‘Mitch’s time’ – Aussies back Marsh ahead of SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey has rejected suggestions change is needed for the SCG, believing Mitch Marsh can silence his critics against India.
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Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka
Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.
New coach Murray offers Djokovic advice from the slopes
Novak Djokovic joked that he hoped coach Andy Murray did not injure himself on a family skiing trip before the Brit joins him for the Australian Open.
Breakers star Fall begins to silence the doubters
Breakers' Tacko Fall heard a lot of voices doubting he could be a difference maker in the NBL but was happy to start silencing them in Cairns on New Year's Eve
Sore Kyrgios accepts new reality in comeback experiment
Nick Kyrgios admits his tennis return is a potentially short-lived experiment despite a mostly positive reintroduction in Brisbane after wrist surgery.
Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans
The last game of the 2024 year pitted the two coldest teams against each other with the New Zealand Breakers emerging victorious over the Cairns Taipans.
Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen
Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.
Leaders Melbourne City in double ALW penalty miss
Melbourne City missed two penalties but still moved three points clear at the top of the A-League Women with a 0-0 away draw against Central Coast Mariners.
World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.
‘Need a miracle’: Kyrgios cops comeback reality check
Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.
‘Forever our crew’: Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered
Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business
Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.
Sore Starc ‘good chance’ to play in SCG Test decider
Australia will do their best to recover from an epic MCG Test win against India, with sore quick Mitchell Starc a "good chance" to feature in the SCG decider.
He can beat anyone: Djokovic’s big call on Kyrgios
The great Novak Djokovic believes Nick Kyrgios still has the game to beat anyone on any day after teaming with the mercurial star on his long-awaited comeback.
Kyrgios returns with dazzling doubles win with Djokovic
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has made a successful return to competitive tennis with a classy Brisbane International doubles win with Novak Djokovic.
Brits beat Argentina to give Aussies United Cup boost
A stunning performance by Katie Boulter and Charles Broom in the mixed doubles match has fired Great Britain to a 2-1 win over Argentina in the United Cup.
Cummins declares Australia’s MCG epic ‘greatest Test’
Australia have taken seven wickets in the final session to defeat India by 184 runs in a classic MCG Test and go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series.
‘Abusive practices’: Amini to fight Perth Glory sacking
Mustafa Amini will take legal action against Perth Glory, with the players' union claiming the A-League Men club unlawfully terminated his contract.
Crews accept Sydney to Hobart risks: veteran sailor
Sailors in the Sydney to Hobart accept the risks of racing, according to a veteran competitor who has been involved in two deadly events.
Birrell wins all-Aussie clash to set up Navarro meeting
Australia's Kimberly Birrell fought back from a set down to beat friend and countrywoman Priscilla Hon in the opening round of the Brisbane International.
Socceroos lose Harry Souttar for 2025 World Cup quals
The Socceroos have lost Harry Souttar for up to a year with an achilles tendon injury, in what is a massive blow to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Popyrin has weapons to reach world’s top 10: Newcombe
Australian tennis legend John Newcombe believes Alexei Popyrin can take the next step in 2025 and reach the world's top 10 after a breakout year.
How Bendigo teacher ran fastest Aussie marathon time
School teacher Andy Buchanan learned a lot to become Australia's faster marathon runner, but a powerful lesson came from a former AFL player in his classroom.
Jaiswal steering India out of trouble in epic MCG Test
Australia need seven wickets in the final session to win an unforgettable Boxing Day Test after star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal helped India to 3-112 at tea.
Thompson scores fightback Brisbane win over Berrettini
Australia's Jordan Thompson has shown fighting spirit and outside-the-box tactics to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini at the Brisbane International.
Freier twins set up massive 8-2 ALW win for Roar
Laini Freier scored another hat-trick and combined with her twin Sharn for five goals in Brisbane's stunning 8-2 A League Women's away win over Western United.
Sixers stay unbeaten in BBL with big win over Heat
The Sydney Sixers have started their BBL campaign with four wins, with Josh Philippe and Ben Dwarshuis starring in an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.
United add to Roar’s history-making woes in ALM
Despite his side adding another unwanted slice of history in their 1-0 A-League Men defeat to Western United, Ruben Zadkovich insists the Roar can recover.
Bendigo bounces back in WNBL
Ladder leaders Bendigo have reasserted themselves with a big win in the WNBL after losing successive matches before Christmas.
Exciting Joint books date with ex-world No.1 Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International.
‘Kept in dark’: Djokovic weighs in on doping drama
Novak Djokovic has added his voice to the frustrations in tennis over the handling of Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek's doping cases.