Locked in: Konstas to debut in Boxing Day Test
Sam Konstas will make his Test debut in front of a packed MCG after it was confirmed the teen batting prodigy will be picked in Australia’s Boxing Day Test side.
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Banned: Broncos learn Mam’s fate as NRL hands down suspension
Embattled Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam will miss at least the first two months of the 2025 season after learning his fate from the NRL following his guilty plea to drug driving.
Smashing school kids to smashing Test bowlers: Inside the rise of Konstas
Ed Cowan has kept a close watch on Sam Konstas since first spotting him four years ago, and explains why the ‘rare talent’ has the temperament to thrive in Test cricket.
Wagga Riverside Tuesday tips, inside mail
Form expert Shayne O’Cass analyses the Christmas Eve card at Wagga Riverside on Tuesday, presenting his best bets, value selection, exotic and quaddie tips plus jockey to follow.
The best detailed guide to NSW race meetings
There’s plenty of racing around New South Wales and we’ve got your best guide to all the action here. Check out the fields, form and videos.
Beanies, bear suits, boiled-in-the bag food for Sydney to Hobart
T-shirts and shorts have been crew uniforms on Sydney to Hobart racers in the past but they are being replaced by beanies, bear suits and boil-in-the-bag food for the 79th race.
WATCH: Harvey, Duckett’s all-time BBL stunners
The BBL season isn’t even 10 days old and already we’ve seen two of the catches of the summer. Relive Ben Duckett and Mackenzie Harvey’s efforts and have your say on which was better.
Blow for India as star bowler ruled out of remaining Tests
India’s hopes of taking some of the workload off superstar Jasprit Bumrah have nosedived after Mohammed Shami failed to pass his medical exam ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
NRL Xmas wish list: Clause curses, Nelson off the naughty list
Some clubs just want a season without any off-field distractions, others need their players to find some focus inside the lines. We take a look at what’s on every NRL club’s wish list this Christmas.
India’s cunning plan to stop Lyon’s roar
He hasn’t needed to fire many shots yet this series, but India has a plan to take down Australia’s spinning talisman. Robert Craddock unpacks the tourists’ tricks to taming the GOAT.
Leg Buys: BBL boss poised to become a major deal in the USA
The man who has revolutionised the Big Bash in Australia is now in the running to lead cricket’s push into the United States sporting landscape.
‘Devastated’ Purcell hoping for leniency as massive ban looms
A rising star of Australian tennis could be hit with a multi-year ban, but has vowed to work with anti-doping authorities after coming forward. Read his statement.
MCG move not the answer to BBL’s Marvel surface pressure
The boss of the BBL has all but ruled out moving Melbourne Renegades to the MCG after the condition of the surface at the club’s Marvel Stadium base was slammed as an “absolute joke” and an “embarrassment”.
‘Is that Raso?’: Social media tease that sent fans into signing frenzy
A-League fans were daring to dream big when a club’s social media tease went viral. Will Matildas star Hayley Raso be returning home?
Voges slams ‘substandard’ conditions as Gades down Scorchers
The surface was slammed as “an absolute joke”, there was a catch of the year contender, the roof was hit … and the Renegades came out on top against the Scorchers. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS
15 in a row! Aussies cruise to dominant win over NZ
Australia’s stranglehold over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the 50-over format has continued after the reigning world champions secured a 75-run victory.
Tiger’s son makes INCREDIBLE hole-in-one
Golf: Charlie Woods did not realise that he had just created the moment of the tournament, while his father Tiger missed it entirely.
Tiger Woods’ touching reaction to son’s ace
Tiger Woods shared a huge hug with his son Charlie after the teenager sunk his first ever hole-in-one in a father-son tournament.
Tiger & Charlie dominate PNC C’Ship
Golf: Like father, like son. Tiger and Charlie Woods dominate the first round of the PNC Championship shooting 13-under.
‘There’s always interest’: Asian Tour boss back Aussie golf stop
One of the most influential powerbrokers in professional golf wants to harness the popularity of players like Cameron Smith, emerging as a staunch advocate for the game in Australia as the sport’s civil war inches towards an end.
‘Best day ever’: NRL star marries fiancee
Manly lock and NSW Blues skipper Jake Trbojevic married fiancee Alix on Saturday at a beautiful ceremony in the Hunter Valley. See the pictures.
NRL legend’s missing son found after desperate search
The son of former NRL star James Maloney has been found after a frantic search on Sunday night.
SuperCoach radar: Warriors half to watch in post-Johnson era
Shaun Johnson’s retirement at the Warriors has created a huge SuperCoach opportunity for a Warriors half, who could be a perfect mid-range money-making option for your team.
