Brown the hero as New Zealand outlast Samoa
New Zealand have held on to beat Samoa 24-18 in an epic opening to the Pacific Cup in Auckland, with Dylan Brown the difference for the hosts.
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Goorjian thrown out as Kings run over Wildcats
The Sydney Kings have broken clear for an important NBL win over the Perth Wildcats after seeing legendary coach Brian Goorjian ejected in the third quarter.
Doubts crept in: How Labuschagne ended his form funk
Almost certain to be picked for the Ashes following his recent hot streak, Marnus Labuschagne says a change in mindset was crucial to his revival.
All hail Hauser: Aussie wins world triathlon top gong
Australia's star triathlete Matt Hauser has claimed gold at the world championships final to become the nation's first man to win the series title.
Goulding red hot as unbeaten Melbourne topple Breakers
Chris Goulding has starred off the bench again as Melbourne United extended their NBL winning streak to seven games with a strong home victory over New Zealand.
‘Can’t believe it’: MotoGP drought ends in Australia
In his 76th start, Spaniard Raul Fernandez has finally saluted in MotoGP after riding flawlessly to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.
Lions shrug off key AFLW injuries to belt Bombers
Brisbane have gone up a couple of gears after quarter time and Essendon could not go with them, as the Lions romped to a big AFLW win despite missing two stars.
Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller
Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.
Flops or fouls? Phoenix import cops it from Glory
New Wellington import Ifeanyi Eze looks set to take the A-League by storm this season, but it didn't take long for him to get under the skin of Glory fans.
Hoodoo ended as Marsh leads Aussies to win over India
India's eight-match winning streak in ODI cricket has come to a crushing end after being thumped by Australia in a rain-affected clash in Perth.
Ex-coach Jones no driver for Wallabies in Japan clash
Skipper Harry Wilson say the Wallabies don't need to focus on polarising coach Eddie Jones for extra motivation to beat Japan in their rugby Test in Tokyo.
Aussies aplenty as Els leads in Champions Tour playoffs
Greg Chalmers is best-placed of the Australians as Ernie Els sets the pace in the first of three PGA Tour Champions playoffs tournaments.
Piastri’s horror day as Verstappen tightens title race
Max Verstappen has moved further into the F1 title picture by winning the sprint then taking pole in Texas while leader Oscar Piastri crashed then struggled.
Coach Wells likens record-breaker Cotton to NBA greats
Adelaide coach Mike Wells has said any discussion over the NBL's best player is 'not even close' after Bryce Cotton broke the club's single-game scoring record.
Postecoglou in coaching wilderness after Forest flop
Australian Ange Postecoglous has been sacked after 39 days in charge of Nottingham Forest and it is unclear where his club future lies.
WNBA import injured, new mum stars as Flames burn Venom
Geelong will be sweating on the ankle of WNBA import Alissa Pili, after Sydney guard and new mum Lauren Nicholson fanned the Flames in a successful WNBL return.
Cotton breaks all-time 36ers record with 53-point haul
Bryce Cotton produced the second half-century of his decorated career and the first in 36ers history as Adelaide defeated the Taipans by five points in Cairns.
City open ALM title defence with draw in western Sydney
Western Sydney have held champions Melbourne City to a 1-1 draw in their A-League Men season opener.
Day enhances Coolangatta Gold legend with ‘brutal’ win
Ali Day has launched his final season on the Ironman circuit with an 11th Coolangatta Gold crown, but a new format created "brutal'' challenges for the legend.
Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win
Four tries by fullback Jahream Bula and a starring performance by No.6 Kurt Donoghoe has powered Fiji to a 44-24 Pacific Bowl win in Port Moresby.
Kangaroos closer to history after Crows demolition job
North Melbourne have held Adelaide goalless in the first half to set up an emphatic victory, extending their AFLW winning streak to 22 matches.
Swepson’s career-best outing charges Bulls to big win
Mitchell Swepson has claimed 10 wickets for the match to lead Queensland to a comfortable fourth-day Sheffield Shield victory over South Australia.
Selectors look on positive side for Green’s Ashes role
Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.
Ka Ying Rising wins $20m Everest at Randwick
Hong Kong's Ka Ying Rising has won the $20 million The Everest, the world's richest race on turf, at Sydney's Randwick racecourse.
Kiria-Ratu stars in Cook Islands demolition of PNG
Cook Islands have trounced PNG 34-6 in the women's Pacific Bowl clash in Port Moresby, with winger Paulina Morris-Ponga notching a hat-trick.
Magpies premiership heroes not offered new contracts
American-born Collingwood tall Mason Cox and Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell have been informed they won't be offered new contracts by the Magpies.
Aussie-raised netballer finds home with Silver Ferns
Silver Ferns netball rookie Martina Salmon could come back to haunt the Diamonds after the Queensland product made her Constellation Cup debut.
Australian players falsely accused of mocking India
Australian cricketers have been wrongly accused of mocking India over their Asia Cup handshake drama, but the controversial video was shot before the saga.
Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA
One summer after suffering one of the tightest losses in Sheffield Shield history, Tasmania have pulled off a three-run win over Western Australia.
History for Melham as Half Yours claims Caulfield Cup
Half Yours has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of River Of Stars, making Jamie Melham the first female jockey to win the major in its 149-year history.
Winning Roar start for Valkanis – as his son sees red
Brisbane star Jay O'Shea slotted a penalty before Dimitri Valkanis, the coach's son, got sent off in a gutsy 1-0 season-opening win over Macarthur.