Athapaththu shines in WBBL to keep Thunder rolling
Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu has smashed 80 from 54 balls to help the Sydney Thunder cruise to an eight-wicket WBBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
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Joe burns Tigers with first Shield ton in 980 days
Queensland's Joe Burns made an unbeaten 127 on the first day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania as the Bulls reached stumps on 3-293.
Bancroft compiles half-century in national team push
Cameron Bancroft has posted his third score above 50 to start the Sheffield Shield season, as he pushes his case to replace David Warner as Australia's opener.
Lyon unscathed after wet and slow return to Shield
Nathan Lyon has bowled 16 overs for NSW against Victoria on his first day back in red-ball cricket since tearing his calf in the Ashes series in England.
Man shot by police in Queensland set to face charges
Body-worn camera footage is being reviewed after a man who allegedly threatened police with a screwdriver was shot by officers near Brisbane.
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL
A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans.
Super sub Sam Kerr helps Matildas sink Iran 2-0
The Matildas have overcome a stubborn Iran defence to post a 2-0 win in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.
Maddison Levi shortlisted for world sevens player award
Australian flyer Maddison Levi has been shortlisted for World Rugby's women's Sevens Player of the Year award.
Matildas coach’s mind blown by Mary Fowler magic
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler has continued her hot form with a dazzling cameo during the Matildas' 2-0 win over Iran in Perth.
Hawks playing the long game with NBA prospect Johnson
Illawarra Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas is urging patience with wunderkind AJ Johnson, who he says will get the chance to shine at some point this NBL season.
Sean Keppie released by Sea Eagles, joins Rabbitohs
Ex-Manly prop Sean Keppie has joined South Sydney on a long-term deal as the Rabbitohs plot to recover from their ninth-placed finish.
Qld overcome Neser Shield withdrawal to pressure Tassie
Queensland are well on top of Tasmania on day two of their Sheffield Shield match, despite Michael Neser leaving the match for personal reasons.
Hong Kong’s Iron Man trainer seeks Cox Plate history
Hong Kong raider Romantic Warrior is primed to become the fourth northern hemisphere-trained winner of Australasia's premium weight-for-age race at The Valley.
Holmes deserves to keep Kangaroos spot: Mal Meninga
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has defended his selection of Valentine Holmes, who will make his first appearance of the Pacific Championships against New Zealand.
SVG on song in wet start to Gold Coast Supercars
Three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has found his feet early on the Gold Coast by setting the fastest practice time.
Flag-chasing Kangaroos keen for something to Crow about
North Melbourne are determined to make a statement against AFLW powerhouse Adelaide, following defeats to fellow premiership contenders Brisbane and Melbourne.
Kiwi Ferns out to snap seven-year slump against Aussies
The Kiwi Ferns have not defeated the Jillaroos since 2016 and will look to turn the tide in the Pacific Championships.
Dockers could pounce after Suns axe Jeremy Sharp
Gold Coast have decided against offering wingman Jeremy Sharp a new contract, opening the door for Fremantle to sign the 22-year-old.
Healy out of WBBL, racing to tour India after dog bite
The WBBL season is over for Alyssa Healy after she was bitten by her dog, with the Australia star battling to be fit for the end-of-year tour of India.
Smith finds his hands again in warning for New Zealand
Australia's batting star Steve Smith has found his hands again at the crease, sounding an ominous warning to his side's next World Cup opponents New Zealand.
Cheatham breaks foot, NBL’s Breakers set to test market
New Zealand Breakers import Zylan Cheatham will miss up to eight weeks of the NBL season with the foot fracture he suffered in the loss to the Adelaide 36ers.
Teen Dowling continues hot form at Amateur golf titles
Billy Dowling has proved unflappable at Royal Melbourne with the Queensland teenager leading the local charge in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
Harris falls cheaply again as Vics hold Shield lead
Victoria hold a lead of 225 in their Sheffield Shield clash with NSW despite fringe Test opener Marcus Harris falling cheaply for the second time in the match.
Suns defeat Giants, look set for AFLW finals place
Gold Coast have one foot in the AFLW finals after a comfortable 31-point win over Greater Western Sydney to claim their first-ever victory against the Giants.
Brisbane Roar stun Sydney in ALM demolition at Suncorp
Henry Hore has scored twice as the Brisbane Roar beat Sydney 3-0 in a brilliant display of attacking football on a horror night for the visitors.
Heat remain unbeaten, Hurricanes break drought in WBBL
Brisbane Heat made it four wins from four in a 13-run victory over Melbourne Stars after Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the WBBL.
Shorthanded Bullets pour pressure on Wildcats in NBL
A shorthanded Brisbane Bullets have come to Perth and handed the Wildcats a fourth straight NBL loss with their 84-79 victory.
Soaring Minjee Lee threatened 59 in renewed Saudi duel
Australian star Minjee Lee has maintained her stellar run of form, even threatening a 59 as she set up another duel with namesake Alison Lee in Saudi Arabia.
The Bullets are all heart – but heat’s on the Wildcats
Even without two key players, the Brisbane Bullets have heaped more pressure on struggling Perth - in the Wildcats' own den.
Corica urges defensive reset after dire Sydney start
Steve Corica says it's not doom and gloom just yet but after Sydney's worst start to a season in 11 years the defensive frailties of the side must be addressed.
Kangaroos can boost rugby league in USA: Mal Meninga
As the NRL attempts to break into the American market, coach Mal Meninga has thrown his support behind playing Test match football in the US.