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Yahoo Sport AustraliaAussies rocked by Pat Cummins news as Ricky Ponting makes huge call on replacing Mitch Marsh
The Aussie cricket legend has made his thoughts clear. Details here.
- NewsWire
Police give update on AFL premiership hero’s sudden death
The AFL world has been rocked by another tragedy, with a premiership hero found dead overnight at the age of 43.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Matt Doran's next move revealed after quitting Weekend Sunrise
Matt Doran’s next move has been revealed after he stepped away from his role on Weekend Sunrise in December. Read more.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis world reacts to sad news about Simona Halep amid Jannik Sinner backlash after Aus Open
The shock announcement has stunned the tennis world. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Alex de Minaur lifts lid on Katie Boulter relationship after sad Australian Open fallout
Alex de Minaur has admitted how hard it cane be spending so much time away from family and friends. Find out more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Nicho Hynes responds to NRL All Stars backlash after brutal move from Blues coach Laurie Daley
Hynes has made an impassioned plea after his latest snub. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Brutal Todd Murphy twist emerges as Cooper Connolly in huge selection shake-up for second Test
The Aussies are set to leave it late before making a a big change. Details here.
- NewsWire
Origin ‘dream’ put aside for Storm gun
He was invited to a meeting with the new NSW Origin coach last week and one Storm gun is daring to dream.
- France 24
Donald Trump bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, citing the need to protect female athletes. The order, which could strip schools of federal funding for non-compliance, was signed at the White House amid applause from supporters, including key Republicans. Trump declared the move a defense of women's sports traditions. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday seeking to ban transgender athletes from participating in wom
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Questions raised over Kalyn Ponga's future after Knights linked with shock $6m Dylan Brown move
The Knights' repotted play for Dylan Brown has raised question marks over Kalyn Ponga's future. Find out more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Kalyn Ponga in eye-opening move for All Stars game after Kangaroos snub of Mal Meninga
The development is set to leave NRL fans more than a little bemused. More here.
- NewsWire
Burgess brothers brace for epic showdown
The Super League returns next week with the headline act a showdown where Sam Burgess will have to coach against one of his younger brothers.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Travis Head addresses 'disrespectful' Allan Border Medal detail in admission about Pat Cummins
The Aussie star thought his captain was a shoo-in for the top prize. Details here.
- MMA Junkie
Sean Strickland 'annoyed' Bryce Mitchell apologized but doesn't agree with pro-Hitler remarks
Sean Strickland has an opinion about the Bryce Mitchell controversy that has dominated recent MMA headlines because, of course he does. Early in his session with reporters during Tuesday's media day for his UFC 312 title rematch with Dricus Du Plessis on Saturday a
- NewsWire
‘Lost’: Inside Patterson’s career revival
Kurtis Patterson made a dazzling start to Test cricket but for years his baggy green gathered dust. Now, he’s eyeing another chance at the top level.
- Australian Associated Press
Dolphins' Kaufusi switch confirmed, old foe a new ally
Dolphins veteran Felise Kaufusi has outlined a late-career positional change and his new regard for a former enemy who has joined the club.
- The Independent
Zhou Guanyu confirmed as Ferrari driver for 2025 F1 season
Ferrari have added to their ranks ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s debut in scarlet red in Australia next month
- Evening Standard
Travis Kelce proposing to Taylor Swift at Super Bowl odds slashed in half by bookies
Rumours mounting there is more than one Super Bowl ring on the Kansas City Chiefs star’s mind
- NewsWire
Star signing: Spin gun makes late BBL move
One of the longest standing Big Bash League spinners is on the move, joining a team which finished the season in red-hot form.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Reece Walsh in huge training scare amid Broncos 'burning out' claims against Michael Maguire
Brisbane's biggest star was at the centre of a nasty pre-season incident. Details here.