At an Australian Open that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will enter with their lowest seedings in 16 and 12 years respectively, former finalist Pat Cash has declared five-time runner-up Andy Murray the favourite for a long-overdue success.
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Nick Kyrgios takes aim at US president elect with anti-Donald Trump t-shirt
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has made a strong political statement heading into the Australian Open, wearing a “f— Donald Trump” t-shirt after his Fast4 victory over Rafael Nadal in Sydney.
Live Big Bash League cricket: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades
The Sixers look to go joint-top of the BBL ladder as they host the Melbourne Renegades.
Here's an idea: cricket in cricket season
Let’s take the Australian Test twelve from Sydney as our starting point. Six will spend January playing one-day cricket for Australia, though not all of them in every game. Four will be playing BBL. One, Steve O’Keefe, will play one four-day Futures League fixture, at Kardinia Park, and sundry club games.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to 2016 FIFA player of the year award
Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA’s player of the year award, beating off his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona.
Sydney Sixers down Melbourne Renegades in final over of Big Bash League clash
The Sixers have notched a fourth win of the Big Bash season after another successful run chase.
BBL 2017: Sydney Sixers peaking at the right time, says wicketkeeper Brad Haddin
Revelling in his role as the late innings lynchpin for the Sydney Sixers, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin believes his surging BBL team are peaking at the right time.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho happy for Alex Ferguson to travel on team coach
Jose Mourinho’s determination to ensure Alex Ferguson’s presence is still felt around Manchester United has been laid bare, with fresh details emerging about the extent to which he has gone to involve the club’s former manager.
Utah Jazz drop Australia's Dante Exum to NBA D-League side Salt Lake City Stars
Australian Dante Exum has been dropped by his NBA team Utah to their D-League affiliate the Salt Lake City Stars.
Overnight sport wrap: David Wiese became the latest South African cricketer to jump ship
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