It’s the comparison Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hates — and these numbers prove why.

Manchester United have made a 19-year-old starlet their top transfer target for January — but they’ll have to fork-out a hefty sum of money to lure him in.

It won’t be in front of a home crowd at UFC 243, but Australian Alex Volkanovski could still fight for Max Holloway’s featherweight belt before the year is out.

Wayne Bennett has denied he is behind the war of words between Broncos coach Anthony Seibold and Souths assistant Jason Demetriou which has lit a spark ahead of Friday night’s showdown.

Milos Degenek scored as Red Star Belgrade remained on track for a second consecutive European Champions League group stage appearance after drawing 2-2 with Young Boys in their first-leg playoff.

Lance Franklin is back for his 300th game, but it is not all about the Sydney superstar on Saturday.

Australia is just one Test win away from retaining the Ashes but with Steve Smith ruled out and the top-order yet to find its groove this week’s clash at Headingley shapes as a serious banana skin for Tim Paine’s men.

Peter Sumich has emerged as the leading candidate for the vacant Fremantle coaching position.

South Sydney star Sam Burgess has been ruled out of Round 23’s grudge match with Brisbane.

Romelu Lukaku insists he, Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez were made Manchester United scapegoats last season.

Daniel Sturridge has signed for Trabzonspor after being released by Liverpool.

Safe to say Rory McIlroy isn’t loving the new Tour Championship rules.

The NRL’s controversial no-fault stand-down policy will continue to stand after Jack de Belin dropped his legal appeal in court.

St Kilda veteran David Armitage has played his final game for the Saints.

Veteran midfielder Richard Douglas won’t be on Adelaide’s list next season after it was confirmed he’d finish up at the club after 14 years.

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at Jason Demetriou questioning his NRL finals record, saying the South Sydney assistant may be “dirty” after missing out on the Broncos’ head coach gig.

We’re going to say straight up this is not how the Aussie batsmen should attempt to play Jofra Archer in the Third Test starting Thursday night (AEST).

Cristiano Ronaldo says the rape allegation against him was an attack on his honour and led to the worst year of his life.

As the start of the 2019 U.S. Open approaches, the indelible image from last year’s tournament does not involve a particularly remarkable shot or a champion holding a trophy.

It’s a “disgrace” that AFL coaches can talk to players at rival clubs that are weighing up their footy futures, according to AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson.

Today a film opens and as is the case with films, those who want to see it will see it.

It was a moment that truly summed up the magic that is the FFA Cup.

Big tournaments call for big decisions and as Friday’s D-Day approaches, a trio of former Wallabies have picked the 31 men they want to represent Australia at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Four rising New Zealand backs have been cleared by their Super Rugby teams to join the All Blacks sevens squad in pursuit of a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

North Melbourne great David King believes AFL fixture boss Travis Auld will determine which coach is under the most pressure in the first half of next season.

The A-League’s dream of welcoming Franck Ribery to Australia for the new season is over after the former Bayern Munich joined Italian club Fiorentina.

Romelu Lukaku has criticised the handling of his exit from Manchester United, saying "they consider us dumb, but we know who is doing leaks".

What an evening of FFA Cup action.

Kodi Nikorima hopes Cameron George will address the club’s players directly if he harbours concerns about their perceived lack of effort.

A reporter has accused Dustin Martin’s manager of shoving him in the back when he asked the AFL star about the model he is rumoured to be dating

MELBOURNE, VIC -- The first of two Australian Boomers vs Team USA exhibition games is here, and what a journey it’s been.

MELBOURNE, VIC -- Jock Landale didn’t always feel great about himself.

Geelong has given an early indication of its ideal draft pick compensation if Tim Kelly requested a trade.

Australia’s rotation of fast bowlers is set to continue with James Pattinson firming to reclaim his place in the side for the third Ashes Test.

Parramatta playmaker Mitchell Moses has set his sights on surpassing the mercurial feats of Tim Smith in the Eels record books as the blue and golds turn their attentions to going deep into the NRL finals.