Pair of cutting Origin sledges top 2024 sporting awards
State of Origin battle lines were crossed as both sides landed on the podium thanks to a pair of cutting sledges. Michael Carayannis and Brent Read deliver their 2024 sporting awards.
Whose league? Coach takes aim at NBL owner, Lowe charged
JackJumpers coach Scott Roth is in hot water for comments about NBL boss Larry Kestelman after battling with referees in Melbourne, while Rob Lowe is also being looked at after being ejected.
MVP ‘EJECTED’ for ref spray after flop
NBA: Joel Embiid was ejected in the 76ers clash against the Spurs for lashing out at multiple officials, after Victor Wembanyama drew a charging…
United’s woes continue as Jackies get the jump on Melbourne
Melbourne United’s pain has continued after yet another loss, with the Tasmania JackJumpers proving too strong for the home side at John Cain Arena.
Hawks Xmas comes early with 32-point win
NBL: The ladder-leading hawks have had Christmas come early with a dominant 32-point whopping of the Wildcats.
Socceroo finds much-needed form
A Scotland-based Socceroo has starred on his return to his club’s first team after a lengthy spell on the bench.
‘Old school’ midfielder starring at United
A major reason for Western United’s move up the A-League ladder has been the form of midfielder Angus Thurgate.
Piers Morgan leads Postecoglou pile-on
Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure to keep his job after Tottenham was thrashed by the Premier League leaders.
Presenter stuns in see-through top
A popular Italian football presenter left fans’ jaws on the floor after covering a highly-anticipated clash in a barely there outfit.
Australian racing prizemoney bursts through $1bn barrier
Statistics released by national industry bodies have showcased the extraordinary stakes explosion over the past decade that has resulted in record returns to owners and participants.
Roar deal for huge Boxing Day crowd at Randwick
Lion’s Roar is attempting to join a select group of horses to successfully defend their Summer Cup titles before what will be one of Royal Randwick’s biggest crowds of the year on Boxing Day.
Wagga Riverside previews: Penza to the rescue
Champion jockey Jeff Penza has answered the call from Wagga trainer Gary Colvin to spend his Christmas Eve at today’s Wagga meeting.
Lees finds Time for two-pronged Summer Cup tilt
Stablemates Rustic Steel and Tavi Time have never been tested over 2000m but trainer Kris Lees thinks Thursday could be the day to try.
Schumacher reveals massive family news
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s daughter has shared some beautiful news about their family, months after her wedding.
The message from Aussie F1 pair to Melbourne’s latest hopeful
Australia’s latest Formula 1 hopeful, Melbourne teenager James Wharton, has a pair of Aussie drivers in his corner as he aims to follow their path to the top in motorsport. WATCH.
Red Bull confirm Kiwi young gun for 2025 as Perez is axed
After months of speculation, Red Bull has officially handed under pressure driver Sergio Perez the axe, with Kiwi Liam Lawson confirmed to fill that elusive RB seat in 2025.
‘Absolute joke’: Fans react to Red Bull move
Red Bull Racing has finally made a call over who will replace Sergio Perez and partner Max Verstappen in the 2025 F1 season.
Tyson Fury’s bombshell retirement decision
Tyson Fury has revealed his retirement decision after his devastating defeat as he looks forward to a Christmas “blowout”.
How Aussie star swapped ditch-digging for a life-changing payday
Sam Goodman freely admits he wasn’t cut out to dig ditches. Listen to the podcast to hear how he landed a life-changing world title fight.
Kostya jets in to join son Tim Tszyu’s wedding celebrations
Tim Tszyu has married long-term partner Alexandra in Sydney in an intimate ceremony in front of 120 people. SEE PICTURES FROM INSIDE THE WEDDING.
Boxer punches himself in face during fight
A boxer has gone viral after he was spotted accidentally punching himself in the face during his fight on the Tyson Fury undercard.
Swifts call upon retired champion to replace co-captain for 2025
A dual premiership midcourter and code-switcher will come out of retirement to play with the NSW Swifts for the 2025 season, replacing the expecting co-captain, Maddy Proud.
How Aussie sport star turned a passion project into $1m idea
She’s the Mavericks’ fearless leader but off the court Amy Parmenter’s impact spreads far and wide. Here’s how she turned a passion project into a million dollars for cancer research.
‘Big market’: Victoria’s push for third Super Netball team
Expansion remains a big talking point in Super Netball and Netball Victoria is pushing the case for a third Victorian team in the state’s biggest growth area.
