Wildcat star hurt as NZ Breakers catch fire at home
Perth's Bryce Cotton went to hospital early after injuring his ribs as the NZ Breakers celebrated their homecoming by beating the Wildcats in Auckland.
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Papua New Guinea stun Fiji to crash Bati homecoming
Papua New Guinea's mix of Queensland Cup players and Super League journeymen have helped the Kumuls shock Fiji 22-10 in the Pacific Bowl opener in Suva.
Klimala strikes to help Sydney sink Wanderers in ALM
Patryk Klimala has starred to give Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men.
Hawks topple Taipans to keep top spot on NBL ladder
The Illawarra Hawks weren't allowed to find their offensive groove, but they did enough to beat the Cairns Taipans 87-75 in Far North Queensland.
Tszyu in limbo after brutal KO loss to ruthless Russian
Tim Tszyu's career is at the crossroads after a devastating loss in his IBF super-welterweight world title fight with Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev in Florida.
Marc Marquez rides out mozzie mishap to win Aussie GP
After falling back to 13th off the starting line, Spain's Marc Marquez has produced a flawless ride to claim a classic Australian MotoGP win at Phillip Island.
Cats claw past Lions to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Aisling Moloney kicked two goals as Geelong ended Brisbane's seven-match winning streak with a crucial 10-point upset in a fast-paced AFLW clash.
Shierlaw stars in AFLW as ‘Roos thump Bombers
Star forward Kate Shierlaw has kicked three goals to fire North Melbourne to a commanding 51-point victory over Essendon in the AFLW.
Macarthur hammer Perth Glory 6-1 to go top of ALM
Marin Jakolis and Jake Hollman have helped Macarthur run roughshod over Perth Glory in a 6-1 A-League Men win.
Green in rare company after winning in South Korea
Australia's Hannah Green has joined golf's elite in winning her third LPGA tournament of the year, taking out the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.
Hunt defies late-striking Bulls
Queensland fought back late on day one but were unable to dislodge obdurate South Australian century-maker Henry Hunt in Brisbane.
GWS battle ’emotional fatigue’, Freo win western derby
GWS were handed a 37-point loss by Hawthorn as they deal with the men's post-season function debacle, while Fremantle again defeated local rivals West Coast.
Doran defiant as rain halts Shield final rematch
Persistent showers and bad light curtailed day one of the Sheffield Shield clash as Tasmania battled Western Australia's bowlers and a very green WACA wicket.
Elvis avoids the blues with breakthrough golf victory
Elvis Smylie, son of former tennis star Liz, has scored his first professional golf victory, winning the Western Australia Open in a play-off.
Aussie Birrell loses in her first WTA tournament final
Kim Birrell has been defeated in the final of the Japan Open in Osaka after a major breakthrough week for the former Australian No.1.
Aussie tennis women surge with Tomljanovic back as No.1
After a weekend when Kim Birrell became the latest Aussie woman to surge to a WTA final, it's still evergreen Ajla Tomljanovic who'll return as national No.1.
New Zealand women roar to glorious T20 World Cup win
Amelia Kerr-inspired New Zealand have won the Women's T20 World Cup, beating Australia's conquerors South Africa in the final in Dubai by 32 runs.
Tszyu cleared of serious injury after Russian beat-down
Battered Tim Tszyu will stay in the US for a couple of extra days to recover but has been cleared of serious injury after his world-title hammering in Florida.
Chelsea roar on with Fowler’s Man City on their heels
Even without Sam Kerr, Chelsea are dominating the start of the Women's Super League season in England with Mary Fowler's Man City their nearest chasers.
Jillaroos eye Brigginshaw boost in Kiwi Ferns rematch
Jillaroos players expect Ali Brigginshaw's early return from finger surgery to be crucial as they attempt to get revenge on New Zealand.
Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return
Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.
Hiku cleared to play for Kiwis at Super League hearing
New Zealand centre Peta Hiku can play in the Pacific Championships, after being found not guilty of touching an injured player in the English Super League.
Harris takes hardware-store approach to replacing Healy
Grace Harris has taken inspiration from a hardware-store sealing product, vowing to fill whatever gap left by Alyssa Healy's injury at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Sabalenka opts for Brisbane return before Open defence
World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will compete at the Brisbane International before attempting to win a third straight Australian Open tennis title.
Dearden defies early NRL horrors to face ultimate Test
Tom Dearden's career arc will take him back to Suncorp Stadium for a Test debut for Australia against a stacked Tongan side capable of repeating history.
Tszyu opens up on Kostya’s demons ahead of US reunion
Tim Tszyu has detailed the impact his father's crushing loss to Ricky Hatton had on the family ahead of his world title date with destiny in Florida.
Nine-year wait: code hopper’s second shot as Jillaroo
Mahalia Murphy scored a hat-trick in her sole Test for Australia in 2015, now the code hopper is happy to risk her perfect try-scoring record for a second game.
Kangaroo and Kumul: Meninga defends Coates’ PNG call
Australian coach Mal Meninga says Port Moresby-born Xavier Coates is just as proud of his "green and gold culture" ahead of his Kangaroos debut.
Hockeyroos ‘keeper collects in landmark Indian auction
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram has been bought for $26,000 in the first auction for the five-week Hockey India League.
Sharks winger Mulitalo to gauge worth on open market
Cronulla winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has informed the Sharks he will test his worth on the NRL's open market as clubs prepare for the November 1 deadline.
Why Sydney passed on chance to sign Wanderers star Mata
Western Sydney Wanderers' big-name recruit Juan Mata could have been a Sydney FC player before the Sky Blues made other transfer moves.