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Sixteen-year-old Luke Littler into World Darts Championships final

Unseeded teenager Luke Littler has won through to the final of the World Darts Championship in London with a 6-2 triumph over 2018 title holder Rob Cross.

David Warner issues plea for return of stolen baggy green

Ahead of his final Test match, retiring Australia opener David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green, which disappeared en route from Melbourne.

David Warner retires from ODIs, won’t rule out 2025 comeback

Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from one-day international cricket only days before the start of his final Test match.

Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs in 2024

A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.

Dave Warner ‘circus’ ready to roll into SCG for final Test

After Australia completed a memorable victory over Pakistan at the MCG, attention turns to the final match of David Warner's stellar Test career.

Pat Cummins stars in Australia’s thrilling MCG Test triumph

Pat Cummins has completed a bumper 2023 by taking his second 10-wicket haul in Tests to power Australia to a thrilling 79-run win over Pakistan at the MCG. The Australian captain was rewarded...

LawConnect hails ‘dream’ Sydney to Hobart underdog win

LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.

Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle

Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.

Rugby Australia make moves towards next Wallabies coach

Ex-Brumbies coach David Nucifora will return to Australia from Ireland, and World Rugby executive Peter Horne will oversee the appointment of a new Test coach.

Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera’s NRL future in doubt after seizure

Canberra Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera could be forced into an early NRL retirement, according to head coach Ricky Stuart.

Sharks snare Fonua-Blake, Cowboys retain Dearden

Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.

David Goffin to headline field at Canberra International 2024

David Goffin is set to lead a strong lineup at the Canberra International 2024, which runs from 31 December through to the 6 January 2024 at the Canberra International Tennis Centre.

Cramping Nathan Lyon charges past 500 Test scalps

Nathan Lyon says he was feeling plenty of anxiety during his Test return, and he's proud to have joined Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in taking 500 wickets.

‘Tired’ Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis

The mercurial Nick Kyrgios says he no longer wants to play tennis, but is vowing to make a successful comeback from serious injury and bow out on his own terms.

Sports journalist Paul Kent found not guilty of assault, choking

Daily Telegraph senior writer and Fox Sports presenter Paul Kent has been found not guilty of assault and choking after evidence was found to be inconclusive.

Under-fire Wests Tigers CEO quits as board dismissed

Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has resigned, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club.

Opals great Lauren Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback

Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.

Canberra’s Charlie Camus claims gong at Australian Tennis Awards

Canberra's rising tennis star Charlie Camus has been named the Male Junior Athlete of the Year at the annual Australian Tennis Awards.

Dragons player Amone spared, father jailed for ‘appalling’ hammer attack

Suspended Dragons five-eighth Junior Amone has left court with a lashing from a magistrate over his "appalling" conduct as his father is sent to jail.

‘He’s done this before’: woman accuses journo Paul Kent of attack

Senior Daily Telegraph writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent has faced a court hearing after he pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman at a home.

Aussie sevens women triumph again but men lose final

Australia's sevens women have earned back-to-back world series triumphs in Cape Town in dramatic fashion while the Aussie men were beaten in their final.

Nick Kyrgios officially out of Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year after failing to overcome a lingering wrist injury.

Freak Canberra storm ends PM’s XI early

Pakistan's tour match against the Prime Minister's XI is over after overnight rain pounded the Manuka Oval pitch ahead of the fourth and final day.

Canberra’s Nick Kyrgios joins OnlyFans

Canberra tennis star Nick Kyrgios has created a stir this morning after launching his own OnlyFans account.

Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters

Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters.

Mitch Johnson details reasons for explosive Dave Warner takedown

There was a personal side to Mitchell Johnson's extraordinary attack on former Australia teammate David Warner's farewell Test series, the former champion quick admits. Johnson has explained why he blasted Warner and chairman...

High-profile lawyer appointed in Josh Giddey case

Prominent US women's rights lawyer Gloria Allred is acting on behalf of the family at the centre of investigations into Australian basketball star Josh Giddey.

Nick Kyrgios to be at Australian Open ‘in some form’: TA

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley says Nick Kyrgios, who is wrestling with injury problems, will be at Melbourne Park in January one way or another.

No guarantees for current Blues as NSW lock in Michael Maguire

Not even captain James Tedesco will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin team under coach Michael Maguire, who was sworn in by NSW on Thursday.

Fogarty re-signs with Raiders until end of 2026

Halfback Jamal Fogarty has committed his future to the Canberra Raiders, re-signing with the club for a further two seasons until the end of 2026.