Fire escape Perth thriller to cement top spot
The Townsville Fire have secured a second gripping victory in three days as they defeated the high-flying Perth Lynx in an early WNBL finals preview.
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Gutted Sixers sweat on Mitch Starc’s shoulder scare
The Sydney Sixers have been thrust into a must-win Challenger clash on Friday after losing to Perth, and star paceman Mitch Starc is no guarantee to play.
Andresen upstages Welsford, Brennan at Tour Down Under
Danish sprinter Tobias Lund Andresen has won stage one of the Tour Down Under and is the new overall race leader.
‘Best spine has me at nine’: Hunt eyes Broncos double
Brisbane veteran Ben Hunt has confirmed he'll play hooker this season as he insists playing on in 2027 is still his desire, after winning two more trophies.
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby
Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union.
Four-time Olympian to take slice of sporting history
A four-time Olympian will become the first Australian man to compete in different sports at the Winter Olympics - and he may even do it at the same Games.
Australians in disappointing second-round exodus
Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson and Storm Hunter were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals.
Waugh signs Smith, Marsh for Amsterdam in new T20 comp
Steve Waugh and Glenn Maxwell have become franchise co-owners in the six-team European T20 Premier League that will launch in August.
Randall leaves rake behind for new Titans position
Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay has decided Chris Randall will play as a middle forward this year and the player himself is enjoying the certainty around his role.
Mellowing Medvedev building nicely at Melbourne Park
A three-time runner-up, his fellow Russian firebrand and a former semi-finalist are among the men's seeds into the Australian Open third round in Melbourne.
Aussie women stars make best start to Open since 1992
Wildcards Taylah Preston and late-blooming Maddison Inglis have helped the locals to an amazing milestone at Melbourne Park.
Ex-NBA star injured as United thrash Bullets
Melbourne United have claimed a thumping NBL win over the Brisbane Bullets, who lost ex-NBA player Alex Ducas to an apparent leg injury.
How Kings import says he’ll surprise NBL master coach
Torrey Craig has begun training with his new Sydney Kings teammates as the NBL heavyweights eye a deep run through the play-offs.
Papenhuyzen reveals moment he pulled pin on NRL career
Former Melbourne No.1 Ryan Papenhuyzen has outlined the real reasons why he made the brave call to step away from the NRL.
Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final
The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.
Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player
Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat.
‘Ups and Down’: Australian team racing for redemption
Ben O'Connor and his Jayco AlUla teammates are determined to put their road nationals blunder behind them and return to winning form at the Tour Down Under.
Jets crash in ALW as teen strike seals Adelaide win
Adelaide have come from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the A-League Women.
Broncos suffer injury blow for World Club Challenge
Brisbane second-rower Brendan Piakura has been ruled out of the World Club Challenge against Hull KR with a knee injury.
Phoenix flex attacking muscle in win over Breakers
The NBL's most prolific attacking team South East Melbourne Phoenix have flexed their muscles in a chaotic win over the New Zealand Breakers.
Matilda’s goal not enough for City as Roar strike late
Rising Matildas star Holly McNamara's penalty goal wasn't enough for Melbourne City in the ALW, with Brisbane Roar salvaging a point.
Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.
Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider
Mahli Beardman took 3-20 including the key scalp of Steve Smith to help Perth skittle the Sydney Sixers for 99 and book a spot in the BBL decider.
Shades of Cronk as DCE settles in at Roosters
Veteran off-season recruit Daly Cherry-Evans is already drawing comparisons to Cooper Cronk as he settles in at the Sydney Roosters.
Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant
The Socceroos will host two friendlies in the next FIFA window, while FA has also announced ex-captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's coaching staff.
Gardner or McGrath: huge call ahead for Healy successor
Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath are in the frame to replace retiring Alyssa Healy as captain of the Australian women's cricket team.
‘Annoys us’: England gun warns Broncos for Hull clash
Hull KR will be no easybeats when they host Brisbane in the World Club Challenge insists England international and former St Helens star Morgan Knowles.
Lock him in: new Dolphin follows path of England greats
New Dolphins signing Morgan Knowles has reunited with his former St Helens coach Kristian Woolf and has his sights set on the No.13 jersey he has made his own.
Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again
Cruz Hewitt has crashed out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle but Storm Hunter has reached the second round at Melbourne Park.
Crowd-pulling Kyrgios stands by Australian Open call
Targeting Wimbledon for his return to grand slam tennis, Nick Kyrgios is standing by his call to sit out the Australian Open singles despite his strong form.
‘Extra spice to dish’: Tszyu thrives on Zerafa pressure
Nikita Tszyu says Michael Zerafa will have "no excuses" after the grudge boxing showdown in Brisbane on Friday night as he aims to retain his undefeated record.