Kyrgios given Brisbane wildcard in grand slam pointer
Nick Kyrgios has been granted a wildcard into next month's Brisbane International as he steps up his bid to feature in the Australian Open.
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Aussie teen weaves a silver thread for World Cup medal
Indra Brown, aged just 15, has shown her capacity to podium at next year's Winter Olympics with another eye-catching medal on the World Cup circuit.
Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback
Middlesbrough dynamo Riley McGree has suffered another injury and the Socceroos will hope his latest setback isn't serious.
Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners
Wellington are back to winning ways in the ALM after claiming a comprehensive 3-1 victory over the struggling Central Coast Mariners.
‘Point to prove’ as Doolittle torches JackJumpers
Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.
Kings cool McVeigh, Taipans to continue NBL surge
The Sydney Kings have shared the love as they put cellar dwellers Cairns to the sword and notched the eighth win from their last 10 NBL games.
Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on
Alex Ciabattoni, Amy Atwell and Anneli Maley had huge games as the Perth soared to their fourth WNBL win on the trot with a 27-point burial of Adelaide.
‘Baz’ McCullum concedes England’s prep didn’t work
Coach Brendon McCullum has admitted for the first time that mistakes in England's Ashes preparations played a part in his side's downfall Down Under.
Chaudhary, Jordan fire as Hobart trounce Renegades
The Hobart Hurricanes are top of the ladder in their BBL title defence after a crushing win over the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.
For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner
The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.
Top-10 for Aussie Quayle as Schaper wins Mauritius Open
Jayden Schaper has won back-to-back European Tour events at the Mauritius Open while Australian Anthony Quayle finished tied for ninth.
Sydney-Hobart power couple on environmental mission
For Sydney to Hobart power couple Annika and Ian Thomson, clearing the ocean of rubbish is a mission many years in the making.
‘One foot in the grave’: ex-Rooster opens up about jail
Former Sydney Roosters captain and grand finalist John Tobin has opened up on a harrowing fall from grace and eight years spent in prison for cocaine smuggling.
Giddey’s Bulls pip Daniels’ Hawks in high-scoring duel
Josh Giddey has outshone fellow Australian Dyson Daniels as Chicago beat Atlanta in the first NBA game to feature more than 300 points this season.
Hearts pumping as Socceroo Devlin leads historic push
Cammy Devlin has Hearts dreaming as they're top of the tree in Scotland at Christmas -- and the Socceroos' midfielder is at the centre of their historic quest.
Patient Pole’s seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return
Przemyslaw Tarnacki's seven-year wait to race the Sydney to Hobart for a second time is now over, with the Polish sailor ready to skipper a "beast" of a boat.
Kyrgios still waiting as four Open wildcards named
After a career-best year, Queenslander Priscilla Hon was among four Australian Open wildcards named on Monday - but Nick Kyrgios was not among them.
Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run
Brisbane centre Tyrell Harrison has put on a star display as the Bullets won for the first time since November 8 in a 14-point victory over NZ.
Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board
Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.
Bazball architect wants to stay but ‘it’s not up to me’
Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but says his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
‘Shattered’ veteran facing extended stint on sidelines
Nathan Lyon has undergone surgery on a torn hamstring, with the veteran spinner facing a long road back as selectors hand Todd Murphy a chance to shine.
Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk
The New Zealand Breakers have lost three games in a row, including to the bottom two teams, and their coach isn't holding back.
Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk
The New Zealand Breakers have lost three games in a row, including to the bottom two teams, and their coach isn't holding back.
I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker
Support is growing for Darryl McDonald to be appointed Brisbane's coach on a full-time basis, with Monday's upset 99-85 win over NZ helping his cause.
Gun laws accelerated as PM laments Bondi politicisation
There is no need for someone in suburban Sydney to own six long firearms, the prime minister has said as he reveals new measures to toughen up gun laws.
National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre
A major memorial to honour the 15 people killed at Bondi will follow a day of public mourning as governments promise a once-in-a-generation gun crackdown.
Testing timing is right as Cummins makes perfect return
Pat Cummins waited five months to get the ball in his hands against England in the Ashes, and Australia's Test captain didn't miss a beat when given the chance.
Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock
West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.
Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England
England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series.
Kerr heroics send Chelsea into Champions League QF
Chelsea are into the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League after Matildas captain Sam Kerr scored the winner in a comeback 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg.