Banned Olympian Craig survives Kookaburras hockey cull
New Kookaburras coach Mark Hager has cut some veterans from their disappointing Paris Olympics campaign but banned star Tom Craig has kept his place.
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Stars allrounder Cartwright cleared of bad neck damage
Melbourne Stars allrounder Hilton Cartwright has been released from hospital and cleared of a serious neck injury, after suffering whiplash in the BBL opener.
Wallabies duo, NRL star have a point to prove in Japan
Code hoppers Joseph Manu and Israel Folau are among the big names in action this Japanese rugby season, while the stakes are high for two Wallabies.
Aussie Giuliani’s silver lining at landmark worlds
Tasmanian Max Giuliani has won a silver to cap a record-shattering world short course championships dominated by American Gretchen Walsh's 11 world records.
Sixties are the new hundreds with new balls and pitches
Steve Smith says batting in Australia is as hard now as any point in his career, with changes to balls and pitches in recent years reshaping the value of scores
Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL
Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
City stay top as McNamara returns in A-League Women
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
Bumrah or bust for India as legend carries team on back
Jasprit Bumrah claimed the 12th five-wicket haul of his illustrious career as he single-handedly kept India in the the third Test at the Gabba.
City, Auckland trade howlers in dramatic ALM draw
Melbourne City are the first team to take points off A-League Men newcomers Auckland FC but a late goalkeeping howler forced them to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Goorjian sees good signs from Kings in win over Bullets
Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks were the star attractions as the Sydney Kings beat the resurgent Brisbane Bullets in the NBL.
Smith snaps century drought with crucial Gabba ton
Steve Smith has scored his first century in 25 Test innings, ending the longest drought of his career against India at the Gabba.
‘Unacceptable’: United frustrated with another loss
Derrick Walton, Nathan Sobey and Jordan Hunter had afternoons to remember as the South East Melbourne Phoenix ambushed cross-town rivals Melbourne United.
Travis gets in Siraj’s head again in classic Test duel
Travis Head lashed Mohammed Siraj again on his way to a century at the Gabba to continue his recent dominance over his Indian rival.
Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft
The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.
Jets coach goes into bat for Glory after latest flop
Perth Glory are just one more loss away from equalling an unenviable record, and the heat is on coach David Zdrilic to turn things around quickly.
Cricket Australia open to Asia-based BBL expansion
The Big Bash League could expand to a team from southeast Asia, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley revealing overseas growth could go beyond New Zealand.
Lightning win first WNBL game since coach’s exit
The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
McSweeney fast becoming a Bumrah bunny
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah for the fourth consecutive time in the third Test at the Gabba.
Smith and Head pile pain on Indian bowlers at the Gabba
Steve Smith and Travis Head hit centuries to take Australia to 7-405 after day two of the third Test against India at the Gabba.
Perkins and Temple medal as Walsh reigns at worlds
Aussies Matt Temple and Alex Perkins have won bronze as US ace Gretchen Walsh took her amazing world short course championship tally to eight world records.
CA boss Nick Hockley warns against four-day Test shift
Nick Hockley believes a move to four-day Tests would not be worth the risk, with the Cricket Australia boss fearing draws could easily become too predictable.
‘Passion still there’: Neser keeps his Test dream alive
Allrounder Michael Neser retains faith his Australian career is not over as he opens up on the agony of being injured on the cusp of the current Test series.
Brisbane rain could hurt Australia’s series hopes
Australia's hopes of reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy risk being hurt by Brisbane rain, given a draw would leave India one win away from keeping the prize.
‘Doesn’t belong in the NBL’: Cotton does it again
Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton has produced another basketball masterclass, this time in a thumping NBL win against the Cairns Taipans.
Saveska hat-trick ends Wanderers’ ALW winless streak
A Sienna Saveska hat-trick has given Western Sydney their first win of the A-League Women season, while a 10-player Newcastle side defeated Sydney FC.
Wanderers striker hits out at ‘time-wasting’ after draw
Western Sydney have missed a chance to vault themselves up the ALM table after twice giving away leads on the way towards drawing with winless Brisbane Roar.
Opetaia’s IBF world title opponent breaks ankle
Jai Opetaia's manager is looking for a new opponent after his IBF world cruiserweight title opponent Huseyin Cinkara broke an ankle weeks out from fight night.
Ashleigh Gentle takes bronze at Ironman world champs
Three Australian women have finished in the top 10 at the Ironman 70.3 world championships in Taupo, New Zealand.
Test hopefuls left to make Sri Lanka case in BBL
Brisbane Heat pair Mitchell Swepson and Matt Kuhnemann will be left to push their case for Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka in the BBL.
The two words that convinced Terrell May to join Tigers
Prop forward Terrell May has arrived at Wests Tigers after his unceremonious exit from the Sydney Roosters.
Huni to defend boxing title against ‘God’s Warrior’
Australia's Justis Huni will aim to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his WBO Global heavyweight title against South Africa's Shaun Potgieter