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Warner wins battle, Smith wins war as Sixers claim Sydney Smash victory despite champion’s golden duck

David Warner’s Sydney Thunder solo mission has proven in vain, as the Sixers booked their spot in the Big Bash League finals win a 19-run win at the SCG. Fresh off arriving at the ground by helicopter from his brother’s wedding, Warner won his personal… Read More »Warner wins battle, Smith wins war as Sixers claim Sydney Smash victory despite champion’s golden duck

‘Tough to watch’: Aussie through to Aus Open main draw after opponent retires in ‘heartbreaking scenes’

Australian cult hero Dane Sweeny has made it to the main draw of a grand slam for the first time – but in the cruellest way possible. Just about down and out trailing Belgian Zizou Bergs 7-5, 4-2, 0-40 in their qualifying match, with the… Read More »‘Tough to watch’: Aussie through to Aus Open main draw after opponent retires in ‘heartbreaking scenes’

‘Stupid comment’: Kyrgios blasts Aussie tennis icon for after criticism of ‘out of control’ Aus Open crowds

Nick Kyrgios has slammed Australian tennis great Pat Cash, after the 1987 Wimbledon champion claimed Australian Open crowds have become ‘out of control’ in recent tournaments. Speaking as part of an ABC tennis documentary Australia’s Open, which will air on Tuesday, January 16, the 58-year… Read More »‘Stupid comment’: Kyrgios blasts Aussie tennis icon for after criticism of ‘out of control’ Aus Open crowds

Why new Lions coach is confident Wallabies will ‘get it right’ as ‘huge moment’ for Australia nears

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is confident the Wallabies will overcome their woes and “get it right” in time for the 2025 tour which he believes will be “huge” for Australian sport. Englishman Farrell, who’s overseen Ireland’s path to the top of world rugby,… Read More »Why new Lions coach is confident Wallabies will ‘get it right’ as ‘huge moment’ for Australia nears

‘Absolute disgrace’: Fans launch at TA over ‘scandalous’ call to deny Millman AO wildcard after qualifying loss

Thursday afternoon at Melbourne Park was the last stand in singles for John Millman, the Australian stalwart’s lengthy career cut short before he could secure a grand slam main draw farewell with a 6-4, 6-3 loss to Alex Molcan in the second round of Australian… Read More »‘Absolute disgrace’: Fans launch at TA over ‘scandalous’ call to deny Millman AO wildcard after qualifying loss