Australia run through India between rain delays
Australia have run through India's top order to leave them 4-51 at the end of a wet day three at the Gabba, after the hosts posted 445 batting first.
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Guha apologises over Bumrah ‘primate’ reference
Fox Sports commentator and former England bowler Isa Guha has apologised after referring to Jasprit Bumrah as India's "move valuable primate".
Banned Olympian Craig survives Kookaburras hockey cull
New Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has cut some veterans from their disappointing Paris Olympics campaign but banned star Tom Craig has kept his place.
Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
City star McNamara set for A-League Women return
Melbourne City are set to welcome back highly-rated attacker Holly McNamara from injury for their A-League Women clash with Canberra United.
PNG entry reflects NRL expansion mindset at its best
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Papua New Guinea public to determine new NRL team name
The NRL is already home to Panthers, Broncos, Sharks and Warriors, but it will be up to the Papua New Guinean public to determine the nickname of the next team.
Bumrah bowls as skipper Rohit offers hint of opening
India's strike weapon Jasprit Bumrah got through 30 minutes of bowling unscathed in Brisbane, while Rohit Sharma showed signs he could open the batting.
NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal ‘shortly’
The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.
Marsh to take on Bumrah rather than wait for inevitable
Australia allrounder Mitchell Marsh has thrived when adopting a counterpunching style and he intends to continue that approach against Jasprit Bumrah.
Glory owner Ross Pelligra to pay off $1m tax bill
Perth Glory owner Ross Pelligra remains committed to the A-League Men club despite being hit by a surprise wind-up order by the tax department.
Kyrgios can shine on Australian Open return: Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis is adamant Nick Kyrgios can impress on his Australian Open return, but the pair are not guaranteed to revisit their 2022 doubles heroics.
Hazlewood survives crucial off-site net session
Josh Hazlewood has enhanced his chances of playing in the third Test against India at the Gabba, while Mitch Marsh is confident he is back bowling uninhibited.
Sevens stars join Super Rugby to push World Cup claims
The Wallaroos could be boosted by some strike power, with superstar Maddison Levi among nine sevens players looking to play in the 15-a-side World Cup.
Bullets’ comeback sours Sobey’s return to Brisbane
Brisbane import Keandre Cook has scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Bullets to a 116-108 come-from-behind victory over South East Melbourne.
‘I had a mare’: Marsh opens up on Adelaide clanger
Mitch Marsh was honest when he spoke about a non-review in Adelaide that cost him his wicket against India, and has backed Steve Smith to find form in Brisbane.
PNG on a 10-year journey to transform the NRL
Papua New Guinea's NRL team is still more than three years away from playing its first game, but is already carrying high expectations.
PNG NRLW team still on the cards, but not in 2028
A Papua New Guinea team will enter the NRL in 2028, but it will be a while before a side features in the corresponding women's competition.
Winnington a world-beating winner again in Budapest
Elijah Winnington has struck gold for Australia at the world short-course swimming championships in Budapest - the venue where he won his first global crown.
Olympic champ Jakara Anthony suffers broken collarbone
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has undergone surgery after breaking her collarbone in a training fall, ruling her out of the next moguls World Cup round.
Ambitious Kai Trewin making his mark at Melbourne City
Melbourne City's Kai Trewin has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the A-League Men and a Socceroos berth seems inevitable.
Raiders add flyer to long-term list of young talent
Canberra speedster Xavier Savage will remain a Raider until the end of 2027, joining fellow young gun Kaeo Weekes in committing to the NRL club long-term.
Hazlewood returns, but Boland’s summer far from over
Josh Hazlewood has overcome a side strain to be fit for the third Test against India, leaving Scott Boland back out of Australia's side at the Gabba.
Khawaja, Smith in form slump, but Cummins tips revival
Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja have had poor calendar years for Australia in 2024, but their skipper is not concerned ahead of the third Test against India.
Johnson targets Test cricket after new Heat BBL deal
Left-arm Brisbane Heat quick Spencer Johnson has played ODI and T20 cricket for Australia, and wants to follow in Mitchell Starc's footsteps in Test cricket.
Inglis set to miss BBL opener but Finn ready to fly
The Perth Scorchers are sweating on the availability of a host of players heading into their season-opening clash with the Melbourne Stars on Sunday.
India told to address first-innings woes with the bat
India's batters have been told they must find a way to post a big total against Australia in Brisbane, after a run of poor scores in their first innings.
Connor McKinney hits first 59 in Australia for 20 years
West Australian Connor McKinney has carded the first 59 in Australian professional golf in almost two decades at the Challenger PGA Tour's Gippsland Super 6.
The 140-year first clouding this Border-Gavaskar battle
Tests are finishing quicker than at any point since the 1880s, with the series between Australia and India reigniting the debate over four-day matches.