Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid
Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.
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Socceroos ready to deliver a ‘rude shock’ at World Cup
The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.
Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders
Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.
‘Get back to me’: Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory
Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.
Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice
Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.
‘Third-grade’ Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes
England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.
Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls
Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.
Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win
Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win.
Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery
Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.
Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo
An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.
One year in, Voll wants to learn life on the road
Georgia Voll burst onto the scene 12 months ago with a century in her second game for Australia and now she's learning the hurdles of being a year-round player.
Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
‘Work starts now’: Devils ramp up after stadium tick
The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.
Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW
Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.
Richardson’s white knight dream at Tigers appears over
Shane Richardson had arrived at Wests Tigers as the man capable of rescuing the club but it's now hard to see him co-existing with the joint-venture's owners.
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba
Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after ‘historic’ vote
A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title
The Australian Open is to Kiwi golf players what Eden Park is to the Wallabies, with Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier hopeful of making history at Royal Melbourne.
Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough
Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.
Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence
Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.
‘Is this worth it?’ Opetaia on hard road, long wait
Straight-talking Jai Opetaia has launched another verbal grenade at his critics and even clipped the fighters on the undercard ahead of his title defence.
Why Ian Thorpe has signed up for Sydney-Hobart race
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe will make his Sydney to Hobart debut in 2025, sailing aboard one of the fleet's most impressive supermaxi yachts.
‘Everything I say always comes true’: Max on title hunt
A born entertainer and proven knockout artist, 21-year-old super middleweight Max McIntyre reckons there is no-one better at living up to their own hype.
Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes
The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.
McIlroy and co shift to afternoon action at the Open
Rory McIlroy will start the second round of the Australian Open seven shots adrift of the leading trio.
No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England’s Crawley
England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.
Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question
Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.
Root breaks through for first century in Australia
Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.
Lyon ‘absolutely filthy’ with axing for Gabba Test
Nathan Lyon was unhappy about being dropped for the first time in a home Test since 2012, as George Bailey revealed why Pat Cummins was a late scratching.
Richardson takes next step towards Test comeback
Jhye Richardson has been included in the Australia A squad to face the England Lions at Allan Border Field.