Cup debut, falling in five sets to Germany’s world No. 5 Alexander Zverev. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS!
‘Disrespectful on another level’: Cup fury
ALEX De Minaur’s Davis Cup match with Alex Zverev was turned on its head by a controversial moment of crowd interference.
Johns crew’s cruel nude stitch-up
MATTY Johns and his breakfast radio co-hosts ganged up on a naked colleague with hilarious results on Friday.
Patriots star’s pain: ‘I broke down’
NEW England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder opened up on his son’s cancer battle and how his fighting spirit continues to inspire him.
Game of groans: Super Bowl ads go low
ACTOR Peter Dinklage is one of many celebrities to star in Super Bowl ads this year, where one childish trend will make an appearance.
Tomic not only one tapping out
BERNARD Tomic isn’t the only one waving goodbye to Channel 10’s I’m A Celeb after a series of letdowns. I am too.
Reds finish frustrating campaign in style
A W-LEAGUE campaign which promised much but delivered mostly frustration has ended on a positive note for Adelaide United following a superb 2-1 triumph over Melbourne Victory.
Tough initiation key to Deng’s rise
MELBOURNE Victory young gun Thomas Deng credits his formative years with Western Eagles Polonia for launching his career and is always keen to give back to his junior club.
Give young talent a chance: Pierias
MELBOURNE City youngster Dylan Pierias says Daniel Arzani’s stunning emergence has inspired him and he’s adamant A-League clubs should have more faith in kids.
Finals only focus for City
MELBOURNE City defender Lauren Barnes said clinching a finals berth away to Newcastle Jets in this weekend’s final round W-League clash was their only focus.
Aussie NFL star on facing the GOAT
AUSTRALIA’S Adam Gotsis has played against Super Bowl star Tom Brady the past two NFL seasons — and laid a hit on him.
Why you should want Brady to win
HE’S arguably the greatest sportsman of all time and has a supermodel wife — but there’s a reason to cheer for Tom Brady in the Super Bowl.
‘Is this a joke?’: Simmons snubbed yet again
BEN Simmons’ hopes of playing in the NBA All-Star game as a rookie have received what looks to be a final nail in the coffin, after another selection decision left pundits scratching their heads.
LeBron-Golden State report is bananas
A REPORT linking LeBron James and bitter rival the Golden State Warriors sent shockwaves around the NBA on Friday.
Watch: High-speed crash cuts 12 Hour practice short
A CRASH at the fastest part of Mount Panorama brought the final Friday practice session at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour to an early end.
McLaughlin: ‘McLaren is really nice, but full on!’
THE fastest Supercars driver around Mount Panorama had wide eyes after his first day in the fastest sports car ever to lap the legendary circuit.
Conceited sledge in F1 grid girls storm
F1 CAME under fire from an unexpected source on its high horse after officials caused a ruckus with their grid girls announcement.
BMW, Audi stay on top at Bathurst 12 Hour
THE German marques maintained their dominance over Mount Panorama so far in Practice 3 for the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
‘It hurt ... glad I’m not a boy’: Pie reported for kicking
COLLINGWOOD’s Sarah D’Arcy was reported for kicking Carlton’s Sarah Hosking during the AFLW season opener and the Blue says she’s glad she’s not a boy because “it hurt”. WATCH THE INCIDENT
Pull of home can’t sway Ashmore
VICTORIAN AFLW export Kaitlyn Ashmore was never going to turn her back on the Brisbane Lions, revealing she never considered leaving for the “Victorian bubble”.
Lions legacy driving Witherden
BRISBANE young gun Alex Witherden says the opportunity to create a new legacy at the Lions is what drove him to re-sign with the club for another two years.
AFL wants increased umpire focus on protected zone
THE AFL is on the verge of bolstering its umpiring department with the appointments of a new director and a high performance manager.
Why Cowboys will reclaim NRL crown
THE North Queensland Cowboys have been backed to pull off a fairytale farewell for Johnathan Thurston ahead of what is set to be another blockbuster NRL season.
Health scare: How close Eastwood came to retirement
BULLDOGS forward Greg Eastwood has revealed how close he came to hanging up the boots after twice suffering bouts of dizziness during pre-season, the first of which resulted in momentarily driving blind.
Warriors ace Johnson has eye surgery
WARRIORS star Shaun Johnson has undergone eye surgery to remove a benign growth on his right eye - but it isn’t expected to impact his 2018 season.
‘How am I in fat club?’
HE cuts a taut and trim figure now but it wasn’t so long ago this NRL star was banished to the ‘fat club’ for returning to pre-season training a little on the tubby side.
Hunt ‘over the moon’ as charge to be dropped
POLICE plan to drop a cocaine charge against Wallabies and Queensland Reds superstar Karmichael Hunt due to a lack of evidence, his lawyer says.
Highlanders smash Tahs in first trial
THE Waratahs have gone down 55-29 in their opening trial match against the Highlanders in Queenstown after almost all their Wallabies players were left in Sydney.
