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Emily Seebohm’s family Christmas photo has received backlash from trolls online.
Australia
Ava Martin

Aussie Olympian fires back after son’s Santa pic trolled

Retired gold-medalist Emily Seebohm came under fire for one small detail after posting a picture of her son with Santa.

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Tim David was injured on Boxing Day.
Cricket
Aaron Kirby

‘Canes star’s season over but David’s World Cup dream alive

Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David has been ruled out of the remainder of the Big Bash in a cruel blow for the reigning champions, but the star finisher is expected to be fit for February’s T20 World Cup.

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Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the Sydney Test with a hamstring injury.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

England’s Test prep slammed as reason for injury scourge

A former Australian Test captain has slammed England’s preparation for the Ashes and says it is the reason they have had to rule out three frontline pace bowlers. 

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Brett Lee has been inducted into the Hall of Fame
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

How time in Perth changed Brett Lee’s legendary career

Brett Lee says you have to be a little bit crazy to bowl quick. The legendary paceman has opened up on the laser focus he had on reaching 160km/h and the day he did it in Perth.

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey could be on the verge of his first NBA All-Star selection. (AP PHOTO)
Basketball
Jasper Bruce

'Walking triple-double' Giddey backed as NBA All-Star

Andrew Gaze says Josh Giddey is more than earning his pay packet and must be in the conversation for a first NBA All-Star call-up.

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It is unclear whether Pat Cummins will be fit for the Twenty20 Word Cup, which begins in February. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Cricket
Shayne Hope

More scans for Cummins, stars tipped for T20 World Cup

The return of superstar Pat Cummins hinges on the result of back scans next month, but two of Australia's best T20 players are on track for the World Cup.

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MCG curator Matt Page speaks with Andrew McDonald.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

‘We have bad Tests too’: Aussies go into bat for curator

Australian coach Andrew McDonald has launched a passionate defence of MCG curator Matt Page as the furore over the pitch for the two-day Boxing Day Test continues. 

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Andrew McDonald inspects the pitch ahead of the Boxing Day Test.
Cricket
Ben Sutton

Aussie great rehashes ‘simple’ solution to Test pitch problem

The former national coach has weighed in as the fallout to the two-day Test continues.

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Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios embrace at the net after the battle of the sexes match.
opinion
Tennis
Georgie Parker

Greed, set and match: Cash grab aces equality fight

This Sabalenka-Kygrios exhibition match did nothing for women athletes who have fought for equal pay and respect.

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Australian Test cricket squad member Usman Khawaja at the Summer Fest Fan Zone in Yarra Park.
Cricket
Jackson Barrett

McDonald: Khawaja has not raised prospect of retiring

Usman Khawaja has not raised the prospect of retiring after next week’s Sydney Test with Andrew McDonald, the Australian coach has revealed.

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Comanche skippers James Mayo and Matt Allen and crew celebrate their Sydney-Hobart victory. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Ethan James

'Redemption': Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart dogfight

Master Lock Comanche has won Sydney to Hobart line honours after outpointing its supermaxi rivals in a ‘dogfight’ down Tasmania's east coast.

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The modified court caused plenty of debate.
Tennis
Richard Hookman, AAP

‘Awful’ sight as Nick Kyrgios triumphs in divisive clash

‘The world is dumber for that match having happened.’

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Aryna Sabalenka holds her goddaughter as she and Nick Kyrgios display their trophies in Dubai. (AP PHOTO)
Tennis
Richard Hookham

Why the racket? Kyrgios, Sabalenka defend sexes battle

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka have sent some verbal volleys back at critics after the Australian won their "Battle of ‍the Sexes" exhibition match.

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Comanche has won Sydney-Hobart line honours.
Sport
Ethan James, AAP

Sydney-Hobart winner emerges after three-way ‘dogfight’ for victory

The ‘wounded animals’ survived gruelling conditions to battle side-by-side for line honours.

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Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has been thrust into the middle of an ugly NBA scuffle.
Sport
Aaron Kirby

Aussie NBA star caught in middle of ugly on-court scuffle

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has been thrust into the middle of an ugly NBA scuffle after Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo broke an unspoken cardinal rule. WATCH THE VIDEO

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