Coach Moya unsure how Nadal will cope in slam comeback
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya says the star has done well in training for his injury comeback in Australia but grand slam tennis poses lingering concern.
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‘Divisive’ Oly portfolio axed in new-look state cabinet
The revamped Queensland cabinet does not feature an Olympics portfolio, with new state premier Steven Miles saying it had become "divisive".
Bulldogs pick forward Weston-Turner first in AFLW draft
Wooden spooners Western Bulldogs, who remain without a coach, have selected three players among the first six picks of the AFLW draft.
Father and son admit $260,000 boot scoot tour scam
A father and son who defrauded hundreds of people of money paid for line dancing tours and holidays have been sentenced to time already spent in jail.
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for ‘life-changing’ fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro.
Irankunda critics should lay off teen ALM star: Gauci
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci has called for critics to cut a bit of slack for the club's under-pressure teenage prodigy Nestory Irankunda.
Lamb leaves Bulldogs in mammoth 11-club AFLW trade
AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.
Warner shushes the critics with 164 against Pakistan
A second Test century since January 2020 has relieved the pressure on under-fire opener David Warner in the series-opening match against Pakistan in Perth.
Aloisi brothers’ first date a high-stakes family affair
Ross Aloisi will coach against his brother John for the first time, the rookie head coach's Brisbane in a far rosier position than last-placed Western United.
Khawaja questions ICC rules around messages on shoes
Usman Khawaja has questioned why the International Cricket Council treated him differently to other players previously displaying messages on their equipment.
High-flying Glory plan to flip ALW script on Sky Blues
Sitting top of the A-League Women, in-form Perth Glory believe they can continue their winning ways as they host powerhouse Sydney FC.
Sweet feeling of Socceroos call-up driving Fornaroli
Bruno Fornaroli says he never gave up hope of a Socceroos recall after his electrifying form has catapulted him into contention for Graham Arnold's squad.
Green won’t let chronic kidney disease cramp his style
Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.
AFL keen to tighten rule on smothers after Maynard case
The AFL wants club feedback on a number of proposed rule changes, including a tightening of what is allowed when a player tries to smother an opponent's kick.
Sailors defy Sydney ‘hairdryer’ to secure Paris quotas
Australian sailors have secured Olympic quota spots in the Nacra 17 and mixed 470 classes with dominant Sail Sydney efforts in torrid conditions.
Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal
A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.
Defiant centurion Warner declares: ‘I ain’t leaving’
Veteran opener David Warner is on track to see out his Test career in Sydney after posting an impressive century against Pakistan in Perth.
Super Netball confirms 2024 fixture after pay row ends
The Giants and West Coast will get the 2024 Super Netball season under way in April, before the Thunderbirds begin their title defence against the Firebirds.
Melb City’s Socceroos attacker Leckie out of Asian Cup
The injury-hit Socceroos will have to reshape their attack after Melbourne City forward Mathew Leckie was ruled out of the Asian Cup with a hamstring injury.
Shayna Jack to spearhead Dolphins’ world campaign
Australia's world swimming championships squad will be without most of its star names, given the short turnaround to July's Paris Olympics.
Sam Kerr misses out again on FIFA Best women’s prize
Matildas captain Sam Kerr hasn't made the final three contenders for the FIFA Best women's player of the year award despite being the Ballon d'Or runner-up.
NRL’s Melbourne Storm lock in historic Fiji trial game
Melbourne have announced plans to play Newcastle in the first NRL-sanctioned match in Fiji.
Paris peak the target for world-beating Aussie sevens
Two wins to begin the world rugby sevens series has led Australia's women to go "back to the drawing board" in an effort to peak for the Paris Olympics.
Marsh misses hometown ton in Perth as Pakistan dig in
Pakistan's Aamir Jamal finished with 6-111 on debut, while hometown hero Mitch Marsh fell agonisingly short of a ton on an intriguing day two of the first Test.
Hodder commits as Lions retain AFLW championship core
Courtney Hodder headlines a trio of fresh signings for AFLW premiers Brisbane, who will defend their title with an unfamiliar stability in their roster.
Magpie star Maynard supports AFL’s smother rule change
Collingwood star Brayden Maynard is supportive of the AFL's crackdown on smothers that was only prompted by his own controversial September tribunal case.
Cowboys’ NRLW coach Ben Jeffries calls it quits
North Queensland are on the lookout for a new NRLW coach after releasing Ben Jeffries on Friday.
Aussie sailors set task after earning Paris quota spots
There are no guarantees for Australia's sailors, who still have plenty of work to do to clinch Olympic tickets despite the team winning nine of 10 quota spots.
Demon Oliver charged with driving on suspended licence
Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver will face court next month after he was charged with driving while his licence was suspended.
No red-card regret for Aloisi after United beat Roar
Western United coach John Aloisi had to watch his team's dramatic 2-1 comeback win over brother Ross's Brisbane from the stands after he was sent off.
Enigmatic Breakers hammer hapless Snakes in Cairns
The up-and-down nature of the New Zealand Breakers this NBL season continued with a dominant performance in Cairns as they beat the Taipans 111-82.