Socceroos ready to seize chance to shock the world
The Socceroos are full of youthful enthusiasm and hype and are ready to again silence doubters on the World Cup stage, starting with Turkey.
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We’re alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round
North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive.
Sydney ace set to return after bye for AFL pacesetters
Sydney coach Dean Cox says a star midfielder is poised for a long-awaited return from injury after the second-placed Swans enjoy a bye next weekend.
Aussies down South Africa in flying start to World Cup
Georgia Wareham took 3-13 and Phoebe Litchfield hit a half century as Australia eased to a 65-run victory over South Africa in their T20 World Cup opener.
The four words Nawaqanitawase has always wanted to say
He has played for Australia in league, union and sevens, but there's one thing soon-to-be NSW debutant Mark Nawaqanitawase has yet to achieve.
Pallister out for slice of gruelling Comm Games history
Lani Pallister is out to be the first woman to claim 1500m freestyle gold, with the punishing distance event introduced to this year's Commonwealth Games.
O’Callaghan, Pallister headline Comm Games swim team
Australia will send a 42-strong team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 14 rookies to make their debuts alongside proven gold medal winners.
Sydney escape to claim thrilling comeback win over Port
Sydney have produced another fast finish to pip Port Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller.
Resolute Eels put Canberra’s season on life support
A stout defensive effort has seen Parramatta hang on to beat Canberra 15-12 on Saturday night, leaving the Raiders' season in disarray.
Mavericks edge Firebirds as Nelson reaches milestone
Shimona Nelson became only the second player to notch 5000 Super Netball goals, as her Melbourne Mavericks battled hard for a win over the Queensland Firebirds.
‘Unreal feeling’: Sharks shock Warriors in NRL thriller
A late two-point drop goal from Braydon Trindall has secured Cronulla an epic NRL victory over the second-placed Warriors in Auckland.
Heffernan stars as Thunderbirds thump Lightning
Adelaide have ended their glittering Super Netball season in fine fashion, comfortably beating the Sunshine Coast Lightning in their final match before finals.
Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles
Jack Darling has wound back the clock with four first-half goals as North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point victory over West Coast in Perth.
Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.
Queensland grieve death of star prop’s father
The death of Queensland prop Tino Fa'asumaleaui's father Fereti has filled the Maroons camp with sadness as coach Billy Slater confirmed the tragic news.
Injury-plagued Swans veteran breaks down again
Sydney veteran Taylor Adams' AFL career hangs in the balance after he suffered another injury setback in his first game back in the VFL.
Pocket rocket gives Dolphins lift with Hammer in Origin
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has indicated that he will play Trai Fuller again at fullback next week and rest Queensland representative Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
Code-hopping star to make Origin debut with McLean out
Casey McLean has been ruled out of the second State of Origin match after suffering an injury at NSW training, with Mark Nawaqanitawase called in for a debut.
‘Their problem’: Broncos’ star recruit unfazed by slump
State of Origin forward Mitch Barnett is unfazed by Brisbane's poor form as he prepares to join the NRL club as their star recruit next year.
‘We can be great’: Aussie on track after ‘grim’ injury
Kristina Clonan was struggling to tie her shoelaces a year ago, but now she has sights on Olympic glory as part of a new-look women's team sprint unit.
Blanks to bullets: how Flegler came back from the brink
Queensland prop Thomas Flegler's comeback to the State of Origin arena after shoulder nerve surgery is testament to a footballer who could not be broken.
Hipwood back as Lions brace for rebuilding Tigers
Brisbane premiership forward Eric Hipwood will reach his 200-game milestone when he makes his return in Sunday's clash with Richmond in Hobart.
Tigers urged to farewell Leichhardt in style
Before Leichhardt Oval closes down for redevelopment, Benji Marshall wants his side to give Wests Tigers' beloved venue a fitting send-off.
Socceroos ready to ‘spoil the party’ after Turkey jabs
After Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said his team should dominate their World Cup opener, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic wants his charges to spoil the party.
Hardwick claims umpires influenced by Geelong crowd
After a mauling by Geelong, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the umpires paid crucial free kicks because they were influenced by the Cats' home crowd.
Suns’ slide continues, Geelong get back on track
AFL premiership contenders Geelong have snapped a two-game losing run, getting revenge on Gold Coast after being mauled by the Suns back in March.
Dolphins go fourth as Katoa schools Roosters
Dolphins halves Kodi Nikorima and Isaiya Katoa combined superbly in a 48-10 win over the Sydney Roosters, who lost two players to concussion.
Jack siblings raring for Comm Games in dream come true
An emotional Shayna Jack secured her Commonwealth Games spot alongside brother Jamie, while Sam Short matched an Olympic great at Australia's swimming trials.
Try-scoring machine extends Panthers stay
Flying winger Tom Jenkins will be in Penrith colours until at least the end of the 2029 NRL campaign after inking a new deal.
Flag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded
Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.
Why young Aussie NBA prospect chose Cairns Taipans
Australian NBA prospect Luke Paul says it was an easy decision to sign with the Cairns Taipans, despite the team's recent on-court struggles.