‘It was tricky’: star duo solid at Women’s Aussie Open
Local drawcards Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have posted solid, but not spectacular, opening rounds at the Women's Australian Open.
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Bullets anoint new coach, trumpet WNBA star investor
Former Sydney Kings coach and Boomers assistant Will Weaver is back in the NBL with the battling Brisbane Bullets, who have a US star backing WNBL expansion.
Tigers get chance to sink the boot into battling Blues
For a second consecutive year, youthful Richmond can start their AFL season by upsetting Carlton and piling more pressure on the beleaguered Blues.
Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos’ World Cup blueprint
Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.
Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea
Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.
Eels ‘silly’ not to test Broncos backs: Maguire
Penrith had success targeting Brisbane's clumsy backline in round one so coach Michael Maguire expects Parramatta may adopt similar tactics with the boot.
‘Step up’: NSW Waratahs coach lays down the gauntlet
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has reminded his charges that being without injured game-breaker Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is no excuse for mediocrity.
IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call
Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.
Slipper milestone on hold, Beale earns Force start
James Slipper's milestone is set to be celebrated in Canberra after the Brumbies prop was rested for their trip to Fiji, while the Force have made bulk changes.
‘He’d laugh’: football great accused of abusing girls
Former champion footballer Barry Cable allegedly intimately touched and exposed himself to young girls in a spa in the 1980s, a child sex abuse trial has heard.
Storm set for fire-breathing Dragons after opening pain
Storm prop Stefano Utoikamanu says the Dragons have had plenty of time to stew over their golden point loss ahead of the round two match in Wollongong.
Forgotten Red becomes centre of attention
Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.
‘Deepest sense of belonging’: Ponga switches to NZ
Superstar Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga is available to represent New Zealand after a meeting of the International Rugby League board.
Kings edge Wildcats to take 1-0 lead in NBL semis
The Sydney Kings have narrowly won a tense first game of the NBL play-off series against the Perth Wildcats.
Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star
A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.
Tasmanian collapse ends Tigers’ Shield hopes
Tasmania have suffered a collapse of 6-36, killing off their hopes of qualifying for the Sheffield Shield final with a 70-run loss to Victoria.
Perry cements her greatness as Sutherland tons up
India have slumped to 6-105 in their second innings - still requiring a further 20 runs to make Australia bat again - in the pink-ball Test at the WACA Ground.
‘It’s round one’: Sharks stay cool after mauling Titans
New Gold Coast coach Josh Hannay's tenure as an NRL head coach is off to a rough start after the Titans were thrashed by Cronulla in their 2026 season opener.
Bulls appear doomed as WA circle for the Shield kill
Queensland have crashed to 6-43 chasing 267 for victory in their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia at Allan Border Field.
Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller
A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.
On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers
Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.
Gordon steals win as Reds overcome Brumbies in thriller
Carter Gordon has scored a post-siren try to end the ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific in a soggy and thrilling contest in Canberra.
Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions’ wounds
Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL
In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.
Aussie women want Healy promotion for Test farewell
Alyssa Healy's international career is set to come to a close on Sunday, and her teammates want to see her bat for one final time in the Test arena.
‘Challenging’: new obstacles face Brumbies after defeat
ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is expecting more to changes to his squad to occur after they suffered a 34-31 loss to the Reds.
It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight
Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
‘There’s going to be pain’ for Titans in 2026: Hannay
New coach Josh Hannay believes tough days are inevitable for Gold Coast in 2026, but says the Titans will be defined by how they respond to adversity.
Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past
Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.
South Korean in sight of victory at Blue Bay LPGA event
Mi Hyang Lee is in the driving seat at China's Blue Bay LPGA event after increasing her lead to three strokes with one round remaining.
Reds injury list grows ahead of Waratahs derby
The Queensland Reds' hopes of beating the Waratahs next Saturday in Brisbane have suffered a blow with winger Lachie Anderson to miss due to a serious injury.