Kings rally in ‘destiny’ game to run down Taipans
Kendric Davis took over as Sydney came from 24 points behind to beat Cairns by 14 and notch a seventh-straight NBL win.
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‘Bigger than the Super Bowl’: Tiley’s Aussie Open plan
Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.
Tassie import fires to all but book NBL play-in spot
David Johnson's seventh triple secured Tasmania's 91-89 defeat of New Zealand, who surged late in a game that carried heavy NBL finals significance.
Pakistan spinner’s response to Green gesture
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has responded after Cameron Green appeared to mimic his action in Australia's comprehensive T20 loss in Lahore.
Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence
Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight in Australia again after retaining his UFC featherweight title on a record-setting day in Sydney.
‘Timing is crucial’: Andresen pounces for Cadel win
Tobias Lund Andresen reaped the rewards of faultless team tactics in Geelong, while sprint rival Matthew Brennan lamented he needs to get his eyes tested.
Surf gods smile as Day retires with sixth Iron title
The retiring Ali Day survived two tense elimination races then shot clear in the final to win a sixth Iron Series title in a fairytale finish on his home beach.
‘Loved life’: mass paddle-out for young shark victim
A community paddle-out for a boy killed in a shark attack has turned into an emotional tribute for the beloved young surfer.
How King James hit career-best high on eve of Olympics
Scotty James will arrive for the Milan-Cortina Olympics as the snowboard halfpipe gold medal favourite after delivering new tricks four years in the making.
Lightning coach cries foul over refereeing ‘disrespect’
A lopsided fourth-quarter foul count left Adelaide Lightning coach Aja Parham-Ammar furious as her side fell to last place after losing at Southside Flyers.
Woeful Australia sent spinning in World Cup warm-up
Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have hit problems as Pakistan's spinners bowled them to a chastening series defeat with a 90-run thrashing in Lahore.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Sydney’s teens star to hammer trash-talking Wanderers
Sydney FC have claimed their most dominant win of the A-League Men season to date, smashing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1.
Birthday girl Froling stars as Fire beat Capitals
Townsville Fire have celebrated Alicia Froling's 30th birthday with a dominant 16-point victory over Canberra, giving them an excellent chance to finish top.
Jets flex muscles on Roar thanks to Bayliss brace
Newcastle's revival under first-year coach Mark Milligan has continued, with Lachlan Bayliss scoring a career-first double against Brisbane Roar.
Test contender’s reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds
World Cup Wallaby Carter Gordon showed glimpses of form in the No.10 for the Reds in his rugby return but was on the wrong end of a Waratahs trial game defeat.
Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup, Smith snubbed
Star quick Pat Cummins will miss Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to the back injury that prematurely ended his Ashes summer.
Sworn to success: the motto behind Cadel race winner
New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston overcame illness to become the first men's or women's two-time winner at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road race.
Italian ‘home from home’ is Aussies’ key Olympic weapon
Australia's Winter Olympians are enjoying a "home away from home" before the Milan-Cortina Olympics as they prepare at a special training centre in Italy.
‘Doesn’t get better’: Djokovic on verge of slam history
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider.
Djokovic on verge of grand slam history after AO epic
Novak Djokovic has downed Jannik Sinner in an epic Australian Open semi-final battle and will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the title decider as both men eye history.
McVeigh’s 40 points lift Taipans to OT win in thriller
Jack McVeigh torched his former team as he led the Cairns Taipans to an overtime NBL win at home over the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Injury fears for Matilda as Roar draw with Mariners
Matildas speedster Sharn Freier was injured as Brisbane Roar drew 2-2 with Central Coast in a dramatic A-League Women clash.
Sam Kerr ready to put ‘icing on cake’ at home Asian Cup
Sam Kerr will be the face of the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, and the star striker is hungry to ensure the Matildas walk away with the trophy on home soil.
Alcaraz scrambles into Open final to reach rarefied air
Irrepressible world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz has become only the seventh man in professional tennis history to consecutively reach the final of all four grand slams.
Geelong’s venom breaks Bendigo’s spirit in WNBL stunner
The Bendigo Spirit have been stunned by the Geelong Venom, who have moved off the bottom of the WNBL ladder with their win.
Phoenix miss golden chance as City fight out ALM draw
Melbourne City have fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Wellington, who had a penalty to win the match saved in injury time.
Halfpipe rookie Brown surges into Olympic medal mix
Ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Australia's teenage freeski star Indra Brown has surprised even herself with her rise through the ranks.
Bullets guard banned over role in NBL basket-brawl
Brisbane Bullets and Adelaide 36ers players, plus two assistant coaches, have been hit with an array of charges by the NBL over an ugly in-game brawl.
‘Don’t pigeonhole him’: Woolf open to Cobbo slot
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf is keeping an open mind about where he plays new recruit Selwyn Cobbo, who has shone in pre-season with his fitness and attitude..
‘Some good ones’: Clarke ending complete cycling career
Respected Australian cyclist Simon Clarke will race for the last time on Sunday at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.