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Novak Djokovic exits PTPA over transparency concerns
5 Jan 2026The Serbian is stepping away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association, the advocacy group he co-founded.
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The rich aunt, Wimbledon and the inventor husband
5 Jan 2026In 1922 Marjorie Bain set sail to the motherland and became the first woman to represent New Zealand at Wimbledon.
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Anthony Joshua makes first public comments since fatal crash
5 Jan 2026The former world heavyweight champion has posted on social media for the first time since a fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends.
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City drop points, Liverpool and United also draw
5 Jan 2026Chelsea handed London rivals Arsenal a welcome boost in the Premier League title race by holding Manchester City to a draw.
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Tyson Fury announces latest comeback from retirement
5 Jan 2026Former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said that he will come out of retirement this year for his first fight since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.
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Breakers lose at home as finals hopes take a hit
5 Jan 2026The New Zealand Breakers finals hopes were dealt a blow as they fell to the Perth Wildcats in Auckland.
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Australian cricket great awakes from induced coma
5 Jan 2026Damien Martyn has woken up from an induced coma after falling ill with meningitis - an infection that causes swelling around the brain.
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Cricket: Root/Brook stand lifts England before weather intervenes in final Ashes test
4 Jan 2026A 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook drove England to 211/3 before the opening day of the fifth test was brought to a premature end.
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Freeski halfpipe: Finley Melville Ives scores another World Cup podium place
4 Jan 2026The Wankak teenager nailed a switch left double corked 1440 safety grab on the second hit of his second finals run.
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Ashes crowd applauds Bondi Beach hero
4 Jan 2026Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed one of the shooters in the Bondi Beach attack, has been loudly applauded at the fifth Ashes cricket Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Luke Littler storms to second successive darts world title
4 Jan 2026Littler thrashed Dutchman Gian van Veen to clinch another world title in front of a raucous Alexandra Palace crowd.
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Gill back as India's captain in ODI series with New Zealand
4 Jan 2026India has unveiled a strong squad for three ODIs against the Black Caps, starting next week.
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Arsenal strengthen Premier League grip as Wolves finally win
4 Jan 2026Declan Rice bags a double for the league leaders while last-placed Wolves prevail at the 20th attempt.
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Swiatek rejects 'Battle of the Sexes' and backs mixed team events
4 Jan 2026The world number two says women's tennis is strong enough to survive without gender-based matches.
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Wellington Phoenix men overcome odds to crush Brisbane 3-0
4 Jan 2026Emotional coach Giancarlo Italiano described the win with 10 men as the best of his time in charge of the A-League club.
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Nunn levels late for Phoenix women to maintain unbeaten run
4 Jan 2026The Wellington Phoenix left it late to snatch a share of the spoils with Brisbane Roar in their first match of the year.
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Lulu Sun pulls out of ASB Classic
3 Jan 2026Sun was expected to be one of the big attractions for the tournament
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Spinner or no spinner? Australia keep options open
3 Jan 2026Aussie captain Steve Smith says they won't rush a decision about whether to play a spinner in final Ashes test v England.
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Black Caps rivals South Africa go pace-heavy for T20 World Cup
3 Jan 2026Quinton de Kock is likely to open for New Zealand's main group rivals at the global tournament after coming out of retirement.
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Australia farewell Khawaja, England fight for scraps in final Ashes clash
3 Jan 2026Pride is on the line for England, who want another consolation win to some lustre to a gloomy tour.
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Anthony Joshua driver charged with dangerous driving over fatal collision
3 Jan 2026Nigerian police say Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faces four counts, including causing death by dangerous driving.
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Sudan hopes African Cup of Nations football success can end war
3 Jan 2026Sudan's coach hopes football success can inspire peace as they chase an African Cup of Nations fairytale run.
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Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought
2 Jan 2026The only goals of the day came at Selhurst Park where Fulham's Tom Cairney scored a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
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Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on test career
2 Jan 2026The top order batsman says he will be retiring from international cricket after his 88th test, which will start at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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