As the Hobart Hurricanes host the Melbourne Stars in their Christmas Eve game, skipper Matthew Wade is expecting a big crowd. With 10,000 fans expected after showings of 3316, 5673 and 1917, the pressure is on for Hurricanes fans to show up for their marquee game.

A Victorian man faces a string of rape and sex assault charges over attacks on at least 11 women, but says the alleged crimes are due to a medical condition.

A former NBA superstar made his first appearance in three years, while fans were ejected in the Thunder’s smashing of a rival. Catch up on all of the day’s action in our NBA Wrap! Watch the 21/22 NBA Season with ESPN on Kayo.

New South Wales paramedics are facing a high-pressure summer as a rapid increase in non-emergency calls swamp the NSW ambulance service. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard is asking residents to only contact paramedics if they are facing a serious issue.

The maestro David Payne maintains Kennedy Choice is way over the odds for the Hyland Race Colours Handicap (1200m) at Royal Randwick on Sunday.

Ed Psaltis planned to stop sailing in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race after 35 starts; he tried, but it didn't work, and nearing his 39th participation, his enthusiasm for the 628 nautical mile race – and his passion to win it overall – are strong as ever.

Sydney FC boss Danny Townsend has been unveiled as the new chief executive of the Australian Professional Leagues.

Picture: It was great to see talented jockey Sam Clipperton make his comeback to trackwork riding this week after recovering from a broken jaw he sustained when kicked in the face by a horse in a paddock accident two months ago.

Star Perth Scorchers allrounder Mitch Marsh is in the form of his life, and it could result in a dream Test recall during the Ashes.

Harold Preciado converted a late penalty as Deportivo Cali beat Deportes Tolima 2-1 away to secure their 10th Colombian top flight title on Wednesday. Julian Quinones had given the hosts an early lead in the second leg of the Primera A Clausura final before Jhon Vazquez put Cali on level …