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• Courier remains in fire-ravaged LA, misses start of Australian Open

  12-01-2025 23:53 via smh.com.au
  
  The former world No.1 and his family are safe from the fires but he has delayed his return to Australia.
  
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• Woodbridge whacks 'big dogs' in doping saga

  12-01-2025 23:45 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge takes aim at 'big dog' governing bodies complicating the process when it comes to player doping sagas.
  
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• Spurs 'schooled' by plumber

  12-01-2025 23:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Tottenham needed extra time to defeat the lowly Tamworth - a team full of only part-time players - in their third round FA Cup clash.
  
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• ‘He’s incredible’: Bills set up mouth-watering NFL playoff clash after superstar’s masterclass

  12-01-2025 23:18
  
  The Buffalo Bills have set up a mouth-watering divisional round clash with the Baltimore Ravens after a 31-7 thrashing of the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL playoffs.
  
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• Barcelona thrash Real Madrid in chaotic clásico Spanish Super cup final

  12-01-2025 23:10 via theguardian.com
  
  Spanish Super Cup final: Barcelona 5-2 Real MadridBarça shrug off Szczesny red card after first-half blitz“I don’t know what’s going on with the clásicos but they have been a bit mad recently,” Carlo Ancelotti had said and here was another one. There had been 35 goals in the last ten meetings between these two great rivals and there were seven more in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. The only pity was that it happened in the wrong place. FC Barcelona had
  
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• ‘Sorry Alex’: Brother warns Volk against Ilia Topuria rematch amid Sydney UFC 312 reveal

  12-01-2025 23:05
  
  Ilia Topuria’s older brother has urged Alexander Volkanovski to avoid rematching his sibling for the UFC featherweight crown, saying: “Sorry Alex, but it’s going to be the same result”.
  
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• NFL 2025: Buffalo Bills defeat Denver Broncos, score, stats, Josh Allen, Ty Johnson touchdown, who do Bills play next week

  12-01-2025 23:05
  
  The Buffalo Bills have set up a mouth-watering divisional round clash with the Baltimore Ravens after a 31-7 thrashing of the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL playoffs.
  
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• Gardner finds form at the right time as Australia makes Ashes statement

  12-01-2025 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Ashleigh Gardner's hard-hitting approach might appear better suited to T20 cricket, but it is in the 50-over format where the all-rounder has returned to form.
  
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• Badosa dishes on 'inspirational' relationship

  12-01-2025 22:53 via theage.com.au
  
  Spanish star Paula Badosa talks to Stan Sport about her 'inspirational' relationship with fellow ace Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  
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• ‘Craziest thing I’ve heard’: Shock over ‘confusing’ Aus Open sight; Kyrgios rival’s wake-up call — LIVE

  12-01-2025 22:44
  
  A whopping 12 Aussies are in action on a monster day two at the Australian Open including Nick Kyrgios, while the three top men’s title contenders all begin their campaigns.
  
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• ‘I want to go back’: Arthur targets NRL return amid ‘tough’ overseas stint — Off-season Central

  12-01-2025 22:42
  
  Brad Arthur has declared he has a desire to return to the NRL, admitting his time at the Super League has been “tough” with his family remaining in Australia.
  
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• Dakar Rally ‘disaster’ as wrong directions cause chaos, leave drivers lost in the desert

  12-01-2025 22:36
  
  An organisers’ error in the drivers’ route guide has caused chaos at the Dakar Rally as cars went off the route into the vast Saudi Arabian desert in a blunder blasted as a “disaster” by a former champion.
  
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• ’Disgusting’: Tennis doping drama explained as dark cloud hovers ... and why Kyrgios won’t let it go

  12-01-2025 22:26
  A doping shadow hangs over the start of tennis’ grand slam season at the Australian Open, with two of the sport’s two biggest embroiled in a complicated saga that isn’t over yet.
  
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• Bills steamroll Broncos to set up Josh Allen-Lamar Jackson NFL playoff clash

  12-01-2025 22:26 via theguardian.com
  Denver Broncos 7-31 Buffalo BillsBills will play Ravens in divisional roundTexans face Chiefs in other AFC divisional clashJosh Allen threw two touchdown passes, James Cook finished with 120 yards rushing, and the Buffalo Bills leaned on a balanced offense in their 31-7 wildcard playoff win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.The Bills methodically wore down the Broncos by scoring on six of their first seven drives in an outing in which they finished with a 23-minute edge in time of possession.
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• Australian Open tennis 2025: Jannik Sinner positive drugs tests explained, anti-doping violation, Nick Kyrgios complaints over doping rules, why wasn’t Sinner banned, CAS appeal

  12-01-2025 22:00
  A doping shadow hangs over the start of tennis’ grand slam season at the Australian Open, with two of the sport’s two biggest embroiled in a complicated saga that isn’t over yet.
  
