Vest finds way out of ‘long tunnel’ after broken neck
Connor Vest has opened up about life under new coach Les Kiss and the broken neck that left the Queensland Reds enforcer pondering his future.
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Tall Paul’s low profile adds depth to Heat’s BBL push
Taken in the third round of the BBL draft, towering English allrounder Paul Walter looms as an underrated addition to the Brisbane Heat.
NBL to review shot-clock fiasco in Taipans-Kings clash
The NBL will work with venue operators to ensure there is no repeat of power issues that delayed the Cairns Taipans-Sydney Kings clash by almost an hour.
Rudan wants resurgent Wanderers to build home fortress
Marko Rudan knows his Western Sydney Wanderers side can only maintain their hot home form if they get the right backing from the stands.
Roar coach Aloisi will do ‘special’ Adelaide no favours
Brisbane coach Ross Aloisi captained Adelaide United to the inaugural ALM premiership and has outlined his mindset on his return as Roar boss on Sunday.
New captain Healy ready to lead Australia into new era
Star wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is looking forward to continued success after being named Australia captain following the shock retirement of Meg Lanning.
Freak Canberra storm ends Pakistan Test build-up early
Pakistan's tour match against the Prime Minister's XI is over after overnight rain pounded the Manuka Oval pitch ahead of the fourth and final day.
Nick Kyrgios officially out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios is out of the Australian Open for a second consecutive year after failing to overcome a lingering wrist injury.
Cameron Percy leads Australian charge in PGA qualifying
Australian players have won four of the five fully exempt 2024 PGA Tour Champions cards on offer in qualifying at Scottsdale, Arizona.
Bird wants to be centre of attention for Dragons
After years of struggling to nail down a role, Jack Bird believes he can rediscover his best form for St George Illawarra as a centre.
Johnson ‘un-Australian’ for questioning Warner: Mundine
Former boxing world champion and NRL star Anthony Mundine has had his say on the biggest feud in Australian cricket, while Glenn Maxwell's kept a straight bat.
Fisher-Harris, Hale voted Golden Boot winners
James Fisher-Harris and Georgia Hale have taken out rugby league's Golden Boot awards after New Zealand were surprise winners of the Pacific series.
Maxwell committed to IPL long-term, eyes T20 World Cup
Star allrounder Glenn Maxwell insists Australia were focusing on next year's T20 World Cup as soon as they stunned India to claim the 50-over crown.
Arnold’s mind on Olympics when naming Asian Cup squad
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is on the cusp of naming his Asian Cup squad but is having to keep the Olyroos' upcoming Paris 2024 qualifiers in mind.
Surging Aussie men to jostle for Brisbane wildcards
Alexei Popyrin leads home hopes but the quality of the Brisbane International field means four of Australia's in-form men have missed automatic qualification.
United seek to unveil Luke Travers’ full NBA talent
NBA prospect Luke Travers has shown glimpses of his ability but has more left to give NBL ladder leaders Melbourne United this season.
Coach’s ‘fine line’ warning for gold-hungry Kookaburras
Kookaburras coach Colin Batch has issued a warning to go with the release of his latest 27-man squad ahead of next year's Olympic Games.
Walters’ Postecoglou visit gives Broncos an NRL boost
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says he received plenty of wisdom from Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou after a visit to the Premier League club's headquarters.
Bell throws hat into ring to captain wounded Wallabies
NSW Waratahs prop Angus Bell says he aspired to captain the Wallabies and would be happy to answer any SOS call from the new coach, whoever that may be.
Wallace exits corner for centre stage in title pursuit
World-ranked Conor Wallace is on the verge of making his own name in boxing, seven years after he sat in compatriot and UFC star Conor McGregor's corner.
Matildas slump to Canada loss in Sinclair’s farewell
The Matildas have lost 1-0 to Canada in their final game of 2023 as the Olympic champions sent off retiring great Christine Sinclair on a high note.
Heat BBL deal music to ears of singing allrounder Wood
Professional singer and guitar player Jack Wood is ready to make the most of his return to the BBL with the Brisbane Heat after a three-year exile.
Scott claims season-ending Cathedral Invitational title
Adam Scott will go into 2024 full of confidence after winning the two-round Cathedral Invitational in Victoria to end a near four-year winless drought.
Wozniacki, Birrell among Australian Open wildcards
Former women's champion and world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is among seven wildcard recipients for the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
Kurt Capewell joins Warriors after Broncos release
Second-rower Kurt Capewell has joined the Warriors on a three-year deal after Brisbane granted the Queensland representative an immediate release.
Morgan leads 11 Aussies in bid to enjoy LIV riches
Eleven Australian golfers will be among a global field in Abu Dhabi seeking one of the three lucrative places in the LIV Golf League in 2024.
Cummins, Smith sound Test alarm over franchise clashes
Australian players have admitted concern over the future of Test cricket, with South Africa prioritising franchise cricket over a looming national team tour.
Wallaby Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters
Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters
Renshaw hones mind craft in Test recall bid
Matt Renshaw has opened up on the key changes in his mental approach to cricket ahead of playing for the Prime Minister's XI as he targets a Test recall.
Bullets poised after NBL power rankings shake-up
Two close wins have put Brisbane back in the NBL mix but coach Justin Schueller knows a true test of their credentials is still to come.
Boxing-fit Wallace targets Dolphins deal post-Bennett
Off-contract prop Jarrod Wallace will make the most of having Wayne Bennett as his coach for one more season but is looking to extend his stay at the Dolphins.