McNamara boost as City, Roar face off at top of ALW
Melbourne City's hopes of widening the gap at the top of the A-League Women have been helped by news of Holly McNamara's improving fitness.
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Nervous 9999s: Smith opens up on milestone miss
Steve Smith admits he thought "too much" of passing the 10,000 Test runs milestone against India before falling one run short.
Sky Blues stars out to prove class in ALM title chase
Sydney FC striker Joe Lolley is calling on his teammates to prove their talent on the pitch and launch their side into A-League Men finals contention.
Stand-in skipper Smith won’t complicate it for Konstas
Steve Smith is keen to help Australia's next generation of batters flourish in all conditions, but says ultimately they'll teach themselves.
Foran set for Titans switch to Benji-style utility role
Gold Coast are mulling an early-season switch for veteran Kieran Foran to a No.14 role he has played for New Zealand as he comes back from ankle surgery.
Off-season marathon steels May to be Tigers’ ironman
New recruit Terrell May has vowed to become the Wests Tigers' ironman after slugging his way through an off-season marathon.
Smith on ‘little chat’ behind Connolly Test call-up
Stand-in Australian Test skipper Steve Smith has revealed he pushed selectors to include bolter Cooper Connolly on their tour of Sri Lanka.
Kyrgios confident injury ‘manageable’ as Open nears
Nick Kyrgios has taken his practice sessions up a level at Melbourne Park as he seeks to overcome an abdominal injury to play in the Australian Open.
Drawn 2023 Ashes driving Australia’s women this summer
Australia have vowed to be a more "fearless" team in this summer's Ashes, after Alyssa Healy's side drew the last series in England in 2023.
Ben Hunt takes charge in time of flux for Broncos
With a neck injury to Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam suspended, the arrival of Ben Hunt could not have come at a better time for Brisbane.
‘Zero effect’: Kings move on from Lamonte Turner axing
Coach Brian Goorjian has downplayed the impact of Lamonte Turner's axing from the Sydney Kings only hours before his would-be NBL debut.
ATP boss says tennis will survive if Sinner gets banned
ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi insists fellow Italian Jannik Sinner isn't receiving preferential treatment over doping allegations against the world No.1.
Perfect timing helps Plapp turn Games gloom into gold
Luke Plapp has successfully defended his Australian time trial championship, while Brodie Chapman has won the women's event for the first time.
Vintage Aiava fashionably late earning an Open return
Former teen star Destanee Aiava has snared a berth in the main draw of the Australian Open, with the Victorian winning her third match in qualifying.
Shoulder injury creates fresh AO scare for Kokkinakis
Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from his Adelaide International quarter-final, casting a doubt over the local hope's upcoming Australian Open campaign.
US teen breaks new ground ahead of Djokovic match-up
American teen Nishesh Basavareddy, who is into his first ATP semi-final in New Zealand, has been drawn to meet his idol at next week's Australian Open.
Rebuilt Huni eyes rising heavyweight star Itauma
Talks are underway for heavyweight prospect Justis Huni to fight much-hyped 20-year-old Moses Itauma after the Australian's latest impressive victory.
Purdue in three-way battle to play halfback for Cowboys
North Queensland young gun Jaxon Purdue wants to partner Tom Dearden in the halves this year, while his versatility has him in the frame to be in the top 17.
Bruised Nyika not broken by Opetaia onslaught
David Nyika's trainer is confident his man will earn another world title shot this year despite his ambitious attempt against Jai Opetaia ending abruptly.
Usyk heavyweight dream no fairytale for soaring Opetaia
Jai Opetaia's promoter has again spruiked a heavyweight world title collision course with Oleksandr Usyk after the Australia's latest stunning knockout win.
Kyrgios back out on court in pointer to Open play
Drawn to meet Scotsman Jacob Fearnley in the Open, Nick Kyrgios has returned to court for a training session a day after revealing his abdominal strain.
Finefeuiaki eyes Kaufusi lessons and spot at Dolphins
New Dolphins firebrand Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has the chance to inherit the great Felise Kaufusi's mantle as he prepares to learn off the veteran enforcer.
Alex De Minaur earns prickly Australian Open draw
Alex de Minaur will have his work cut out early at the Australian Open after drawing dangerous Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in round one at Melbourne Park.
Wanted man: Kobe targets Broncos start after Madge call
Brisbane forward Kobe Hetherington has his sights on a starting position after new coach Michael 'Madge' Maguire asked him to stay at the club in 2025.
Sutherland forges own path towards leading next gen
Annabel Sutherland has gone from being introduced as ex-CEO James Sutherland's daughter on international debut to one of the game's biggest stars.
Young tennis star Jones already scaring world’s best
Gold Coast teenager Emerson Jones has won plenty of admirers and garnered attention from the world's best tennis players ahead of her grand slam debut.
Why Aussies rushed to recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka
Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.
Titan Tino set for final tick from ACL specialists
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will visit ACL recovery specialists next week in Sydney and is hoping for a green light to enable him to return to full training.
I still want to go back and coach in the NRL: Arthur
Former Eels coach Brad Arthur says he is enjoying working with Leeds in England but long-term wants to be in NRL and feels he will be better equipped to do so.
Opetaia KOs Nyika in ‘savage’ homecoming defence
Jai Opetaia has knocked New Zealand challenger David Nyika out in the fourth round of his IBF world cruiserweight title defence on the Gold Coast.
Teenage star Kuilamu nets twice in Brisbane Roar win
Teenager Grace Kuilamu's double has secured Brisbane a 2-0 home win over Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle fought back from two goals down to draw 3-3 at home.