McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy loves playing in Australia but isn't sure about Royal Melbourne, the venue for the Australian Open, rating another course over it.
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Smith comes up with bright idea to fix glaring problem
Steve Smith is planning to use black eye strips to combat the bright lights of the Gabba when the day-night Ashes Test begins.
England cricket great Robin Smith dies in Perth aged 62
Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have led the tributes to cricket great Robin Smith, who has died in Perth.
Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.
Sixers continue late-season WBBL surge with big win
The last time the Sydney Sixers played the Melbourne Stars, Meg Lanning destroyed them. It was a much different story on Wednesday as the Sixers won again.
Wallabies want to face All Blacks to open World Cup
In a first-ever scenario, tournament hosts Australia have been drawn in the same group as arch-rivals New Zealand for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Boddington wins Oppy after paracycling worlds gold haul
Only two years after taking up track racing, Korey Boddington is the second paracyclist to win the Oppy Medal as Australian cyclist of the year.
In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way
Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick
Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.
‘Not at this stage’: Schmidt coy about Wallabies role
Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.
Let him cook – and eat: Lee hoping to feast at Open
Ahead of this year's Australian Open, Min Woo Lee has bulked up, saying he needed to become stronger after suffering a bizarre injury in last year's lead-up.
Olympic vision elevates Paralympians to equal status
A champion Paralympian has hailed the inclusive approach of the 2032 Games, while anxieties persist about the home city's infrastructure needs.
Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith
The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension
Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026.
England greats slam ‘amateurish’ resting for PM’s match
England's decision to fly to Queensland early instead of playing a pink-ball match has been slammed following their first Test capitulation in Perth.
‘Can’t keep everyone’: Sharks battle to retain squad
Cronulla have 17 players coming into the final year of their contract and coach Craig Fitzgibbon concedes it will be tough to keep them all in the Shire.
Eagles draftee Lindsay wants to carry on Selwood legacy
First-round draft pick Josh Lindsay wants to carry on the legacy of the late Troy Selwood after the former Lion helped him realise his AFL dream.
Two years without a win, Smith shifts to cruise control
After wincing his way through another winless year, Cameron Smith will attempt to recapture the "cruisy" mindset that originally catapulted him to the top.
Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes
Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.
It’s chip and run for Reynolds towards bright future
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds will return to training on December 12 but his plans for 2027 will depend on an assessment of body and mind early next year.
‘I’m relevant’: landmark ton awaits title-hungry Scott
Adam Scott is set to notch 100 consecutive major appearances next year but says, at 45, he doesn't feel like the "old pro" even if he looks like it.
‘Selfish’ Lions shelve title talk in three-peat chase
They've won the past two AFL premierships and Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is in no mood for sharing as they aim to repeat club history.
‘Often imperfect’: North prepare for AFLW grand final
AFLW best-and-fairest winner Ash Riddell says North Melbourne's narrow preliminary final win over Melbourne was a good reminder about the Kangaroos' strengths.
How the Gabba Test pitch will perform under lights
Gabba pitch curator Dave Sandurski and Queensland stars Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett outline why the second Test pitch should give bowlers and batters hope.
Massive grand final selection call looms at North
Mia King shapes as the burning selection question as North Melbourne hunt an AFLW flag, with Emma Kearney noting "heartbreak" is inevitable in grand final week.
Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win
Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.
Opetaia jumps at Jack after latest unification twist
Should he retain his own titles, Jai Opetaia will fly to Los Angeles and confront the new WBC champion in an attempt to finally lock in a unification bout.
‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: Matilda’s fixture frustration
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.
‘No fight, no plan’: NSW slammed for Shield collapse
A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.
Connolly leads WA resistance in Shield draw with SA
Western Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly has led the resistance with the bat in a drawn Sheffield Shield game against South Australia.
Lightning end dramatic 24 hours with loss to Townsville
A dramatic 24 hours for the Adelaide in which coach Kerryn Mitchell was sensationally sacked has ended on a sour note with a comprehensive loss to Townsville.