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Australia have snared the key wicket of England's Joe Root nearing tea on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney

7 January 2026

Australia have snared the key wicket of England's Joe Root nearing tea on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney

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A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League
	7 Jan: A date has been set for Auckland FC's postponed away game against Sydney FC in the men's A-League... more

Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three
	7 Jan: Third seed Iva Jovic and Brit Francesca Jones are through to the ASB Classic quarter-finals after the day session on day three... more

The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League
	7 Jan: The Wellington Phoenix's new import hopes she can cause opposition goalkeepers plenty of headaches in the women's A-League... more

Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy is counting down the days until he marks out his run-up at the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India next month
	7 Jan: Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy is counting down the days until he marks out his run-up at the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India next month... more

The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027
	7 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027... more

The Baltimore Ravens have axed head coach John Harbaugh's after an 18-year-run in charge of the NFL side
	7 Jan: The Baltimore Ravens have axed head coach John Harbaugh's after an 18-year-run in charge of the NFL side... more

Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a long-term deal
	7 Jan: Chelsea have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new manager on a long-term deal... more

Disappointment for Kiwi doubles specialist Erin Routliffe at her home WTA Tour event
	7 Jan: Disappointment for Kiwi doubles specialist Erin Routliffe at her home WTA Tour event... more

Australia have taken control of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test after a dominant third day with the bat at the SCG
	7 Jan: Australia have taken control of the fifth and final Ashes cricket test after a dominant third day with the bat at the SCG... more

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