Joint’s ‘big goal’: what Aussie teen ace wants in 2026
Top-ranked Australian Maya Joint is determined to back up a breakout year by delivering her best results at a slam, starting with the Australian Open.
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Syd-Hob’s Maud Demazure literally born to sail
Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.
Rugby legend inspiring Australian skier’s Olympic hopes
The same three triggers John Eales used to kick the penalty that won the Wallabies a Bledisloe Cup will be repeated on the Italian Olympic ski slopes.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
AFC cops the blame as Serie A game in Perth scrapped
The Asian Football Confederation has been blamed for setting "impossible" conditions for a Serie A game to be played in Perth, forcing the match to be scrapped.
‘Unsafe’: Sydney FC’s Leichhardt fixtures postponed
Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.
Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames
The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.
Bulls hold City despite Behich stunner
Melbourne City has missed out on the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat and move into third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur.
Jackies imports fire in upset of United
Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test
Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.
Syd-Hob tipped to be ‘cold, wet, bumpy’ not treacherous
Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks
Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.
No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead
Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.
Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge
Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test ‘epic’
Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.
Three clubs in three years for NRL’s Davvy Moale
South Sydney prop Davvy Moale has signed a one-year deal to join NRL rivals Melbourne for the 2026 season.
Head hundred helps Aussies home in on Ashes retention
Australia have a 3-0 Ashes series lead in sight after Travis Head's century helped them to stumps on day three in Adelaide at 4-271 and with a lead of 356 runs.
Rocky Balboa inspires URM Group on Syd-Hob comeback
The crew of mini-maxi yacht URM Group are drawing on legendary film character Rocky Balboa as they plot their Sydney to Hobart race comeback.
Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace
For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January.
Socceroo to make up for lost time in World Cup audition
Nishan Velupillay is back from injury and ready to return to his best with Victory as the battle for spots in Australia's World Cup squad intensifies.
New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats
Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.
Home hero Head enters rare air with another Ashes ton
Travis Head has become the fourth Australian to score four Test centuries in a row at the same ground by hitting a superb Ashes ton in his home city, Adelaide.
Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio
A former Australian Olympic gold medallist has been recalled to court after it emerged she had not produced all relevant communications in a committal hearing.
Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win
The Bendigo Spirit have defeated the Adelaide Lightning in scorching conditions to notch their eighth straight WNBL victory.
Star substitute Sawyer sends Bulls to ALM win over Roar
An hour-long lightning delay couldn't stop Harrison Sawyer, with the substitute scoring two penalties in Macarthur's upset 2-1 win over Brisbane.
McVeigh enters ‘dad mode’ to lift Taipans over NZ
Days after the birth of his first child, Jack McVeigh scored a career-high 47 points as the Cairns Taipans ended a long losing streak against New Zealand.
Heat down Scorchers in record-breaking 515-run thriller
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have hit centuries to lift the Brisbane Heat to a famous eight-wicket BBL win over the Perth Scorchers with one ball to spare.
Ashes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England
Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test.
Renshaw blocks Ashes buzz to blast heroic BBL knock
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth have both posted sparkling centuries to guide the Brisbane Heat to one of the most famous wins in BBL history.
Head is open to all possibilities after Ashes series
Travis Head believes his move to opener helps the rest of the top order. After two centuries in the Ashes, it's hard to see him moving out of the role.