Former West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding says England is in danger of limiting the threat posed by fast bowling sensation Jofra Archer if it continues to over-bowl him like it did in the second Test.

The Giants’ bid to keep star midfielder Stephen Coniglio has received a handy boost after a free agency technicality was clarified.

David Warner is ready to come out swinging as he seeks to help fill the “unfillable shoes” of Steve Smith in Leeds, where Australia can retain the Ashes with victory in the third Test.

Steve Smith has taken his first steps toward a Test return, walking laps of Headingley as debate swirls over whether the incredible batsman will have mental demons whenever he is cleared to bat again.

Former Australian firebrand Mitchell Johnson has leapt to the defence of Jofra Archer for his reaction after striking Steve Smith on the neck with a vicious short ball in the second Test.

A man has been arrested after allegedly posing as tennis star Eugenie Bouchard's brother and racking up a $63,000 hotel bill.

Former NRL star Matty Johns has given Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson a huge rap as the Raiders prepare for another tough test against Manly on Sunday.

Dual North Melbourne premiership player David King says he wants to know the “definitive reason” why Ross Lyon was sacked.

Plenty of experts have been naming their NRL team of the decade over the past week, so Matty Johns has nominated the side he would pick.

The Wests Tigers face a hooker crisis with the retirement of Robbie Farah and a long-term injury to Jacob Liddle. They’ve reached out to a young utility who’s on the way out of Belmore.

Australia has selected Marnus Labuschagne to replace the injured Steve Smith for the third Ashes Test at Headingley, but the rest of the team to take on England remains a mystery.

Reigning FFA Cup champions Adelaide United clawed their way past a talented NPL Queensland side in a 3-2 win over Olympic FC on Wednesday night — but it was Adelaide’s teenage starlet Al Hassan Toure who again stole the headlines.

After controlling the game for so long, it was a nervous finish for Melbourne City in their FFA Cup Round of 16 clash with Marconi Stallions.

South Sydney assistant Jason Demetriou has returned serve in stunning fashion at Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold saying teams figured out his style of attack in the 2018 finals series.

AFL 360 co-host Gerard Whateley says the AFL have displayed “miserable governance” in how they’ve handled Jaidyn Stephenson’s betting suspension.

NRL 360 host Paul Kent has revealed that a “whispering campaign” was designed to oust Nathan Brown from Newcastle.

Outgoing Newcastle coach Nathan Brown has conceded he erred in moving young star Kalyn Ponga out of position earlier this season, while admitting he hadn’t expected the challenge that came with having a player of that standard on his books.

England batsman Jason Roy has passed a concussion test after being hit in the nets ahead of the third Ashes contest at Headingley.

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty end of the FFA Cup.

The AFL’s new and improved score review system will undergo a full dress rehearsal at two games this weekend.

Parramatta flyer Blake Ferguson has turned to a calorie-laden diet of thickshakes and chicken burgers as the Eels speedster attempts to nudge back near his pre-season playing weight of 107kgs.

Greater Western Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford is dreading the day he has to explain to his kids what he was doing in a video that went viral last October, but he knows that day will eventually arrive.

Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom will undergo surgery on a ruptured testicle and will miss Friday night’s clash with Essendon.

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter Beattie will stand down from his position in February and is expected to be replaced by NSW racing supremo Peter V’landys.

Somehow despite still serving an AFL ban for betting on AFL matches involving himself Collingwood youngster Jaidyn Stephenson is being allowed to play in the VFL this weekend.

Craig Fitzgibbon ruled himself out of contention for the Newcastle head coaching role because he’s likely got another in his sights.

Ross Lyon and Steve Rosich are gone and Fremantle is in turmoil.

Geelong players will wear the club’s Indigenous guernsey as a tribute to the late Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer on Saturday afternoon.

This is just classic Gregg Popovich.

Titans have lost another player to a season-ending injury with Dale Copley booked in for a shoulder reconstruction.

Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale knows he will be a target for Rugby World Cup rivals after failing to deal with the All Blacks aerial assault at Australia’s Eden Park graveyard.

MELBOURNE, VIC -- Andrej Lemanis has been surprising people with some of his roster decisions during this 2019 FIBA World Cup campaign.

