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Moment of truth: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.

Cheika and his Wallabies assistants must be sacked: Burke

Former Wallaby Matt Burke believes Michael Cheika's time is up as Australian coach, and he says the clean-out shouldn't stop at the top.

  • by Tom Decent

Cricket

Justin Langer would love the Perth Stadium pitch to be as fiery as the WACA decks of old.

'Great for Test cricket': Fiery deck tipped for second Test

The pitch for the second Test is tipped to be as fiery as the WACA decks of old, just what Justin Langer wants.

  • by Andrew Wu
Ravi Shastri.

India coach Shastri under fire after crude remark

Ravi Shastri may have made an unfortunate comment but the tourists were all smiles as they left for Perth.

  • by Jon Pierik
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Soccer

Executive decision: FFA chief David Gallop will front the board on Wednesday alongside A-League boss Greg O'Rourke.

New board has to get ball rolling on A-League expansion. Now.

The new Football Federation Australia board has to make a bold decision on A-League expansion when they meet for the first time on Wednesday.

  • by Vince Rugari
Need for concern: Aaron Mooy posted a picture of his leg in a brace to social media.

Socceroos stars Mooy, Rogic could miss Asian Cup through injury

Australia's Asian Cup plans could be in disarray following reports Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic are in danger of missing the tournament due to injury.

  • by Vince Rugari

Rugby Union

Tennis

Australian Open wildcard hunt begins at Melbourne Park

Australian Open wildcard hunt begins at Melbourne Park

Akira Santillan, hoping to match last year's playoffs winner Alex de Minaur, was the first victor as the wildcard playoffs began in Melbourne on Monday.

  • by Ben McKay
Sport Thought: Marathon matches at the slams are enough to break you

Sport Thought: Marathon matches at the slams are enough to break you

It’s not really akin to the sporting concept of "junk time" but men's grand slam matches that reach 12-12 in the final set need to be wrapped up.

  • by Scott Spits

Racing

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Inspiration: big-hitting cricketer Alyssa Healy says she looks up to Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle.

Jobs for the girls: Healy and Castle out to take on the boys' club

World cup-winning cricketer and Rugby Australia CEO have joined forces thanks to a new initiative which aims to help female sports stars get their just rewards.

  • by Nick Bonyhady
Line honours: Wild Oats XI wins the SOLAS Big Boat Challenge.

Wild Oats XI reclaims Big Boat Challenge title ahead of Sydney-Hobart

The victory is a morale boost for the super maxi as it tries to take down rival Comanche in the Boxing Day race.

  • by Nick Bonyhady

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