Patterson’s milestone century puts NSW in control
NSW set South Australia an improbable 446 to win their Sheffield Shield contest after Kurtis Patterson belted 173 no for the home side at the SCG.
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Vics’ debutant shines as Shield clash goes down to wire
Victoria's top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG is on a knife's edge, with Dylan Brasher the key to victory for the hosts.
Jake Clifford pushes case in Cowboys selection battle
Jake Clifford starred in North Queensland's pre-season win over Canterbury as Todd Payten considers his halves combination for the Las Vegas season opener.
‘No reason’: Valkanis sees red again in Mariners loss
Former Brisbane coach Warren Moon got revenge when his Central Coast side conjured a 2-1 win against the Roar, whose coach Michael Valkanis landed in hot water
Duelling Knights halves outshone by teenaged ex-ballboy
It was meant to be the night Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe lit up Kogarah Oval, but the Newcastle duo were outshone by a teenager from St George Illawarra.
Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place
Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.
‘Tough’ journey but Vegas jackpot in reach for NRL’s Tu
After years of sacrifices, hurt and patience, St George Illawarra's Setu Tu would feel like the luckiest man in Las Vegas if he made his NRL debut in round one.
‘Dream come true’: Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph
Rising Australian Elvis Smylie has made a dramatic mark on LIV Golf, winning his debut on the Saudi-backed tour in Riyadh under lights with a stellar display.
‘Left it all out there’: Guseli falls short in big air
Valentino Guseli has been unable to repeat his qualifying heroics in the final of the Olympic big air event with the young Australian finishing 10th.
Sharpe and I can share the field: Newcastle’s Smith
New coach Justin Holbrook is still deliberating which of Sandon Smith and Fletcher Sharpe will partner marquee man Dylan Brown in Newcastle's halves.
Queensland topple Vics again in ‘extreme’ conditions
Queensland's Tom Straker finished with career-best match figures of 7-75.as the Bulls completed a narrow Sheffield Shield win over Victoria at the MCG.
Wallabies’ surprise first opponents at Rugby World Cup
The fixtures for Australia's home Rugby World Cup next year have been revealed, with the hosts facing Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in the group stage.
Raising the Bar: The Queensland Kid Who Just Lifted History
Jackson started lifting weights as a way to rebuild his confidence after having a tough time at school. Now that journey has taken him all the way to a World Record.
Giddey among All-Star snubs, LeBron earns 22nd-straight
Australia's Josh Giddey has been overlooked for a NBA All-Stars berth but he wasn't the only big snub, while LeBron James made it 22-straight selections.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
Tap-and-go: Super tweaks to speed up domestic rugby
A host of rule innovations will be introduced in this season's Super Rugby Pacific competition, designed to encourage faster play and reduce "dead time".
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Coach wowed by Tah’s statement in Super homecoming
Hooker Folau Fainga'a is back in Australia and fitter than ever, according to the NSW Waratahs coach that first recruited him to the Brumbies a decade ago.
Socceroo gambles on UK move ahead of World Cup
Mohamed Toure has potentially risked his near-certain World Cup spot by joining struggling English Championship side Norwich City.
‘So competitive it’s embarrassing’: Aussie monobob star
Australian monobob star Bree Walker says the track for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is a pilot's dream.
‘My position’: Dolphins back-row scramble heats up
Key injuries will impact the round-one side, but the Dolphins have a log-jam of edge forwards in the running to play the NRL season opener against South Sydney.
Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start
With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.
‘We want results’: Waratahs skipper addresses dust-up
New NSW Waratahs captain Matt Philip has shrugged off the impact of a pre-season training punch-up, describing it as a product of their improved intensity.
Lifesaving Games push as Ali prepares to call it a Day
Ali Day will retire as one of surf lifesaving's most successful athletes, hopeful those who come after him benefit from the profile boost of an Olympic debut.
‘Trying to go home’: Swans give update on veteran Adams
Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.
‘I can’t give what is needed’: Port’s AFLW coach quits
Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.
Perth hand Southside their biggest loss of WNBL season
The Perth Lynx have smashed the Southside Melbourne Flyers, who are at risk of dropping out of the top four as the WNBL finals approach.
Rado Vidosic dies after short battle with cancer
Former A-league coach Rado Vidosic has died after a battle with cancer, his son Dario has confirmed.
De Minaur outclassed by ruthless Alcaraz in AO defeat
Home hope Alex de Minaur has suffered a straight-sets Australian Open quarter-final defeat to career grand slam-hunting world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
Decades-long wait for land claim decisions called out
More than 40,000 land claims remain unresolved in NSW, but the Aboriginal Land Council will not let them go unnoticed.
Multiple bidders in mix for Mariners licence: APL boss
The Australian Professional Leagues are confident they will find new ownership for Central Coast, with more than 12 bidders entering the due diligence process.