Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open due to an abdominal strain and has withdrawn from a charity event at Rod Laver Arena. He returned last week at the Brisbane International after an 18-month break.

Mitch Marsh was out for a golden duck in the Perth Scorchers' loss to the Melbourne Renegades. Chasing 149, the Renegades recovered from 4/10 to win by 4 wickets, with Tom Rogers scoring 49 not out.

After three NRL wooden spoons, Jarome Luai is eager to lead the Wests Tigers' 2025 revival. The ex-Panthers star is confident in the team's promising pre-season efforts.

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Brisbane Heat kept their title hopes alive with a 5-wicket win over Sydney Thunder at the Gabba. Chasing 174, Max Bryant and Matt Renshaw combined for a crucial 108-run partnership, Bryant smashing 72 from 35 balls.

Cruz Hewitt, 16, won’t feature in the Australian Open after losing to ex-world No. 16 Nikoloz Basilashvili, 6-1, 6-4, in the first qualifying round. Bernard Tomic also lost in straight sets.

Australia’s Daniel Sanders leads the Dakar Rally motorbike category by over 12 minutes after winning Stage 2, overcoming significant challenges in the Saudi desert.

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Australia’s newest Test star, Beau Webster, called his SCG debut in the fifth Test against India a dream come true, taking a wicket, two catches, and top-scoring in the 6-wicket win.

Aussie players now shift focus to the Big Bash, with Sydney Thunder hopeful Sam Konstas will return for Wednesday's clash against the Hobart Hurricanes, who are on a 4-game winning streak.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is in top form, aiming for a third straight Australian Open title after rallying to beat Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Brisbane International final.

Manchester United held Liverpool to a 2-all draw at Anfield, slowing their Premier League title charge. Liverpool remains 6 points ahead of Arsenal.

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