Australia want to win, not draw, as legacy Test looms
A draw in Sydney would be enough for Australia to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but Pat Cummins says his side want to beat India at the SCG.
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‘My heart is full’: Novak boosted by family at his side
Novak Djokovic has found balance and serenity from having his family with him in Australia for the first time -- and it's reaping rewards on the court.
Sabalenka finds groove to reach Brisbane quarter-finals
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka played the big points with class in a hard fought win over Yulia Putintseva to reach the last-eight at the Brisbane International.
Lynn unleashes as Strikers break BBL losing streak
Chris Lynn was moved up to open the innings and has delivered with his first half-century in this season's BBL as Adelaide mauled the Melbourne Renegades.
Dellavedova keen to mark Vickerman’s milestone in style
Melbourne United's Dean Vickerman will notch his 350th game as an NBL coach in Saturday night's clash with the 36ers in Adelaide.
Rohit at risk of getting the axe, career in doubt
India coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to guarantee Rohit Sharma a spot in his side for the fifth Test against Australia, with the captain sitting out training.
Aussie Birrell wins again to secure Brisbane QF berth
World No.113 Kimberly Birrell has secured a maiden quarter-final berth on the WTA tour after defeating Russian Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane International.
Perth nationals have Hindley pumped after tough 2024
Cycling star Jai Hindley, who is coming off a tough 2024 season, will be one of the headline acts as the road nationals come to his home city of Perth.
Bodnar exits Glory, David Williams cut down by ACL tear
The exits have continued at Perth Glory, with Luke Bodnar the latest player to leave the embattled A-League Men club.
Allrounder Webster takes long route in Test journey
Beau Webster will complete one of the most unique rises to the Australian Test team when he debuts against India, after a stunning second-half career surge.
‘Nix out to end AAMI Park hoodoo against depleted City
Wellington have not defeated Melbourne City at AAMI Park since 2013, but Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes their hoodoo can play in their favour.
Marsh dropped for SCG finale, Beau Webster to debut
Out-of-form Australia allrounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped for the Border-Gavaskar series finale at the SCG, with Beau Webster to make his Test debut.
Hewitt anoints speed Demon as Australian Open contender
Twenty years after making the Australian Open final, Lleyton Hewitt has no doubt Alex de Minaur can also make a deep run in his quest to break the home drought.
Never-say-die Thommo still thrives on Pat Rafter Arena
For Jordan Thompson, Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena was where his 2024 breakthrough year began so splendidly - and the way he's started 2025 there bodes well too.
Stoinis, Maxwell fire as Stars end BBL losing streak
Glenn Maxwell took one of the great BBL catches and captain Marcus Stoinis shone with the bat as Melbourne Stars romped to a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat.
Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW
Richmond's Noah Balta, who signed a seven-year AFL deal in October, has been charged with assault following an incident in country NSW on December 30.
De Minaur’s girl helps GB end Australia’s Cup hopes
Australia have been eliminated from the United Cup despite Alex de Minaur winning both his singles and doubles matches in a 2-1 defeat of Great Britain.
Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters
Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again
‘Open’ races predicted as road nationals head to Perth
The Australian road cycling championships have moved for the first time in two decades, meaning a radically different January for the sport.
McGrath says Starc worth the risk as quick gets scans
Mitchell Starc has been sent for scans on his sore ribs ahead of the SCG Test, but Australia are confident the quick will be fit to face India in Sydney.
‘Mitch’s time’ – Aussies back Marsh ahead of SCG Test
Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey has rejected suggestions change is needed for the SCG, believing Mitch Marsh can silence his critics against India.
Birrell takes top-10 scalp, Joint scares Azarenka
Wildcard and world No.113 Kimberly Birrell claimed a top-10 scalp while Australian teenager Maya Joint gave a former world No.1 a huge Brisbane scare.
New coach Murray offers Djokovic advice from the slopes
Novak Djokovic joked that he hoped coach Andy Murray did not injure himself on a family skiing trip before the Brit joins him for the Australian Open.
Breakers star Fall begins to silence the doubters
Breakers' Tacko Fall heard a lot of voices doubting he could be a difference maker in the NBL but was happy to start silencing them in Cairns on New Year's Eve
Sore Kyrgios accepts new reality in comeback experiment
Nick Kyrgios admits his tennis return is a potentially short-lived experiment despite a mostly positive reintroduction in Brisbane after wrist surgery.
Breakers find their stride against tepid Taipans
The last game of the 2024 year pitted the two coldest teams against each other with the New Zealand Breakers emerging victorious over the Cairns Taipans.
Djokovic hatches Murray plan to take down next-gen
Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a seamless opening to his Australian Open tilt and revealed how he hopes to unseat the younger foes standing in the way of history.
Leaders Melbourne City in double ALW penalty miss
Melbourne City missed two penalties but still moved three points clear at the top of the A-League Women with a 0-0 away draw against Central Coast Mariners.
World No.1 Sabalenka makes early statement in Brisbane
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka needed barely an hour to win her season-opening match in Brisbane, disposing of Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-0.
‘Need a miracle’: Kyrgios cops comeback reality check
Nick Kyrgios has lost in his long-awaited return from injury to big-serving French gun Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International first round.
‘Forever our crew’: Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered
Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.