Australia slump to first Test loss to India
India have beaten Australia in a women's Test for the first time, romping to an eight-wicket victory in their one-off match in Mumbai.
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Curran’s BBL ban stands after failed appeal
Sydney Sixers' star import Tom Curran has failed in his appeal against a four-game Big Bash League suspension for umpire intimidation.
Critics have to eat their words: Glory coach Stajcic
Rumours of Perth's A-League Men demise have been greatly exaggerated, insists Glory coach Alen Stajcic after his side's 3-2 comeback win over Macarthur.
Healy rejects talk of Australia’s dynasty ending
Australia captain Alyssa Healy has moved to quickly shut down any suggestion that her side's era of dominance is ending after a Test loss in India.
Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart
Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.
Cummins offers support for Khawaja’s banned dove symbol
Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.
Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies in motorcycle crash
Canberra recruit Troy Dargan has passed away in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in the Cook Islands, his management have confirmed.
Gutsy Phoenix defy the odds to beat JackJumpers
The South East Melbourne Phoenix had it all stacked against them but delivered a Christmas Day performance full of heart to beat the Tasmania JackJumpers 85-77.
Cummins forecasts Boland Test recall in near future
Scott Boland has failed to force his way into the Australian bowling line-up for the second Test against Pakistan but might not have to wait long for a recall.
30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob
While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.
Syd-Hob’s Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night
SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.
Aussies finish rain-interrupted Boxing Day on 3-187
Australia have gone to stumps at 3-187 following a stop-start Boxing Day Test at the MCG against Pakistan.
Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja’s humanitarian stance
Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.
Doolittle does plenty as Perth see off Cairns in NBL
Kristian Doolittle and Bryce Cotton combined to lead Perth to a 105-102 home win over Cairns to ensure they stayed clear in second on the NBL ladder.
Warner urges Australia to increase run rate on day two
A three-hour rain delay on day one of the second Test against Pakistan has left Australia chasing quick runs when play resumes at the MCG.
Naomi Osaka’s Christmas sessions set stage for comeback
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback has hit full stride during sweltering Brisbane training sessions, while a stacked field attempt to qualify in the event's return.
Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.
Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Phoenix set sights on first-ever ALW finals appearance
Targeting their first-ever A-League Women finals, rank outsiders Wellington can gauge their progress as they visit serial-champions Sydney FC.
City striker Maclaren on mend, chasing ALM goals
Melbourne City's star striker Jamie Maclaren is seeking to end a three-match scoring drought when he takes on his former A-League Men club Brisbane Roar.
Heat defy Sams’ historic spell to quell Thunder
Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League.
Cheatham returns as Breakers keep building in the NBL
Exciting forward Zylan Cheatham came up huge late on his return for the New Zealand Breakers in an 81-71 road win against the Brisbane Bullets.
Bullets look to Prather to provide them with NBL spark
New Zealand Breakers have kept winning with the return of Zylan Cheatham while Brisbane Bullets hope three-time NBL champion Casey Prather helps them rise.
LawConnect hails ‘dream’ Sydney to Hobart underdog win
LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.
Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.
Marsh’s 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG
Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.
Australian coach Gleeson joins NBA title-chasing Bucks
Former Perth Wildcats championship-winning mentor Trevor Gleeson has linked up again with Adrian Griffin in the NBA, this time at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kokkinakis hints at future as Nadal touches down
A fit-again Thanasi Kokkinakis still thinks his best tennis is ahead of him, but admits he isn't sure how much longer he can cope with the ATP Tour grind.
Old man Andy Murray not thinking of retirement just yet
Former world No.1 Andy Murray says he will keep playing for as long as he feels healthy and is able to match it with the best players in the world.
Marsh backs Australia to defend any total at MCG
Mitch Marsh has backed in Australia's bowlers to defend any total after the allrounder steered his team out of major trouble against Pakistan.
Carey helps Australia set Pakistan 317 to win at MCG
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's first fifty since the start of the Ashes has helped Australia set Pakistan a target of 317 to win the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.