Prodigal Wallabies skipper comes home
BEN Mowen’s winding career is drawing to a close and the former Australian captain is ready to play at Suncorp Stadium one last time.
DHP returns for Rebels-Brumbies clash
WALLABIES winger Dane Haylett-Petty will return from injury to make his Rebels debut as the new look Melbourne club takes the field in a trial match against the Brumbies in Queanbeyan on Saturday.
Hartnell on track to be autumn force
GODOLPHIN warrior Hartnell indicated he is going to be a major player again this autumn carnival with an encouraging barrier trial effort at Warwick Farm.
Neerim Lodge beefs up security
NEERIM Lodge, the new management group born from the ashes of Aquanita Racing, will introduce a raft of new security measures designed to give their owners greater confidence in the operation.
McEvoy itching to make fresh start
CHAMPION jockey Kerrin McEvoy found a silver lining from an injury-enforced six-week break as he prepares for his riding comeback this weekend.
High hopes of an upset in Expressway
ACE High can emulate champions Kingston Town and Sir Dapper if he can win the Group 2 Expressway Stakes at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
Raceday focus: Caulfield
MITCH Freedman believes his smart three-year-old colt Bravo Tango won’t find the 1200m too short in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes.
Glamour golfer reveals death threats
GOLFING ‘gimmick’ Paige Spiranac claims she is treated unfairly for being a woman who dresses differently in a sport dominated by middle-aged men.
Streaker takes over PGA tournament
THE first day of play at this year’s $8.5 million Phoenix Open event was held up by a drunk streaker breakdancing on the course.
Crunch time for Smith’s Masters quest
CAMERON Smith will need to make one of the most difficult leaps on golf’s world rankings from a handful of events if he is to lock up an invitation to the Masters in April
Trump ‘cheats like hell’ at golf
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has been accused of an unsportsmanlike approach to his favourite pastime by a playing partner and one of the stars of the women’s game.
Day’s historic playoff win at Torrey Pines
IT was the longest playoff in the tournament’s 67-year history but Jason Day finally conquered empty grandstands and a tough Swede to claim his second Farmers Insurance Open title at Torrey Pines.
‘He won’t last one round’: Hunt
NOT one to mince his words, heavyweight contender Mark Hunt has promised to dust Curtis Blaydes quickly when the UFC returns to Australia next week.
Aussie UFC star plots fairytale finale
AUSSIE UFC star Mark Hut has outlined his plans to go out with a bang and a final run at the title in a division of killers.
Mayweather teases potential UFC debut
FLOYD Mayweather has sent fight fans into meltdown with the hopes of a rematch against Conor McGregor inside the Octagon.
Conor reacts as Mayweather plot thickens
CONOR McGregor says Floyd Mayweather will be haunted forever as the mystery deepened in his tease about an MMA appearance.
Taipans must show promise
For stars to stay, Cairns Taipans must show promise, writes Cameron Tragardh.
Game on in massive weekend
Cairns Post NBL columnist Corey “Homicide” Williams says it is game on in massive NBL weekend.
‘Is this a joke?’: Simmons snubbed yet again
BEN Simmons’ hopes of playing in the NBA All-Star game as a rookie have received what looks to be a final nail in the coffin, after another selection decision left pundits scratching their heads.
That’s not how a leg should look
PHOENIX Suns guard Isaiah Canaan suffered a horrific ankle injury towards the end of the first quarter. Warning: Graphic
Simmons’ Michael Jordan-esque finish
BEN Simmons put the Brooklyn Nets defence in a spin as he pulled off a stunning move that looked eerily similar to Michael Jordan.
Chavez rules himself out of Tour
AFTER falling more than 45 seconds behind the leaders, Colombia’s Esteban Chaves has ruled himself out of winning the Jayco Herald Sun Tour as the race enters its most defining day.
Tour leader lashes farcical Stage 2
RACE leader Lasse Norman Hansen has kept his yellow jersey, but unleashed his frustration after Stage 2 of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour descended into farce.
HS Tour: Great Danes on top after Stage 2
A GRUELLING 198.6km ride from Warrnambool to Ballarat came down to a thrilling sprint, with another Dane claiming Stage 2 of the Herald Sun Tour.
Relieved Dane makes up for Tour prologue blunder
LASSE Norman Hansen has gone from bashing his handlebars in anger to pumping his fist in delight after taking a volcanic opening stage and the race lead in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
Time trial blitz puts Clancy in yellow
TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy has roared into the Jayco Herald Sun Tour yellow jersey after a stunning time trial blast through the Melbourne CBD.
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Taipans must show promise
For stars to stay, Cairns Taipans must show promise, writes Cameron Tragardh.
Chavez rules himself out of Tour
AFTER falling more than 45 seconds behind the leaders, Colombia’s Esteban Chaves has ruled himself out of winning the Jayco Herald Sun Tour as the race enters its most defining day.
The trade that shakes up West playoff picture
NBA: Nikola Mirotic has been traded to a playoff contender, with his arrival a potential game-changer in the hunt for postseason basketball.