McEnroe Laments Tennis ‘Fragmentation’ After Djokovic’s Shock PTPA Exit MELBOURNE, 17 January 2026 – Tennis icon John McEnroe has delivered a stark assessment of the sport’s governance, expressing surprise and concern following Novak Djokovic’s sudden departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). The American legend argues the move underscores a decades-old problem of player […]

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

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