Head’s role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought
Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important.
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Phoenix quell Socceroo to bank key win before NZ derby
Wellington have snapped a two-game losing run with an important 2-1 win over Adelaide United ahead of the New Zealand derby.
Scott fires but needs ‘beauty’ to end title drought
Adam Scott has mixed eight birdies with three bogeys in a third-round 66 to get himself in the picture for a third Australian PGA title.
R360’s demise could make for one big winner in NRL
Brisbane will be relieved by the news of R360's abandoned launch given their battle to keep Payne Haas and would not be alone in welcoming the collapse.
Not so Giddey: NBA fan ejected after stoush with Aussie
Josh Giddey has been involved in a heated row with a courtside fan, who was ejected for taunting the Australian in the late stages of another loss for Chicago.
Nyika hit by fiancee’s ‘totally unfair’ cancer news
Olympic medal-winning boxer David Nyika has opened up on his fiancee's shock cancer diagnosis and how that's altered their perspective ahead of his next fight.
Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach
England will stick with their aggressive approach through the Ashes, despite being labelled arrogant and brainless after the two-day loss in Perth.
Huni postpones fight after trainer’s shock death
Justis Huni has withdrawn from his rematch with Kiki Leutele next Saturday, just weeks after his newly promoted trainer's sudden death earlier this month.
‘In my hands’: Leishman confident in stacked PGA finish
A riveting final round awaits at Royal Queensland's Australian PGA Championship, with a host of big names among 31 players within six shots of the lead.
Feeney win takes Supercars title race to the wire
Broc Feeney has delivered a sensational drive in Adelaide to take the penultimate race, setting the stage for a blockbuster finish at the Supercars grand final.
History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize
Only the Brisbane Lions stand in the way of North Melbourne becoming the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships.
CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism
Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.
‘It was like a cow pat’: Suncorp Stadium cops a roast
Suncorp Stadium's pitch has been slammed by Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles, who reckoned it was like a "cow pat" for their A-league Men loss at Brisbane.
Old Master offers hope as Smith searches for old self
Adam Scott has attempted to chart a path out of the hole that Cameron Smith finds himself in after the former major winner missed a seventh-straight cut.
‘Nice to be back’: Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint
Aussie ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a fine start to a potentially decisive Qatar Grand Prix weekend, grabbing pole for the sprint race with Lando Norris third.
Rain robs Thunder of WBBL win in controversial call
The Sydney Thunder were three runs shy of a WBBL win over the Strikers when play was called off by umpires due to rain in Adelaide.
Blowtorch on Victory coach after loss to battling Roar
All-in push-and-shoves and a late red card for stomping was all part of the drama in Brisbane Roar's 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory.
Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro
The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup.
‘Like job’s on line every week’: Davis in Tour reset
Cam Davis's realisation that he'd been "playing not to lose his card" prompted a mindset shift that has him in contention for another major Australian title.
R360 threat over with NRL ready to welcome back stars
Zac Lomax and Ryan Papenhuyzen will be able to return to the NRL if they wish, after rebel rugby competition R360's launch was abandoned until at least 2028.
Lee cooking with company as ’23 repeat beckons
Min Woo Lee has made just his second bogey of the tournament to sit two back from outright leader Kazuma Korobi, while childhood mate Marco Penge made his move.
Khawaja on the mend, won’t need jab to play Gabba Test
Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.
‘It was a shock’: Cox opens up on Magpies exit
New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.
AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve
Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.
‘Confused’ Smith’s 75 seals seventh straight missed cut
Cameron Smith crumbled in a second-round 75 to miss a seventh straight cut as Min Woo Lee and Marc Leishman made moves at the Australian PGA Championship.
Lose toss, chase is best England hope at Gabba: Vaughan
Michael Vaughan insists England can win at the Gabba in the second Test, but says defying history in day-night games and chasing presents their best hope.
‘Really difficult’: Crocker opens up on selection call
Just because Mia King was at long odds to force an AFLW grand final recall doesn't mean it was an easy decision for North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker.
Title town: Lions tap into Broncos’ success in flag bid
The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.
Kangaroos hold hope for future AFLW grand final shift
Ikon Park will host this year's AFLW grand final but North Melbourne's captain and coach would love to see Marvel Stadium packed out for future season deciders.
‘Tough, resilient’ Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag
The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.
Mostert just ‘trying to survive’ in Supercars decider
With little margin for error, championship hopeful Chaz Mostert admits he was just trying to survive a wet and wild opening race at the Supercars grand final.