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Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios

Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past.

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Gauff wary of young Aussie star as United Cup heats up

Australia are on a collision course with the US at the United Cup, but they must first get past an Iga Swiatek-inspired Poland in the quarter-finals.

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

'Gades stun Scorchers with Peake's last-ball six

After surviving a contentious overturned catch by Ashton Turner and ignoring boos, Ollie Peake smashed a last-ball six to win the match for the Renegades.

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'I look up to Caleb': Welsford's new contract advice

'I look up to Caleb': Welsford's new contract advice

Sam Welsford, one of the drawcards at this week's Australian road cycling championships, has thanked fellow sprinter Caleb Ewan for advice on his new contract.

Perth add most experienced name to roster with Curran

Perth add most experienced name to roster with Curran

Canterbury forward Josh Curran has signed a three-year deal with Perth, becoming the first 100-game NRL player to join the new franchise.

'Horrible' graffiti could be linked to outback murder

'Horrible' graffiti could be linked to outback murder

Slanderous graffiti painted on a fence behind a mining town pub could be linked to the suspected murder of a man who disappeared 14 years ago.

Why Strikers import is a shoo-in for cult hero status

Why Strikers import is a shoo-in for cult hero status

New Adelaide Strikers import Tabraiz Shamsi has enjoyed a memorable BBL debut, with his trademark shoe celebration set to send fans into a spin.

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Paris hits Strikers late as Perth pull off gutsy win

Paris hits Strikers late as Perth pull off gutsy win

Paris hits Strikers late as Perth pull off gutsy win

Paris hits Strikers late as Perth pull off gutsy win

Strikers duo Lloyd Pope and Tabraiz Shamsi snared seven wickets between them but it was a veteran Perth paceman who had the last laugh in a Scorchers win.

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

Injured Fritz snaps racquet as US pull off escape

American star Taylor Fritz is battling an ongoing knee injury, and he snapped his racquet in frustration after losing his United Cup singles match.

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

Former AFL player Phoenix Spicer dead at 23

North Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have expressed their condolences following the death of former AFL player Phoenix Spicer.

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

'Enjoying it a lot more': tennis hero back in business

Emma Raducanu shocked the tennis world when she won the US Open in 2021 as a qualifier, but her journey in recent years has been a tough grind.

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

'I was sick': Naomi Osaka struggles in United Cup loss

Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka was coughing and far from 100 per cent during a 6-4 6-2 United Cup loss to Greece's Maria Sakkari.

Ciabattoni reaches milestone as Perth pound Lightning

Ciabattoni reaches milestone as Perth pound Lightning

Ciabattoni reaches milestone as Perth pound Lightning

Ciabattoni reaches milestone as Perth pound Lightning

The Perth Lynx have beaten the Adelaide Lightning to move into second spot on the WNBL ladder after big performances from their star players.

Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Marsh fires century as Scorchers bash Hurricanes

Mitch Marsh has blazed the second Big Bash League century of his career to help the Perth Scorchers break the Hobart Hurricanes' winning run on home turf.

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Bereft Bullets' third-quarter nightmare in Perth loss

Perth scored 21 consecutive points to begin the second half as Brisbane's NBL season hit new depths and they copped two more injury concerns.

'Greek tragedy': Tsitsipas' family reunion after injury

Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.

Teen's firecracker stunt sparks bushfire emergency

A bushfire sparked by a firecracker tossed into bushland has threatened lives and homes and landed a teenager in police custody.

Felix feeling upbeat about new year tennis prospects

After his best year on tour, Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime is looking to keep his hot streak running in the United Cup and at the Australian Open.

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Man dies in floods, tropical cyclone hits northwest

A man aged in his 70s has been found dead in floodwaters in Australia's far north, as a cyclone crosses the coast on the other side of the nation.

Gauff looking to kick off another big year with a bang

World No.3 Coco Gauff says the United Cup is one of her favourite tournaments, with the American undefeated in singles when she led her team to the 2025 title.

Pick up the phone: View from a Bridge heads Down Under

Holding an old red telephone, people bare their secrets for London artist Joe Bloom. His videos are a worldwide hit, and he's heading to Australia.

Wawrinka ready to kick off farewell tour in Perth

Stan Wawrinka will start his farewell tour in unfamiliar territory in Perth, reuniting with Belinda Bencic on Team Switzerland for the United Cup.

AI can't replace us: Glory coach dishes another cracker

Don't talk about stats to Adam 'the lion' Griffiths, with the Perth Glory coach making it clear that heart and passion will never be replaced by AI.

Maley's red-hot Lynx overcome Holmes' 34-point game

The surging Perth Lynx thumped Geelong Venom by 28 points despite a season-high 34-point performance from Mackenzie Holmes.

Labor figure fights for life after alleged assault

A prominent Labor figure who helped lead his party to a massive state election win is fighting for his life after allegedly being assaulted.

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