Raising the Bar: The Queensland Kid Who Just Lifted History
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New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
Coach wowed by Tah’s statement in Super homecoming
Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
‘So competitive it’s embarrassing’: Aussie monobob star
Australian monobob star Bree Walker says the track for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is a pilot's dream.
Socceroo gambles on UK move ahead of World Cup
Mohamed Toure has potentially risked his near-certain World Cup spot by joining struggling English Championship side Norwich City.
‘Really cool’: Gunners’ Matildas help conquer the world
Matildas trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross have enjoyed the perfect Asian Cup warm-up as they helped Arsenal become world champions.
Mary Fowler back in business on Man City’s landmark day
The Matildas have been given a huge boost with the return of Mary Fowler to action in the Women's Super League in England after her long injury absence.
‘I hate to lose’: Alcaraz reveals his relentless drive
Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has outlined his next big goals after becoming the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.
Australia crash to worst ever T20 defeat in Pakistan
Mitch Marsh's World Cup-bound Australian side have been whitewashed in their key warm-up T20 series, hammered in a record 3-0 capitulation to Pakistan.
‘Feels crazy’: Alcaraz seals historic grand slam
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man, at age 22, to complete a career grand slam.
Bendigo cop a coach spray as Lynx soar to easy win
Bendigo coach Kennedy Kereama has unleashed a big spray on his players during their insipid second-half collapse against the Perth Lynx.
Kings rally in ‘destiny’ game to run down Taipans
Kendric Davis took over as Sydney came from 24 points behind to beat Cairns by 14 and notch a seventh-straight NBL win.
‘Bigger than the Super Bowl’: Tiley’s Aussie Open plan
Ambitious tournament director Craig Tiley believes if the Australian Open isn't already bigger than the Super Bowl, it will be in years to come.
Tassie import fires to all but book NBL play-in spot
David Johnson's seventh triple secured Tasmania's 91-89 defeat of New Zealand, who surged late in a game that carried heavy NBL finals significance.
Pakistan spinner’s response to Green gesture
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has responded after Cameron Green appeared to mimic his action in Australia's comprehensive T20 loss in Lahore.
Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence
Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight in Australia again after retaining his UFC featherweight title on a record-setting day in Sydney.
‘Timing is crucial’: Andresen pounces for Cadel win
Tobias Lund Andresen reaped the rewards of faultless team tactics in Geelong, while sprint rival Matthew Brennan lamented he needs to get his eyes tested.
Surf gods smile as Day retires with sixth Iron title
The retiring Ali Day survived two tense elimination races then shot clear in the final to win a sixth Iron Series title in a fairytale finish on his home beach.
‘Loved life’: mass paddle-out for young shark victim
A community paddle-out for a boy killed in a shark attack has turned into an emotional tribute for the beloved young surfer.
How King James hit career-best high on eve of Olympics
Scotty James will arrive for the Milan-Cortina Olympics as the snowboard halfpipe gold medal favourite after delivering new tricks four years in the making.
Lightning coach cries foul over refereeing ‘disrespect’
A lopsided fourth-quarter foul count left Adelaide Lightning coach Aja Parham-Ammar furious as her side fell to last place after losing at Southside Flyers.
Woeful Australia sent spinning in World Cup warm-up
Australia's T20 World Cup preparations have hit problems as Pakistan's spinners bowled them to a chastening series defeat with a 90-run thrashing in Lahore.
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open
Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Sydney’s teens star to hammer trash-talking Wanderers
Sydney FC have claimed their most dominant win of the A-League Men season to date, smashing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1.
Birthday girl Froling stars as Fire beat Capitals
Townsville Fire have celebrated Alicia Froling's 30th birthday with a dominant 16-point victory over Canberra, giving them an excellent chance to finish top.
Jets flex muscles on Roar thanks to Bayliss brace
Newcastle's revival under first-year coach Mark Milligan has continued, with Lachlan Bayliss scoring a career-first double against Brisbane Roar.
Test contender’s reality check as Tahs pump sloppy Reds
World Cup Wallaby Carter Gordon showed glimpses of form in the No.10 for the Reds in his rugby return but was on the wrong end of a Waratahs trial game defeat.
Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup, Smith snubbed
Star quick Pat Cummins will miss Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to the back injury that prematurely ended his Ashes summer.