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US President-elect Donald Trump appears by video link at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Friday.

Trump escapes punishment in New York hush money case

The US president-elect has been slapped on the wrist with wet lettuce.

  • Farrah Tomazin

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Harry Brook bats during the Headingley Test in the 2023 Ashes series.

The England star who shapes as the next Tendulkar

Sure, Australian cricket is on a high. But England are in the box seat for the Ashes – and in Harry Brook they have a young star who shapes as a generational talent.

  • Greg Chappell
Donald Trump begins his second term with few checks to restrain his actions.

Term-limited and immune from accountability, Trump’s power is unprecedented

If Trump dismantles American democracy, Australia must answer a tough question.

  • Bruce Wolpe
Test call-ups Cooper Connolly, Matt Kuhnemann, Todd Murphy, Nathan McSweeney.

Why a rookie was picked to tour Sri Lanka – but Glenn Maxwell wasn’t

This squad is less about next summer’s Ashes series and more about India in two years’ time.

  • Tom Decent
Alcaraz and de Minaur shake hands at the net at the end of their charity match on Rod Laver Arena.

The full draw: Australian Open matches to watch, and those to wait for

The Australian Open takes centre stage again on Sunday. We take look at what to expect in the first round and beyond.

  • Scott Spits
Cricket late bloomers composite

Webster reminded the nation not to lose hope. These men can follow his lead

At 31, Beau Webster joins a growing list of late bloomers to don the Baggy Green.

  • Nick Wright
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Cooper Connolly.

From boating accident to bolter: Why Cooper Connolly is on the plane to Sri Lanka

Australia’s newest Test tourist is heading to Sri Lanka with limited first-class experience, a bizarre history of injuries and a skill set that could serve well on the subcontinent for years to come.

  • Dan Walsh
Reigning champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner bring the trophies along to the official 2025 draw ceremony.

Sinner v Alcaraz: Why the dream final could finally be realised at Melbourne Park

World No.1 Jannik Sinner and four-time grand slam champion Carlos Alcaraz have the best rivalry in men’s tennis – but they’re yet to meet in a major final.

  • Marc McGowan
Reilly Opelka, Lulu Sun, Karolina Muchova and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

You may not have heard of them, but these five players can shock the Australian Open

The top-ranking stars may have dominated coverage in the lead-up, but who are the dark horses who could spring an upset when the first grand slam of the year kicks off on Sunday?

  • Billie Eder
Holger Rune at the Red Ball Bassline event.

No umpires, DJs with loud crowds, and every game’s a tiebreaker: The verdict on Red Bull’s Bassline

A new kind of exhibition aims to allow players and fans to “experience tennis like never before”. So, how did it really go?

  • Gemma Grant

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