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• Australian Open 2025 LIVE updates: Tomljanovic, Kyrgios lead Aussie hopes on day two; Djokovic begins 11th title quest

  12-01-2025 22:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Many of tennis’ biggest stars, including Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz will launch their Australian Open campaigns, while Nick Kyrgios will make his grand slam comeback after two years of injury.
  
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• Fresh from another BBL classic, Maxwell harbours no grudge for Test snub

  12-01-2025 21:58 via abc.net.au
  
  After belting a typically incredible 90 from 52 balls for the Melbourne Stars, Glenn Maxwell concedes he would have made the same call as Australian selectors in opting for youth when picking the Sri Lanka tour squad.
  
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• Injured star’s fresh Roosters deal; another Hopoate’s NRL emergence: Free Agency

  12-01-2025 21:54
  
  The Roosters are reportedly set to hand an injured gun a contract extension after he missed half of the 2024 season.
  
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• Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

  12-01-2025 21:52 via theguardian.com
  
  Pool 2: Bath 40-21 Clermont AuvergnePremiership leaders travel to Leinster next SaturdayBath are not yet certain of qualification for the knock-out stages of this year’s Champions Cup but this six-try bonus point victory has given their chances a much-needed boost. While plenty still hinges on the outcome of Saturday’s trip to face Leinster, they are still alive in a pool where every point is having to be earned the hard way.The Premiership pace-setters may still have to rely on Bene
  
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• Harry Maguire revels in red mist to bend chaotic tie Manchester United’s way | Barney Ronay

  12-01-2025 21:40 via theguardian.com
  Centre-back looks at home in Amorim’s defensive setup and showed leadership in moments of madness at ArsenalIt was always going to end like this, a fact that became essentially unavoidable with the sight of Joshua Zirkzee rotating his arms wildly towards the away end before the penalty shootout at the end of this 1-1 FA Cup third-round draw, shorts hitched up, chalk down one leg, transformed in that moment into Warrior-Zirkzee.From that point it also seemed inevitable Kai Havertz, who had
  
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• ‘Hopefully I’ll get to kick his ass’: TV star fires shot at former rival as Patriots hire new head coach

  12-01-2025 21:34
  
  Mike Vrabel is going back to Foxborough.
  
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• Kokkinakis clipped over schedule priorities

  12-01-2025 21:27 via theage.com.au
  
  Todd Woodbridge urges Thanasi Kokkinakis to rethink his schedule after another injured start to the season.
  
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• ‘Weird’: Australian Open change divides tennis world

  12-01-2025 21:22
  
  The tennis world has been left divided as the Australian Open prepares to be the guinea pig for coaching pods at grand slam level.
  
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• US Center for SafeSport sexual abuse investigator charged with rape

  12-01-2025 21:22 via theguardian.com
  Jason Krasley also facing theft charges over drug bustFormer police officer’s lawyer says client denies allegationsA former police officer fired from his job as an investigator at the US Center for SafeSport for allegedly stealing money seized at a drug bust has been arrested again, and charged with rape and sex trafficking.Jason Krasley, a former police officer in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was arrested on Friday and charged with felony rape and involuntary sexual servitude for crimes alleg
  
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• Dismal Spurs survive huge scare against ‘part-time’ team; Utd stun Arsenal in fiery clash — FA Wrap

  12-01-2025 21:19
  Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham needed extra time before seeing off non-league Tamworth 3-0 in their FA Cup clash on Monday morning (AEDT).
  
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• ‘We are improving in the way we suffer’: Amorim delighted by shootout success

  12-01-2025 21:13 via theguardian.com
  Manchester United beat Arsenal on penalties in FA Cup‘I felt since the first minute that today was our day’A jubilant Ruben Amorim said he had sensed his Manchester United side would beat Arsenal at the outset of a controversial third round tie at the Emirates. Amorim’s side rode out a storm with 10 men to force penalties, sealing the win through Joshua Zirkzee’s clinical strike, and he claimed the outcome had been clear in his mind as soon as proceedings began.“The
  
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• How baffling Open blunder hung fans out to dry as cynical reality emerges — Talking Pts

  12-01-2025 21:07
  
  It was a quiet opening to the Australian Open, primarily thanks to a major schedule blunder. Catch up on Day 1 in our Talking Points!
  
