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Perth Scorchers players celebrated long into the night after their comprehensive victory in the BBL final. SEE THE PICTURES

Officials have paused Carlos Alcaraz’s warm-up after spotting a banned wearable device hidden under his wristband, sparking renewed debate about how much technology tennis should allow during matches.

Perth Scorchers are the heavyweight champions of the Big Bash League, trouncing Sydney Sixers in their legacy title bout. 

‘There’s no way we should be playing cricket in this. I’ve never played when it’s been raining this hard.’

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

A Sydney Swans star has been knocked out during a late night confrontation with two others outside a popular nightspot. 

The 10-time champion could have been instantly disqualified had it connected.

The two-time champion’s bombshell withdrawal gives the local hope a free passage into the round of 16.

The defending champion’s body completely shut down as the extreme heat wreaked havoc.

The frosty incident has taken a fresh twist with claims the Japanese star deliberately ‘provoked’ her rival.

The ‘modern-day Pablo Escobar’ had been on FBI’s ‘Ten Most Wanted’ for over a year.

The photo was posted one day after Lachie quietly touched down in Perth.

Perth Scorchers will have to go through a familiar foe if they are to claim another Big Bash title after their grand final opponent was settled in Friday night’s Challenger final.

‘Finish-line pressure’ was real for the home hero in a tense conclusion.