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.
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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.
Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concern
Offspinning-allrounder Sophie Molineux has been withdrawn from Australia's one-day tour of New Zealand, just four weeks out from the start of the Ashes.
Australia survive before rain turns Gabba into a lake
Australia survived the first 13 overs at the Gabba after being sent in by India, getting to 0-28 before heavy rain washed out the rest of play.
Huni to defend boxing title against ‘God’s Warrior’
Australia's Justis Huni will aim to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his WBO Global heavyweight title against South Africa's Shaun Potgieter
The two words that convinced Terrell May to join Tigers
Prop forward Terrell May has arrived at Wests Tigers after his unceremonious exit from the Sydney Roosters.
Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL
Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.
Ashleigh Gentle takes bronze at Ironman world champs
Three Australian women have finished in the top 10 at the Ironman 70.3 world championships in Taupo, New Zealand.
Opetaia’s IBF world title opponent breaks ankle
Jai Opetaia's manager is looking for a new opponent after his IBF world cruiserweight title opponent Huseyin Cinkara broke an ankle weeks out from fight night.
Wanderers striker hits out at ‘time-wasting’ after draw
Western Sydney have missed a chance to vault themselves up the ALM table after twice giving away leads on the way towards drawing with winless Brisbane Roar.
Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers’ ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.
‘Doesn’t belong in the NBL’: Cotton does it again
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has produced another basketball masterclass, this time in a thumping NBL win against the Cairns Taipans.
Brisbane rain could hurt Australia’s series hopes
Australia's hopes of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy risk being hurt by Brisbane rain, given a draw would leave India one win away from keeping the prize.
‘Passion still there’: Neser keeps his Test dream alive
Allrounder Michael Neser retains faith his Australian career is not over as he opens up on the agony of being injured on the cusp of the current Test series.
CA boss Nick Hockley warns against four-day Test shift
Nick Hockley believes a move to four-day Tests would not be worth the risk, with the Cricket Australia boss fearing draws could easily become too predictable.
Perkins and Temple medal as Walsh reigns at worlds
Aussies Matt Temple and Alex Perkins have won bronze as US ace Gretchen Walsh took her amazing world short course championship tally to eight world records.
Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba
Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.
McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.
Lightning win first WNBL game since coach’s exit
The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion
The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.
Jets coach goes into bat for Glory after latest flop
Perth Glory are just one more loss away from equalling an unenviable record, and the heat is on coach David Zdrilic to turn things around quickly.