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Yahoo Sport AustraliaFresh calls to axe Sam Konstas as staggering footage emerges of Aussie cricket star and fan
Sam Konstas might find himself out of the Aussie XI for the next Test. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis world slams Australian Open 'embarrassment' over 'appalling' act during Nick Kyrgios match
Many felt a line was crossed during ugly scenes at Melbourne Park. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Steve Smith goes public with bizarre revelation about Test teammate after brutal near-miss
Steve Smith has spilled the beans on the unwanted situation. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Sam Konstas fires back after Ricky Ponting criticism amid ugly development for Cooper Connolly
Sam Konstas has sent a strong message. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Lleyton Hewitt 'thrown under the bus' by Channel 9 colleague for 'talking rubbish' at Australian Open
Lleyton Hewitt was in Alex de Minaur's box and providing analysis for Channel 9. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mitchell Starc's career turn stuns as wife Alyssa Healy crashes back to earth in women's Ashes
Mitchell Starc couldn't help but take a dig. Read more here.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Lleyton Hewitt addresses backlash against son Cruz after Todd Woodbridge remarks at Aus Open
The Aussie legend's son has found himself at the centre of drama. More here.
- NewsWire
’So surprised’: Star’s complaint after shock loss
Last year’s Australian Open finalist has been knocked out by a low-profile tour veteran in the biggest upset of the tournament so far.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Dylan Brown's $900K contract move rocks the Parramatta Eels amid Mitchell Moses showdown
The Eels will be scrambling after Dylan Brown's move ahead of the 2025 season. Find out more here.
- The Independent
Daniil Medvedev destroys net camera in wild Australian Open meltdown
The former World No 1 battled through in five sets against wildcard Kasidit Samrej after unleashing his frustration
- Australian Associated Press
Daniel Sams' BBL season over as new injury emerges
The concussion Daniel Sams suffered in a horror head clash appeared to threaten his BBL season, but the allrounder has been ruled out with a new injury.
- NewsWire
Sick twist after ‘shocking’ Aussie loss
Everything needs to go right to get grand slam success, and for Australia’s second-highest ranked player, that was anything but the case at Melbourne Park.
- Australian Associated Press
King 'bloody stoked' with Australia's unlikely ODI win
Australia have grabbed a crucial early lead in the women's Ashes after defending a paltry 180 in the second ODI against England at the Junction Oval.
- MMA Junkie
Alexander Volkanovski: Islam Makhachev's safe approach helps him prevail vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311
Alexander Volkanovski credits UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his calculated approach. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), which headlines Saturday's UFC 311…
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Lleyton Hewitt move backfires as Nick Kyrgios reveals telling pre-match act that everyone missed
Lleyton Hewitt might be regretting his decision on Nick Kyrgios. Read more here.
- Australian Associated Press
Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season.
- USA TODAY Sports
Which NFL playoff team is biggest Super Bowl threat? Power ranking all 8 based on chances
The NFL playoff field is reducing, yet not all eight remaining teams look like legitimate Super Bowl threats. We ranked them on their shot at winning a title.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cruz Hewitt urged to make key move amid 'very hurtful' claims around father Lleyton at Aus Open
Cruz Hewitt has been dogged by ugly claims this summer. Read more here.
- Yahoo Lifestyle
Jessica Rowe explains why husband Pete Overton will be 'off work' for a while
Pete Overton hasn't returned to reading Nine News Sydney in 2025 and his wife Jess Rowe has now explained why.
- BBC
Lebanese qualifier Habib makes history at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib describes his history-making Australian Open win as "the biggest achievement" of his career.