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• Ange’s dismal Spurs survive FA Cup scare against lowly ‘part-time’ team — Wrap

  12-01-2025 20:43
  Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham needed extra time before seeing off non-league Tamworth 3-0 in their FA Cup clash on Monday morning (AEDT).
  
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• Dozen Aussies, three top men’s title contenders ALL in action on mega Monday — Aus Open LIVE

  12-01-2025 20:19
  
  A whopping 12 Aussies are in action on a monster day two at the Australian Open including Nick Kyrgios, while the three top men’s title contenders all begin their campaigns.
  
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• Meet the Aussie teen ready to cause an upset at the Australian Open

  12-01-2025 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Ash Barty left a gap of Australian talent in women's tennis after her shock announcement over two years ago. There's optimism these teenagers could help fill it.
  
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• Can this Aussie teen cause another upset at the Australian Open?

  12-01-2025 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Ash Barty left a gap of Australian talent in women's tennis after her shock announcement over two years ago. There's optimism these teenagers could help fill it.
  
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• Aussie teen ready to cause upset at the Australian Open

  12-01-2025 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Ash Barty left a gap of Australian talent in women's tennis after her shock announcement over two years ago. There's optimism these teenagers could help fill it.
  
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• Broncos question that won’t die; Manly’s massive Turbo call — What each team needs by Rd 1

  12-01-2025 20:04
  
  The season-opening double header in Las Vegas is fast approaching — Raiders-Warriors and Panthers-Sharks are set to do battle on March 2.
  
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• Broncos query that won’t die; the massive impending Turbo call — What each team needs by Rd 1

  12-01-2025 20:04
  
  The season-opening double header in Las Vegas is fast approaching, with the Raiders-Warriors and the Panthers-Sharks to do battle on March 2.
  
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• ‘Doesn’t make sense’: Open fans hung out to dry in schedule blunder — Talking Pts

  12-01-2025 20:00
  
  It was a quiet opening to the Australian Open, primarily thanks to a major schedule blunder. Catch up on Day 1 in our Talking Points!
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Day 2 live blog, scores and updates, schedule, order of play, Aussies in action, highlights, latest news

  12-01-2025 20:00
  
  A whopping 12 Aussies are in action on a monster day two at the Australian Open including Nick Kyrgios, while the three top men’s title contenders all begin their campaigns.
  
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• Australian Open 2025: Day 1 Talking Points analysis, schedule blunder with big stars playing day 2 instead, Maya Joint lost US Open prize money, latest news

  12-01-2025 20:00
  
  It was a quiet opening to the Australian Open, primarily thanks to a major schedule blunder. Catch up on Day 1 in our Talking Points!
  
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• Five quick hits: Kei's secret, Lebanon's new star and who's in action on day two

  12-01-2025 19:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Kei Nishikori gives up his secret to winning yet another five-set epic, Lebanon has a new tennis hero and tennis love. Here's the five quick hits from the Australian Open, as well as who is in action on day two.
  
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• ‘It’d be almost impossible’: Postecoglou defends the scrapping of FA Cup replays

  12-01-2025 19:43 via theguardian.com
  Spurs taken to extra-time by non-league TamworthPostecoglou: ‘We are already struggling to fit it all in’Ange Postecoglou defended the abolition of FA Cup replays after his Tottenham side defied non-league Tamworth 3-0 in extra time of their third-round tie. Under the previous regulations, Tamworth would have earned a lucrative replay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the whistle blew at 90 minutes with the game still goalless.But from this season, matches are being played to a f
  
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• Hungry for history: Why 24 slams and Olympic gold is not enough for Novak Djokovik

  12-01-2025 19:30 via theage.com.au
  
  His greatest rivals have all departed the sport, and his record trumps them all. So, what’s driving Novak Djokovic in 2025, and will this be the last time we see him on court at the Australian Open?
  
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• Hungry for history: Why 24 slams and Olympic gold is not enough for Novak Djokovic

  12-01-2025 19:30 via smh.com.au
  
  His greatest rivals have all departed the sport, and his record trumps them all. So, what’s driving Novak Djokovic in 2025, and will this be the last time we see him on court at the Australian Open?
  
