‘My heart is full’: Novak boosted by family at his side
Novak Djokovic has found balance and serenity from having his family with him in Australia for the first time -- and it's reaping rewards on the court.
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Australia want to win, not draw, as legacy Test looms
A draw in Sydney would be enough for Australia to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but Pat Cummins says his side want to beat India at the SCG.
Boland bags four as Australia runs through India
Scott Boland has taken 4-31 to put Australia well on top of the fifth Test at the SCG, with India all out for 185 late on day one.
Rohit Sharma’s Test career in jeopardy after axing
Rohit Sharma's Test career could be over after the captain was dropped for the decisive match of India's series against Australia.
Marathon man Kokkinakis playing the tennis of his life
Adelaide's Thanasi Kokkinakis, a magnet for marathon tennis drama, won't be deflected from his resilient quest to make 2025 the best year of his career.
In-demand prop Leo Thompson to join NRL’s Bulldogs
NRL side Canterbury have signed Newcastle prop Leo Thompson on a four-year deal that will begin in 2026.
AO goal drives upbeat Birrell despite Brisbane exit
Kimberly Birrell will move on fast after having her fairytale ended in Brisbane, where world No1 Aryna Sabalenka is in ominous form.
Phoenix shake off virus to focus on Glory ALW clash
Wellington coach Paul Temple is confident his side can put on a winning performance against Perth Glory after a virus swept through the A-League Women club.
Ugly bust-up not forgotten as 36ers, United meet again
Former NBA big man Montrezl Harrell will be the centre of attention when the 36ers host Melbourne United in Saturday night's grudge match in Adelaide.
Melbourne BBL teams urged to keep faith ahead of derby
While the Melbourne teams are at the wrong end of the BBL ladder, rival captains Marcus Stoinis and Will Sutherland say much is possible this season.
Hobbled Aussie hope Thompson cops Open injury scare
Jordan Thompson, set to be seeded for the first time at the Australian Open, is now under an injury cloud after suffering a foot injury in Brisbane.
Boland bags four as Australia runs through India
Scott Boland has taken 4-31 to put Australia on top of the fifth Test in Sydney, with India all out for 185 on day one before the hosts went to stumps at 1-9.
Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business
Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.
‘Forever our crew’: Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered
Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
‘Need a miracle’: Kyrgios cops comeback reality check
Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.
World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.
Leaders Melbourne City in double ALW penalty miss
Melbourne City missed two penalties but still moved three points clear at the top of the A-League Women with a 0-0 away draw against Central Coast Mariners.
Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen
Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.
Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans
The last game of the 2024 year pitted the two coldest teams against each other with the New Zealand Breakers emerging victorious over the Cairns Taipans.
Sore Kyrgios accepts new reality in comeback experiment
Nick Kyrgios admits his tennis return is a potentially short-lived experiment despite a mostly positive reintroduction in Brisbane after wrist surgery.
Breakers star Fall begins to silence the doubters
Breakers' Tacko Fall heard a lot of voices doubting he could be a difference maker in the NBL but was happy to start silencing them in Cairns on New Year's Eve
New coach Murray offers Djokovic advice from the slopes
Novak Djokovic joked that he hoped coach Andy Murray did not injure himself on a family skiing trip before the Brit joins him for the Australian Open.
JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins
The Tasmania JackJumpers have made it eight straight NBL wins with a nine-point home victory over the Brisbane Bullets.
Joint ousts Inglis, books date with Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka in the Brisbane International.
‘Kept in dark’: Djokovic weighs in on doping drama
Novak Djokovic has added his voice to the frustrations in tennis over the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's doping cases.
Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.
Bendigo bounces back in WNBL
Ladder leaders Bendigo have reasserted themselves with a big win in the WNBL after losing successive matches before Christmas.
United add to Roar’s history-making woes in ALM
Despite his side adding another unwanted slice of history in their 1-0 A-League Men defeat to Western United, Ruben Zadkovich insists the Roar can recover.
Sixers stay unbeaten in BBL with big win over Heat
The Sydney Sixers have started their BBL campaign with four wins, with Josh Philippe and Ben Dwarshuis starring in an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.
Freier twins set up massive 8-2 ALW win for Roar
Laini Freier scored another hat-trick and combined with her twin Sharn for five goals in Brisbane's stunning 8-2 A League Women's away win over Western United.
Thompson scores fightback Brisbane win over Berrettini
Australia's Jordan Thompson has shown fighting spirit and outside-the-box tactics to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the Brisbane International.