Revealed: Finals race opens up with VNL fixture shake-up
The Victorian Netball League will return in 2025 with a new-look home-and-away fixture and final series, as one franchise’s first foray into the top division will be tested by a tough opening month.
Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
Manu scores in rugby debut
Rugby: Rugby league convert Joey Manu has skipped a beat in his transition to union scoring on debut.
Rookie Reds prop in Wallabies training squad
An emerging Queensland Reds prop has been included in a 40-man Wallabies training squad.
Queensland’s strongest footballer rockets into Wallabies squad
A 20-year-old powerhouse prop who can bench press 202.5kg is in the frame for the British & Irish Lions series.
Crows order ‘immediate review’ after Thebby mishap
The Crows have ordered an “immediate review” of the planning documentation around their $100m plan to construct a new training base at Thebarton Oval after a mix-up.
Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer
Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.
RIP Redders: Call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat
Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man known as ‘Redders’.
Foxtel sold in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
Foxtel has been sold in a blockbuster $3.4 billion deal set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
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The statistics that really decide rugby league games
We’ve crunched the data from every regular season game of 2024, looking at 10 key statistics – and can now reveal those that had the biggest impact on the final result and those that didn’t.
Finals failures analysis: Who goes up and who stays down in 2025?
Who will bounce back and who will continue to flounder in 2025? PAMELA WHALEY analyses the bottom nine sides from 2024 to see which teams will and won’t be playing finals footy next season.
NRL transfer tracker: Every signing, player linked with your club
The NRL player market is already in overdrive with a host of big names led by Ben Hunt and Josh Addo-Carr on the move. Keep up to date with all the player movement in our transfer tracker.
NRL predicted round one teams: How Bateman fits in at Cowboys
John Bateman has signed with the Cowboys, but how does he fit into their stacked forward pack? And where will Ben Hunt play for the Broncos? See how every team is predicted to start in 2025.
Replay: Berwick College v Westfields Sports High (U20 Women Div 1 Bronze) – 2024 Basketball Australia Schools Championships Day 5
Watch the full match replay as Berwick College and Westfields Sports High battle for the bronze medal in the Under-20 Division 1 Women at the…
Replay: Yorke Valley v Whyalla (U18 Boys Div 2 GF)—SA Junior Country Basketball Championships Day 2
Watch the full replay of Yorke Valley v Whyalla (U18 Boys Div 2 GF), from Day 2 of the SA Junior Country Basketball Championships.
Superstar’s second-ball duck compounds Australia’s woes
The Aussie batting line-up is crumbling in the series decider against Pakistan in Perth
Replay: Oparah Rajakaruna v Emmeline Gale (U14 Girls Singles) – 2024 Tennis Australia Junior Tour Masters U12, U14 Day 1
Watch the replay as South Australia’s Oparah Rajakaruna takes on Emmeline Gale on day one of the Australian Junior Tour Masters event in Sydney….
Storms, boat breakage, wild winds on cards in Sydney to Hobart
Gale force winds, thunderstorms, icy temperatures and boat breakage will add an extra dimension of unpleasantness to this years Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather and news
20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in 2025
It’s one of the best rugby league nurseries in Australia with a powerful young base set to fire. Check out 20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in the 2025 junior reps comps.
The year that was: 24 incredible local sporting moments of 2024
From historic debuts for the Waratahs through to archery gold medals and record breaking cricket knocks, 2024 had a bit of everything. We look back at 24 incredible local NSW sporting moments of ‘24.
U18s Brewer Shield: Most improved leads Team of the Week
There were plenty of exceptional performances in the final round of the U18s Brewer Shield ahead of the Christmas break. See who made our Team of the Week.
Alive and kicking but drama for Sydney to Hobart yacht race favourite
A highly fancied Sydney to Hobart yacht race favourite will be craned out of the water to have a crucial repair done after damage was discovered by chance in a lead-up race.
Abrasive: Super Rugby U19s favourite determined in Waratahs v Brumbies
The Waratahs v ACT Brumbies battle has determined the favourite for the Super Rugby U19s title and left the other team scrambling to make the cut. Stars, photos and result wrap
Country teens making mark with Waratahs in Super Rugby
Some of Country rugby’s top teenagers have been called into the Waratahs for Super Rugby debuts as the academy bids to keep an impressive winning record intact against the Queensland Reds.
‘Teams have to respect us now’ Shute Shield club rugby warning
It only took a matter of minutes for the 2024 Shute Shield champions to declare their goal for next season. Stars, standouts, grade result wrap from the club rugby decider.
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