Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open due to an abdominal strain and has withdrawn from a charity event at Rod Laver Arena.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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Beau Webster will debut for Australia in the fifth Test against India at the SCG, replacing Mitch Marsh. Captain Pat Cummins insists Marsh’s Test career isn’t over. A draw will secure the Border-Gavaskar trophy for Australia.

Glenn Maxwell pulled off a stunning one-handed boundary catch in the Melbourne Stars’ win over the Brisbane Heat, describing it as a skill he practices often.

Australia exited the United Cup despite a 2-1 win over Great Britain in their final group tie.

Arsenal kicked off the new year with a 3-1 victory at Brentford in the Premier League.

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The fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG set a new Australian attendance record. Over 50,000 fans attended on day five, bringing the total to 350,700, breaking the 1937 Ashes record.

The Sydney Sixers remain unbeaten in the Big Bash with a 4-from-4 record after an 8-wicket win over Brisbane Heat at the Gabba. Chasing 139, Josh Philippe secured the win with an unbeaten 66.

Alex De Minaur is excited for Australia’s United Cup tie against Great Britain, where he might face his English partner Katie Boulter in mixed doubles.

The Socceroos will play their 2026 World Cup qualifiers without veteran defender Harry Souttar, who is out for at least 9 months after rupturing his Achilles playing for Sheffield United.

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Teen sensation Sam Konstas is on the verge of being called up to the Australian squad for the Boxing Day Test; Tottenham's defensive troubles continue to prove a problem for Ange Postecoglou's side in their League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United; Tyson Fury was all business in his pre-fight press conference with Oleksandr Usyk.

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Teen prodigy Sam Konstas says he's ready for Test cricket if called up this summer, with speculation he could feature in the Boxing Day Test against India amid pressure on Australia's top order.

Brisbane Heat began their Big Bash title defence with an 8-wicket win over the Melbourne Stars, as Jimmy Peirson hit a career-best 72 not out, chasing 163 at the MCG.

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has secured a contract extension, keeping him in charge until at least 2027.

Meanwhile, the boxing world focuses on Saudi Arabia this weekend for the Usyk-Fury rematch. Fury, who lost a split decision to Usyk 7 months ago, vows his opponent "will get hurt."

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The third Test between Australia and India seems destined for a draw after rain and lightning delayed day 5 at the Gabba. Australia bowled India out for 260, securing a 175-run first-innings lead.

In the Big Bash, 19-year-old Sam Konstas became the youngest to score a half-century on debut, helping Sydney Thunder to a two-wicket win over the Adelaide Strikers. Thunder captain David Warner revealed Konstas wasn’t even slated to play.

Wests Tigers have released John Bateman to join the Cowboys. Bateman’s future was uncertain after his mid-season exit to play for Warrington.

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