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Sprinter Osei-Nketia switches from NZ to Australia
Eddie Osei-Nketia, who is New Zealand's record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, has completed his eligibility switch to Australia.
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Olympics
Aussie canoeist Fox has surgery to remove tumor
Triple Olympic gold medalist Jessica Fox has undergone surgery to remove a tumor from her left kidney and says she won't compete in the remaining and canoe-kayak World Cup this year.
Perth
NBA G League
French prospect Sarr to play in Australian NBL
French big man Alex Sarr, a projected top-20 draft pick in 2024, told ESPN he has signed a deal with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian NBL for next season.
Bulldogs
NCAA Men's Basketball
Top international prospect Toohey picks Zags
Top international basketball prospect Alex Toohey has committed to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, he told ESPN on Tuesday.
National Basketball League
Cobra Sports' Berberi and Kiir add Australian flair to BAL
Cobra Sports coach Manny Berberi is one of Australia's favourite South Sudanese sons, and has brought his youth development blueprint with him to Basketball Africa League.
Bullied to X Games gold: R-Willy's extreme ride to the top
For years, Ryan Williams was bullied for wanting to ride a scooter. Now, the 26-year-old Queenslander is one of the world's premier action sports stars.
Orange
NCAA Women's Basketball
Cuse's Mangakahia makes Aussie national team
Syracuse guard Tiana Mangakahia has been picked for the Australian women's national team.
WNBA
Australian basketball's continent hopper: How Rebecca Allen navigated COVID-19
Australian Opals star Rebecca Allen was enjoying an outstanding season in Europe when COVID-19 hit and flipped her life on its head. Now she's back in Melbourne, preparing for a return, writes Kane Pitman.
NBA
Midnight workouts at secret facilities: Maker trio still working during shutdown
All three Makers -- Thon, little brother Matur and teenage cousin Makur -- are approaching crucial points in their careers and are training together at a secret basketball facility during the coronavirus shutdown.
Tennis
Tennis Australia to laud Court's Slam anniversary
Tennis Australia confirmed it plans to honor Margaret Court's 50th anniversary of her 1970 Grand Slam during January's Australian Open but stressed her controversial anti-gay views "do not align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.''
76ers
NBA
76ers' Simmons out 1 game with shoulder injury
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons did not return for the second half Wednesday at Utah because of a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. He will be reevaluated Thursday in Denver.
NBA
Chris Goulding: Boomers want to make amends for Olympics heartbreak
The Boomers will be out to make amends for their heartbreaking Rio Olympics campaign when they travel to China in September for the FIBA World Cup, says Chris Goulding.
NBA
Ben Simmons confirmed in Australia's 2019 World Cup squad
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will play for Australia at the 2019 FIBA World Cup after being confirmed alongside eight of his NBA colleagues in the Boomers' initial 17-man squad.
Warriors
NBA
Source: Warriors set to sign Bogut for stretch run
The Golden State Warriors expect to sign former center Andrew Bogut soon, a source told ESPN, although there are formalities that have to be completed before a contract can be signed.
Olympics
Australian cyclist Gerrans announces retirement
Simon Gerrans, who won two stages of the Tour de France and is the only Australian to have won two of cycling's one-day classics, has announced he will retire at the end of the 2018 season.
Boxing
Farmer wins vacant junior lightweight title
Tevin Farmer won a vacant junior lightweight title with a unanimous 12-round decision over Billy Dib on Friday at Technology Park in Redfern, Australia.
Golf
Ian Stanley dies at 69 after battle with cancer
Charismatic Australian golfer Ian Stanley, who was a prolific winner on his home tour before making his mark on the European seniors circuit, has died at 69.
Matthew Dellavedova
Fantasy NBA
Boomers excited to play in front of 55,000 Filipino fans
Boomers point guard Matthew Dellavedova says it will be nothing short of 'awesome' when he suits up for Australia and plays in front of 55,000 jubilant Filipino fans.
Fantasy NBA
Dellavedova: A trade from Milwaukee was never discussed
Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova confirmed at no point was he approached by the franchise about a potential trade despite a number of rumours circulating that he was set to be offloaded on NBA draft night.
Golf
Tiger starts Masters with Leishman, Fleetwood
Tiger Woods will be paired with Tommy Fleetwood and Marc Leishman for the first two rounds at the Masters, while defending champ Sergio Garcia will play with Justin Thomas and Doc Redman.
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Footy foresight: Fearless 2019 predictions
With 2018 drawing to a festive close, we take a look at Australia's major football codes and make some bold predictions about next year.
Jarryd Hayne: Head rattled for days after big hits
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Jarryd Hayne says head 'rattled for days' after big hits as NFL rookie
Australian utility player had to strengthen his neck in order to prepare for the bigger impacts playing American football.
