No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters
Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.
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Storm Hunter to spearhead Australia’s BJK Cup team
Doubles and singles star Storm Hunter has been named to spearhead Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for their qualifier against Mexico in Brisbane.
Groin injury puts Munster in doubt for Storm opener
Cameron Munster is in major doubt for Melbourne's NRL round-one clash with premiers Penrith on Friday, battling a problematic groin issue.
Dolphin studies Drinkwater to hammer home advantage
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is watching North Queensland No.1 Scott Drinkwater's highlight reels to improve his ball-playing ahead of their clash.
Manu wants rugby challenge but will return to Roosters
Joey Manu has confirmed he plans on finishing his career at the Sydney Roosters, but only after leaving for a stint in rugby union at the end of 2024.
Luai firms for Storm clash to begin Penrith exit tour
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says Jarome Luai is close to getting the green light to play against Melbourne in Penrith's NRL season opener.
McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw
NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.
Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue.
WA boost prospects of making another Shield final
Dual defending champions Western Australia are within reach of making a third straight Sheffield Shield final after defeating Queensland by 146 runs.
Queenslander rides his way to first elite cycling crown
Queensland cyclist Liam Walsh thrilled a parochial crowd by claiming the elite men's scratch race at the AusCycling Track National Championships in Brisbane.
St Kilda’s Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.
Clarkson under AFL scrutiny for ‘inappropriate’ comment
Alastair Clarkson has been issued a "please explain" by the AFL for an outburst towards two St Kilda players that allegedly included a homophobic slur.
Future uncertain as Raiders stalwarts enter new season
Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.
Matildas star Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge
Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.
Fiji could follow USA in hosting NRL match in 2025
Melbourne are eying off playing a historic regular-season NRL game in Fiji in 2025, and are set to open talks with rivals and head office about the proposal.
Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur
Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.
Roar’s Den and Wanderers’ RBB walk out in ALM
Brisbane Roar's The Den supporter group has staged an ALM walkout, less than 24 hours after Western Sydney counterparts did the same after police clashes.
Pucovski’s future in doubt after another head knock
Star Victorian batter Will Pucovski's future is in doubt again after being felled by a bouncer in the Sheffield Shield clash in Tasmania.
Saints’ Webster in trouble for high bump on Simpkin
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster sparked a huge melee with his high bump on Jy Simpkin in the Saints' AFL practice match win over North Melbourne at RSEA Park.
Japan’s Takahiro Hataji has won the New Zealand Open
Takahiro Hataji from Japan has hung tough to beat Australian Scott Hend by one shot and win the New Zealand Open.
De Minaur retains Mexican Open title with Ruud victory
Australia's Alex de Minaur is the first player to successfully defend the Mexican Open title in more than a decade, outclassing Casper Ruud in the final.
Leniu accused of racial slur, placed on report
Spencer Leniu has been accused of a racial slur by Brisbane star Ezra Mam, with the Sydney Roosters recruit placed on report in Las Vegas.
Hannah Green joins golf greats with fifth LPGA Tour win
Hannah Green has joined an elite group of five Australians to win five times on the LPGA Tour with a thrilling victory at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
NRL’s brutality on show in USA as Roosters stun Broncos
The Sydney Roosters have scored an upset in Las Vegas, barging past Brisbane for a 20-10 win to close out the NRL's bold venture to the USA.
Crows’ injured Thilthorpe to miss start of AFL season
A knee injury suffered in Adelaide's final practice match has sidelined emerging forward Riley Thilthorpe, who will miss the start of the AFL season.
NRL channel Mahomes, Gronkowski to win in Las Vegas
There were throwbacks to Patrick Mahomes and Ron Gronkowski as the NRL drew in 40,706 fans to make their first trip to Las Vegas an early success.
Snapshot of round 18 of the A-League Women season
A look at round 18 of the A-League Women competition where Hannah Keane and Western United extended their rampage while Melbourne City's slide continued.
Reds suffer heartbreak with extra time Hurricanes loss
Queensland have suffered a heart-breaking 38-33 loss to the Hurricanes in extra time in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Melbourne to wrap up Super Round.
Rojas stars as Roar beat Victory 3-2, Den walks out
Brisbane Roar kept their A-League Men finals hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory as veteran Marco Rojas scored a double.
Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt
Carlton head back to the Gabba for an AFL opening-round showdown with Brisbane, eager to live up to the hype around their 2024 premiership chances.
Giants’ AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies
GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.