Victory, City fight out derby draw after Kisnorbo exit
Melbourne Victory have fought out a 1-1 draw with A-League Men rivals Melbourne City in their first match since coach Patrick Kisnorbo quit out of nowhere.
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Jadeja wants India’s main batters to relieve pressure
India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has admitted the team need more from their top order against Australia, if they are to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Aussie cricket could be burned by missing generation
Fewer players born in the mid-1990s have played men's Tests for Australia than at any other time in the 20th century, harming the team's transition period.
Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
Oleksandr Usyk had all the answers as he again defeated Tyson Fury, remaining the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.
Webster wants Test debut after ‘intoxicating’ call-up
Versatile allrounder Beau Webster has described his first experience of being in an Australian Test squad as "intoxicating".
Logan Martin soars to third BMX freestyle world crown
Logan Martin came away from his Olympic title defence disappointed. He made amends at the world championships.
‘Mouthful’ name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy
Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.
‘Shame and guilt’ get fifth brother on board to Hobart
Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.
Flyers stun Bendigo in bad week for WNBL ladder leaders
Bendigo's grip on top spot has been loosened significantly after they suffered upset losses to the Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers in round eight.
India pacer says Head ‘struggles against short balls’
India quick Akash Deep believes Travis Head "struggles against short balls" and the tourists have plans to tame the red-hot Australian star.
Wanderers consign Phoenix to third-straight ALM loss
Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers.
McSweeney fires Heat to last ball BBL win over Strikers
Nathan McSweeney has bounced back from his Test axing, scoring an unbeaten 78 to inspire Brisbane to a thrilling three-wicket win over Adelaide.
Nyika’s plan to ‘mow down’ Opetaia in IBF title fight
David Nyika is relishing the underdog tag as he prepares to fight Jai Opetaia for the world IBF cruiserweight title with just three weeks of preparation.
Summer of Sutherland continues as Australia beat NZ
Annabel Sutherland has this time starred with the ball to help Australia beat New Zealand by 75 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner top scored with the bat.
Roar deal for Zadkovich in balance after ALM defeat
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich remains defiant as his tenure comes under more scrutiny following an ALM record-equalling loss to Perth Glory.
‘Never satisfied’: Demon’s slog is his Xmas Day gift
Alex de Minaur opens up about the Christmas Day plans he hopes will unwrap success in 2025, Australian Open disappointment and his key goals for next year.
All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart
An all-Filipino crew onboard Centennial 7 is readying for the Sydney to Hobart, having never set foot in Tasmania.
Postecoglou tells critics he’ll maintain attacking rage
Ange Postecoglou has told critics he is tired of them questioning Tottenham's attacking approach, adamant his style won't change after a 6-3 loss to Liverpool.
‘See ball, hit ball’ Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test
Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager will not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.
‘See ball, hit ball’ Konstas ready for Boxing Day Test
Sam Konstas' NSW teammate and fellow Australian squad member Sean Abbott says the teenager would not be worried by the pressure of a Boxing Day Test debut.
MCG curator expects Bumrah will enjoy Boxing Day wicket
The MCG's efforts to create more bowler-friendly Boxing Day Test pitches should find support from Jasprit Bumrah.
Australian tennis champ Max Purcell accepts doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of rules under tennis' anti-doping program.
Aussie Purcell accepts provisional tennis doping ban
Australian doubles star Max Purcell has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension after admitting to a breach of doping rules in a medical clinic blunder.
Broncos’ Mam set to be suspended for nine games by NRL
The NRL proposed a nine-game suspension for Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam after he was fined $850 for drug driving and driving without a licence in October.
Mariners young gun Eames salvages ALM draw with Bulls
Central Coast have walked away from their clash against 10-man Macarthur FC with a point after 16-year-old Haine Eames levelled scores in the second half.
JackJumpers hand United fourth straight loss
The Tasmania JackJumpers have won a sixth straight NBL game, handing Melbourne United a fourth consecutive loss in the process.
India’s Shami ruled out of last two Australia Tests
Seamer Mohammed Shami will not be called into the India squad for the fourth and fifth Tests with Australia because of a knee injury.
Mam unable to count All Stars in integrity unit ban
Ezra Mam will have to serve his entire NRL ban for driving charges at Brisbane, with the pre-season All-Stars match unable to be counted to his suspension.
Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob
The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.
Australia sweat on fitness of star batter Travis Head
Australia are sweating on the fitness of Travis Head after the star batter failed to fully train two days out from the Boxing Day Test.
Milford finds new home back in Broncos feeder system
Anthony Milford has signed a deal to return to Souths Logan in the Queensland Cup, meaning he is back in Brisbane's NRL feeder system.