Sports

‘Am I allowed to hold it?’: behind the seams of the MCG’s Shane Warne exhibition

Pivotal items from the legendary leg-spinner’s career, including the ball of the century, make up the exhibit

No room for Murphy as Australia opt for all-pace attack for Boxing Day Test

Victorian off-spinner won’t play at MCG after being called in for injured Nathan Lyon

Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case

December 24, 2025 / 12:18 PM EST / CBS News

Afcon roundup: Mahrez double gives Algeria victory over 10-man Sudan

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 3-0 Group E win over 10-man Sudan in Rabat.

Amorim challenges Manchester United to ‘step up’ after Bruno Fernandes injury

‘It’s impossible to replace Bruno … we need more leaders’

The video games readers couldn’t switch off in 2025

In this week’s newsletter: Pushing Buttons readers on their favourite games of the year, from Death Stranding 2 and Arc Raiders to Ghost of Yōtei and more

Burkina Faso 2-1 Equatorial Guinea: Africa Cup of Nations

Thank you very much for joining me, a report will be dropping here in the near future. Have a lovely Christmas.

Venus Williams marries actor and model Andrea Preti in Palm Beach ceremony

Venus Williams married actor and model Andrea Preti over the weekend, the tennis great announced Tuesday on social media.

Enticing Salah would be a coup for Saudi league searching for an identity

Egypt forward could change face of a league so far mostly reliant on ageing stars and alter perception of football in the Arab world

Koepka’s departure is a blow for LIV but also raises questions for PGA Tour

Five-time major champion looks poised to become a fascinating test case for golf’s future after exiting Saudi-funded breakaway tour

Stokes calls for ‘empathy’ for England players and pledges support for Duckett

Archer ruled out for rest of series with side strain

Five big Boxing Day Ashes Tests: Botham, Pietersen and Warne

Opening salvos before a huge MCG crowd are often among the most memorable meetings between Australia and England – here are five crackers