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Yahoo Sport AustraliaJelena Dokic responds to ‘awful’ Alex de Minaur backlash after brutal Australian Open defeat
Jelena Dokic has had her say after the quarter-final thrashing. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Iga Swiatek dragged into Aus Open storm as fans demand rule change after 'terrible' moment
Iga Swiatek's opponent was left stunned after the controversial call. Find out more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow fuels ugly claims about Wayne Bennett in stunning confession about Dolphins
Wayne Bennett's time at the Dolphins came to a brutal end. Find out more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Jannik Sinner 'shame' called out amid suspension drama hanging over Australian Open campaign
Jannik Sinner is playing the Australian Open while shrouded in drama. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Michael Clarke handed ultimate honour as cricket world reacts to news about Aussie legend
Cricket fans are all saying the same thing about Michael Clarke. Read more here.
- The Independent
Netflix begins 2025 with another price hike, this is how much more it will cost you
This is the first price hike since October 2023
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Novak Djokovic's Aus Open boycott ends in classic moment with kids after beating Carlos Alcaraz
The Serb had a funny moment involving his children after the epic win. Details here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
NRL great questions Benji Marshall move after Jarome Luai handed Wests Tigers captaincy
Jarome Luai has been handed a huge role at his new club. Find out more here.
- BBC
England remain winless after T20 defeat seals Ashes for Australia
England remain winless in the Women's Ashes as Australia edge a rain-affected thriller in Canberra by six runs.
- MMA Junkie
Conor McGregor confronts Jake, Logan Paul during Trump inauguration bus ride
Conor McGregor hasn't fought in a while, but his competitive banter still remains as strong as ever. The former two-division UFC champion's next move could be a lucrative bout against Logan Paul in India. According to initial rumors, the purses could total $250 mil
- NewsWire
Surfer’s ‘miracle’ shark attack escape
A surfer has spoken out about the terrifying moment he escaped a brutal shark attack at a popular surfing spot in Western Australia, where other shark attacks have occurred.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Gorden Tallis rejected as Michael Maguire divides Brisbane Broncos fans with captaincy decision
It comes after Gorden Tallis had called for a captaincy change. Read more here.
- NewsWire
‘Brilliant’: Warner goes from banned to best
He was banned from ever captaining Australia, but when the door opener for David Warner in the Big Bash, he has proven all his doubters wrong.
- Yahoo Sports Australia Video
Glenn Maxwell shushes Sydney Thunder fans after taking catch
Melbourne Stars player might be regretting his actions. Source: Fox Cricket
- NewsWire
Aussie star’s truth bomb about PGA Tour
Only six of the world’s top 25 players will be at an event Tiger Woods won eight times as the profound impact of LIV on the PGA Tour plays out in real time.
- Australian Associated Press
Thunder surge into grand final qualifier beating Stars
Nathan McAndrew has starred as the Sydney Thunder defeated the Melbourne Stars in a knockout Big Bash League finals match.
- PA Media: Sport
Virgil van Dijk says praise from opponents shows Liverpool ‘on the right track’
A seventh successive Champions League victory left Liverpool needing a point at most from their final game to guarantee top spot in the table.
- NewsWire
Rain helps Aussies Ashes win with positive Healy news
Injured Australian captain Alyssa Healy made a bold declaration about her status for the Ashes Test in Melbourne as rain marred England’s hopes of a firts series win.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Alex de Minaur's subtle swipe at Novak Djokovic resurfaces as John McEnroe claim rocks Aus Open
Alex de Minaur's old comments about Novak Djokovic have resurfaced after the latest drama. Find out more here.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal win Cunha battle, Sesko talks; Chelsea launch Garnacho move; Osimhen to Man Utd
Striker targets being lined up by Gunners as Blues work on Man Utd man