Thunder blast devastates Gades’ BBL finals push
Chris Green and Nic Maddinson forged the game-winning partnership as the Sydney Thunder stunned the Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium.
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Cairns star’s ankle injury sours win over Bullets
Cairns almost let slip a huge first-half lead before surviving a spirited Brisbane charge to win their NBL match by five points.
Kokkinakis injury flares, but wins singles comeback
Thanasi Kokkinakis has won his first singles match in nearly a year despite the Australian's long-standing shoulder injury resurfacing during his victory.
Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart
Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.
‘I’m still here’: Iga plays down pre-Open form concerns
Sans a title since September and beaten in her past two matches, world No.2 Iga Swiatek is refusing to panic ahead of her career grand slam tilt in Melbourne.
Why Sean Abbott won’t give up on T20 World Cup hopes
Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.
Open warning: Sabalenka has it ‘figured out’
No longer just relying on her power, world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is happy to hear the improvements in the subtler arts of tennis are starting to show.
Eddy shines, Jayco AlUla left rueing men’s road race
While Patrick Eddy deserved to win the men's elite road race at the Australian championships, Jayco AlUla's tactics late in the race raised eyebrows.
Eddy defies odds to win Australian road race crown
Pat Eddy has won the Australian elite men's road race title, defying the might of Jayco AlUla and sending a strong message to his old team.
‘Angry Medvedev, calm Medvedev’: Russian finds ‘flow’
Russia's former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev will arrive in Melbourne a threat again after a title-winning week in Brisbane spent tinkering with his game.
Swiatek fitness concerns dampen Polish Cup triumph
After suffering two heartbreaking finals losses, Poland have their hands on the United Cup after denying Switzerland a fairytale victory at the mixed showpiece.
Resurgent Jets snatch away win over Melbourne City
Newcastle have handed Melbourne City a 1-0 defeat at AAMI Park to claim their second win on the spin and rise to fourth on the A-League Men table.
Heart in mouth: Roar hold on for ALW win over Victory
Melbourne Victory have missed the chance to go equal top on the A-League Women ladder after suffering an upset 1-0 loss to Brisbane Roar.
Seventh heaven: world No.1 flexes in Brisbane defence
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has withstood in-form Marta Kostyuk to defend her Brisbane title in what was her seventh-straight finals appearance in the country.
Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith’s Big Bash return
The Sydney Sixers' clash against the Hobart Hurricanes has been washed out after five overs, with Steve Smith unbeaten when play was abandoned.
Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers
The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder.
Legal threat not a concern for Mariners coach Moon
The ugly New Year's Eve stoush between Brisbane and Central Coast could still end up having legal ramifications, but Mariners coach Warren Moon isn't worried.
‘Winning knows no age’: Venus back in Australia
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.
‘Football family’s with you’: Arsenal emotion for Kyra
Fans and players from Arsenal, as well as their Man Utd opponents, have paid emotional tributes to Matildas ace Kyra Cooney-Cross amid her family plight.
Maley magic powers Perth to clean sweep over Adelaide
The Perth Lynx have continued their dominance over the Adelaide Lightning, with Anneli Maley providing the fireworks to power her side to victory.
Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder
Usman Khawaja's international career may be over, but he showed he is far from a spent force, stroking a fine 78 to help the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory.
WSW snag pressure-relieving win over Mata’s Victory
Western Sydney have claimed a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, courtesy of a Kosta Barbarouses penalty, to snap a five-game winless run.
NBL confirms rescheduled Taipans-Bullets clash
The NBL has confirmed the Cairns-Brisbane clash postponed because of a cyclone threat in Far North Queensland will now be played on January 12.
‘Consumed me’: why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open
World No.6 Alex de Minaur has never been ranked higher entering a grand slam and has rarely been more relaxed either ahead of his 10th Australian Open tilt.
‘Game theory’: Vine out to crack road nationals code
After his strong ride in the time trial, Jay Vine has proved he is one of the riders to beat in Sunday's Australian road cycling championships road race.
American awaits Medvedev in Open tune-up
Brandon Nakashima will face resurgent Russian Daniil Medvedev in his first final since 2022 after beating fellow American Aleksandar Kovacevic in Brisbane.
Aussie Winter Olympians grab World Cup medals
Jakara Anthony won World Cup gold and Matt Graham silver, with Australia's Olympic medallists also taking over the overall moguls standings.
Kostyuk’s statement win sets up Sabalenka final duel
Aryna Sabalenka was in ominous form to reach another Brisbane International final, but Marta Kostyuk's drubbing of Jessica Pegula showed she'll be no pushover.
Rabbitohs offer lifeline to ex-Knight Adam Elliott
Free agent Adam Elliott has signed a one-year deal with South Sydney as the Rabbitohs try to bolster their forward stocks.
Aussie brains behind ‘sceptical’ Medvedev overhaul
Daniil Medvedev on his new Australian coach, how he's playing like a top-five player again and why he's not thinking about Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz.
US trio join battling Medvedev in Brisbane semis
Russia's three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev has had to work for a spot in the Brisbane International semi-finals alongside three Americans.