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• Zirkzee the hero as 10-man Manchester United stun Arsenal in FA Cup shootout

  12-01-2025 19:24 via theguardian.com
  Joshua Zirkzee had heard his name chanted to the Emirates Stadium rafters by the travelling Manchester United fans when he was introduced as a substitute. There has been a concerted effort by them to build a few bridges after what happened against Newcastle at the end of December: Zirkzee applauded off after his 33rd minute withdrawal, a shattering low.When the full-time whistle went here, this FA Cup third round tie locked at 1-1, Zirkzee turned towards the United support to whip them up. The c
  
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• Zirkzee redemption as 10-man United stun Arsenal in FA Cup shootout

  12-01-2025 19:24 via theguardian.com
  Joshua Zirkzee had heard his name chanted to the Emirates Stadium rafters by the travelling Manchester United fans when he was introduced as a substitute in the 81st minute. There has been a concerted attempt by them to build a few bridges after what happened in the Newcastle defeat at the end of December: ­Zirkzee applauded off after his 33rd minute withdrawal, a shattering low.When the full-time whistle went here, this FA Cup third round tie locked at 1-1, Zirkzee turned towards the United
  
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• FA Cup fourth-round draw: Man Utd v Leicester, Villa v Spurs, Plymouth v Liverpool

  12-01-2025 19:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Manchester United face Leicester after beating Arsenal while Villa host Tottenham and Brighton play ChelseaThat’s all from me! Simon Burnton is still live with all the reaction from Manchester United’s huge win over Arsenal, so feel free to hop over and join him!Full-time at St Mary’s and Southampton have booked their spot in the fourth round. They will face Burnley at home. Continue reading...
  
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• FA Cup fourth-round draw: Man Utd v Leicester, Villa v Spurs and more – as it happened

  12-01-2025 19:24 via theguardian.com
  
  Aston Villa vs Tottenham and Brighton vs Chelsea were among the top fixtures drawn for the FA Cup round-of-32That’s all from me! Simon Burnton is still live with all the reaction from Manchester United’s huge win over Arsenal, so feel free to hop over and join him!Full-time at St Mary’s and Southampton have booked their spot in the fourth round. They will face Burnley at home. Continue reading...
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (3-5 pens): FA Cup third round – live reaction

  12-01-2025 19:03 via theguardian.com
  Altay Bayindir saved one penalty in normal time and one in the shootout as 10-man Manchester United sent the Gunners outFA Cup fourth-round draw – join our liveblog for latestGet in touch! Share your thoughts in an email to SimonA shock! Doncaster Rovers, seventh in League Two, have knocked out Championship struggler Hull on penalties, away from home, after a 1-1 draw.Spurs take a 2-0 lead, as at the Emirates Stadium the players gather in the tunnel. Continue reading...
  
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• Neil Robertson stuns John Higgins with dramatic Masters fightback

  12-01-2025 18:59 via theguardian.com
  Australian wins 6-5 having been 5-1 downRobertson a late call up to replace O’SullivanNeil Robertson made the most of his late call up to the Masters with a stunning fightback from 5-1 down to beat John Higgins 6-5.Robertson, who won the prestigious top-16 event in 2012 and 2022, was gifted the chance to face Higgins in the opening match after reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal. Continue reading...
  
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• European football: Jürgen Klopp watches Leipzig win as Atlético go top

  12-01-2025 18:55 via theguardian.com
  Xavi Simons scores twice against Werder BremenAlvarez provides winner for La Liga leaders AtléticoRB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons scored twice on his comeback from injury to help his team to a 4-2 Bundesliga victory over visitors Werder Bremen on Sunday as the new Red Bull Head of global soccer Jürgen Klopp watched from the stands.Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season and has coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, started his new rol
  
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• Familiar story in Women’s FA Cup as lack of upsets shows gulf is getting bigger | Suzanne Wrack

  12-01-2025 18:52 via theguardian.com
  The gaps between the haves and the have-nots in the women’s game are huge and growing – things have to be done differentlyThe weather may have ensured the postponement of six FA Cup games, but it could not disrupt the narrative: that cup upsets in women’s football are disappointingly rare.Eight games played (before Aston Villa met Bristol City on Sunday night) and eight expected results, with 35 goals scored by the winning teams, an average of 4.4 a game, and Exeter City’
  
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• Arsenal v Manchester United: FA Cup third round, extra-time – live

  12-01-2025 18:28 via theguardian.com
  Updates from the 3pm GMT kick-off at the EmiratesGet in touch! Share your thoughts in an email to SimonA shock! Doncaster Rovers, seventh in League Two, have knocked out Championship struggler Hull on penalties, away from home, after a 1-1 draw.Spurs take a 2-0 lead, as at the Emirates Stadium the players gather in the tunnel. Continue reading...
  
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