T20 expansion cricket’s ‘biggest challenge’: Ponting
Ricky Ponting has called the franchise boom cricket's "biggest challenge" after a weakened South Africa suffered a whopping defeat to New Zealand.
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Rob Woodhouse appointed chief of Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has named dual Olympian Rob Woodhouse, an uncle of Emma McKeon, as its new chief executive.
Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach
The Brisbane Lions have been fined $20,000 after committing a non-deliberate breach of the AFLW's concussion rules during last season's grand final.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers
Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Justis Huni’s opponent for Saudi blockbuster revealed
Brisbane's world-ranked heavyweight contender Justis Huni will fight tough South African Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia next month.
Wood’s ALM return ‘great headache’ for Sydney’s Talay
Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay is tossing up between forwards Fabio Gomes and Patrick Wood for the trip to Central Coast, as the latter returns from suspension.
Marshall banks on Inglis to bring best out of Bula
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall says Greg Inglis is the perfect sounding board for prodigious fullback Jahream Bula.
Latrell, Hammer named for Townsville All Stars clash
Strong squads headlined by Latrell Mitchell and Joseph Tapine have been named for the NRL All Stars' return to Townsville.
Woman ‘curated’ Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues
A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.
Souths lose Campbell Graham for up to six months
South Sydney centre Campbell Graham will spend up to six months on the sidelines after having surgery to address a lingering sternum injury.
Johnson replaces injured Ellis for Windies T20 series
Spencer Johnson has been called up to Australia's squad for the Twenty20 series against West Indies as a replacement for injured paceman Nathan Ellis.
Mills always to skipper Swans despite Mad Monday: coach
Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.
Keeley adds piece to Dolphins back-row selection puzzle
Former Knight Oryn Keeley will play his first game for the Dolphins in Rockhampton where he can make a claim for a spot in a hotly contested position.
ALM top two Phoenix, Mariners slug out tough 0-0 draw
The A-League Men table-toppers have failed to produce a goal in Wellington, which keeps the Wellington Phoenix ahead of Central Coast on the ladder.
Mozer and Smith comparisons are ‘unfair’, Broncos warn
Blake Mozer, 19, will play No.9 in Brisbane's opening trial but Broncos assistant coach Matt Ballin says comparisons to the great Cameron Smith are out of line.
Tatum should be NBL coach of the year: Gary Clark
Justin Tatum has spearheaded the turnaround at the Illawarra Hawks and import Gary Clark believes he should be recognised on the NBL's awards night.
Force sign former title-winning Crusader Ben Funnell
New Western Force signing Ben Funnell says he wasn't sure if he'd get another crack at Super Rugby after leaving the Crusaders in 2019.
Osaka suffers straight-sets loss in Abu Dhabi opener
Naomi Osaka fell to defeat against Danielle Collins in her opening match at the Abu Dhabi Open, the former world No.1's latest stumble on her comeback trail.
Bartlett stocks sky-rocket after ripping apart Windies
Australia might have found their next pace bowling weapon after Xavier Bartlett tore apart the West Indies in the just completed ODI series.
Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case
A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.
Becker ends brief coaching role helping Rune
Boris Becker has brought an end to his brief stint coaching seventh-ranked Holger Rune.
Hockeyroos bounce back in style with 3-0 win over USA
The Hockeyroos are off the mark at the FIH Pro League with a 3-0 win over the United States setting them up for a challenging test against the Netherlands.
Shock Matildas call makes veteran Heyman feel 21 again
Michelle Heyman has capped an impressive A-League Women season for Canberra United with her first Matildas call-up in six years.
Star Tigers forward Lynch ruled out of AFL opener
Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster.
Injured Morris sent for scans after ODI series sweep
Australia have torn apart an abysmal West Indies batting line-up to wrap up a 3-0 ODI series sweep, but lost second-gamer Lance Morris to injury in the process.
Magpies boss defends Murphy’s return from concussion
Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.
‘I messed up’: Beale called agent after rape allegation
Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.