Australia confident in hosting next Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Australia's chief still believes the nation will host the next edition of the multi-sport event despite Victoria's withdrawal as host.
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Luke Shuey joins West Coast’s reshuffled coaching ranks
West Coast have implemented a coaching reshuffle following last season's wooden-spoon campaign, with former captain Luke Shuey the freshest face.
Lions’ relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld
Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.
Frizell to honour mum with Tonga debut on historic tour
Newcastle forward Tyson Frizell has wanted to play for Tonga for a decade and will finally get his wish after representing Wales and Australia at the World Cup.
Co-drivers hit mountain for Bathurst 1000 practice
Erebus have claimed the opening two practice sessions of the Bathurst 1000 after co-driver David Russell backed up Will Brown's early speed at Mount Panorama.
Nathan Cleary can’t see Ivan coaching NSW Origin
Nathan Cleary feels it would be unrealistic for his father Ivan to juggle the Penrith and NSW State of Origin head coaching jobs.
Knee pain no worry for Cleary in grand final heroics
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary says he was not going to let pain from his injured left knee derail the greatest-ever NRL grand final comeback.
De Belin named for PNG’s end-of-year Tests
Jack de Belin has decided to play for Papua New Guinea in the end-of-season Pacific Championships, a year after shutting the door on representing the nation.
Bombers poised to make AFL free agency splash
The AFL's free agency period opens on Friday and Essendon are set to be big players as Brad Scott eyes a reunion with two of his former North Melbourne charges.
‘You’ve got to enjoy it’: Kings lap up NBL pressure
Star import Jaylen Adams has shrugged at the pressure the Sydney Kings will face on the road to a third consecutive NBL championship.
Edwards stars with bat this time for NSW in Shield
NSW allrounder Jack Edwards has added to his six-wicket haul with the ball with an 87 with the bat on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.
Matthews threatens before Aussies clinch T20 series
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was the crucial wicket as Australia defended 190 to win and claim a 2-1 Twenty20 series win in Brisbane.
Sobey shines as Brisbane Bullets beat Breakers in NBL
The Brisbane Bullets have won back-to-back games to start the NBL season, with Nathan Sobey starring in a tight defeat of the New Zealand Breakers.
MCC member expelled for Lord’s Ashes confrontation
The Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and handed out two other suspensions after the dramatic scenes on the final day of the Lord's Test.
Taipans beat Phoenix after Cook suffers eye injury
Replacement import Tyler Cook suffered a nasty eye injury as South East Melbourne Phoenix fell to Cairns Taipans in Thursday night's NBL clash.
Haas wins historic fifth-straight top honour at Broncos
Payne Haas has gone past Brisbane great Allan Langer to become the first man to win five-straight Broncos' best and fairest awards.
West Indies’ Matthews hobbled after historic T20 haul
A quadriceps injury threatens to keep Hayley Matthews sidelined after she became the first player to score more than 300 runs across three women's T20 games.
Crows relish huge tests in AFLW premiership race
Unbeaten Adelaide face AFLW ladder leaders Melbourne along with fellow top-four sides the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne in a difficult run to the finals.
Asofa-Solomona wants to influence Storm’s destiny
Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he's no longer happy to be a bit-part player for Melbourne, hellbent on leading the Storm back into NRL premiership contention.
Addo-Carr out of Kangaroos squad, Edwards called in
Penrith's Dylan Edwards is on the cusp of a long-awaited Kangaroos debut after being chosen to replace Josh Addo-Carr in the squad for this month's Test series.
Opals’ Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil
Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Kostecki takes provisional pole for Bathurst 1000
Supercars series leader Brodie Kostecki has put in a flawless qualifying session to claim provisional pole for the Bathurst 1000.
Swans keen to lure hard-luck Magpies star Adams north
Within two hours of Collingwood players speaking of Taylor Adams' importance, it had emerged Sydney are keen to strike a trade deal for him.
Midfield star Clayton Oliver won’t be traded: Demons
Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver won't be departing the Demons in the AFL trade period, but Sydney are reportedly chasing Collingwood's Taylor Adams.
Bombers poach AFL strategy specialist from Wallabies
Essendon have added former Hawthorn strategy guru David Rath to their football department as they seek a return to AFL finals action in 2024.
‘Brave’ Darcie Brown impresses Australia coach Nitschke
If not for a brave call made by 20-year-old Darcie Brown on Thursday night, Australia may not have clinched the T20I series against a plucky West Indies outfit.
‘Chips on the table’ in Hockey One Olympic auditions
Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season.
United Cup tweaked as players mull Australian options
The world's best tennis players will choose between a streamlined United Cup teams event or a relaunched Brisbane International to begin their seasons.
Apprentice Feeney aims to conquer Bathurst with Whincup
Rising star Broc Feeney has come a long way since he was replaced in Bathurst 1000 qualifying by Supercars legend, and his Triple Eight boss, Jamie Whincup.
Luai, Cleary eye uninterrupted NRL pre-seasons
Penrith's Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary are used to disrupted pre-seasons amid four years of NRL dominance but they are looking forward to a restful summer.
Kamikamica to lead Fiji side that includes Bula, Turuva
Tui Kamikamica will captain Fiji during the Pacific Test series, with Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva and Maika Sivo among the other NRL players in the squad.