36ers survive first-half scare to ward off Bullets
Bryce Cotton burst to life after halftime and Zylan Cheatham flirted with a triple-double as ladder-leading Adelaide scrapped out a win over the Bullets.
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Condon goal fires Reds to ALW upset over Mariners
Adelaide United have breathed new life into their finals campaign, claiming their first back-to-back wins of the season after beating Central Coast.
‘Want to pay back’: Kasatkina in emotional home debut
Daria Kasatkina held back tears as she walked onto a home court for the first time as an Australian before falling in a tight and emotional three-setter.
Hawks fall to Raptors despite Daniels’ double-double
Dyson Daniels has continued his impressive NBA form for the Atlanta Hawks, but not even a double-double by the Aussie ace could prevent a loss in Toronto.
Raducanu pulls out as Osaka’s Japan make Brits sweat
Emma Raducanu sat out Great Britain's United Cup opener as Japan, behind Naomi Osaka, took the favourites to the wire.
Smith ‘hates it’ but Australia forced to ignore spin
For a fourth time in six Tests, Australia have opted against playing a spinner. Steve Smith says selectors have been backed into a corner by a recurring factor.
Damien Martyn back talking in ‘miraculous’ recovery
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn has been brought out of his induced come and is progressing well amid a battle with meningitis.
Aussie young guns fire with World Cup gold medal double
Rookie Indra Brown and established star Valentino Guseli have given Australians more reason to be excited about the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Partners in time to stir up some sparks among the Ashes
The ever-adventurous Harry Brook and the somewhat more reliable Joe Root took England to 3-211 on day one in Sydney before a storm hit the SCG.
Phoenix snatch Roar draw as Perth continue ALW surge
Wellington scored a sensational 98th minute equaliser against Brisbane as Perth Glory won their third game in four and Western United drew with Canberra.
Bigs fire to keep Hawks’ NBL title defence alive
JaVale McGee and Sam Froling gave another strong showing in their new front-court partnership as Illawarra produced a dominant second half to beat Cairns.
10-man Wellington shock Brisbane in famous ALM win
Wellington have beaten Brisbane 3-0 after Carlo Armiento was sent off in Redcliffe as suspended Roar coach Michael Valkanis could only watch on in horror.
De Minaur’s Ruud awakening – but Storm leads Aussie win
Alex de Minaur has started his Australian Open preparation with a United Cup defeat to Casper Ruud, but Storm Hunter starred in their opening win over Norway.
Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence
Madison Keys was a popular winner in the form of her life at Melbourne Park last year, but she has changed things up ahead of her Australian Open defence.
‘In the palm of my hand’: Kyrgios is Open to qualifying
Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.
Selectors eye left-field World Cup approach for Cummins
Pat Cummins' management of stress injuries in his back could mean he misses the start of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign, with selectors playing a long game.
Hopes fade as searches called off for missing swimmers
Authorities have suspended their searches for a 14-year-old boy and two men who went missing in separate incidents while at sea, following a spate of drownings.
Green’s place in fifth Test team under the microscope
Australian allrounder Cameron Green has found himself under the microscope amid a tough Ashes series with the bat.
‘Fine line’: Petrik reveals Perth’s prime problem
Perth coach Ryan Petrik has his sights set on WNBL glory, but he first must decide how to use his team of stars to his greatest advantage.
‘Be patient’: Khawaja’s transition message to selectors
Usman Khawaja has warned Australia's next transition period in Test cricket won't be easy, but urged selectors to show some patience as new faces come in.
Bryant, Bartlett pull off stunning Heat win over Stars
Brisbane's big-hitting Max Bryant made the most of a Melbourne Stars call not to review a caught-behind appeal to star in a four-wicket win.
Sixers’ unlikely hero dethrones Kings in tense battle
Flynn Cameron was the star as Adelaide banked their first win over Sydney in three attempts this season, maintaining top spot on the NBL ladder.
‘Start at 6pm’: Medvedev’s Australian Open night plea
Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has featured in absurd late-night finishes at the Australian Open, but he has a solution to the regular nocturnal nonsense.
‘Embarrassing’: Roar rage as tunnel fallout continues
Jay O'Shea has slammed post-match comments made by Central Coast interim coach Warren Moon as Brisbane prepare to send off legal papers.
England ready to pile the pressure on Aussie spinner
England's batters will go full Bazball at the SCG if spinner Todd Murphy is selected for his first Test in Australia.
Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener
Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.
Come in spinner: SCG curator hopeful of five-day Test
The SCG's head curator has played down concerns of another raging seamer in Sydney, as Todd Murphy's chances of a maiden home Test increase.
Why SCG will be a fitting farewell for true trailblazer
Usman Khawaja began his career as Australia's great hope and ends it as the people's champion. The 15 years between have been a rollercoaster.
Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45
Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.
‘I let my family down’: Neale’s Lions future clouded
Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.
‘Still a hunter’: Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams
Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.