McSweeney leads South Australia to dominance over WA
South Australia have the upper hand over Western Australia ahead of the final day of their Sheffield Shield clash after taking a 145-run first innings lead.
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Allround Bartlett, Sandhu secure Bulls famous victory
Queensland paceman Gurinder Sandhu and Xavier Bartlett ripped through Sheffield Shield competition leaders Victoria in a dramatic seven-wicket win.
Garner gets one back on teammate as AFLW players’ best
North Melbourne captain Jasmine Garner has won her third AFLW MVP, pipping Kangaroos teammate Ash Riddell for the record-breaking honour.
No mental edge after Perth Test, Australia insist
Australia dismissed England twice in the space of 68 overs in Perth, but coach Andrew McDonald says they can't trust the same plans to work all summer.
Kyrgios AO wildcard bid heats up with Kooyong entry
Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open wildcard campaign is on in earnest after the former Wimbledon runner-up was announced in the Kooyong Classic exhibition field.
Lions ready to handle North’s superstar double act
Brisbane's midfielders are ready to take it up to North Melbourne superstars Ash Riddell and Jasmine Garner in the AFLW grand final.
‘Unbelievable’: How Kerr impresses Matildas boss
Coach Joe Montemurro is delighted with Sam Kerr's presence as a leader back with the Matildas and feels her form is building too.
‘Regenerated’ Hawks skipper eyes Bombers grudge match
Hawthorn skipper James Sicily is edging closer to full fitness and eagerly anticipating a round-one showdown with arch-rivals Essendon next year.
NRL won’t allow R360 loophole for early departees
Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.
Lion faces up to Carlton challenge ahead of AFLW prelim
Brisbane's Belle Dawes has fired back at Carlton young gun Sophie McKay to continue the playful banter ahead of their AFLW preliminary final.
Taukeiaho’s second coming continues with new Manly deal
Siua Taukeiaho has gone from the rugby league scrapheap to earning a second season at Manly, after making use of a Sea Eagles lifeline in 2025.
Fast bowler’s ‘second life’ towards dream Ashes debut
The revelation he could be making his Test debut in the Ashes opener has come during an already tense time for South Australia quick Brendan Doggett.
Buried snag a secret to fun-loving Blues’ success
Carlton haven't lost since star Mimi Hill buried a sausage outside Princes Park and they want to keep riding their fun wave in the AFLW preliminary final.
Australian surf great honoured with Hall of Fame award
Seven-time world champion Layne Beachley has received The Dawn award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards for her efforts in improving women's surfing.
Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp
The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.
Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot
Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.
The celebration that caused a Carlton ‘heart attack’
Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.
Kiwi comeback kid’s brain bleed no guide for Katoa
Te Maire Martin spent two seasons out of the NRL after suffering a brain bleed in 2019, but says his situation is different to the one Eliesa Katoa is facing.
‘100 per cent innocent’: AFL star cleared on rape claim
Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.
Bulls coach hopeful for quick Giddey injury return
Chicago's in-form Australian point guard Josh Giddey has had his terrific campaign stalled by an ankle injury, but it's hoped he won't be out for long.
Body-shaming and bullying top abuse in Aussie sport
A landmark study has detailed how body-shaming and bullying, often from fellow athletes, are among the top concerns in Australian sport.
Australia great calls for specialist opener in Ashes
Cricket legend Greg Chappell has urged Australian selectors to pick Jake Weatherald as a specialist opener, instead using Marnus Labuschagne at No.3.
Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy
The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.
Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match
Liam Paro's world title eliminator against Ireland's Paddy Donovan will feature on a January card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's grudge match.
World Cup selection race heats up for Socceroos
Socceroos midfielder Max Balard and uncapped defender Jack Iredale are determined to seize their tickets to a maiden World Cup.
Renshaw plunders century, Green returns to bowling
Queensland's Matt Renshaw enhanced his Test recall claims with a century as Cameron Green had a successful return to the bowling crease for Western Australia.
Broncos teenage playmaker to join rival club in 2027
Brisbane's loss will be Canberra's gain in 2027 as the impending arrival of Jonah Pezet forces Coby Black out of Broncos.
Wareham stars again for undefeated Renegades in WBBL
Melbourne Renegades allrounder Georgia Wareham has begun the season on fire with her two wickets and 58 runs inspiring a WBBL win over Sydney Thunder.
Smith in form but NSW struggling against Victoria
Steve Smith has again shown he's in fine touch ahead of the Ashes, but his half century couldn't stop NSW conceding a 254-run first-innings deficit to Victoria.
‘Eating me alive’: de Minaur crushed by latest slip-up
Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals semi-finals hang by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.
DCE return and grudge games headline NRL’s first month
Daly Cherry-Evans' Brookvale return will headline the opening month of the NRL's 2026 draw, with Melbourne and Parramatta to play the first game in Australia.