Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call
Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year.
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City youngster to keep playing amid racism probe
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Star NRL duo defect in major blow for Melbourne
Melbourne will lose Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart at the end of the 2026 NRL season with the key pair expected to announce they are joining the Perth Bears.
Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes
When Australia left England after the 2023 Ashes, it looked likely most of the squad could retire before 2027. Now, the vast majority look set to return.
‘Love watching her’: Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed
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Stokes concedes other teams are decoding Bazball
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Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey
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‘It’s perfect’: Tasmanian shines with time trial win
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Vine, rising star claim time trials at road nationals
Jay Vine has dominated the men's event and Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has upset reigning champion Brodie Chapman to claim the Australian elite time trial crowns.
Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane
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Battling Bullets to be without injured stars for weeks
NBL bottom-team Brisbane have been given more bad injury news, with Javon Freeman-Liberty and Sam McDaniel set for extended stints on the sidelines.
Big Nelson planning to get nasty in boxing debut
Nelson Asofa-Solomona says Jeremy Latimore is delusional if the former NRL journeyman believes he can topple the former Melbourne Storm man mountain.
Player ratings tell tale of England’s Ashes woes
Less than half of England's touring party have been granted pass marks for their Ashes series after surrendering the urn in 11 days and being beaten 4-1.
Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings
A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England.
‘It’s insane’: Sabalenka unloads on WTA over schedule
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the Brisbane International quarter-finals before taking aim at the WTA over the length of the season.
Zerafa ready to make his own history in Tszyu showdown
Michael Zerafa says he's planning to finish his long-running feud with the Tszyu brothers with a bang by knocking out Nikita in their Brisbane battle.
The forgotten Lion coach backs to shine
Brisbane are chasing a three-peat and coach Chris Fagan believes Keidean Coleman and other players who missed out on flags through injury can be pivotal.
Lions coach unsure where Neale’s long-term future lies
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan won't stand in the way of Lachie Neale if the former co-captain chooses to depart at season's end.
Phoenix land Kiwi international, WSW farewell defender
Wellington have landed a Kiwi international to strengthen their defence while a Western Sydney defender has secured an overseas move.
‘Almost a miracle’ as cricket great Martyn returns home
Australian Test cricket legend Damien Martyn has been released from a Gold Coast hospital after awakening from his induced coma.
‘Move on’: Capitals focus on finals even without stars
The UC Capitals and the Geelong Venom are missing some of their biggest WNBL stars, while New Zealand representatives have an opportunity to shine.
Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios
Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past.
Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination
Australia have produced one of the most impressive series wins of the Andrew McDonald era in the home Ashes, but the lure of 2027 still looms large.
Chapman, Plapp aim to continue local time trial reigns
Defending champions Brodie Chapman and Luke Plapp will be the riders to beat in the elite time trials at the Australian road cycling nationals.
Melbourne coach ‘realistic’ about horror NBL slide
Melbourne United's shock loss to Cairns was the seventh defeat in their past nine games, throwing huge doubt over their NBL title credentials.
Special Ks downed but crowd get their money’s worth
In what was a rollercoaster ride, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have suffered a heartbreaking doubles defeat at the Brisbane International.
Lee back to haunt United as Cairns pinch NBL thriller
Chris Goulding had a season-high 27 points for Melbourne United but couldn't drag them over the line in a surprise NBL loss to the struggling Cairns Taipans.
Triple threat: Webster turns SCG Test on its head
Australia are facing an intriguing final-day chase in the fifth Ashes Test after England went to stumps on day four at 8-302, with a lead of 119 runs.
Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough
Emerson Jones, just 17, will take confidence into the Australian Open after a brave loss to world No.17 Liudmila Samsonova at the Brisbane International.