What a difference a Wade makes as Canes beat Renegades
Matthew Wade's fuss-free cameo has helped Hobart chase down the Melbourne Renegades' 163 on a night when all other batters failed to kick on.
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Aussie spinner likely to earn recall for SCG Test
After being left out for the pace barrage of the two-day MCG Test, Todd Murphy is likely to be recalled for Australia's Ashes finale at the SCG.
‘Crowds will love her’: Kasatkina’s landmark home slam
Daria Kasatkina is being backed to return from her mental health break and quickly become a fan favourite at her new home grand slam, the Australian Open.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean knighted in UK honours
Actor Idris Elba, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and the English women's football and rugby teams lead the New Year Honours list.
Bradman’s baggy green goes under the hammer
A famous baggy green cap worn by the world's greatest cricket player, Sir Donald Bradman, is expected to sell for an eye-watering sum.
French pair in box seat for Syd-Hob win, but protest in
A small yacht crewed by two Frenchman is in top spot for overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart - but they must answer to a protest lodged by a competitor.
Teen spirit: Socceroo helps Watford stun Norwich City
Socceroo Nestory Irankunda has earned Watford coach Javi Gracia's praise after conjuring a late goal that moved the club into the Championship play-off zone.
Aussie NBA star suffers hamstring injury in big loss
Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has suffered a blow in his All-Star hopes, limping off in Chicago's home defeat to Minnesota with a hamstring injury.
How Aussie tennis ace rebooted and came back from brink
Alexei Popyrin fell out of love with the touring tennis life after a tough end to 2025 but an extended break and changed mindset has him primed for success.
‘I feel safe here’: Kasatkina embraces Aussie ways
Daria Kasatkina has bared her soul ahead of the Brisbane International, revealing why she took a mental health break and the reason she aligned with Australia.
How Roar plan to overcome their hectic January schedule
Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has outlined how the side will cope with a hectic stretch of six games in 24 days, starting on New Year's eve.
Kings ‘easily’ NBL’s best team: Bullets coach
Xavier Cooks and Kendric Davis starred as NBL heavyweights the Sydney Kings scored a comfortable win over the visiting Brisbane Bullets.
Heat’s No.1 draft pick bows out of Big Bash
Brisbane Heat have lost a second left-arm quick from their Big Bash squad, with a star overseas import sent home with a knee injury.
Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth’s season
Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.
Time penalty leads to historic Sydney to Hobart win
Overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart have dramatically changed hands after a post-race penalty, paving the way for a record-breaking winner.
‘I’ll win’: McDonald wants long-term Bullets gig
Darryl McDonald wants to remain in charge of the Brisbane Bullets beyond this season, adamant he can right the ship at the long-time NBL strugglers.
Brutal game: why Aussie VC needs confidence recharge
Tahlia McGrath has put the bat down for a few weeks, with Australia's vice-captain admitting her confidence has taken a hit off a tough World Cup.
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test ‘epic’
Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge.
Joint’s ‘big goal’: what Aussie teen ace wants in 2026
Top-ranked Australian Maya Joint is determined to back up a breakout year by delivering her best results at a slam, starting with the Australian Open.
Syd-Hob’s Maud Demazure literally born to sail
Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.
Rugby legend inspiring Australian skier’s Olympic hopes
The same three triggers John Eales used to kick the penalty that won the Wallabies a Bledisloe Cup will be repeated on the Italian Olympic ski slopes.
Cummins no certainty for World Cup after Ashes success
Australia are "hopeful" Pat Cummins will be available for February's T20 World Cup after the Test captain was ruled out for the rest of the Ashes.
AFC cops the blame as Serie A game in Perth scrapped
The Asian Football Confederation has been blamed for setting "impossible" conditions for a Serie A game to be played in Perth, forcing the match to be scrapped.
‘Unsafe’: Sydney FC’s Leichhardt fixtures postponed
Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.
Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames
The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.
Bulls hold City despite Behich stunner
Melbourne City has missed out on the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat and move into third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur.
Jackies imports fire in upset of United
Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test
Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England.
Syd-Hob tipped to be ‘cold, wet, bumpy’ not treacherous
Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.
Stokes backs team, Archer out of last two Ashes Tests
A video said to feature a slurring Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation, while England's main quick has been ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests.
Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks
Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.