Lions thrive on underdog tag to claim second AFLW flag
The Brisbane Lions have won their second AFLW grand final after wounded forward Dakota Davidson's late cameo inspired a 17-point win over North Melbourne.
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Oboya makes eagerly-awaited return in 600 at Zatopek
Bendere Oboya could well threaten Tamsyn Manou's Australian 600m record at the Zatopek:10 meet in Melbourne.
I could have juggled NZ and Blues jobs: coach Maguire
Michael Maguire feels he could have juggled his new State of Origin coaching job alongside his old portfolio at the Kiwis but understands the NZRL disagreed.
Jay O’Shea key for injury-hit Roar against Wanderers
Brisbane Roar have suffered a midfield blow with Florin Berenguer out of the clash with Western Sydney, but ageless Jay O'Shea's form has won high praise.
Simple message driving North for AFLW grand final
North Melbourne coach Darren Crocker has given his team a four-word directive that summed up their epic AFLW preliminary final win over Adelaide.
Cam Smith sees silver lining at Open after week of woe
Cameron Smith wasn't in top gear on the first day of the Australian Open, but the 30-year-old is happy to work his way back into his groove.
Galloway, Hunter in but NBL’s Kings lose injured Noi
Jaylin Galloway and Jordan Hunter will return for the Sydney Kings this Friday, but the back-to-back NBL champions have lost another man to injury.
Garside, Rahimi lead Games boxing qualification mission
All 13 of Australia's Pacific Games boxers have reached gold-medal fights, putting them one victory away from earning quota spots for next year's Olympics.
Lions name injured Davidson in AFLW grand final squad
Injured forward Dakota Davidson, a key to the Brisbane Lions' AFLW premiership hopes, has been named in their squad for the grand final against North Melbourne.
Green makes Test recall case with classy 96 for WA
Allrounder Cameron Green has done his Test recall chances no harm with a superb 96, while Hilton Cartwright made 132 for WA against Queensland in the Shield.
Breakers defy coach’s ejection to overcome 36ers
Breakers coach Mody Maor was tossed after a halftime encounter with the officials before his side held off Adelaide 96-83 for a vital NBL home win.
Australian divers secure two Olympic Games quota spots
Australian divers have secured two Olympic Games quota spots on the opening day of the Oceania championships in Brisbane.
McLaren race in to help with Great Barrier Reef project
The Formula One team McLaren Racing have teamed up with global environmental projects, including one to help restore the Great Barrier Reef.
Min Woo Lee storms to three-shot Australian Open lead
Min Woo Lee is on track to complete a golden winning double after storming to a three-shot lead at the Australian Open golf championships in Sydney.
Martin weathers blows to reach AFLW grand final
North Melbourne's Niamh Martin is sporting a couple of painful reminders from the AFLW preliminary final as she prepares for the season's showpiece game.
Fox to seek key Olympic role while paddling for gold
Jessica Fox is to stand for membership of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission while paddling for glory in Paris.
Penrith to chase elusive World Club Challenge trophy
NRL behemoth Penrith will play for the only trophy they have never won when they meet Super League champions Wigan in the World Club Challenge.
Gustavsson future speculation not distracting Matildas
Coach Tony Gustavsson's future has been a talking point ahead of the Matildas' friendlies against Canada, but he says his players haven't been distracted.
Internationals steal home hopes’ thunder at the Open
Korea's former world No.1 Jiyai Shin has snatched the halfway lead of the women's Australian Open with a blazing finish to her second round in Sydney.
Glory keen to discard A-League Men roadkill stigma
Perth Glory will be aiming to snap a 13-month A-League Men winless streak on the road when they take on Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.
Magpies forward McStay to miss 2024 with knee injury
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay is set to miss the 2024 AFL season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at training.
Heat barbs add fuel to Strikers’ fire for WBBL final
Adelaide Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath says comments from Brisbane Heat rival Grace Harris have given her side extra motivation to win the WBBL final.
Women’s sport trailblazers back netballers in dispute
Matildas player Kyah Simon and Australia's iconic 2000 Olympic women's water polo team have offered support to netballers in the sport's bitter pay dispute.
Six pack crack Paris boxing berths in Games gold rush
Six Australians have secured Paris Olympic boxing berths and they could be joined by six more after a bountiful Pacific Games campaign in Honiara.
Brisbane sign NRLW premiership winner Keilee Joseph
Brisbane have announced their first new recruit for the 2024 NRLW season, State of Origin representative and premiership winner Keilee Joseph.
Batting practice cut short as Bulls-WA agree on draw
Marnus Labuschagne has been dismissed for 24 as Queensland's rain-affected Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia ended in a draw.
Golfing young guns take centre stage at Australian Open
A raft of golfing young guns are threatening to upstage the heavyweights and run off with the Australian Open trophies in Sydney.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The Queensland government has been warned its major relocation project for AFL and cricket teams in Brisbane is "not a done deal" after a funding row erupted.
Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest
It's two down, one to go for North Melbourne on their mission to topple the AFLW's established 'big three' on the path to a long-awaited premiership.
Australian diving quartet sweep Olympic quota spots
Australian divers have claimed all four Olympic Games quota spots on offer at the Oceania championships.
Cameron Smith clinging to his Australian Open dream
After making the cut at the Australian Open, Cameron Smith knows he will still need to do something special if he is to lift the trophy.