England rivalry extra motivation in Aussies’ semi push
Pat Cummins insists Australia have moved on from the dramatic Ashes but says they'll be motivated by their rivalry with England in their World Cup clash.
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Breakers stop the rot with NBL win over Taipans
The New Zealand Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak and run out 10-point winners against the Cairns Taipans.
Sixers suffer another WBBL loss as Strikers soar to top
The Sydney Sixers are on bottom of the WBBL ladder with a 1-5 record after slumping to a five-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers.
No Rowbottom, no worries: Suns seal AFLW finals berth
Despite losing midfield powerhouse Charlie Rowbottom to injury, Gold Coast have clinched their first AFLW finals appearance since 2020 by defeating Essendon.
Jackomas flags changes after Hawks’ hefty NBL loss
Jacob Jackomas may experiment with the Illawarra Hawks' line-up in the wake of their latest loss,, with the struggling side also targeting changes in mindset.
Yeomans out to upstage big-name trainers on Derby Day
Lucy Yeomans heads to Flemington with a pair of Group 1 chances, including Victoria Derby hope Roguery, in her first season as co-trainer with Lloyd Kennewell.
Damien Oliver steers Kalapour into Melbourne Cup field
Kris Lees's Kalapour has won the Lexus Archer Stakes under legendary jockey Damien Oliver to earn a ticket into the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Ex-Panthers’ tales make for Penrith’s best sale to Luai
Penrith need only point Jarome Luai in the direction of returning players Daine Laurie and Tyrone Peachey to make their best sales pitch to the No.6.
Campbell’s journey back to Wallabies sealed with a Kiss
Jock Campbell was snubbed by Eddie Jones but will play No.15 for Queensland against Saitama Wild Knights, with Les Kiss backing him to regain his Test jersey.
Bennett gives Kiwis a boost with Isaako revival
Former New Zealand captain Gary Freeman says the stunning form of Kiwis winger Jamayne Isaako ahead of the Pacific Cup final is thanks largely to Wayne Bennett.
City can still contend after coach’s sacking: captain
Captain Jamie Maclaren and new coach Aurelio Vidmar are adamant Melbourne City can yet right their season after a poor start cost Rado Vidosic his job.
Rising pistol shooter Nicholls claims Olympic quota
Australian pistol shooter Siobhan Nicholls has claimed the first Olympic quota spot on offer at the Oceania Championships in Brisbane.
Baynes, Bannan fire Bullets to NBL win over Phoenix
Aron Baynes marked his return from a five-game NBL ban with an influential performance in Brisbane's 108-92 win over South East Melbourne.
Weary Sinner ditches de Minaur clash amid schedule row
Weary Jannik Sinner has pulled out of his Paris Masters last-16 match amid a scheduling row which has enabled his Aussie opponent Alex de Minaur to cash in.
Marsh tells team: ‘I’ll be back to win this World Cup’
Mitch Marsh has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons but has told teammates he'll be back to help Australia win the tournament.
Dragons lead race as Fonua-Blake nears Warriors exit
St George Illawarra have emerged as a landing spot for Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake after he expressed a desire to leave the club.
Knights NRLW coach Griffiths quits for NSW Cup team
After two premiership wins, Ron Griffiths has transitioned from his role as Newcastle's NRLW coach into the hot seat with the NSW Cup side.
Marsh flies out of India, will miss World Cup game
Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has flown home to Perth for personal reasons and will miss the crucial World Cup cricket clash with England.
Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review
Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.
Don Pyke takes West Coast CEO job at pivotal time
Decorated AFL player and coach Don Pyke has been appointed chief executive officer of West Coast.
Maxwell concussed in cart fall, out of World Cup clash
Australian allrounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the World Cup match against England after falling from a golf cart and being concussed.
Fowler, Kerr sink Taiwan as Matildas target Uzbekistan
Sam Kerr has made it five goals across three Olympic qualifiers and Mary Fowler scored a dazzler in the Matildas' 3-0 win over Taiwan in Perth.
Star-studded Matildas give Gustavsson a real headache
The Matildas will take on Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off in February, with the winner to secure a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Jones coaches 10 Wallabies – five days after quitting
Fresh from quitting as Wallabies' coach, Eddie Jones will be immediately reuniting with a host of his old team when he leads the Barbarians against Wales.
Dayne Zorko extends AFL career in search of flag
Former Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has signed a new one-year deal with the AFL club to play on for a 13th season at the top level.
Aurelio Vidmar to lead Melb City after Vidosic axed
Melbourne City have ruthlessly sacked coach Rado Vidosic just two games into the A-League Men season, installing Aurelio Vidmar as caretaker in his place.
Warriors retain Watene-Zelezniak after career-best year
The Warriors have re-signed Dallin Watene-Zelezniak on the first day of the NRL player market, while Canberra snapped up England forward Morgan Smithies.
Mark Zahra makes peace with massive Melbourne Cup call
Mark Zahra has come to terms with his tough decision to partner Without A Fight instead of trying to repeat 2022's Melbourne Cup success with Gold Trip.
Ban over, Baynes back to boost Bullets in NBL
Former NBA championship centre Aron Baynes will return from his five-game NBL suspension when the Brisbane Bullets host South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Ivan Cleary warns of risk on big-money Luai offers
Penrith are confident of keeping Jarome Luai with coach Ivan Cleary stating any NRL club that offers him big money to be their main man is taking a big risk.
Robbie Deans rules out a return as Wallabies coach
New Zealander Robbie Deans, Australia's longest-serving Wallabies coach who led the team from 2008 to 2013, has ruled out a return to the post.