Hooker has Harding flying high for ALW Wanderers
In-form Western Sydney Wanderers forward Sophie Harding has hailed the coaching of Robbie Hooker for reviving the club's finals hopes.
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How Renshaw thrived during ‘weird’ time in Test cricket
Recalled Matt Renshaw admits he was once a naive Test cricketer but found the key to unlocking his best during what was a mentally challenging six months.
Socceroos must use Argentina approach for minnows India
Aziz Behich says the Socceroos have set high standards and there is no room for complacency when kicking off their Asian Cup against India.
Warner’s high-flying BBL entrance confirmed for the SCG
David Warner will take a helicopter from his brother's wedding and land on the SCG outfield before his Big Bash League return for the Sydney Thunder.
Don’t judge Unite Round on first year: A-League boss
A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia says the weekend-long Unite Round based in Sydney will take time to grow and attract new fans.
Skye’s high hopes for Aussie homecoming title fight
Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena has been floated as a venue for Queenslander Skye Nicolson's WBC featherweight world-title fight later this year.
Ostapenko seals Adelaide International semi-final spot
Jelena Ostapenko has kept her cool to book a semi-final spot in the Adelaide International, with the Latvian downing Marta Kostyuk in straight sets.
Popyrin not overthinking potential Djokovic clash
Alexei Popyrin could face Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open second round, but insists he is focused on beating fellow local Marc Polmans first.
O’Connell loss ends Aussie title hopes in Adelaide
Christopher O'Connell, the last Aussie man standing in the Adelaide International, is out after going down to last year's finalist Sebastian Korda.
Open chief Tiley hopeful of Nadal return in 2025
Despite Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open through injury, tournament chief Craig Tiley is hopeful the Spanish great will return in 2025.
Bartlett credits Bichel with heating up his BBL form
Brisbane paceman Xavier Bartlett has been a shining light in the BBL this season and says Queensland legend Andy Bichel has made him a more complete T20 bowler.
Rodionova left waiting as Open qualifiers washed out
The first day of Australian Open qualifying was washed out, meaning the campaign of Australia's top-ranked woman, Arina Rodionova, has been pushed back a day.
Mertens eases past Collins at Hobart International
Top seed Elise Mertens has convincingly beaten former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins in the opening round of the Hobart International.
Injured Popyrin out of Adelaide International
Local hope Alexei Popyrin faces a disrupted lead-in to the Australian Open after he pulled out of the Adelaide International with a glute injury.
No home comfort for Kokkinakis as he loses in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis's Australian Open preparations have taken another hit, ousted from his hometown Adelaide International by Serb Dusan Lajovic.
German soccer legend Beckenbauer dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, the German soccer great who won the World Cup as a player and a manager, but was then implicated in a bribery scandal, has died.
Kokkinakis bags soft ‘lemon’ balls after Adelaide loss
Thanasi Kokkinakis described the tennis balls as "lemons" after their slow nature nullified his power game in his first-round loss to Dusan Lajovic
Rafter backs de Minaur as the real deal ahead of Open
Former world No.1 Pat Rafter has endorsed the new and improved Alex de Minaur as an Australian Open final contender after the 24-year-old's rise to world No.10.
Walters confirms Cobbo switch to centre for Broncos
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has found Herbie Farnworth's centre replacement, explaining why Selwyn Cobbo will handle the move from the wing.
Opener call to herald era of big selection decisions
The decision on who should replace David Warner as Test opener is the first of several big calls for Australia's selectors as an era of transition arrives.
Australia prepare for United Cup semi-final clash
Lleyton Hewitt says the past counts for nothing as in-form Alex de Minaur tries to lead Team Australia into the final of the $15 million United Cup in Sydney.
Warner’s baggy green safely back in sheds after return
David Warner's baggy greens have been found and returned, but the retiring opener opted not to wear either as Australia began their second innings fielding.
Australian No.1 Rodionova snubbed for Open wildcard
The nation's highest-ranked women's tennis player, 34-year-old Arina Rodionova, isn't surprised that she has been overlooked for an Australian Open wildcard.
Azarenka, Sabalenka in Belarus Brisbane semi battle
Veteran Victoria Azarenka has used her entire armoury to take down Jelena Ostapenko and put herself in the frame for a third Brisbane International title.
Holger Rune eyes fifth title after cool Brisbane win
Top seed Holger Rune has progressed to the final of the Brisbane International, where he'll play resurgent 2017 champion Grigor Dimitrov.
Strikers win toss, put Scorchers in to bat in BBL
The bottom-of-the-table Adelaide Strikers have won the toss and put unbeaten second-placed Perth Scorchers in to bat in their BBL clash at the Adelaide Oval.
Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo
A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.
Strikers make Short work of Scorchers in upset BBL win
Strikers captain Matt Short has starred with bat and ball in his side's nine-wicket BBL win over the previously unbeaten Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval.
Cummins, Head, Mooney, Gardner up for top ICC awards
Pat Cummins and Travis Head are on the shortlist for ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year with Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner in line for the women's honour.
Litchfield keeps Aussies afloat as Indian teen shines
Phoebe Litchfield has continued her rich run of form but two Australian batting collapses have put India on top in the first T20 in Navi Mumbai.
Aussie Thompson wins epic against comeback man Nadal
Rafael Nadal's comeback has been gatecrashed by Australian Jordan Thompson, who saved three match points before winning a three-and-a-half hour Brisbane epic.