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Nick Kyrgios has weighed in on Max Purcell’s doping ban.
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Ben Sutton

Aussie ‘devastated’ by doping ban as Nick Kyrgios weighs in

The grand slam champion has released a statement explaining the situation.

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Teenage whiz kid Sam Konstas will become the youngest-ever man to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

CONFIRMED: Our youngest-ever Test opener set for debut

Teenage whiz kid Sam Konstas will become the youngest-ever man to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket, coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed. 

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The football world has been rocked by the death of Sal Rees (right).
AFL
Ben Sutton

AFL world rocked by sudden death of trailblazing legend, aged 58

Tributes are pouring in for the much-loved ‘warrior’ who touched hearts and minds wherever she went.

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Adam Johnson in action for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017 during his short stint in the NHL.
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Staff Writers

Ice hockey throat cut death was 'a tragic accident'

An ice hockey player has made an appeal for donations to his legal costs after another player died when his throat was cut in a game.

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NRL player Ezra Mam avoided a conviction after driving with a cocktail of drugs in his system.
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NRL
Matt Shrivell

NRL star learns punishment after drug-driving crash

Broncos star Ezra Mam has been slapped with breach notice and lengthy ban by the NRL following an off-season drug driving incident.

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Mohammed Shami will play no part in the remainder of the series.
Cricket
Roger Vaughan

India dealt major injury blow on eve of Boxing Day Test

The BCCI released a statement with the news that their fast-bowling stocks had taken a huge hit.

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Cooper Connolly made 66 and took a wicket but couldn’t save his team.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

Connolly stars but Scorchers doused in Marvel mayhem

Like Avengers villain Thanos clicking his fingers, Melbourne Renegades decimated Perth Scorchers’ top order on a woefully prepared Marvel Stadium to hand the five-time champions a two-wicket defeat.

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Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are engaged.
Sport
Ben Sutton

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter share secret personal news

‘We’ve been keeping a small secret.’

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Max Purcell (left) with Jordan Thompson after winning the US Open men's doubles final earlier this year.
Sport
Scott Bailey

Aussie grand slam champion cops anti-doping breach penalty

Australia’s two-time doubles grand-slam winner Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended over an alleged violation of tennis’ anti-doping program.

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Australia's Max Purcell has accepted a provisional suspension for an anti-doping program breach. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
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Scott Bailey

Australian tennis champ Max Purcell accepts doping ban

Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of rules under tennis' anti-doping program.

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Mick, Gina and Michael Schumacher on an old skydiving trip.
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Digital Staff

Michael Schumacher’s family announces amazing personal news

Daughter Gina shared the news with a series of photos on social media.

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Aaron Shattock is in hospital after being crushed by an excavator.
AFL
Ben Sutton

Michael Voss leads tributes as former teammate fights for life

The 44-year-old remains in an induced coma after being crushed by an excavator.

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Alex de Minaur has outlined the improvements he wants to make to kick on after a breakthrough 2024. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Ian Chadband

'Never satisfied': Demon's slog is his Xmas Day gift

Alex de Minaur opens up about the Christmas Day plans he hopes will unwrap success in 2025, Australian Open disappointment and his key goals for next year.

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James Maloney’s son Kade (left) went missing.
NRL
Harrison Reid

NRL great’s family shares major update after search for teenage son

James Maloney’s 14-year-old son disappeared late on Saturday night.

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Tiger Woods couldn't believe it when son Charlie made a hole-in-one at the PNC Championship. (AP PHOTO)
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Doug Ferguson

Charlie Woods makes hole-in-one but Langers win playoff

The remarkable Bernhard Langer won his fifth PNC Championship title as he and son Jason beat Tiger woods and son Charlie in a playoff.

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