The 19-year-old opener is in the XI to face India but will have the most fearsome introduction with Jasprit Bumrah firing on all cylindersBefore Christmas has even hit, there is more anticipation about Boxing Day than usual, in more ways than one. Australia and India sit at 1-1 with two Tests to play, the first at the MCG where India won on their last two tours. The ticketing forecast says it will be a full house, the weather forecast says it will hit 40C, and while the latter may suppress the f

Sixth seed falls to Ricky Evans in sudden-death legFifth seed takes first set but loses 3-1 to Scott WilliamsFormer champion Rob Cross and Dave Chisnall crashed out of the PDC world championship as more seeds were scattered at Alexandra Palace.Cross, the fifth seed and 2018 champion, lost 3-1 to Scott Williams while Ricky Evans survived a match dart against him to upset Chisnall, the sixth seed, in an epic second-round clash decided by a sudden-death leg. Continue reading...

Rodgers, 41, acknowledges New York could release himQuarterback makes light of situation on McAfee showAaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The star quarterback knows if he returns to the field, it might be out of hands whether it’s with the New York Jets.The 41-year-old Rodgers said last week that he’ll take some time after this season, his 20th in the NFL, to determine what he wants to do next. On Monday, he suggested a decision on whether he’ll return wit

Player sent breach notice for bringing game into disreputeMam was fined for drug driving and driving without a licenceBrisbane star Ezra Mam is set for a nine-game suspension after being sent a breach notice by the NRL for bringing the game and the Broncos into disrepute.Mam, 22, was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence when he appeared on 16 December in Brisbane Magistrates Court. He was disqualified from driving for nine months and issued with an infringement notice for fa