Sport
‘Nice to get this win for Lebanon’: the qualifier inspiring a war-torn country
Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib was largely unknown a week ago. Now, he’s a hero in his war-torn country.
- by Billie Eder
NRL
‘I don’t care. I’m doing it my way’: Luai on clauses, critics and life in the Tigers jungle
Sporting war wounds and a maniacal grin, Jarome Luai fronted for his first close-up in Tigers colours after signing a $6 million, five-year deal that makes him the face of the cellar-dwelling club.
- by Dan Walsh
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NRL 2025
‘Conspiracy theories’: Hollywood star Russell Crowe responds to Rabbitohs sale reports
The South Sydney part-owner said there is a “fresh energy” about the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
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NRL 2025
Explosive emails, allegations and threats: Wests Tigers civil war laid bare
- by Michael Chammas
Mam accepts nine-game NRL ban, fined additional $90,000 by Broncos
- by Scott Bailey and Joel Gould
Insight & Analysis
You might hate it, but T20 saved Test cricket this summer
The white ball game was the reason behind the enthralling Test series this summer - but not in the way you think.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Poor Test nations are dying – but I have a solution
Test cricket can be saved if the game’s leaders have the courage to introduce a promotion and relegation system and don’t kowtow to Australia, England and India.
Michael Holding
Former West Indies cricketer and commentator
A two-tier system will save Test cricket. Here’s why
Give cricket fans what they want – more matches between the very best.
Michael Vaughan
Former England cricket captain
Cricket
Soccer
‘It takes an Aussie to be conservative … why?’ Postecoglou rails against technology in football
The Tottenham boss has taken aim at the failure of English fans, who he said ‘think you’re custodians of the game’, to stand up against relentless change in football.
- by Sam Dean
Angriest I have ever been: Postecoglou fuming over handball controversy
The pressure keeps mounting on the Tottenham Hotspur manager whose side fell to their 10th defeat of the season in the English Premier League.
- by Matt law and Rob Bagchi
Analysis
England
‘Are you not entertained?’ Postecoglou is two steps away from vindication with Spurs
- by Vince Rugari
AFL
Sign a star, break a curse, play finals: Your club’s 2025 wishlist
- by Michael Gleeson, Scott Spits, Jon Pierik and Marc McGowan
Basketball
Who is the greatest GOAT?
Greatest of all time
Harsh, unapologetic, unstoppable: Why Michael Jordan is the GOAT
Who is the greatest of them all, and how do you measure greatness anyway? Jake Niall continues our series on the sporting GOATs, before we reveal our top 50.
- by Jake Niall
Christmas miracle: Why the Sydney Kings, and the NBL, delivered the gift of live sport
Andrew Bogut played several Christmas Day games in the NBA. When he came home, he helped to launch a new tradition with the Sydney Kings.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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NBL
NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena
- by Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
Racing
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‘He wanted an opponent’: Andy Murray tells why Djokovic wanted him as coach
Djokovic beat the Scot in most of their matches, but Murray believes he knows the way to make coaching the record-breaking grand slam event winner work.
- by Stephen Brook
AO Briefing
Australian Open
Alcaraz admits Sinner rivalry is driving him in Melbourne; Australian star’s brutal injury reality
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz says he’s ready to become the youngest man to win a career grand slam.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
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