Perth boxer Mark de Mori knocked out by Haye

Simon White 6:50 AM   Perth heavyweight boxer Mark de Mori's shot at the big time has ended up with him on the canvas and later donning an oxygen mask - knocked out in the first round by former UK world champion David Haye.

Kyrgios fit and ready to play opening round

Nick Kyrgios during practice ahead of his opening Australian Open match on Tuesday.

Linda Pearce   Nick Kyrgios does not expect to be hindered in his first round Australian Open match by Achilles tendon inflammation.

Stars beat Scorchers to ensure home semi-final

Stars' top-scorer David Hussey goes the cross-bat route.

The Melbourne Stars secured a home semi-final in dramatic fashion after thrashing the Perth Scorchers by 52 runs in Saturday night's BBL clash at the WACA Ground.

Melbourne City draw with Perth Glory

Joshua Risdon of Perth Glory gets past Bruno Fornaroli of Melbourne City during the round 15 A-League match on Saturday.

Chris Pike   Melbourne City and Perth Glory split points in an A-League match played here on Saturday, with the teams sharing four goals.

Wildcats continue playoff surge with win over Kings

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Tom Garlepp of the Kings looks dejected during the round 11 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers at Sydney Entertainment Centre in December 29, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) 
Caption:SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 29: Tom Garlepp of the Kings looks dejected during the round 11 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers at Sydney Entertainment Centre in December 29, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images)

Kings foward Tom Garlepp's potent offence was not enough to prevent last-placed Sydney going down to the playoff-bound Wildcats on Friday night.

Cricket

Maxwell shines in win

Well handled: Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrates after scoring fifty runs.

Jesse Hogan 9:49 PM   Australia again successfully chased a large total, with little exertion, to take a three-nil lead in the five-match series.

Maxwell hails three huge chases as evidence why Australia No.1 in ODIs

Dispatched: Glenn Maxwell hits one over the fence during game three against India at the MCG.

Jesse Hogan 9:48 PM   Australian all-rounder believes team's ability to successfully chase three huge run targets in a week is evidence of why they're the world's best one-day team.

West Coast Eagles

Remembering WA footy legend Ken Judge and his brave fight

Ken Judge took on the gruelling task of coaching after his playing days were over.

Kim Hagdorn   For all of his ability and achievements on sporting fields, it was a brave fight many didn't see that perhaps best summed up Ken Judge.

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Former West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn coach Ken Judge dead

Ken Judge took on the gruelling task of coaching after his playing days were over.

Brendan Foster   WA football is in mourning after the death of former Eagles and Hawthorn coach Ken Judge - on what would have been his birthday.

Fremantle Dockers

David Mundy new captain of Fremantle Dockers

David Mundy is the Dockers' new captain.

Brendan Foster   Fremantle midfielder David Mundy is the new captain of the Fremantle Dockers.

Mundy named Dockers' skipper

David Mundy replaces long-time skipper and Dockers icon Matthew Pavlich.

Midfielder David Mundy will take over the captaincy of the Fremantle Dockers for the 2016 AFL season.

Perth Glory

Adelaide United too good for Perth Glory

Marcelo Carrusca

The result keeps Adelaide unbeaten in six games. It was their fourth win in that time and their first victory away from home for the season.

A-League: Andy Keogh given green light for Perth Glory return

Frustrated: Perth Glory hoped to bring in Irish striker Andy Keogh.

​Former Ireland international Andy Keogh is aiming to mark his A-League return with a bang when he lines up in Saturday night's clash with Adelaide United at nib Stadium.

Western Force

Honey Badger on the burst for Olympic Games medal

Who wouldn't want Nick Cummins' mop?

Chris Dutton   Nick "Honey Badger" Cummins signs with Australian Sevens team for Rio Olympic Games bid

Ben Tapuai joins Western Force, Springbok Grant rumoured to follow

Ben Tapuai

Georgina Robinson   The embattled Reds appear to have lost another player to a rival Australian Super Rugby team, with 7-Test centre Ben Tapuai believed to have signed with the Western Force. 

Rugby Heaven

Jones recruiting Wilkinson would be masterstroke

Ian McGeechan Dinkus

Ian McGeechan 5:00 PM   If Eddie Jones can persuade Jonny Wilkinson to join his coaching team, as he is clearly trying to do, then it would only be a good thing in my view. It appears that Jones might quite like the former Australian flanker George Smith to be involved too, and that would be hugely beneficial as well, even if Wasps might have to grant the odd afternoon off for him to do so.

Gibson will continue legacy: Beale

Happy to play anywhere: Waratahs utility back Kurtley Beale.

Jotham Lian   The fire and brimstone that used to follow Michael Cheika onto the Waratahs training ground may be extinguished but the legacy of success will remain, says Kurtley Beale.

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Soccer

Wayne Rooney volley hands Manchester United victory over Liverpool

Wayne Rooney scores for Manchester United to give them a win over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

1:46 AM   Louis van Gaal has many critics among Manchester United fans but he has given them four good reasons to smile since taking over at Old Trafford – four wins in four Premier League matches against Liverpool.

Rumblings of discontent as Valencia still winless under Neville

Gary Neville on the sidelines for Valencia. There are already rumblings of discontent among supporters.

Iain Rogers 11:11 PM   Gary Neville's disappointing start as Valencia coach continued when the ambitious Singapore-owned club drew 2-2 at home to lowly Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

League HQ

Sydney Roosters centre Michael Jennings to join Parramatta Eels

Roosters and Eels have agreed to terms over Michael Jennings' transfer and are waiting on the NRL for approval.

Michael Chammas 3:25 PM   The Sydney Roosters will sign off on Michael Jennings' release in the next 48 hours, freeing up the NSW centre to join Parramatta on a four-year deal later this week.

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Sharks coach tips Bird for NSW Origin

Popular with fans: Cronulla star Jack Bird.

Laine Clark 5:56 AM   Competition for spots has made players "pull their finger out" at Cronulla training - and maybe help the re-signed Jack Bird put his hand up for NSW Origin duty.

Racing

Racing: First-up options for Fell Swoop in Oakleigh Plate

Matt Dale has two chances in the 1000m open sprint race at Thoroughbred Park.

Mathew Toogood 6:36 PM   A maiden tilt at the group 1 Oakleigh Plate is on the table for exciting sprinter Fell Swoop.

Winx and other stars return at Rosehill barrier trials

Star-studded return:  Winx will appear in barrier trials on Tuesday.

Chris Roots 5:46 PM   Cox Plate winner Winx will make her return in a star studded set of barrier trials at Rosehill on Tuesday, which will kick-off the preparations of several autumn contenders.

Cardinals edge Green Bay in NFL thriller

A series of remarkable plays leaves the Arizona Cardinals with a 26-20 overtime triumph over the Green Bay Packers.

With a few minor changes, England can rule world

England have the ability to be the No.1 Test team in the world. James Anderson and Stuart Broad are match-winners. Alastair Cook and Joe Root are world-class batsmen while Ben Stokes is the magic piece in the jigsaw.

Mark de Mori knocked out by David Haye

Australia's Mark de Mori is taken to hospital after being knocked out by former world heavyweight champion David Haye.

Trainers want Racing NSW to review weights trial early

Racing NSW's move to a 61 kilogram top weight has had a couple of months to settle in and trainers are starting to question it more loudly and would like the review of it brought forward.

First Australian winner in Dakar Rally 

Toby Price becomes the first Australian to win a category in the world's toughest off-road race. Vision courtesy ABC News 24.