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Stoinis Injury Scare Over, Cleared for World Cup Charge MELBOURNE, 17 January 2026 – Australian cricket has breathed a collective sigh of relief after veteran all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was cleared of any serious damage to his thumb, following a worrying incident during a Big Bash League match earlier this week. The 36-year-old Melbourne Stars captain, […]

Blues Seize Early Advantage in 2025 Origin Series with Emphatic Game One Win SYDNEY, 17 January 2026 – As the rugby league world looks ahead to the 2026 season, the opening salvo of the 2025 State of Origin series serves as a potent reminder of the rivalry’s intensity. New South Wales travelled to a packed

Top Spot on the Line as Scorchers Host Stars in BBL Blockbuster PERTH, 17 January 2026 – The Perth Scorchers will host the Melbourne Stars tonight in a winner-takes-all showdown for top spot on the KFC BBL|15 ladder. With both sides locked on 12 competition points, the victor at Optus Stadium will leapfrog the Hobart

Cash Delivers Brutal Verdict on Men’s Tennis, Questions Djokovic’s Hopes MELBOURNE, 17 January 2026 – Australian tennis great Pat Cash has launched a dual critique on the eve of the Australian Open, labelling the tour’s dominant duo “unhealthy” for the sport and delivering a sobering assessment of Novak Djokovic’s title chances. The 1987 Wimbledon champion

Wanderers Host Jets in Crucial A-League Men Clash PARRAMATTA, 17 January 2026 – Western Sydney Wanderers will look to build on their first win in six matches when they host a resurgent Newcastle Jets at CommBank Stadium this evening. The 5:00 pm kick-off pits the 11th-placed Wanderers against the 6th-placed Jets in a fixture that

Iverson Claims Modern NBA Has No ‘Answer’ as Perth Visit Electrifies HoopsFest PERTH, 17 January 2026 – Hall of Fame icon Allen Iverson has sent a shockwave through the basketball world, declaring today’s NBA defences would be “ugly” against his prime, as his star-studded appearance at the NBL’s HoopsFest in Perth continues to captivate fans

SailGP Championship Launches 2026 Season with Historic Fremantle Opener FREMANTLE, 17 January 2026 – The world’s fastest sail racing returns as the Rolex SailGP Championship kicks off its 2026 season today with the inaugural Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix. A sell-out crowd of over 15,000 fans will pack the new waterfront grandstand at Bathers Beach

Australian Open 2026: Your Complete Schedule and Viewing Guide MELBOURNE, 17 January 2026 – The first Grand Slam of the year is set to serve up three weeks of world-class tennis and entertainment at Melbourne Park. With the qualifying rounds underway, the main draw action for the Australian Open 2026 begins this Sunday, 18 January,

WorldTour Season Ignites in Adelaide: Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under ADELAIDE, 17 January 2026 – The global cycling calendar bursts into life next week as the southern hemisphere summer plays host to the opening salvos of the UCI WorldTour. The 26th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under, renowned as

Big Bash League Standings: Hurricanes Hold Top Spot Ahead of Crucial Weekend Sydney, 16 January 2026 – The Hobart Hurricanes maintained their position at the top of the Big Bash League points table after 10 matches, with a net run rate of +0.331, as the competition entered its final weekend of the regular season. Perth