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Scorchers reveal dynasty plans after latest BBL triumph
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner doesn’t see his team’s BBL dynasty ending any time soon, and has revealed he almost selected Joel Paris “on one leg” for their latest triumphant title decider.

Alcaraz device drama angers greats
Carlos Alcaraz was forced to remove his Whoop device from his wrist. Todd Woodbridge and Lleyton Hewitt were left stunned and disappointed.

AFL boss jets off to India with lofty goals
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon is flying to India with hopes of growing the game.

Reckon Demon doesn’t have the weapons to beat the best? Think again
No matter what Alex de Minaur achieves, there are always critics ready to place limits on him. That needs to stop.

Woodbridge: Demon playing his best tennis yet
Todd Woodbridge says Alex de Minaur is in career-best form at the Australian Open.

Kupp touchdown helps lead Seahawks to Super Bowl
Cooper Kupp, playing against his old team, helps lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.

Sabalenka should not be held responsible for the actions of two dictators
What is the world No.1 supposed to do, other than denounce the war, which she has done since the 2023 French Open?

Musetti 'ready' for Djokovic challenge
Lorenzo Musetti is ready to take on Novak Djokovic in the next round.

Government to offer temporary accommodation to storm victims
The government is standing up its Temporary Accommodation Service to help people displaced by last week's storms.

New Zealand’s best hope knocked out of Aussie Open
Erin Routliffe’s Australian Open has come to an end in the third round, after also being knocked out of the mixed doubles on Sunday.

What we know about the people lost in Mount landslide disaster
While the recovery works are still going on, the police have identified victims as two Auckland teenagers, a Swedish tourist, two long-time friends and a Morrinsville teacher.

Commentators stunned by 'disastrous' Keys sight
Madison Keys botches the easiest of smashes in a wayward start to her match against Jessica Pegula.

Tensions flare as umpire misses let call
A missed let call during an all-Australian doubles match sparks tension and heated protests as the chair umpire refuses to overturn the non-call despite the players' frustrations.

Defending champ knocked out by podcast pal
Defending champion Madison Keys is knocked out of the Australian Open by podcast pal Jessica Pegula.

Alen Stajcic was just sacked – but his OAM days later says much more
What a weird, incongruous time. To be at one of the lowest points in your career while receiving one of your country’s highest honours.

Patriots survive snow storm to set up Super Bowl clash with Seahawks
For the first time since the days of Tom Brady, New England will play in a Super Bowl, this time against Seattle.

Tennis pods haven’t fixed the hissy-fit problem. It’s more obvious than ever
It’s all out on the court these days, like when France’s Elsa Jacquemot made furious accusations against her coach and he stormed off.

Kangaroos or Wallabies? The tough decision looming for Angus Crichton
Code-switcher has the chance to chase back-to-back Rugby League World Cups at the end of the year - but a spot on the Wallabies’ spring tour would fast-track his rugby progression.

Te Araroa residents band together to get through the storm
Communities are still isolated following widespread flooding and slips, with helicopters delivering supplies.

What are New Zealand's spookiest abandoned ghost towns?
Spooky cemeteries, abandoned factories, ruined pubs and derelict workers' cottages all have stories to tell of Aotearoa's once-thriving communities.

Kiwi skier wins second X Games gold for New Zealand
Wanaka skier Fin Melville Ives dominates final with high-risk tricks and 95.00 score.