Joint ousts Inglis, books date with Azarenka
Rising Australian Maya Joint has defied nerves to beat compatriot Maddison Inglis and secure a date with Victoria Azarenka in the Brisbane International.
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JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins
The Tasmania JackJumpers have made it eight straight NBL wins with a nine-point home victory over the Brisbane Bullets.
Starc says he is ‘all good’ ahead of day-five Test duel
While Australian paceman Mitch Starc needed on-field physio during day three, he says he will be ready when they try to bowl out India again at the MCG.
Celestial V70 beats ‘nuclear’ weather for Syd-Hob win
The Tattersall Cup has been awarded to NSW yacht Celestial V70 as the overall winner of the tragedy-marred Sydney to Hobart race.
Australia hit back after Bumrah runs riot in epic Test
Australia have frustrated India with a 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland to reach a lead of 333 at stumps on day four at the MCG.
‘I can help him’: Kyrgios to give Djokovic doubles fun
Nick Kyrgios believes he can help 'completely different personality' Novak Djokovic enjoy his tennis more when they play doubles at the Brisbane International.
De Minaur: Body in the best shape since Wimbledon
Kicking off his season with a United Cup opening night win, tennis ace Alex de Minaur is ready to enjoy a rich vein of form without any concern for injury.
36ers centre intimates rift between Wells and team
Isaac Humphries unloaded after Adelaide 36ers' heavy loss to Perth, saying coach Mike Wells' message isn't getting through and players don't know their roles.
Melbourne rivals one-two after A-League Women wins
Melbourne's A-League Women's teams occupy the top two places on the table after leaders City beat Wellington 2-1 and Victory triumphed 1-0 at Sydney FC.
Glory cut ties with Mustafa Amini amid December cull
Perth Glory have axed three players in December, including former skipper Mustafa Amini, ahead of January's transfer window.
De Minaur wins but Australia lose opener in United Cup
Alex de Minaur kicked off his United Cup campaign by defeating Tomas Etcheverry, but it wasn't enough to guide Australia to a win over Argentina.
Kyrgios labels Sinner, Swiatek doping saga ‘disgusting’
Nick Kyrgios has vowed to keep speaking up on drugs in sport after tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek tested positive to banned substances.
NZ guard Jackson-Cartwright cops five-match NBL ban
The Breakers' hopes of snapping their eight-game losing run have received a huge blow after guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright was banned for five NBL matches.
Phoenix down Jets, snap ALM losing streak
Kosta Barbarouses and Paulo Retre have scored crackers as the Phoenix ended a three-game A-League Men losing streak with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in Wellington.
Reddy’s emotional MCG ton to be ‘remembered forever’
Emerging India allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a brilliant MCG century to frustrate a tiring Australian attack in the Boxing Day Test.
Djokovic-Murray: a dream team to give rivals nightmares
Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis feel Novak Djokovic's 'dream team' link-up with Andy Murray as coach could be a masterstroke for the great Serbian champ.
Kyrgios draws rising French star in Brisbane comeback
Nick Kyrgios drew big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Perricard in the first round of the Brisbane International and had the perfect practice partner to prepare.
‘A joke’: Thompson slams tennis doping ban of Purcell
Australian tennis star Jordan Thompson has slammed the doping ban of US Open-winning doubles partner Max Purcell.
Captain Healy not guaranteed to ‘keep in women’s Ashes
Australian captain Alyssa Healy is unsure whether she will return to wicketkeeping for the Ashes series, while Sophie Molineux is again sidelined by injury.
Australia in complete command of India at MCG
Australia enter day three of the Boxing Day Test leading by 310 runs, with India on the ropes following a chaotic run-out that triggered a collapse at the MCG.
Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet
A sailor aboard the winning boat in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race has described the conditions as the worst of his 11 Sydney to Hobart races.
‘Sombre’ LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours
LawConnect has claimed back-to-back line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which has been marred by the death of two competitors.
Another home setback as Glory slump to Macarthur in ALM
A potentially serious knee injury to David Williams had added to Perth Glory's misery as the ALM strugglers fell to a home defeat to Macarthur
Hawks beat Bullets after second half blitz
The NBL leading Illawarra Hawks took control of their Friday night match up with the Brisbane Bullets in the second half to win by 18.
Mam accepts nine-game NRL ban, cops $120,000 in fines
Brisbane star Ezra Mam has accepted a nine-game NRL ban for his driving charges, while a $90,000 club fine has taken his financial penalties to $120,000.
Dominant Reds score narrow ALW win over Wanderers
A second-half goal to sub Erin Healy has helped Adelaide United defeat Western Sydney at Coopers Stadium and move Adrian Stenta's side into the ALW top four.
Sky Blues out to rediscover ALW form against Victory
Sydney FC captain Nat Tobin admits navigating out of their horror A-League Women start will be difficult but insists it's too early to rule out finals.
Heat quick Johnson opens up on ‘bizarre’ toe injury
Star paceman Spencer Johnson is still managing a toe injury, but intricate strapping helped him get through his return match without any pain.
Australian duo withdraw from Brisbane International
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Ajla Tomljanovic hope to be fit for the Australian Open despite pulling out of the Brisbane International with injury.
Sky Blues out to end defensive woes against Victory
Sydney FC will be sharpening their focus at the back when they host Melbourne Victory, looking for their first clean sheet of the A-League Men season.
Jackson-Cartwright to face tribunal over ref push
New Zealand Breakers guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright will need to explain himself to the NBL tribunal after pushing a match official over.