Warner urges Australia to increase run rate on day two
A three-hour rain delay on day one of the second Test against Pakistan has left Australia chasing quick runs when play resumes at the MCG.
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Naomi Osaka’s Christmas sessions set stage for comeback
Naomi Osaka's WTA comeback has hit full stride during sweltering Brisbane training sessions, while a stacked field attempt to qualify in the event's return.
Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours
Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.
Cummins inspires Australia’s MCG wicket frenzy
Pat Cummins has ripped through Pakistan with three wickets late on day two to put Australia in a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Phoenix set sights on first-ever ALW finals appearance
Targeting their first-ever A-League Women finals, rank outsiders Wellington can gauge their progress as they visit serial-champions Sydney FC.
City striker Maclaren on mend, chasing ALM goals
Melbourne City's star striker Jamie Maclaren is seeking to end a three-match scoring drought when he takes on his former A-League Men club Brisbane Roar.
Heat defy Sams’ historic spell to quell Thunder
Brisbane have overcome a collapse of 7-16 to defend 172 at the Gabba and beat Sydney Thunder by 15 runs to remain undefeated in the Big Bash League.
Cheatham returns as Breakers keep building in the NBL
Exciting forward Zylan Cheatham came up huge late on his return for the New Zealand Breakers in an 81-71 road win against the Brisbane Bullets.
Bullets look to Prather to provide them with NBL spark
New Zealand Breakers have kept winning with the return of Zylan Cheatham while Brisbane Bullets hope three-time NBL champion Casey Prather helps them rise.
LawConnect hails ‘dream’ Sydney to Hobart underdog win
LawConnect has clinched line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, running down fellow supermaxi Andoo Comanche in a thrilling river finish.
Canberra, Gold Coast could host BBL finals matches
BBL finals could be played in Canberra and the Gold Coast due to venue clashes, while the players' union are open to regular-season matches on Christmas Day.
Marsh’s 96 swings momentum back to Australia at MCG
Mitch Marsh has made Pakistan pay for dropping an easy catch, steering Australia out of trouble and into a commanding position in the Boxing Day Test.
Australian coach Gleeson joins NBA title-chasing Bucks
Former Perth Wildcats championship-winning mentor Trevor Gleeson has linked up again with Adrian Griffin in the NBA, this time at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kokkinakis hints at future as Nadal touches down
A fit-again Thanasi Kokkinakis still thinks his best tennis is ahead of him, but admits he isn't sure how much longer he can cope with the ATP Tour grind.
Old man Andy Murray not thinking of retirement just yet
Former world No.1 Andy Murray says he will keep playing for as long as he feels healthy and is able to match it with the best players in the world.
Marsh backs Australia to defend any total at MCG
Mitch Marsh has backed in Australia's bowlers to defend any total after the allrounder steered his team out of major trouble against Pakistan.
Carey helps Australia set Pakistan 317 to win at MCG
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's first fifty since the start of the Ashes has helped Australia set Pakistan a target of 317 to win the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Djokovic, Alcaraz predict Nadal will reach top level
The world's top players Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz maintain Rafael Nadal, who is preparing in Brisbane, will be back at the top of his game.
Starc strikes early in Pakistan’s chase of 317 at MCG
Pakistan have stumbled to 1-25 in their chase of Australia's 317 in the Boxing Day Test following an early breakthrough from star quick Mitchell Starc.
Oli lapping up life at sea and a place in race history
Bob Williams' cat Oli has been enjoying some time in the cockpit aboard Sylph VI at the tail-end of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.
Cummins takes crucial wicket of Pakistan captain at MCG
Australia captain Pat Cummins has taken the vital wicket of Pakistan skipper Shan Masood to keep the hosts in the box seat to win the second Test.
Cummins masterclass inspires Australia to MCG Test win
Pat Cummins has powered Australia to a memorable 79-run win at the MCG after Pakistan lost 5-18 in a dramatic conclusion to the Boxing Day Test.
Ekic hat-trick helps City top Roar in ALW shootout
Melbourne City have bolstered their hold on top spot of the A-League Women's table after overcoming a slow start to outgun the Brisbane Roar 5-3 at AAMI Park.
Spanish pair hold off Brazil star in United Cup opener
Spanish pair Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Sara Sorribes Tormo have combined to beat Brazil 2-1 in the United Cup opener in Perth.
Alex de Minaur loses to Briton Norrie at United Cup
Australia are 1-0 down against Great Britain at the United Cup in Perth after Alex de Minaur lost his singles against Cameron Norrie.
Swiatek in Pole position to embrace world No.1 ranking
Polish star Iga Swiatek says she is now better placed to handle the pressure of being the world's best player as she tries to add to her tally of four majors.
Melb City destroy hapless Roar with 8-1 ALM drubbing
Melbourne City have recorded the equal largest win in A-League Men history with an 8-1 humiliation of Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park.
Cotton ensures Wildcats keep NBL momentum going
Bryce Cotton blew the Adelaide 36ers away like only he can in Thursday night's NBL match-up as the Perth Wildcats scored a comfortable 100-82 victory.
Sydney to Hobart yacht towed to safety as arrivals grow
More than a dozen yachts have added their names to the Sydney to Hobart finish list, with Tasmania's Alive expected to be named overall winner.
Australia cruise to five-wicket ODI win over India
Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath made a difficult run chase look easy as Australia sailed home against India.
Alive named overall 2023 Sydney to Hobart winner
Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared the overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming handicap honours for the second time.