Healy back in runs as Australia win Ashes opener
Australia have claimed a four-wicket win to open the multi-format Ashes, with Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner starring in the victory over England.
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Cairns Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested
Cairns Taipans guard Jackson Makoi has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation, the NBL club said in a statement.
Sizzling Smith sets Olympics as his T20 target
Seven months after being left out of Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup, in-form Steve Smith says he wants to play in the 2028 Olympics in the format.
Saville among Aussies on Open scrap-heap after day one
Daria Saville was left to despair missed opportunities in her first-round loss to Anna Blinkova, with no Australians celebrating victory on day one of the Open.
Lynx, Spirit win as race for WNBL top spot heats up
The Perth Lynx have overcome a late scare to beat Geelong, but Bendigo remain on top of the table following their victory over Sydney.
Turbo Durbo wins hometown national cycling title
Perth local Luke Durbridge has won his second Australian road cycling championship, with teammate Luke Plapp sacrificing his shot at a fourth-straight win.
Noi stars as Kings run down Cairns in NBL thriller
Kouat Noi has scored 27 points and Cameron Oliver posted a double-double as Sydney came from behind to secure a vital four-point win over Cairns.
No Ruud awakening as Norwegian enters Open second round
World No.6 Casper Ruud and Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori have won through to the second round of the Australian Open in five-set thrillers.
Australia ‘confident’ on Cummins for Champions Trophy
Australia have named injured captain Pat Cummins in their squad for the Champions Trophy, while Jake Fraser-McGurk headlines the list of notable omissions.
Broncos brace for ‘tough stuff’ at Maguire boot camp
Brisbane's Corey Jensen admits some players are "a bit nervous" ahead of a three-day, police-style NRL preseason boot camp under new coach Michael Maguire
O’Keefe backs Connolly as bolter for Sri Lanka call-up
If retired Test spinner Steve O'Keefe has his wish, young gun Cooper Connolly will be on the plane to Sri Lanka less than a year after his first-class debut.
Kyrgios will play despite injury fears, says Open chief
Nick Kyrgios is in doubt for the Australian Open after pulling out of a pre-tournament exhibition match against Novak Djokovic with an abdominal strain.
Gardner leads calls for expanded women’s Ashes
Ashleigh Gardner has called for more Tests to be included in the women's Ashes, with England players also backing a push for three in the multi-format series.
Three men’s seeds give home hopes a 43-year Open first
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have given Australia three men's seeds at the Australian Open for the first time since 1982.
Justin Olam still unsure about NRL’s plans for PNG
The NRL unveiled its expansion plans into Papua New Guinea in late 2024, but the Pacific nation's most prominent player Justin Olam still has concerns.
Luai relishes chance to end Tigers’ years of struggle
Jarome Luai says he's ready for the pressure of leading Wests Tigers off the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Barty wants young star Jones to embrace maiden slam
Retired great Ash Barty says she's hopes teenager Emerson Jones can play without pressure at next week's Australian Open and can enjoy the experience.
Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets
Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.
Inglis channels fellow Australian in bid for Open berth
Maddison Inglis says she was inspired by the fight of fellow Australian Kimberly Birrell as they both banked a second victory in Australian Open qualifying.
Prather steers Bullets closer to NBL finals berth
The Brisbane Bullets are a win outside the NBL top six after Casey Prather stood tall in a nine-point win over the NZ Breakers.
Teenage star Kuilamu nets twice in Brisbane Roar win
Teenager Grace Kuilamu's double has secured Brisbane a 2-0 home win over Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at home.
Opetaia KOs Nyika in ‘savage’ homecoming defence
Jai Opetaia has knocked New Zealand challenger David Nyika out in the fourth round of his IBF world cruiserweight title defence on the Gold Coast.
I still want to go back and coach in the NRL: Arthur
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur says he is enjoying working with Leeds in England but long-term wants to be in NRL and feels he will be better equipped to do so.
Titan Tino set for final tick from ACL specialists
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will visit ACL recovery specialists next week in Sydney and is hoping for a green light to enable him to return to full training.
Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.
Young tennis star Jones already scaring world’s best
Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has won plenty of admirers and garnered attention from the world's best tennis players ahead of her grand slam debut.
Sutherland forges own path towards leading next gen
Annabel Sutherland has gone from being introduced as ex-CEO James Sutherland's daughter on international debut to one of the game's biggest stars.
Wanted man: Kobe targets Broncos start after Madge call
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has his sights on a starting position after new coach Michael 'Madge' Maguire asked him to stay at the club in 2025.
Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw
Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.
Finefeuiaki eyes Kaufusi lessons and spot at Dolphins
New Dolphins firebrand Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has the chance to inherit the great Felise Kaufusi's mantle as he prepares to learn off the veteran enforcer.
Kyrgios back out on court in pointer to Open play
Drawn to meet Scotsman Jacob Fearnley in the Open, Nick Kyrgios has returned to court for a training session a day after revealing his abdominal strain.