Scorchers veteran Paris in desperate bid for BBL final
Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner says his team faces a difficult decision on Joel Paris as the team attempts to win BBL title No.6.
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Ellis lights up Townsville as ‘best’ Flyers fall short
Abbey Ellis played a starring role as the Townsville Fire survived an almighty scare from the Flyers to keep their top-spot hopes intact in the WNBL.
‘Breaks my heart’: Osaka out of Open, Aussie progresses
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis is through to the fourth round at Melbourne Park after four-time major winner Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
Travel-weary Sixers aim to turn tables on Scorchers
Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques pulled out of a planned media conference on Saturday as his travel-weary side prepare for Sunday's final in Perth.
Phoenix fire up, fly high to destroy toothless Taipans
South East Melbourne have knocked down a club record 21 three-pointers to overcome a tardy first quarter and thump the Cairns Taipans by 27 points.
Adelaide teen’s stunning hat-trick sinks Roar
Adelaide striker Brody Burkitt scored three goals in the second half in an incredible display to beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 at Suncorp Stadium.
Hooray, hooray, it’s a Holly Holly day for ALW double
Western Sydney's Holly Caspers scored a double to snare victory over Central Coast - a feat matched by Melbourne City's Holly McNamara against Perth Glory.
Buzz grows around Australian Olympic debutant Brown
Indra Brown has continued to impress on the world stage, the Australian teen wrapping up preparations for the Winter Olympics with an X-Games silver medal.
Wiki peaks: Tawha gives Broncos coach welcome headache
New Brisbane signing Aublix Tawha has been such a force at pre-season training that coach Michael Maguire is considering him for the World Club Challenge.
‘Moneyball, game theory’: crash chaos dents Vine’s Tour
Tour Down Under race leader Jay Vine lost two teammates, including defending champion Jhonatan Narvaez, to crashes in the shortened fourth stage.
‘I want it so bad’: de Minaur craves more Open scalps
A big menacing nemesis stands in the way of Alex de Minaur and a second straight Australian Open quarter-final appearance at Melbourne Park.
Sliding doors moments as Hobart’s BBL dream dashed
The Hobart Hurricanes' Big Bash League season is over after a 57-run loss to the Sydney Sixers in the challenger final at the SCG.
Crosswinds have Vine on edge for shorter Willunga stage
Australian Jay Vine continues to hold a big lead in the Tour Down Under, with Saturday's Willunga stage shortened because of the extreme heat and fire danger.
Babar back for Pakistan to face Aussies after BBL flop
Pakistan great Babar Azam is back in their T20 squad to face Australia ahead of the World Cup following his eventful if under-performing spell in the Big Bash.
Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star’s return
The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.
Freier stuns Canberra as Roar’s rise continues in ALW
Brisbane Roar have surged into the A-League Women top six thanks to substitute Sharn Freier's goal in their comeback win over Canberra United.
No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill’s return
Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill continues to remain away from Collingwood, but superstar Nick Daicos wants him to take as much time as he needs.
Van Egmond reveals blueprint for Wanderers revival
Western Sydney head coach Gary van Egmond has outlined his plans to turn the Wanderers' season around and drag them off bottom spot.
I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu
Nikita Tszyu says he was shamefully robbed of a chance to prove his boxing worth by Michael Zerafa in their controversial fight.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
‘Job’s not done’: Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush
WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka.
Aussies Lee, Day make hot starts to US PGA Tour event
A pair of Australian golfers have made hot starts to the US PGA Tour event in California, but world No.1 Scottie Scheffler looms large.
Sydney FC’s Talay makes call on struggling Socceroo
Head coach Ufuk Talay has shed new light on the club's transfer activity, effectively drawing a line through a move for a Socceroos star struggling in Europe.
Record medal haul in sight for Australian Olympic team
On target to top their previous medal best, Australia will send 53 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy led by superstars Jakara Anthony and Scotty James.
Smith heroics power Sixers past ‘Canes, into BBL final
Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.
Fire threat means Tour Queen stage loses Willunga crown
Tour Down Under organisers have taken the iconic Willunga Hill climb out of Saturday's stage because of the fire danger and extreme heat.
Pepper red hot as lights-out Wildcats shoot down Snakes
The Perth Wildcats have scorched the Cairns Taipans from long range, romping home 106-69 to continue to close in on the top-four.
Johnson extends open-water dominance with Aussie title
World champion Moesha Johnson and fellow Olympian Kyle Lee have defended their 10km titles at the Australian open-water swimming championships.
Eels take Lomax to court after collapse in Storm talks
Parramatta have launched legal action against former Eels star Zac Lomax over his bid to return to the NRL with the Melbourne Storm.
Red-hot Steve Smith ‘due to fail’: Hurricanes captain
Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.
‘Show what I’m made of’: Demon won’t be bossed around
With growing, unshakeable belief, Alex de Minaur is intent on proving he's more tennis heavyweight than lightweight now he's cracked the world's top six.