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Bencic fires Switzerland to United Cup win over France

Bencic fires Switzerland to United Cup win over France

Switzerland have claimed a 2-1 victory over France in their United Cup opener in Sydney, while Canada beat Croatia in Perth.

Auckland see off Mariners, strengthen place atop ALM

Auckland see off Mariners, strengthen place atop ALM

Auckland see off Mariners, strengthen place atop ALM

Auckland see off Mariners, strengthen place atop ALM

Auckland FC have ensured they will head into a blockbuster New Year’s Day encounter with Melbourne Victory atop the ALM table after beating Central Coast 4-1.

Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

A sailor aboard the winning boat in this year’s Sydney to Hobart yacht race has described the conditions as the worst of his 11 Sydney to Hobart races.

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Plea to save wallabies from becoming feasts for foxes

Plea to save wallabies from becoming feasts for foxes

An adorable wallaby once thought to be extinct is struggling to secure a foothold back in Australia where fox-proof safe havens would give it a fighting chance.

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

A Sydney to Hobart competitor who was thrown overboard during a rough night of sailing has described being pinned underwater on the side of his yacht.

Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die

Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die

Crews desperately tried to save the lives of two sailors who died in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart in challenging weather conditions, police say.

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Body of boy found after swept off rocks to sea

Rescuers have found the body of Luca Bennett, his family says, after dolphins were seen circling near where the teen was swept off rocks at a popular beach.

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Swiatek opens up over WADA appeal on doping case

Swiatek opens up over WADA appeal on doping case

Swiatek opens up over WADA appeal on doping case

Swiatek opens up over WADA appeal on doping case

Polish tennis ace Iga Swiatek is confident her doping case is closed, saying there is no point in WADA appealing her ban as it did in Jannik Sinner's case.

Sky Blues out to rediscover ALW form against Victory

Sky Blues out to rediscover ALW form against Victory

Sky Blues out to rediscover ALW form against Victory

Sky Blues out to rediscover ALW form against Victory

Sydney FC captain Nat Tobin admits navigating out of their horror A-League Women start will be difficult but insists it's too early to rule out finals.

De Minaur not out to replicate United Cup fairytale

De Minaur not out to replicate United Cup fairytale

De Minaur not out to replicate United Cup fairytale

De Minaur not out to replicate United Cup fairytale

Australia's United Cup campaign will begin in Sydney against Argentina, with world No.9 Alex de Minaur primed to star again at Ken Rosewall Arena.

Sky Blues out to end defensive woes against Victory

Sky Blues out to end defensive woes against Victory

Sky Blues out to end defensive woes against Victory

Sky Blues out to end defensive woes against Victory

Sydney FC will be sharpening their focus at the back when they host Melbourne Victory, looking for their first clean sheet of the A-League Men season.

Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push

Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push

Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push

Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push

New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will need to explain himself to the NBL tribunal after pushing a match official over.

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has promised a thorough investigation into the two deaths that took place on the first night of the 2024 Sydney to Hobart.

Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain

Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain

Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain

Cartwright feared worst after suffering neck pain

Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL season opener.

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Vince century hits Sixers to win over Stars

James Vince has whacked 101 from 58 balls to help the Sydney Sixers chase down 195 with ease against the hapless Melbourne Stars.

Wild seas to follow Syd-Hob retirements, Comanche leads

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is underway with one of the most prominent boats retiring only hours after the starting gun.

NBL investigates Breakers guard over referee push

The NBL review panel will look into a heated clash in the Breakers and Jackjumpers match which resulted in a match offical tumbling to the floor.

'Most perfect son' feared dead after swept off rocks

Tributes are flowing in for 15-year-old Luca Bennett as rescue crews scale back a search for the teenager after he was swept off rocks at a popular beach.

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Master Lock Comanche won't focus on elusive double win

The yacht that claims Sydney to Hobart line honours rarely wins on handicap, but there's a chance that could happen in the 2024 running of the great race.

Hawks hold out Kings in Christmas NBL thriller

Both teams held double-figure leads before the Illawarra Hawks ended up beating the Sydney Kings by three points in their NBL clash.

Grave fears for boy swept off rocks into sea

A multi-agency search is underway to find a boy swept off rocks and into the sea while with a group of friends on a popular beach.

Syd-Hob's 120-year-old boat back better than ever

Built in 1904, Maritimo Katwinchar will attempt her third Sydney to Hobart yacht race after undergoing significant modifications.

Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.

Priest on online grooming charge ordered away from kids

A 77-year-old priest has been arrested over alleged child grooming as police investigate whether he had access to children through the church.

Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.

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