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Rugby League South Sydney got Sam Burgess’ entire $1 million salary wiped off the salary cap, yet Canterbury can expect less than half of that

Tennis Nick Kyrgios was devastated by his mate’s awful news while Ash Barty faces a treacherous path to Australian Open glory after the draw was unveiled.

Tennis A rematch of last year’s French Open final produced an almost identical result for Australia’s master tactician, setting up a tantalising semi-final in Adelaide

Soccer Fox Sports’ Mark Bosnich asks what happens next at A-League club after the sacking of Marco Kurz?

Rugby League Luciano Leilua is getting used to black and orange after a health scare saw the Wests Tigers’ new backrower spend six days in hospital.

Rugby League As South Sydney continue to push for Jai Arrow’s immediate release from the Gold Coast, Kevin Proctor has called for the club to keep hold of their key forward.

Tennis A shattered Alex de Minaur has revealed the extreme lengths he was willing to take in order to play his favourite tournament.

Rugby Union Queensland coach Brad Thorn will reveal his blueprint for the Reds’ 2020 backline as he looks to transform Isaac Lucas into a long-term Reds flyhalf.

Tennis Australia’s top-ranked male tennis player is out of the Australian Open with ATP Cup teammate Nick Kyrgios leading the support.

Basketball There is so much to like about Ben Simmons’ play but a major issue continues to haunt the star despite his latest starring role.

Tennis The tennis player who called Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal “selfish” has chucked a 180, apologising and saying he was taken out of context.

News The WAG and mother-of-four has been soaking up the sun in Noosa in a seriously small bikini — and fans love her look.

Basketball Joe Ingles has quickly built a reputation as one of the best trash talkers in the NBA, but one quip “ruined the life” of an opponent.

Politics The government has been accused of pork-barrelling in key marginal seats, with auditors finding that a $100 million sport grant was not always awarded on merit.

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Horses Tasmanian star racehorse Mystic Journey’s bid for back-to-back All-Star Miles has taken a minor hit with the mare expected to miss several days of trackwork.

News There are plans to ban Nike’s revolutionary running shoes after they sparked controversy during a freak athlete’s historic marathon achievement.

Tennis They hold 17 Australian Opens and have combined for more than 700 weeks at world No.1. But will this be the final time they hit Melbourne Park?

AFL New coach Brett Ratten has heaped praise on a young Saints tall who remarkably recorded top-five finishes in both their pre-season time trials.

Cricket Behind the scenes footage reveals what happened inside the Australian dressing room after Steve Smith was rocked by a short ball at Lord’s.

eXtra Aussie Rob Whittaker was set to make his run at another belt in Las Vegas in March, but the UFC champ says his priorities lie elsewhere for now.