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Yahoo Sport AustraliaPat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Daniil Medvedev cops humongous fines for Aus Open outbursts after loss to teen in second round
Daniil Medvedev fell foul of the rules on multiple occasions. Read more here.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans' surprising reaction to the latest contestant heading into the jungle
Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed the latest star entering the jungle. Read more.
- NewsWire
‘I’m done’: Wife’s huge Novak reveal
Novak Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, has revealed a crucial moment where the superstar wavered over his future in tennis.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Aussie cricket fans forced to choose between Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy after new move
The new deal has thrown up an awkward situation around the cricket power couple. Details here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Alex de Minaur in 'ugly' admission as Aus Open scare prompts telling post-match act
The Aussie had to do it the hard way to keep his tournament alive. Details here.
- BBC
Raducanu crushed by Swiatek in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu suffers the joint-heaviest defeat of her career as second seed Iga Swiatek demonstrates her superiority at the Australian Open.
- Australian Associated Press
Steve Smith injures elbow ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
Australia might need to find another stand-in captain for the two Tests in Sri Lanka after star batter Steve Smith injured his elbow in the BBL.
- Australian Associated Press
Fan remains in hospital after Tour Down Under crash
A four-rider pileup at the end of the Tour Down Under Classic street race in Adelaide's East End on Saturday has left a fan hospitalised with serious injuries.
- Australian Associated Press
Scorchers lock in Agar but Gades eye off Behrendorff
The Melbourne Renegades missed out on landing veteran spinner Ashton Agar, but they are looming as a good chance to snare star paceman Jason Behrendorff.
- BBC
Ailing Draper abandons Alcaraz match as Melbourne run ends
Britain's Jack Draper runs out of steam and retires as Carlos Alcaraz moves into the Australian Open quarter-finals - where he could face Novak Djokovic.
- Australian Associated Press
'Spewing' Fraser-McGurk finds form in huge BBL knock
Jake Fraser-McGurk has ended his summer-long form slump, smashing a brilliant 95 in the Melbourne Renegades' three-wicket BBL win over the Brisbane Heat.
- USA TODAY Sports
Shocking playoff exit could mark beginning of end for Lions' revival, Super Bowl quest
The Lions' dream of the franchise's Super Bowl appearance came to an abrupt end Saturday, and Detroit could be waiting some time for another shot.
- Evening Standard
Arne Slot praises Liverpool star who helped spark Darwin Nunez heroics: 'Don't forget him'
Uruguayan striker would not have struck his dramatic stoppage-time brace were it not for the impact of a fellow substitute
- The Independent
How England can learn from Australia to launch unlikely Ashes fightback
Heather Knight’s side are 6-0 down after the hosts completed an ODI clean sweep, but now move to their strongest format with hope of mounting a comeback
- Australian Associated Press
Wests Tigers improvement written in the star's arm
Ahead of the upcoming NRL season, Lachlan Galvin has inked himself with reminders of what it will take to hoist Wests Tigers from the doldrums.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Nathan Lyon drops Beau Webster hint for Sri Lanka Tests amid injury call on Aussie teammate
The Aussie spinner has offered some big clues ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests. More here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Australian Open spectator's incredible act as play stopped due to distressing ball kid incident
Unfortunately it's not the first time the Australian Open has seen this sort of thing. Read more here.
- Uncrowned
WWE SmackDown results and highlights (Jan. 17): Tiffany Stratton and Bayley steal the show
WWE SmackDown highlighted the young title reign of Tiffany Stratton and gave the San Diego crowd a notable Rey Mysterio match.
- PA Media: Sport
Heather Knight retains Ashes belief despite latest England setback
Australia are closing in on retaining the honours.