Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket
Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.
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Mostert’s title triumph offers new Supercars blueprint
Claiming a maiden Supercars title amid controversy, Chaz Mostert's bold finals strategy with Walkinshaw Andretti United has set the tone for future titles.
Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive
The F1 title race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, a McLaren strategy error allowing him to overtake Oscar Piastri in the standings.
Leishman turning back clock as McIlroy-mania awaits
Rory McIlroy's much-hyped Australian Open return will allow Marc Leishman, in the form of his life, some respite as he chases an elusive home-soil title.
Aussie high jumper soars to rare World Athletics award
Nicola Olyslagers is the World Athletics female field event athlete of the year, while Aussie broadcast legend Bruce McAvaney has also been honoured in Monaco.
Jones, Duckworth nab Australian Open wildcards
Teenage sensation Emerson Jones and veteran James Duckworth have been awarded wildcards into next month's Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Rival’s ironic approach that’s earned Opetaia’s respect
While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie.
What won’t sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race
The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.
Ex-NBA player joins Bullets as Adams’ replacement
The Brisbane Bullets have found their replacement for former NBL MVP Jaylen Adams, who left the club early in his deal.
Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts
Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.
New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job
The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.
Why Labuschagne won’t give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny
As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.
‘A bit disappointing’: new Crow on Lions trade impasse
Callum Ah Chee says being forced into the pre-season draft to move from Brisbane to Adelaide wasn't ideal after a trade stalemate between the AFL clubs.
Concussion forces Manly’s Croker into early retirement
Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has been forced into retirement by concussion, with the 28-year-old set to begin a coaching career at the club.
Bulldogs’ top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos
North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.
‘Unique’: WNBL unveils ninth team’s name and logo
The Tasmania Jewels will become the ninth WNBL side, with the brand paying homage to a tiny creature and the state's landscape.
England have ‘massive confidence’ for Gabba Test
Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.
Matildas outclass NZ with Kerr on song in home cameo
The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.
The Aussie sports pointer in India’s Commonwealth Games
Australian sports axed from the next Commonwealth Games hope to get some clarity from India when Ahmedabad is ratified as the 2030 host city.
Socceroo doesn’t regret trading Europe for Messi’s MLS
Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill traded Europe for New York City and the MLS and he doesn't regret it one bit ahead of next year's World Cup.
‘Unbelievable’: 50 years since Edo’s shock Open triumph
Tennis great Mark Edmondson still vividly recalls his 1976 Australian Open triumph some 50 years on from one of the biggest shocks in sports history.
Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions’ Irish legacy
Neasa Dooley won an All-Ireland title in front of 45,000 fans at Croke Park and wants to taste the same success in her first AFLW season with Brisbane.
Origin-bound Daicos leans on past Pies heartbreak
Nick Daicos will play for Victoria in State of Origin then turn his focus to taking Collingwood back to the top of the AFL.
England speedster back bowling after injury scare
Days after suffering hamstring tightness during a warm-up game, England paceman Mark Wood has had an extended bowl in the Perth Stadium nets.
Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery
Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.
Bombers among clubs set to shape next AFL draft
Leading draft prospects Lachy Dovaston, Xavier Taylor and Sam Grlj are all ready to make their mark when their AFL chance comes.
Giddey’s Bulls outgun NBA superstar to end losing run
Chicago's five-game NBA losing streak is over and Australian Josh Giddey was again in the thick of it as the Bulls ended the Nuggets' seven-game winning run.
‘So fresh’ Green ready to be unleashed with ball
Fit again after invasive back surgery, allrounder Cameron Green won't be on restricted overs as he bowls for the first time in a Test for almost two years.
Wallabies have progressed since World Cup woes: Hooper
Forward Tom Hooper was part of the Wallabies' 2023 World Cup humiliation and, back in Paris, insists the current crop are very different under Joe Schmidt.
Wyatt-Hodge’s golden knock gets Hobart home in thriller
The in-form Danni Wyatt-Hodge made an unbeaten 72 to secure the Hobart Hurricanes victory with two balls to spare despite Darcie Brown starring for Adelaide.
Eagles eye chance to turbocharge rebuild at AFL draft
West Coast have the first two live picks of the AFL draft and it shapes as a golden opportunity for the Eagles to kick start their recharge.