Tennis showman Nick Kyrgios has confirmed he will miss a second consecutive Australian Open through injury after failing to overcome a wrist issue. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist wasn’t listed in the main draw entry list released on Thursday and had always appeared unlikely to compete in his home slam, saying last month the “stars needed […]
Good news for Roosters’ salary cap with rugby raid – but a potential body blow as well
The Roosters are on course to be given salary cap relief following their acquisition of Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase but they won’t get any favours if they lure Joseph Suaalii back from rugby. Granting salary cap exemptions for rugby recruits was discussed at the ARL Commission meeting on Thursday and is set to be rubber-stamped […]
In memoriam: Notable sporting deaths of 2023 – saying goodbye to legends who’ve left us
As part of The Roar’s series looking back at the notable events of 2023, it’s time to say a final farewell to sporting legends who left us. AFL icon Ron Barassi’s death in September led to a flood of tributes for the player and coach who gained nationwide fame over his glorious career. The first […]
Smith adds momentum to World Cup push with superb knock as Sixers seamer stars after dad’s sudden death
Steve Smith added momentum to his push to ensure T20 World Cup selection with a half-century for the Sydney Sixers in a nailbiting eight-run BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades at the SCG. With the Renegades needing 22 runs from the final over for victory on Friday night, paceman Ben Dwarshuis (3-36) stepped up for […]
Rugby league follows union’s lead with rule change to combat high tackle safety concerns
Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to “make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels”, governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) has said. The RFL announced on Friday that the permissible tackle height will be lowered from the shoulder to the armpit for all levels of […]