Junkyard Dog’s new tricks: how Red can live up to hype
Tim Ryan's try-scoring exploits mean the second-year Queensland Reds winger will return with a target on his back this Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Aussie Hijikata delivers in Dallas indoor opener
Rinky Hijikata has left recent poor form back home in Australia, recording an opening two-sets-to-love triumph over Adrian Mannarino at the Dallas Open.
Storm’s Papenhuyzen picks brain of All Blacks legend
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen says he's been able to implement some of the best habits of All Blacks great Dan Carter after a weekend in New Zealand.
Matildas unveil Kerr timeframe as Fowler seals comeback
Mary Fowler has been recalled to the Matildas fold for the SheBelieves Cup by interim coach Tom Sermanni, who also provided an update on Sam Kerr's fitness.
Graham Arnold joins South Sydney in new coaching role
Wayne Bennett has recruited former Socceroos mentor Graham Arnold to assist Latrell Mitchell and the South Sydney goalkickers in a crucial role.
Hard times driving Sutherland to cricket stardom
Amid more success for the Australian women's cricket team, Belinda Clark Award winner Annabel Sutherland has reflected on their one big failure last year.
Run machine Head convincingly wins first Border medal
Travis Head has won the Allan Border Medal for the first time after dominating with the bat, also taking out the international one-day player award.
Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season
A hamstring injury will sideline Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones for the Indigenous All Stars game and the start of the AFL season
Broncos forwards on notice in jostle for NRL spots
Brisbane's backline for round one of the NRL virtually picks itself but the race for in-demand forward spots will heat up in the trials.
Australia ‘not there yet’ in journey to greatness: Lyon
Australia tore through Sri Lanka in record fashion in the first Test, but cannot yet be considered a truly great side, says Nathan Lyon.
Postecoglou gets saluted by fans after crucial win
Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed an ideal start to a potentially key week in his Tottenham reign, as he watched Spurs win at Brentford and then got saluted by fans.
Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action
Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.
Head, Sutherland claim Australian cricket’s top honours
Travis Head has won his first Allan Border Medal and Annabel Sutherland has claimed the Belinda Clark Award, also for the first time.
Springbok teaches Aussie Manu valuable lesson in Japan
Springbok midfielder Jesse Kriel scored one try and played a hand in setting up two others as his Yokohama Eagles beat Joseph Manu's Verblitz side in Japan.
Roar break ALW losing streak as teenager sinks Phoenix
Brisbane 17-year-old Grace Kuilamu scored the winner to beat Wellington 1-0 and take the Roar to fourth on the A-League Women ladder after a tough month.
Team WRT wins Bathurst 12-hour, Supercars owner injured
Supercars team owner Stephen Grove has been taken to hospital after a scary airborne crash, casting a shadow over Team WRT's Bathurst 12-hour one-two finish.
Schmid scores first men’s Cadel win for Australian team
Swiss Mauro Schmid has ridden brilliantly to score the first win for the Australian Jayco AlUla team at the men's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
Day, Rogers fall short as young guns win Iron Series
Iron Series young guns Conner Maggs and Lucy Derbyshire have upstaged veterans Ali Day and Lana Rogers to win maiden titles in the men's and women's categories.
Sydney into fourth as race for WNBL top four heats up
The Perth Lynx were the big losers in round 14 of the WNBL season after suffering a shock loss to Adelaide, while the Sydney Flames surged into fourth spot.
Mills’ NBA journey takes unexpected turn away from Utah
Australian basketball legend Patty Mills, aged 36 and in his 16th NBA season, has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
There’s ‘plenty of cricket’ left in Ashes-bound Khawaja
Usman Khawaja looks guaranteed to open the batting in this summer's home Ashes after shaking off a tough period to star in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Davis rallies to contend as Euros rise at Pebble Beach
A host of European Ryder Cup players will be hard to beat at the PGA Tour's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, but Cam Davis is in the mix going into the last round.
Dubai stopover put Australia on path to big Test win
A training camp in Dubai helped Australia hit the ground running in the Test series against Sri Lanka, says stand-in captain Steve Smith.
Sore Healy to rest, vows to lead Aussies at World Cup
Injured Australia captain Alyssa Healy will rest for the next few months after her team completed a landmark women's Ashes whitewash of England.
Olympic champs reunite to seal Aussies’ Davis Cup win
Golden doubles pair John Peers and Matt Ebden have sealed a 3-1 win over Sweden to earn Australia a Davis Cup second-round qualifying tie back at home.
Aussies pass Test to secure historic Ashes whitewash
Australia have completed the first women's Ashes whitewash after crushing England by an innings and 122 runs in the day-night Test at the MCG.
Mooney stars as NZ beat Cairns in wooden-spoon battle
Breakers star Matthew Mooney has scored 24 points to go with eight assists to lead his team to a seven-point NBL win over the last-placed Cairns Taipans.
Wollaston proves quick learner with Cadel cycling win
New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has timed her sprint perfectly to take out the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road race, her second win this week.
Aussies ‘near flawless’ in record rout of Sri Lanka
Australia have thrashed a woeful Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the Test series opener in Galle for their biggest Test win on the subcontinent.
Sore superstar: Suaalii rests, resets after Tahs’ trial
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is expected to be fit for the start of the Super Rugby season, while the Waratahs are likewise upbeat that Jake Gordon's injury is minor.
Injured Aussie Exum returns after missing 48 NBA games
Australian guard Dante Exum has returned from wrist surgery after sitting out Dallas Mavericks' first 48 games of the NBA season.