Bullets boss fires back at 36ers’ ‘cheap shot’ claims
The Bullets have slammed the commentary of Adelaide coach Mike Wells and player Dejan Vasiljevic following an ugly NBL scuffle that spilled into the crowd.
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‘No stress’: Aussie skipper on disjointed T20 lead-in
Australia's T20 captain Mitch Marsh says a disjointed preparation won't be an issue against Pakistan in a three-match series ahead of the World Cup.
‘Life experience’: The key to Brancatisano’s WNBL rise
Isabella Brancatisano was "living her life" before coming back to the WNBL, while rookie Unique Thompson discusses why she's had a stellar season.
Titans have calm plan amidst storm over Bai and Tino
Gold Coast have a battle on their hands to retain rookie sensation Cooper Bai and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, but the club's brains trust has a plan to win them over.
Wildcats upset Phoenix to congest NBL top-five
Perth have rallied from 12 points down to beat second-placed South East Melbourne and knock on the door of the NBL's top-four on the run towards finals.
Coach fumes after scuffle, bulk ejections in 36ers’ win
A final-quarter scuffle has led to multiple ejections before Adelaide booked their ticket to the in-season Ignite Cup final thanks to a big win over Brisbane.
Sami eyes ‘The Don’ record for Titans as Dragons loom
Gold Coast try whiz Phillip Sami is fresh from a career-best season and another strong start to the year will give him a shot an an extension, and club record.
Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority
Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame.
‘A special person’: the new Crow making instant impact
Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge says a decorated new recruit has made an instant impact at an AFL club seeking to rebound from a straight-sets finals exit.
Deflated Demon won’t give up on grand slam title hunt
Alex de Minaur has vowed to keep working to improve his game in pursuit of a maiden grand slam title after a tough Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz.
The key factor in code-hopper’s Wallabies start date
If code-hopper Angus Crichton wants to play for the Wallabies earlier than November, he'll have to get permission from the Sydney Roosters, not the NRL itself.
Multiple bidders in mix for Mariners licence: APL boss
The Australian Professional Leagues are confident they will find new ownership for Central Coast, with more than 12 bidders entering the due diligence process.
Decades-long wait for land claim decisions called out
More than 40,000 land claims remain unresolved in NSW, but the Aboriginal Land Council will not let them go unnoticed.
De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat
Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
Rado Vidosic dies after short battle with cancer
Former A-league coach Rado Vidosic has died after a battle with cancer, his son Dario has confirmed.
Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season
The Perth Lynx have smashed the Southside Melbourne Flyers, who are at risk of dropping out of the top four as the WNBL finals approach.
‘I can’t give what is needed’: Port’s AFLW coach quits
Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.
‘Trying to go home’: Swans give update on veteran Adams
Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.
Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day
Ali Day will retire as one of surf lifesaving's most successful athletes, hopeful those who come after him benefit from the profile boost of an Olympic debut.
‘We want results’: Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up
New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.
Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start
With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.
‘My position’: Dolphins back-row scramble heats up
Key injuries will impact the round-one side, but the Dolphins have a log-jam of edge forwards in the running to play the NRL season opener against South Sydney.
Reds lock in title-winner Cotter as Kiss successor
Vern Cotter, who coached the Blues to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title, will take over the Reds job once Les Kiss departs for the Wallabies this year.
Sevens sister act resist NRLW lure to re-sign with RA
Turning their back on NRLW, rugby sevens sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi will vie for Olympic glory at the 2028 LA Games after re-signing with Rugby Australia.
‘Mix it up’: Rafter’s plan for Minaur to escape Alcaraz
Dual grand slam champion Pat Rafter says everything must go Alex de Minaur's way if the home hope is to topple world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run
Winning almost half a million in prizemoney won't change Maddison Inglis with the Australian eyeing off some kitchen appliances as a treat.
Hawks tear Bullets apart to stay in finals frame
Illawarra threatened to notch the club's biggest-ever victory in a 113-75 rout of the injury-hit Brisbane that kept them in the NBL finals frame.
Mata and brilliant Brazilian steer Victory past Sydney
Juan Mata recorded three assists while Brazilian winger Santos scored twice as Melbourne Victory thumped Sydney FC 4-0 at AAMI Park.
‘With the greats’: Broncos driven to conquer world
Brisbane will train against the London Broncos before the World Club Challenge clash with Hull KR as coach Michael Maguire reveals why a win would mean so much.
‘More to give’: de Minaur embraces Alcaraz challenge
The new and improved Alex de Minaur insists he'll be no pushover for world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in an Australian Open quarter-final showstopper in Melbourne.
‘Job done’: Aussie punter helps seal Super Bowl rematch
Seattle's Australian punter Michael Dickson will play in the Super Bowl but a compatriot has failed to the reach the NFL showcase fixture.