Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale
Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.
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Slow learners England burn Ashes dream with brain fades
Ollie Pope's daft dismissal has summed up why England are on the cusp of falling 2-0 behind in the Ashes series after playing into Australia's hands.
No McVeigh, no worries as Cairns stun Hawks in boilover
Cairns have overcome the absence of superstar Jack McVeigh to post a shock 17-point win over Illawarra on enemy territory.
Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright
The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.
Savage Opetaia knockout seals world title defence
A devastating left hook from Jai Opetaia has knocked out previously unbeaten challenger Huseyin Cinkara to end another emphatic world title defence.
Stobo’s stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG
NSW are putting in a ruthless Sheffield Shield performance against an undermanned Queensland, heading towards a crucial win at the SCG.
Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A
After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja.
‘Shocking look’: Archer’s pillow raises ire of Hayden
England paceman Jofra Archer has been given both barrels by two of Australia's former hardheads after bringing a pillow to the Gabba.
‘GOAT’ Starc stars as Aussies eye 2-0 Ashes series lead
With Mitchell Starc stellar, Australia are within striking distance of a 2-0 series lead following a dominant third day of the second Ashes Test.
Scorchers book final spot with Renegades defence over
Beth Mooney's flawless 94no has led Perth to victory in their must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL.
Relieved Richardson ready for Test cricket again
Jhye Richardson has been the unlucky man in Australia's bowling attack for the past four years, but he says his pace and swing is back after shoulder surgery.
Smith back to form in big Australian Open title bid
Cameron Smith feels there's no place like home with the former world No.2 finding some timely form to challenge for his first Australian Open title.
Socceroos ready to deliver a ‘rude shock’ at World Cup
The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.
Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders
Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.
‘Get back to me’: Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory
Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.
Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice
Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.
‘Third-grade’ Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes
England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.
Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls
Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.
Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win
Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win.
Richardson back in the wickets on day of Lions misery
Jhye Richardson has taken four wickets as the England Lions were all out for 166 in a tour match, before Australia A finished day one 2-155.
Hazlewood setback puts pace attack reunion in limbo
An achilles complaint has halted the progress of Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who will not recommence running and bowling until next week.
One year in, Voll wants to learn life on the road
Georgia Voll burst onto the scene 12 months ago with a century in her second game for Australia and now she's learning the hurdles of being a year-round player.
Hole in Adelaide pitch complicates WBBL finals puzzle
The Adelaide-Hobart WBBL match has had to be abandoned after a ball went under the roller during the innings break, creating a hole in the pitch.
‘Work starts now’: Devils ramp up after stadium tick
The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.
Axed Test batter finds form with Shield century for NSW
Discarded Australia opener Sam Konstas has ended a 14-month drought without a Sheffield Shield hundred, scoring a ton for NSW against Queensland at the SCG.
Richardson’s white knight dream at Tigers appears over
Shane Richardson had arrived at Wests Tigers as the man capable of rescuing the club but it's now hard to see him co-existing with the joint-venture's owners.
Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba
Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after ‘historic’ vote
A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Kiwis eyeing drought-busting Australian Open title
The Australian Open is to Kiwi golf players what Eden Park is to the Wallabies, with Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier hopeful of making history at Royal Melbourne.
Aussie stars light up the Open as McIlroy hangs tough
Australian superstars Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott and Cameron Smith are all within two shots of the lead at the halfway mark of the Australian Open.