Boos pleased the MCG as Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa attempted to return a ‘Mankad’ in the Big Bash derby against the Renegades. Although the crowd were overwhelmingly Stars fans, the most suggested reaction was against the controversial act – which was ruled legal by the ICC last year. The dismissal was dubbed a “Mankad” … Read more
The Big Bash League will cut 20 games from its season, potentially cutting it by at least two weeks as part of changes under the massive new seven-year, $1.51 billion broadcast deal announced on Tuesday. The new deal with the Foxtel Group (including Fox Sports on Foxtel and the Kayo Sports streaming service), Seven and … Read more
The Big Bash League will cut 20 games from its season, potentially cutting it by at least two weeks as part of changes under the massive new seven-year, $1.51 billion broadcast deal announced on Tuesday. The new deal with the Foxtel Group (including Fox Sports on Foxtel and the Kayo Sports streaming service), Seven and … Read more
Liverpool crashed out to a shock 3-1 loss to Brentford as a series of defensive blunders hurt their bid for a place in the Premier League top four on Tuesday (AEDT). Jurgen Klopp’s side endured a nightmare start to 2023 and they had only themselves to blame for the horror spectacle in west London. Watch … Read more
The NRL returns in just two months and foxsports.com.au has looked into the crystal ball to bring you 23 bold predictions for 2023. There are some big calls on this list and no doubt there will be plenty of swings and misses, but others will prove prophetic. We’ll report back at the end of the … Read more
Former NRL coach Daniel Anderson has been rushed to hospital after a surfing accident on NSW’s Central Coast. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the former Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors coach was body surfing at Soldiers Beach near Norah Head during a family holiday when disaster struck. The 55-year-old is believed to have been … Read more
Australian cricket commentator Brad Hogg says there is “no excuse” for Marcus Stoinis and Nathan Coulter-Nile to miss games for the Melbourne Stars as the club languish near the bottom of the BBL table. The Stars managed just one win in five games in a horror start, made worse by Glenn Maxwell’s pre-tournament leg injury … Read more
The Sydney Sixers moved tied at the top of the table with four wins, having easily outplayed the Melbourne Renegades in a six-wicket win on Friday night. Dan Christian broke four straight fours to bring the Sixers home chasing 125 at GMHBA Stadium with 13 balls to spare. The Sixers finished “without any real pressure” … Read more
Australia rollicked to an innings victory in the Boxing Day Test, sealing a straight-sets series win over South Africa, who hadn’t lost on these shores since 2005/06. The hosts remain undefeated in a Test series since India’s visit two years ago, as Pat Cummins’ stocks as captain continue to rise. Meanwhile, a stunning double century … Read more
Reuters — Novak Djokovic will never forget what it was like to be kicked out of Australia earlier this year, but the Serb says his willingness to return for next month’s Grand Slam at Melbourne Park shows the depth of his feelings for the country. Djokovic was expelled on the eve of the 2022 Australian … Read more
