Mariners roar to life in 4-0 ALM blitz over Reds
Central Coast scored three goals in less than 15 minutes en route to a 4-0 victory over Adelaide United to snare a perfect start to the new year.
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Skipper’s dream finish gives Renegades BBL derby glory
A crowd in excess of 68,000 was on hand to see the Renegades chase down the Stars with one ball to spare in an epic instalment of the BBL's Melbourne derby.
Special reunion as patched-up Kokkinakis enters unknown
Reunited with Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis was encouraged by his performance after a year on the sidelines with an injury that required radical surgery.
Test selectors, curators urged to give spin a chance
Queensland leggie Mitchell Swepson wants more balance in pitches around the country after Australia again overlooked a front-line tweaker for the Ashes finale.
England power to best innings of Ashes series
Thanks largely to a century from No.4 Joe Root, England have taken their most dominant position of the Ashes series at the SCG.
Cricket rallies around Damien Martyn amid induced coma
The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Test great was hospitalised with a serious illness.
Fresh faces, return to SAfrica: Aussies’ 2026 forecast
As the curtain comes down on a successful 2025, the Australian cricket team is turning its attention to the 2026 calendar year.
Socceroos striker suffers injury in Hibs’ home win
Martin Boyle, whose hopes of playing in the 2022 World Cup were scuttled by a knee setback, has suffered an injury while playing for Scottish club Hibernian.
Aussie NBA star to miss ‘at least a few weeks’
Leading Australian NBA player Josh Giddey is expected to miss a spate of games with the hamstring injury he suffered in the Chicago Bulls' last game.
Teen whiz Andreeva ready to resume Sabalenka rivalry
World No.9 Mirra Andreeva has her sights set on more classic showdowns with Aryna Sabalenka as the 18-year-old eyes a grand slam breakthrough.
Young Matildas star injured as Mariners beat Roar
Matildas forward Grace Kuilamu is in danger of missing the AFC Under-20 Women's Asian Cup after injuring her knee in Brisbane's 3-2 loss to Central Coast.
Defending NBL champs pip JackJumpers for crucial win
The Illawarra Hawks have avoided a catastrophic loss after Bryce Hamilton's game-tying shot for Tasmania was released a fraction-of-a-second late to count.
Coach gets red card as Roar beat Mariners at the death
Justin Vidic scored a goal in the 92nd minute to lift Brisbane Roar to a spiteful 2-1 win over Central Coast in Gosford.
Sobey stars as Phoenix run down wasteful Taipans
Nathan Sobey starred as South East Melbourne ran down Cairns on New Year's Eve to win their first Ignite Cup fixture this season.
Star injured as Bendigo claim grand final rematch win
The Townsville Fire will sweat on the fitness of defensive star Lauren Cox after going down to the ladder-leading Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL.
Milestone man Chris Lynn stars as Strikers hammer Heat
Chris Lynn became the first BBL batter to reach 4000 runs as the Adelaide Strikers won their first New Year's Eve clash in seven seasons, belting the Heat.
Roar seek legal advice over Moon’s post-match comments
Brisbane Roar have refuted Mariners coach Warren Moon's claim that police were called to a halftime tunnel incident, saying his words were "irresponsible".
‘I need revenge’: Sabalenka targets Kyrgios rematch
Aryna Sabalenka' does not want her "Battle of the Sexes" clash with Nick Kyrgios to be the last and insists exhibitions have a vital role to play in tennis.
Ash Barty’s message to Aussie tennis stars this summer
Retired champion Ash Barty wants Australia's tennis stars to embrace the spotlight this month, when Alex de Minaur spearheads hopes of a local major winner.
Rescue missions after tragedy strikes on New Year’s Day
Authorities are searching for a missing swimmer near where a woman died after being swept out to sea in hazardous beach conditions.
Daniels delivers as Hawks end NBA year on happy note
Dyson Daniels has helped his Atlanta Hawks end a seven-game NBA losing streak, earning praise from his coach after they trumped the Timberwolves 126-102.
‘Perspective’ keeps spirited star’s career thriving
Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.
Paro stranded after rival pulls pin on title eliminator
Queensland boxer Liam Paro's plans for a second world title have been temporarily shelved after Irishman Paddy Donovan withdrew from their Brisbane battle.
What 2023 taught Lyon’s understudy about Ashes pressure
Two-and-a-half years after being taken down by Ben Stokes at Headingley, Todd Murphy believes it could play into his favour if England attack him at the SCG.
‘Greek tragedy’: Tsitsipas’ family reunion after injury
Fit-again Stefanos Tsitsipas is back with father and long-time coach Apostolos but has made one tweak to avoid a repeat of what he coined a Greek tragedy.
Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result
Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades.
Bereft Bullets’ third-quarter nightmare in Perth loss
Perth scored 21 consecutive points to begin the second half as Brisbane's NBL season hit new depths and they copped two more injury concerns.
‘Don’t gaslight me’: Khawaja slams double standards
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.
‘Still a hunter’: Sabalenka hungry for more grand slams
Aryna Sabalenka has her sights set on a third Australian Open title and the hunger to atone for last year's loss in the final is driving the world No.1.
‘I let my family down’: Neale’s Lions future clouded
Dual Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale's AFL future beyond 2026 remains unclear amid a public marriage breakdown leading to him quitting as Lions captain.
Pace aces to spearhead Australia’s Boxing Day Test
Australia's bid for an Ashes whitewash will resume at the MCG on Boxing Day without a spinner after they elected not to pick a replacement for Nathan Lyon.