Tim Horan knows greatness and the Wallabies legend sees that potential in Jordan Petaia, the uncapped teenager who he says can play a big role at next month’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Roosters assistant coach Adam O’Brien is facing a conundrum.

Who wants to be a Laker?

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he could retire from management at the end of his current Liverpool contract which ends in 2022.

One of the key storylines heading into the 2019 season was the effect of the silly season, with just two teams carrying over their 2018 driver line-ups.

In a significant moment in Australian rugby, former Australian lock and Classic Wallabies Manager Justin Harrison has been appointed as the Rugby Union Players’ Association new CEO.

The shock sacking of coach Ross Lyon won’t necessarily boost or hinder Fremantle’s chances of winning Tim Kelly’s heart and signature come October.

The Bombers, Magpies and Tigers could all welcome back some big names ahead of their finals’ campaigns.

They are the top ranked team and reigning Six Nations champions but Wallabies great George Gregan has questioned Wales’ Rugby World Cup title credentials because of a limited attack.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan believes US President Donald Trump is “thinking about” a visit to Australia for his namesake event at Royal Melbourne in December.

Jorge Lorenzo will finally resume his 2019 campaign after an injury layoff, Repsol Honda has confirmed.

Newcastle’s senior players will have a say in the next head coach with CEO Phil Gardner confirming a shortlist has already been compiled.

Suspended Collingwood star Jaidyn Stephenson will return in the VFL on Saturday hours after his 10-game suspension ends on Friday night.

Losing Steve Smith for the third Ashes Test is a nightmare turned into reality for Australia, but beyond that bitter disappointment lies an even more uncomfortable question.

Steve Smith hopes to return from concussion in next week’s low-key tour game against Derbyshire, having run out of time in his bid to be fit for the third Ashes Test.

Knights coach Nathan Brown has taken aim at “selfish” NRL coaches making decisions that “ruin” footy clubs in an explosive press conference following revelations he will leave the club at the end of the season.

We are already two rounds down of the Premier League season as some of the new boys continued to show their strength while more questions were asking of the big teams – although not all were able to answer them.

Ross Lyon became the latest coaching domino to fall on Tuesday when he was acrimoniously dumped from Fremantle.

Ross Lyon’s time as the man in charge at Fremantle was cut short on Tuesday when the club swung the axe and parted ways with him after eight seasons.

Rabbitohs’ skipper Sam Burgess is no certainty to take on the Broncos as he battles to overcome a squad strain suffered against the Bulldogs.

James Anderson has bowled five overs for Lancashire’s second XI as he begins his bid for an Ashes return.

It’s obvious how significantly Nathan Brown rebuilt the Knights on the field, but he has revealed the biggest transformation in four years has been off it.

Angry Andy Murray produced an X-rated rant at his own box as he endured a second straight comeback singles defeat.

The door is wide open for Stadium Super Trucks to return to high-profile Australian events after the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport lifted the ban on the series.

In 2015, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika opted for two halfbacks and two hookers in his World Cup squad.

Marnus Labuschagne was struck on the grille by a vicious Mitchell Starc bouncer just an hour after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test with concussion.

Rabbitohs’ skipper Sam Burgess has hit back at Broncos coach Anthony Seibold over his controversial comments about South Sydney’s attack.

Formula 1 rookie George Russell has revealed the “hurtful” effect of online abuse by outspoken fans of Williams teammate Robert Kubica.

England have mounted a staunch defence of Eddie Jones’ training approach ahead of next month’s Rugby World Cup, following claims players feared national camps.

Justin Langer is adamant this Ashes won’t turn into a battle of the bouncers as it emerged Jofra Archer may have had retribution in mind when unleashing hell at Lord’s.

James Anderson has revealed how Pat Cummins may have instigated the bouncer war with Jofra Archer that has sidelined Steve Smith.

Marcus Bontempelli could be considered the luckiest man in the AFL, after he escaped a possible two-week suspension because of a missing medical report.

Christian Pulisic rejected a move to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho, according to his former coach.